ENTERTAINMENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CVIII, Issue 12933, 29 September 1902, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

The social gathering in connection with the Gust Morris-tube Class arranged for Friday evening was, in consequence of the weather, postponed till Monday. A social gathering, under the auspices of the Robert Burns Lodge, 604, S.C., was held on Friday evening in the Caledonian Society’s rooms. The programme consisted 1 of a progressive euchre match, songs and dancing. Miss Edith Wilson acted as pianist, and Bros Smith and Calvert as M.G.’s.

On Friday evening l the Garrison, Band journeyed to Woolsrton and played a returni euchre match with, the Woolston Band ah the Oddfellows’ Hall, the game resulting in a draw, each side scoring twenty-three) games. After the match, a very pleasant social wus held, the toast of hoth hands was drunk, and! a musical programme discoursed. Songs were sung by Messrs Troun, Trcrise, Maindonald, Tankard and Oakes, a bone solo was played by Mr Mitchell', and & tin-whistle solo by Mr Wdledge. On Friday evening the anniversary tea and entertainment in connection with thei Waddington Presbyterian congregation took place, and, despite the rough weather, there was a good attendance. The following ladies attended to the tables :—Mesdames Maxwell, Nelson, Gunn and Patterson, and Misses Maxwell, Pole and M’Kce. After addresses'-had been given, anthems were very nicely rendered by the choir, and the foil owing ladies and gentlemen assisted with songs and recitations: —Misses Maxwell,, Lord, MTCee and Bull, Messrs Nelson, Lord 1 and Hunter. Mr Pole’s 1 band played twoi overtures. At the close of the entertainment, votes of thanks were passed by acclamation to Mr Pole and the ladies. A pleasing entertainment was given in the Belfast Town Hall on Thursday evening by the Christchurch Variety Company. The company’s efforts were highly appreciated! by the audience in both first and second parts. On Thursday evening, in the Marist Brothers’ schoolroom, the members of the Catholic Club gave a concert in aid of their funds. There was a very large attendance. Among those who contributed to the programme were Miss Stewart, Messrs M’Kinney and Woledge, and Geoghan’s band. Messrs Callahan and Mack gave their play “The Old Neighbourhood,” and their turn was met with great enthusiasm. On Thursday evening a very successful tea and entertainment were held in connection with the Church of Christ Sunday School, in the Durham Street Chapel,' which was prettily decorated for the occasion. After tea Mr G. Manifold took the chair, and a most enjoyable entertainment was given, all of the items being rendered in a manner which elicited hearty applause from the large audience present. Solos were rendered by Miss Oakley and Miss R. Mason, and recitations were given by Misses Maud Taylor, Ella Brockett, Ivy Martin and Bella Dunmill and Master Campbell Brown. Mr J. Clark also recited in bis usual attractive style, and had to respond to an encore. A very pretty dialogue was contributed by ten , equally pretty girls, and not the least enjoyable item ’on the programme was an address by the Rev J. M’Kenzie, of St Andrew’s, on “A Boy’s Best Ambition.” ! The above items were interspersed with some nice choruses by the Sunday School scholars, led by Mr.A. Brockett. Miss L.' Taylor presided at the organ. During the course of the evening the prizes were distributed by Mr 'Judd, and the proceedings were brought’ to a dose by the passing of a hearty vote of thanks to all who had contributed to the success of the evening’s entertainment. A social was held in the City Hall on Thursday evening by Mr W. .‘Fraser's Quadrille Assembly, about thirty-five couples being present. Music was supplied by Mr C. Wells. During the evening bliss Mona Fraser contributed a Highland fling, which was very much appreciated by all. Dancing was kept up until 2 a.m.', a most enjoyable evening being spent.