MEETINGS AND SOCIALS.

Evening Star, Issue 14162, 11 September 1909, Page 8

MEETINGS AND SOCIALS.

‘THE HAYMAKERS.’ George F. Root’s popular cantata ‘The Haymakers’ was successfully rendered to a crowded “house” in South Dunedin lastnight by the Wesley Church choir, assisted by outside talent and a special orchestra. The entertainment was held for the purpose of benefiting the trust funds of the church, and to judge by the tickets disposed of a considerable sum should be raised. The well-known cantata was presented on a lavish scale, the stage being decorated and the performers attired to represent a harvest scene. The mowers, the spreaders, and the minor actors, dressed in real style, combined to make the spectacle a striking one. The recitatives were rendered by Miss Palmer, Mrs Harvey, and Messrs J. Holland, W. Cole, J. D. Cameron, and J. Jenkins, and the, duets, quartets, trios, serenades, quintets, semichotnscs, and choruses were of merit rarely met with at such entertainments. 'those participating were; Misses Palmer, B. Peterson, and A. Cole, Mrs Harvey, and Messrs W. Cole, J. 1). Cameron, j. Holland, Pellett. and J. Jenkins. There was, in addition, a strong chorus party, and at the conclusion the full company sung in good style ‘The harvest home.’ Mr W. V. Ashby, who held the baton, brought the performers tl trough with considerable case and distinct merit. Miss Black (pianistc) and Mr C. K. Cole (organist) tilled their parts well. The" Chairman (the Rev. W. Grigg) returned thanks to those taking part. POST AND TELEGRAPH SOCIAL. The Victoria Hall on Thursday evening bore a very animated appearance, when the combined staffs of Post and Telegraph Departments assembled to enjov their annual reunion. Mr W. St, George Douglas, Chief j Postmaster, represented the head of the departments. About sixty couples took the floor in a thoroughly hearty manner, and ; dancing was kept- up till the small hours I of the- morning. During the evening songs were rendered by Miss Waddell and Messrs A. W. Romcril, J. Blackic, and 0. Cook. Miss D. Dick and Mr A. Pacej r acted as accompanists. Messrs J. W. Brown, R. Anderson, J. Dickson* F. Johnson, and A. W. Romeiil acted efficiently as M.C.s. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT. The anniversary concert of the Kaikorai Presbyterian Sunday School was held in the School Hall last evening. A very full j programme was arranged, and carried out j with great success. The “little dots” of the infant department, under Miss Cunningham, gave two illustrated hymns, while Master Alex. Ford and Misses Ruby Gibb j and Loie Toung each gave children's reel- j tations. Solos were contributed by Mr G. j Sutherland and Misses Duff and Sinclair, and recitations by Miss Winnie Wilson, Alexander Stqgrt, and Mabel MTntyre. | Misses Ross and Williams rendered a violin ! duct. A new and verv much appreciated Hem was that of the chalk artist, Mr Mul- . hoi land (of Knox College), whose blackboard sketches created much merriment. The dialogue, ‘Baby’s Troubles,’ by three girls from Wakari School was very nicely done, and most amusing, ‘Mrs Jar ley’s Waxworks,’ was given by the Y.W. Bible class. Mrs Jarley and the models acted their parts ex&edinglv well. A dialogue by Misses Mary M’Dougall, W. Harneiss ■ Leta Hutchings, and Violet Cox (from Wakan School), entitled ‘School Girls at the ! I'errv,’ was excellently and naturally done. I i he piece of the evening was ‘ The Temple, Builders being the building of a. small temple by a dozen of the Sunday school ; sdiolars under Misses Maggie Frew and Cecilia' Gilchrist, each of the scholars contributing some Scripture verse as a “stave” ' of the temple, which indicated some part ot character’’building. In the absence! ’ S ut h er l a nd, who was un- 1 avoidably absent, the chair was taken bv the superintendent, Mr J. W. Todd. THE NUI NUI FAIR. The public do nob now require much reminding about the fair that is being held in the South Dunedin Hall in aid of the funds of the Convent of.Mercy. The cause, is one that commends itself to all, and the attractions of the fair are quite well known. It may be expected, therefore, that the patronage will continue satisfactory to the finish next Wednesday. To-night'there is to ho an exhibition of the Japanese art of self-defence by Mr J. Duffy, principal of the City School of Physical Culture. 1 The Progress Club held a successful basket social at the Oddfellows’ Hall, ‘ ; Kensington, last evening, about fifty coup es being present. The Soilness Band supplied the music, and their ‘ Aeroplane Vyaltz’ was greatly enjoyed. Songs were given by Miss Wright, Miss Sconlfar and Mr Riddle.