ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11203, 25 October 1899, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

j THE GAIETY COMPANY. 1 The Gaiety Minstrel and Comedy Company ' were again accorded a. liberal support last • evening, when tho gratifying reception no- ; corded tho several now artists more than ; sufficed to show that they havo thus early • established themselves warm favourites with , Auckland amusement-seekers. Mr. Frank [ Yorke, the Ethiopian comedian, with his fine , voice, amusing patter, the versatile McKis- : son, with his eccentrio dancing and clever sketches, Miss Lottie Lome, the pleasing serio-comic, in her budget of selected specialtics, and tho Faust trio (sisters) in the novel and unique aorobatic terpsiohorean act, all were compelled to respond to tho emphatic recalls of a delighted audience. The operatic [ duo, Shepherd and Lewis, scored ill tho scone ! from "Maritana," and the olertr aerobatio loam, Rayston and Rayford, created no end ' of laughter in tho sketch, " Tramps' visit to ' a Restaurant," while tho baritone, Scott ; Lnighton, aroused tho patriotism of his hearers with tho stirring eong, "Soldiers of ' tho Queen." i ~~ 1 MR. FREDERIC VILLIERS' LECTURES. Mr. Frederic Villiers, tho famous war correspondent and artist, delighted another largo audienco at tho Opera House last evening with his graphic account of Kitchener's campaign, entitled, "Khartoum at Last." Tho lecturer, in his racy and chatty style, detailed tho advance of tho British troops, interpolating tho more serious sido with a number of humorous incidents that had come undor his notice, and then graphically described tho dervish attaok, tho gallant charge of tho 21st Lancers— chargo that will be handed down to posterity—and tho splendid stand of Gonoral Macdonald's men, the wholo being forcibly brought homo to tho minds of his ' hearers by snapshots of the battlefield. Then followed tho Sirdar's entry into Omdurman, the flight of t.lio Khalifa, and a touching aci count of Gordon's funeral at Khartoum. Mr. I Villiers concluded with an appreciation of Lord Kitchener, a brief reference to the pre- . sent war in the Transvaal, and a tribute to tho I fine soldier Goneral Sir Redvers Buller, who commands tho British forces in South Africa, pictures of whom, together with his staff, wore thrown on the screen and loudly ap- ' plauded. Tho lecturo will be repeated to--1 night. ' ATHENAEUM LITERARY AND DEBATi ING SOCIETY. Tho annual general meeting of tho Atlieni a>um Literary and Debating Society was held in tho Municipal Buildings last evening. Tho ; year's reports by the secretary and treasurer • wore very satisfactory, and wero unanimously i adopted. An interesting and enjoyablo mooting closed in a vote of thanks to the retiring ' president and officers. The following gentlomen were elected officers for the ensuing 1 year:--President, Mr. .1. H. Gregory; vice- ' presidents, Messrs. Wells, Plummcr, and Alclis; secretary, Mr. Court; treasurer, Mr. ■ Lulming: editor, Mr. Rendell; librarian, Mr. . Hills; reporter, Mr. F. 0. Harris; committee, Messrs. Johnston and McKonzio. Messrs. G. Gregory and Potter have been nominated as auditors. ENTERTAINMENT AT THE COSTLEY HOME. With their customary generosity Dr. and ' ,Mrs, F. W. King gave their annual tea and i concert to tho old folks out at the Cost-ley ! Homo last evening. A plentiful supply of • good things was provided, and very much ap- . predated by llio inmates. After tea tho . diningroom was turned into a concert hall, I and a splendid programme was gone through, ' being chiefly contributed to by friends of Dr. and Mrs. King, who kindly went out to the ' Home from town. Songs wero given by Mrs, Lawry, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Moss, and Mrs. Bell, Mr. Mortiy.cn, Mr. Tonar, Mr. Battley, and Mr. Moss; Miss Thorpe and Mr. Ponsler rendered pianoforte i solos, and also a duot. The items ! gi'oally pleased the audience, who requested sovoral encores, tho songs of Mr. Tonar boing especially popular. Miss Thorpe , made an admirable accompanist. Mr. Moss, ! tho manager of the Homo, acted as chairman, and at the conclusion he warmly thanked | Dr. and Mrs. King for their kindness to tho inmates, who showed their appreciation by ' thrco hearty cheers for their entertainers. 1 AUCKLAND ORPHANS' CLUB. Tho members of the Auckland Orphans' Club concluded their 1899 season last evening with a most enjoyable open evening at tho Masonic Hall, Princes-street. There was a largo attendanco of members and their friends, and tho room, which was kindly lent by tho Savago Club, presented a most attractive appearance. "Mirth and youthful , jollity" was the ordor of tho evening, and all present appoarcd to thoroughly enjoy tliomsolves. In tho temporary absence of tho president (Mr. F. E. Baumo), tho chair was takon by Mr. Seymour Tliorno George, a vice-presidont of the club. Mr. Baume, who i appeared later on in the evening, apologised for unavoidable absonco, and thanked tho mombers for the honour they had done him in ; electing him to tho president's chair, remarking that in no eocioty of the kind was good , fellowship amongst tho members more conspicuous. Tim thanks) of the club were accorded to Brother Lewis on retiring from tho position of secretary, and he was unanimously elected a life momkr of tho club. An original most tastefully-printed programnrn was prepared by Hon. Secretary E. Koosing, which forms an interesting souvenir of the club. Musical items were contributed by tho club's orchestra, the Wniata Quartette Club, and the Huia Quintette Club, songs boing given by Messrs. J. W. Ryan, A. L. Edwards, M. Hamilton Hodges, D. Ingram, M. Lewis, Blackman, and Dr. do Olive-Lowe, and a cornet solo by Mastor West. Recitations were givon by Brother Nowsomo and Mr. Book, and a number of capital stories wero told by Mr. Bainbridgo, the globe-trotting raconteur, in his best manner. The catering was well attended to by , Mrs. Parkinson and a staff of assistants. Dur- ' ing the course of the evening reference was , made to the loss sustained by tho club in the death of Mr. G. Tracoy Hall, and it was men- , tioned that the club, with the assistanco of kindred societies, was preparing a memorial in memory of their esteemed comrade. The gathering broke up at midnight, after a most j enjoyablo evening. : ' — ■, CONCERT AT COROMANDEL. i [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ] COKOMANDEL, Tuesday. 1 A concert was held last evening in connec- ( tion with the Wcsleyan sale of work. Mr. ! Theo. Cooper occupied the chair, and con- ■ gratulated the ladies on tho neat and attractive appearance of their stalls. He referred I to his personal friendship for tho Rev. A. < Mitchell, whom he felt sure they must all 1 appreciate. Tho concert opened by the Rev. A. Mitchell singiftg the patriotic song, 1 "Saving the Colours. "' r also sang "The Silent March" and ".The Last Aboard." 1 Miss Cooper sang " Echo," Mr. Cooper play- 1 ing tho accompaniment. Miss White sang 1 "Tho Great Eternal Home," and also a duet ' with Mr. Mitchell, "Oh, for Thy Wings, 1 Thou Dove." Miss Randle sang " The Song 1 That Will Live Forever." Mrs. Gray "The ! Dream Within a Dream," and Mr. Walker ' "The Skipper." The feature of the enter- 5 tainment was a unique exhibition of Indian- ! club swinging givon by Miss Ella Cooper, 1 which provoked a tumultuous burst of ap- 1 plause. The efforts, through the concert, 1 bazaar, and special Sunday service, havo 1 realised £84, being a substantial help to the new parsonage fund. Au a large number ' of persons could'not get into the building 1 last evening, the concert will be repeated on 1 i Saturday night. ' : - i , Tho Auckland Metaphysical Association 1 held their weekly meeting last evening in the .Victoria Arcade. Miss M. Kenrick's lecture, 1 'on' "The Subconscious Mind," followed ] sequentiously the subject of lost week on the ' "Lawof Vibration." . 1 ■ On Monday night the Rev. W. Ready delivered his interesting and instructive lecture, ' entitled "From London Streets to the Pul- 1 •; pit," in the Public Hall, at Onehunga. . Dr. W. R. C3ose-Er6on (Mayor) presided. ' , A REVOLUTION' , Has been made in the New Multiplex Dun- \ lop Tyres, It is ' the,: greatest 7 improvement < since the advent of tho Pneumatic Tyre.;.;: : Ji J'-- 1