I.O.G.T

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 15 June 1926, Page 3

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The last three weekly meetings of the Loyal Nelson Lodge, were chiefly lodge business election of officers and instalment of same by lodge deputy Bro. Heaven; Sister Mrs Moves was re-elect-ed C.T. Last Saturday, after two new members were initiated, the- lodge broke into song and melody, and chiefly owing to the kind entertainment of visitors a pleasant evening was passed, llro. Watson opened the ball by singing “The Union Jack of old England,” with great sueess. With an apologetic- bow to the ladies, anil without wishing to make an invidious distinction from a galaxy of pleasant reminiscences, our correspondent thinks the gem of the evening (although not encored) was Mr Dickinson’s rendering of Bruno Hukli’s “Invictus.” Mr Dickinson possesses a “mezzo” tenor of fine timbre and resonance, over which lie has ;■ cultured control, ami bis interpretation of this fine song was well done. “I must not forget two pleasing items by a young lady whose name [ did riot quite- catch. - Ail the items were met with enthusiastic appla-use, especially Mrs Dickinson’s, song “.My Bear” for which she had to submit to an encore which would not he- denied. At the conclusion of the sing song, refreliment were- handed round and on the motion of Sister Mrs Watson, P.C.T., a hearty vote of thanks, carried by acclamation, was accorded the visitors who so kindly came, forward to entertain tho lodge. Mrs Gubb and Miss Keys were the. accompanistes. So ended a jolly evening all singing “Auld’ Laiig Syne.” Appended are the items: Bro. Watson sang ‘The Union Jack of Old England.” Bro. Helscion sang “Kitty Clair, and “Old Iron.” Sister Miss Moyes recited “In the Usual Way,” and Paddy’s Courtship.” Sister Mrs Helsdon sang Genevieve. Bro. Somerville, recitation. Mr Dickinson sang “Young Tom O’Davern,” and encored sang : :The Song of the clock.” Mrs Dickinson sang “My Bear,” and for encore “Fairy Cradle.” Duet by Mrs and Mr Dickinson, “In Spring Time.” Mr Dickinson sang “Invictus” bv Bruno Hulm.