ESPERANTO CLUB

Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 60, 8 September 1937, Page 4

ESPERANTO CLUB

The weekly meeting of the Wellington Esperanto Club was held on Monday in the temporary clubroom, Woodward Street. ■

Mr. Bertram PottSi who presided, stated that,, comrhencing next week, the club would meet in Miss Rabe's studio,- two doors to the left of the Wairarapa Farmers, Lambton Quay. It was a large hall, equipped with a stage and suitable for the presentation of plays,- an important part of the' club's programme activities. He announced with regret the passing away of Mr. H. Webster, father of Misses ,E. and R. Webster, two members of the club. The members stood in silence as ,a mark of respect. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Vogt, senior, who had placed the cafeteria at the service of the club as a meeting-place, and the president was instructed to write him, tendering the best wishes of the members during his present, illness. ■ , Greetings were received from Esperanto clubsv in Hungary, China,-and Australia."

Classes were organised after the enrolment of new members and satisfactory progress reported in the study of Esperanto. The diploma class continued its study,' tinder the direction of the president. < ; . After the study period, Mr. Anton Vogt, secretary, spoke on the widespread use of Esperanto today in all circles of activity. Mr. £. Sharp played popular- airs on his' piano-accordion, the members singing, the .-Esperanto translation. Mr. R. Keating spoke briefly on his plans in connection with nis:-projected.world tour. In all probability he would cycle through Eurorje, making contact- all the way, in towns and villages, \yith the local Esperanto clubs and delegates of the International Esperanto League. The -president referred to the ever-increasing number of cities ■. and organisations issuing scenic and advertising propaganda in Esperanto* Many elaborate brochures were really works of art, and a large publication exhibited, issued by the Italian tourist authorities, gave an indication of the extent of Esperanto activity abroad, i '

It was announced that the presentation of Esperanto plays, sketches, etc., would be resumed in the new clubroom. .Members were particularly advised of .an original full-length comedy, "Ne Faru Tion, Egbert!" ("Don't Do That, Egbert!"), written, by the president, to be presented on September 20. Hutt Esperantists were specially invited to be present.