ORPHANS' CLUB.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIV, Issue 276, 1 November 1924, Page 7

ORPHANS' CLUB.

PLUNKET SOCIETY BENEFIT. 'AN ENOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT. - Tho Hastings Orphans are always ready and willing to devote their efforts, as entertainers, for the benefit of every worthy cause and, in this respect, they have made it an annual event in their programme a performance in aid of the Hastings Blanket Society, than which there is no organisation in the district that has more claim upon the wholehearted support of the people. Last night the Orphans submitted their annual entertainment for the Society’s■ funds and, although the heavy rain and boisterous wind formed a combination that militated against the attendance, a large audience assembled to greet "the performers and it was evident, from the number of unoccupied reserved seats, that the state of tho- house was no indication of the patronage extended to the show, as there must have been large numbers of tickets sold through the district, <l the purheasers of which were unable to avail themselves of thw opportunity of witnessing the programme. In the first portion of the bill every item was recalled, which demonstrated the temper of the house. The Orphans’ orchestra, under Orphan C. Ferbrnche, opened with the overture from “Maid of the Mountains,” followed by Orphan Roy Martin, who sang “Vagabond,” which displayed a fine baratone voice. Orphans H. File and O. Shattky played an instrumental duet (flute and clarionet) “Lo, the Gentle Lark,” with marked success and. Orphan E. C. Busbatch’s recitation of “The Road to Mandalay” was delivered with spirit, whilst Orphan Betchley created continuous laughter in his humorous songs, Orphan A. # Robertson being equally happy in his recitations dealing with right of man to be “measter in his ain. hoose.” Orphan E. T. Feeney’s whistling solos were warmly encored and he was recalled, twice, vrhilst Orphan A. Harper in his violin solo. “Chanson Polonaise,” played with a clear tone and gave every promise of becoming an excellent musician. The orchestra also opened the second helf of the programme, consisting of a burlesque revue entitled “A Nurse and her Car,” presented in two scenes set in Heretaunga street A.D. 1999, and in the interior of the Plunket rooms. The sketch was an extravaganza, giving the performers ample range in which to make plenty of fun and they took full advantage of the opportunities afforded them. The sketch introduced the following numbers—Song. “Doh Te La Soh,” Orphan H. G. Davies (Music by Orphan Archie Don. words by Orphan H. G. Davies) • song “Annabelle,” Ornhan H. Popnelwell; saxophone solo, “While Mami Dreams,” Orphan Geo. Tong: song, “Really. Would Yon Believe It,” Orphans P. Murphy and C. Tidy: song, “Horsey Keep Your Tail Up, ” Orphan E. R. Whyte. The following Orphans formed the cast:—“Austin Humber,” (a traffic inspector), Orphari H. Poppelwell; “Minerva Dodge,” (the Plunket nurse) Orphan H. G. Davies • “Lexington Rover;’’ (assistant Plunket nurse). Orphan P. Morphy; “Saxon.” (A street musiciah). Orphan Geo. Tong; “Mrs Stude-Baker.” Orphan J« Stiekland; “Babv Stude- ' Baker?’ Orphan T. Harper; “Mrs Hup. Mobile,” Orphan & C. Rushfttch; “Baby Hun-Mobile,” Orphan W. G. Jaeger; “Mrs Super-Six Hudson,” Orphaft N, V. Greagor; “Baby SuperSix Hudson.” Orphan A. H, Bradshaw; “Nash Cadillac,” Orphan E. R. Whvte; “Rolls Roycb.” Orphans J. A. Anderson and A, Toothill • “F. N. Packard-Ford.” (insurance agent), Orphan C. Tidy. The perforniance, which was brought to a close with the National Anthem, should result in material benefit to the Plunket Society funds