RIVERSDALE BAND OF HOPE.

Mataura Ensign, 9 November 1908, Page 4

RIVERSDALE BAND OF HOPE.

♦ I The annual soiree of the Riversdale Band of Hope took place in the Drill Hall on Friday evening, when there was a good lattendance. The Rev. Mr Maclmies presided. The audience joined in singing a n opening hymn, and then a, varied programme of musical items and recitations was given -by tho following:—Mesdames W. McCutcheon and B. Clearwater, Misses Dunn, Clslland, G. McKay, AlcKenzie, Maclnncs, and Messrs W. McCutcheon, J. Aitken, W. Templeton, Rev. Maclnncs, and Master Leslie Manson. These items were much appreciated, and several of the performers had to respond to encores. Mr T. Anderson, of Waipounamu, addressed a few earliest words to the meeting on the subject of strong driiik, showing the evil effects of indulgence thereiu. In conclusion, he exhorted all his adult hearers to strike out the top line on November 17. The Chairman then distributed prizes to the following members of the Band of Hope, for merit and attendance:—G. McKay, Ivy McKay, Rena McKay, Wm. McKay, Vera Slocombe, Flossie Holler, Margaret McLennan, Kate McLennan, Alex. Tait, and Leslie Manson. At a convenient interval refreshments, supplied by the ladies of the congregation, were lavishly dispensed, and were much appreciated. Mrs McCutcheon and Miss Machines acted us accompanists to the singers, and Miss M. Templuton made a most obliging and attentive secretary. Before concluding, hearty votes of thanks were accorded to all who had assisted at the function and to the Chairman. The singing of "Aiild Land Syne" brought a pleasant meeting to a close.