AMUSEMENTS, ETC.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7645, 24 May 1886, Page 3 (Supplement)

AMUSEMENTS, ETC.

The weather thoroughly favoured the stewards and patrons of the Auckland. Racing Club on the occasion of the opening of the Autumn race meeting on April 2(i. The attendance on the course was about 5000. The principal event, the Easter Handicap of 300 sovs. was won by Mr. W. T. Raymond's Clogs, with Mr. D. Twohill's Cinderella second, and Mr. Hedgei's Wapiti third. At the scond day's racing, the Auckland Steeplechase Handicap was won by Mr. J. B. Willis ftason's Gay Faukea. with Mr. R. and R. Dnder's Belle second, and Col. Dawson's Miss Grfiith3 third. A very successful amateur dramatic performance took place on April 30 in the Mount Hot-son Hall, Remuera. The object of the entertainment was to help to raise money to defray the expense of the building, which is a new one. 'Ihere was a very good attendance, in spite of the unfavourable weather, A banquet tendered to the troop of Royal Lancers by the officer* was held at Kobson's Diningrooms on the 23th April. There was a full muster of the troop. Captain Kempt presided, and was supported on his right by Major Mabon, Major Pirie, Captain Schtcitt, and Dr. Erion ; and on the left by the Rev. W. Tebba, Captain Olivo, and Mr. E. Halstead. Lieutenant Carter was in the vicechair. The banquet was laid with the usual excellence of the establishment. After the usual toasts bad been drunk, the chairman proposed the toast of the evening, "The health of Sergeant-Major Hazcll." He regretted that Sergeant-Major Hazel] was not present, and stated that he had received a letter from him explaining hia absence. It was on account of ill-health. He asked Sergeant Evans to receive the presentation on behalf of Sergeant-Major Hazell. The presentation was a purse of sovereigns, which Captain Kempt requested Sergeant Evans to hand to Sergeant-Major Hazell a a mark of the esteem in which he was held Sergeaut Evans made a suitable response. A concert and entertainment was given on the sth May by the pupils of St.. Joseph's Convent School, Surrey Hills. The entertainment was given in the new convent buildings, Tennyson-street, and was for the double purpose of raising funds towards the support of the institution and of showing the proficiency of the pupils. The weather was unfavourable, but this did not prevent the large school from being filled to its utmost capacity. The items of the programme, which was a very lengthy one, were intelligently rendered. The excursion in the harbour on May 1, given by the chairman of the Harbour Board (Mr. Waddel), was not favoured by good weather. His Excellency the Governor was invited, but sent an apology. The principal object of the excursion was to afford an opportunity to Colonel Sargood, of Victoria, and Mr. Murray, of London and Adelaide, to see the Calliope Dock. The whole of the work was carefully examined, Colonel Sargood showing an intimate acquaintance with the details of construction. " The "Health of Colonel Sargood" and other toasts were proposed and responded to on return trip of the steamer. The May concert given by the Orchestral Society (one of the series which are now given regularly on the first Friday in each month) came off at the Choral. Hall on May 7, under the conductorship, as usual, of Herr Carl Schmitt. There was a good audience, and the performance was, as a rule, of a very satisfactory character. The inaugural entertainment of the winter course of lectures at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms took place on May 13. There was a good attendance, considering the weather and counter attractions. The chair was taken by the Rev. W. Tebbs, one of the vice-presidents, who spoke a few opening remarks on the necessity of amusements. An excellent programme was gone through of instrumental and vocal music, readings, etc. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings. Miss Harding accompanied with great ability and taste. Herr Carl Schmitt conducted with his usual success. On the 15th May a number of friends, with the consent of the Mayor (Mr. W. R. Waddel), Mr. D. Goldie, J. Warren, visited the Kohimaramara Industrial School, where an. entertainment, consisting of tea and

a service of song, had been arranged under the supervision of the manager, Mr. Hogan. After an excellent tea in the diningroom the visitors repaired to the schoolroom, which was tastefully decorated with ferns, etc. The chair was taken by Mr. Warren, oue of the visitors to the institution, aud a : service of song, "Tho Musical /F'mp," w.i 3 rendered with much spirit by the school, under the conductorship of Mr. Frith, who ! also ably presided at the piano. Other songs aud recitations were given, and found a very appreciative audience, thanks being hcaitily rendered at the close to the performers and the chairman. On the loth May a social reunion was , held at the residence of Mr. J. T. Garlick, Ferndale, Mount Albert. About 50 invitations were issued, the object in view being to enable Mr. Noble to make tho personal acquaintance of the memb«rs of committee of Gospel Temperance Mission, and other friends of the temperance cause. At a stage in the proceedings Mr. Garlick expressed his gratilication in welcoming Mr. Noble as an earnest and able advocate of the temperance cause, and Mr. Noble replied in appropriate terms. The Rev. C. Worboys made some reference to his connection with Mr. Noble in London, and to his knowledge of tho good work done in lloxton Music Hall. The Rev. R. Bavin moved, and Mr. .1. Newman seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Garlick for their hospitality ; alter which the gathering resolved itself into a committee of tho whole house, when arrangements were made for a Gospel Temperance Convention to be held at the Tabernacle (the trustees having kindly given the use of the building) at an early date. 'I here was a very large attendance at tho Foresters' Hall. Karangahape Road, on the 17th May, to witness the first performance of the juvenile operetta entitled '"Red Riding Hood," which was performed by Mr. I'dmotides' pupils. The operetta was preceded by a concert, ia which Misses Parker and Goodacre, and Messrs. J. 11. Kdmondes, S. W. Miller, Ker, Prime, and Keesing took part. The operetta was admirably placed on the stage, and the various performers were most successful in their different characters. Misses B. Harvie, Davics, B. Fraser, M. Reed, and Masters Maclean and Drummond, and Mr. Lament, aro par. ticularly worthy of mention. A well-attended concert took place on May 21 in the Lome-street Hall, the proceeds going towards the funds of the Bootmakers' Union. A most attractive programme was presented, and the various performers apparently gave every satisfaction, After the concert a select ball took place, and dancing was kept up until an early hour next morning. The Artillery Band during the evening rendered a number of selections in a most excellent manner.