ALL SAINTS’ MEN’S CLUB.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 306, 24 November 1932, Page 8

ALL SAINTS’ MEN’S CLUB.

CONCERT AND DANCE. Ti tree, palms and Iceland poppies graced the pillars of the parish hall last evening when a large crowd gathered at the concert and dance arranged by the All Saints’ Men’s Club. r llie hall was transformed with its shaded lights, and its decorations of palms, greenery and flowers were most effective—the creditable work of Miss Hubbard and Mr Hubbard to whom the club was indebted. The concert, which occupied the first half of the evening, was particularly pleasing and attractive, and the artists all received encores. The programme was as follow: —Vocal solos by Mrs Dean and Misses M. Penketh and C. Christian, and Mr A. Oppatt; Mr Tabor, humorous character songs: tap dance, Miss Judy Christian; violin solos, Miss F. Howley; instrumental selections, Mr Reid and party. A popular item was “A Page From the Past,” a dainty minuet by Miss Hands’s party. A novel elocutionary item was given by Mr J. L. Harwood, the poem consisting of lines of poetry taken from the works of famous poets and woven_ together very cleverly. This was compiled by Mrs Dealing, of San Francisco, and was most ingenious. Another interesting item was Mr Reid’s imitation on the accordeon of church bells, an organ, and a band, his fine performance meeting with great approval. The accompanistes were Mrs J. McNeilly and Miss N. Tucker. The concert was concluded with a community singing contest, Mr Wollerman acting as judge. Mr J. Smith’s team won the trophy, a “gold” cup, the decision meeting with popular approval. The other leaders were Rev. C. Hyde and Mr Tabor. The function had been arranged to provide Christmas cheer for the needy and a fairly substantial sum was the result. Rev. Canon G. Y. Woodward thanked everyone for their patronage of a very worthy cause, and referred to the fine work of the men’s club. This will mark the close for the year of the club’s activities, and Mr Dryden, the secretary, is to be congratulated for his good work throughout, and particularly, for organising the fin& concert. Supper was served, after which old-time and modern dancing occupied the remainder of the evening.