ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11200, 21 October 1899, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

AMATEUR OPERA CLUB. •The Amateur Opera Club brought its "Dorothy" season, ivhich has been a most successful one, to a close last night, at the . Opera House, when there was a crowded at- ! tendance to witness the final performance, j The opera went splendidly from start to I finish, and all the performers acquitted them- • selves admirably. The principals were especially well received, and were frequently applauded for their solos. Altogether the per- 1 formance was a fitting close to such a satisfactory season. The club have every reason 1 to bo very gratified at the distinct success the opera has proved. Special mention should be made of the admirable and businesslike way in which Mr. Chas. Chambers, the secretary, has carried out his onerous duties, and the committee also deserve credit for their valuable assistance. THE GAIETY COMPANY. At the City Hall, Mr. P. R. Dix's clever combination of artists still continues to perform to very encouraging houses. For this evening a special farewell programme has been arranged, the occasion being the lastappearance of the Leslie Bros., Messrs. Collins and Browne, and Mr. Caston, all of whom have been such prime favourites during ' the time that they have been appearing under | the management of Mr. Dix. To-night's bill contains some capital items from each of these populai artists, and no doubt their many patrons will give them a splendid sendoff. This afternoon the company will give a matinee, tho charge for admission being sixpence U all parts. Tho full strength of the company will contribute to the programme. Adhering to its policy o. frequent changes in the personnel of the combination, the manage!, em has made arrangements for six new artists to appear on Monday evening. The latest additions hail from Australia, whence they 'i»ve been preceded by excellent reputations as capable artists. NO-LICENSE MEETING. A very enjoyable programme was presented at 1 lie usual no-licensc meeting held on Thursday in the Wesley Hall. Mr. ('. 0. Hill presided. The programme was given by the Auckland Band of Hope, the secreJarv (Mr. \Y. J. Maodermolt) being responsible for the preparation of the programme. The Chairman gave an address on "How the Drink Affects the Children," and Mr. Macdermott alto delivered a speech. Other items were given as follows:—Piano solo, Mrs. Bodle: recitation, Mr. A. Rosser: song, "The Queen of the Earth." Mr. Akerrton: 1 fong, "The Storm Fiend," Mr. N. McLean; recitation, Miss Eva Richards; song. MissYickery; song, Miss Gordon; recitation, Mrs. Bodle: song, Mr. N. McLean; song, Mrs. Bodle: recitation, Miss Mnmford; song, Ails. Gordon song, Mr. Hoyle. AUCKLAND TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the Auckland Total ' Abstinence Society took place in the Central ] Mission Hall last evening. Mr. C. G. Hill i (president) presided. The secretary (Mr. J. ] W. C'srr) read the annual report and balance- ( sheet for the year ending September 30 last. . Reference was made in the report to the ' death of the late Mr. Joshua Robinson, the i last of the pioneers of the society, he hay- i ing arrived in Auckland in 184-2. in the Louis | Campbell, with his In-other Caleb, the year j the society was established. The Prohibition League having 'termined not to run candi- < dates at the coming general election, the com- i mittee donated £10 towards the spread of tem- j perance literature. Regret is expressed that ] the Premier has laid aside so useful and necessary a measure as the Local Option Scru- ' tineers Bill. The Exhibition kiosk had an- 1 swered the purpose intended. The committee 1 had endeavoured to fulfil its mission, which ( appears at the present to be to assist other j organisations rather than organising work . for itself. The receipts for the year were £77 18s lid, and after defraying expenses ' there was a bank balance of £49 15s lid. The j assets of the society are valued at £1500. The j officers for the ensuing year were elected, and are as follows:— Mr. C. G. Hill; vice-president, Mr. J. C. Moreton; secretary, ' Mr. .1. W. Carr: treasurer, Mr. Hirst; and I the old committee were re-elected. A dona- , tion of £20 was voted to the funds of the £ Prohibition League to carry on the work. A vote of sympathy was carried, with Messrs. Solomon, Hemus, and J. Brame, they ] being laid aside on a bed of sickness. Votes [ of thanks to the secretary, and the chairman ( concluded the proceedings. ;