OUT OF THE DRUM

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12532, 18 April 1935, Page 5

OUT OF THE DRUM

NEW SAVAGE RANGATTRA. LOCAL CLUB’S ANNUAL * MEETING. Sparkling gaiety wns the order at the City Hall las t evening when the Gisborne Savage Chib held its an uual meting and the opening korero of the season. There was a- large attendance!. and at the Outset the retiring rangitira., Savage C. L. Margoliouth, presided. Savage James Chrisp was appointed the new rangntira and ! be was introduced to members in typical Savage 'and.’ unexpected fashion. A dashing procession threaded its wav up the hall after the election and in, this (way, apparently the new rangatira. He acknowledged congratulations as lie passed through the crowd and then at the moment of installation there was rcyqaled Say age nge Chrisp- suddenly making his appearance from inside a. drum which was standing, on. th 0 stage. Other office hearor s elected wore as follows: V icc-Rangatira ,s Savages R. Maclean and W. J. Sinclair; eommitte Savages V. E. Sanders, L. C. Parker C. V. Harr e A. Zacharia.h and H. F. Forster, lion, conductor arid treasurer Savage Mainland Foster; hon. deputy-conductor, Ravage T. W. Lighten; honorary auditor Savage C. Blackburn; tribal orator Savage W. Hamilton Irvine ; hon. stage director Savage L. Milos; hon. secretary, Savage Adams. Telegrams conveying good swishes were read from Savage F. B. Palairet arid the Christchurch and Wellington Savage Clubs also from Mr Geo. ,T. Adams, president of the N.Z Association of Kindred Club (Orphan and Savage) who pointed out that the clubs stood for real correct friendship and brotherly affection between members aud expressed th e hope that the 1935 season would do its share in the propagation of. those noble sentiments. Savage T. Adams read a letter addressed to the Perth Savage Club congratulating that body on its successful inauguration and forwarding a suitably mounted and inscribed moa bone reputed to be at least- 900 years, old together with a booklet 'The Romance of the Mon It was decided that the next kol'ero should be held on A fay 15 instead of May 8 as previously arranged. The programme for the evening included several selections by the orchestra under Savage Mainland Foster: stCries by the Roy. Daniel; vncal numbers- by Savages Ansell and Corbett; and operatic choruses. Tne orchestral numbers comprised the King Rose Overture. two dances from Henry VIII. a ‘Brie a Brae’ selection and ‘Am par to R.oo.u’ dance.) “MOTHER HUBBARD’S CUPBOARD.” The hon. -welfare officer Mrs Ada E. Beer, dealing with Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, reported that thepast 'year had’ been most successful and the Cupboard bad filled a great want assisting hundreds of children and adults, “Tho public of Gisborne added Mr s Boer “have been much more generous with their gifts than in previous years and. although the result of the drive was not quite so satisfactory there lias been a steady, flew of useful art.cles sent in week after week s-o. that on no. occasion did I have to state that ‘the cupboard: was bare.” I always had something to suit some one. “One feature of the work this year which shows a more thoughtful consideration for these not so well off/’ a.dded Mi;s Beer /has been, the ffniount of gifts brought in. by young girls in good positions. This undoubtedly shows, a. kindlier attitude to clothe and feed. Members of the club have been thanked over and. over again for the gifts derived from theneffprts. During the winter months, the 'Cupboard’ was kept well supplied with knitted garments by various • ladies in. regal'd, to articles ■ needed for layette cases. The ‘Cupboard’ did not baye occasion to call further on your finances or the Mayor’s fund for in conjunction with wffiat wq.s already, cm hand, it supplied the various needs.” The. report was n.dopted and a vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Beer with hearty acclamation.