ENTERTAINMENTS ANI MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11783, 12 October 1901, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS ANI MEETINGS.

THE COSGROVE COMPANY. The Opera House was well patronised last evening, when the Cos grove Company produced " Sapho" for a third time. This afternoon, by special request, a matinee performance of "The Alhambra Girl" will be given. To-night " Sapho'' will be again produced.

DIX'S GAIETY COMPANY.

There will bo a change of programme tonight at the City Hall when Little Fanny Powers and Miss Bcattie Galardi will make their last appearance. Miss Elsie Rosser, the contralto singer, will make her reappearance, and the other members of the company, headed by Mr. Austin Rudd, will appear in new songs and sketches. On Tuesday next the Bio troupe of acrobats will make their first appearance in Auckland, and on the same evening Little Alma Gray and Miss Maud Fanning make their reappearance.

FEDERAL HALL.

The novel and attractive carnival at the Federal Hall continues to draw a good attendance of the public, and last evening's programme was very well received, all the performers being, without exception, recalled. A fresh programme is billed for this evening, when Miss Valiski will sing A Bird in a Gilded Cage," and also give a fresh selection of her charming contributions on the mandolyra and mandolin. Mr. Halm, an established favourite, will sing " The Old Turnkey" and "Down by the Deep, Sad Sea." Miss Burfoot, whose whistling solos have always l>een a prominent attraction of the carnival, will, by special desire, whistle Gounod's worldfamed " Serenade" and other popular numbers. Mr. Stanley Graham will sing, in addition to others, the favourite song, "Doreen." The numerous other artists will appear in fresh specialties, and a most attractive programme is promised, which will include a laughable comedy sketch. For this afternoon a special matinee is announced, when the same programme as that submitted last night will be given.

SOCIAL AT ST. BENEDICT'S. A social was given last evening in St. Benedict's Hall, Newton, by the members of St. Benedict's choir, in order to raise funds for a pipe-organ for the church. Dancing was indulged in till a late hour, and tho musk) was supplied by Lanigan's orchestra. Mr. W. L. Moylan ably fulfilled the secretarial duties, and the M.C.'s were Messrs. F. H. Brifctain, J. Collins, and E. Kelly. The ladies of the choir did much to ensure a successful evening, and vocal items were given by Mesdames Bosworth arid Foley, Misses Bass and Thomas, and Mr. Dobbs.

BIRKENHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Birkenhead Borough Council was held in the Zion Hid schoolroom on Thursday evening. There were present: Messrs. T. Hadrield, A. Keys, W. Wallace, H. P. Taylor, and P. Donahoe. In the absence of the Mayor Mr. Wallace was voted to the chair. A letter was read from the American Consul, Mr. Dillingham, thanking the Council for the vote of condolence re the death of the late President McKinley. A letter was read from the town clerk of Auckland stating the result of the late ferry conference. Letter >.e----ceived. A letter was read from Mr. Ridge Edger, stating that he was prepared to sell a piece of land for a town hall site, with 132 ft frontage, for the sum of £125 cash. Referred to the Legal and Finance Committee. On the motion of Mr. Kcyes it was resolved that Mr. H. P. Taylor be the delegate to represent the borough on the Ferry Board. A letter was read from Mr. T. I\l. Somerville, thanking the Council for contributing towards the footbridge from Telephone Road to Chelsea. Resolved that the Council's contribution of £7 be paid to Mr. Somerville. Mr. Wallace stated that there were again complaints of sewage flowing from Mr. H. M. Shepherd's property. The town clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Shepherd requesting him to abate the nuisance. The Council then went into committee to consider the new bylaws. —[Own Correspondent.]

ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS' ASSOCIATION.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the council of the New Zealand Accountants and Auditors' Association was held last evening at the oSice of the registrar (Mr. J. Henry Maokie), Mercantile Chambers. Mr. A. S. Russell (president) occupied the chair. Five candidates wero admitted as fellows of the association, viz., one of Wellington and two each of Dunedin and Invercaxgill respectively. The registrar reported that arrangements had been completed for the examinations to bo held in various parts of the colony during next week. GROCERS ASSISTANTS' UNION. A meeting of the Auckland Grocers Assistants' Union 'was held at the Foresters' Hall on Thursday night, there being a full attendance of members. A discussion arose as to the best methods to be employed in the event of any disputes arising between employers and the union. It was unanimously decided to use every endeavour to prevent conflict between the master grocers and the union, and the hope was expressed that any readjustments of the trade would bo settled without the intervention of the Conciliation Board or Arbitration Court, and there was no reason to doubt that such would be the ease. Every effort is to be made to make the union a strong one, and to this end the secretary (Mr. F. Crcspin) has kindly consented to read a paper at the next meeting on The Relation of the Employees to the Employer."

AUCKLAND LIEDERTAFEL. The Auckland Liedertafel gave their third concert of the season before a crowded house at the Choral Hall last night, when, owing to an excellent choice of items, a most enjoyable programme was put forward. The Liedertafel opened in Abt's "At Andernaoh," a melodious number, which evoked hearty applause. Their next contribution was a rollicking drinking song, " Coxae, Fill Ye Right Merrily" (O. E. Stephens), which was given with a hit. The bass solo in this was well rendered by Mr. W. George. A charming item was the part-song, " The Miller's Daughter" (Hartel), in which the solos were taken by Messrs. M. Trenwith (tenor), S. G. Firth, and A. E. Griudrod (basses). Probably the host effort of the combined voices was in Alfred D&rd's descriptive part-song, " Night and Day." The beautiful opening movement, sung andante- pianissimo, and repeated at the end, was given with feeling and expression. The allegro movements were given with force and vigour, and the whole effect was remarkably good. In the second part the most effective item wasSainti's martial number, "On the Ramparts." In this the echo effects were well brought out, whilst great feeling was imparted to the lovely serenade, with its hamming accompaniment and duet by the tenors, who did really good work. The basses also did well in the second movement, "What Strain is That?" The other Liedertafelitems were "Vintage Song" (Mendelssohn), from the unfinished opera, "Lorelei;" "Evening'' (Abfc), with bass solo by Mr. G. H. Mason, and Dudley Buck's melodious "In Absence." The whole of these contributions were of high artistic merit, and few were allowed to pass without recalls. The society were assisted by Miss Clarice Morrin, who sang with groat sweetness, "It Was a Lover and His Lass" (De Koven) and "For the Sake of the Past" (Mattci). She was deservedly encored for both songs. Mr. W. Aspinall also rendered invaluable assistance, his songs boing Adams' "By the Waters" and Pinsuti's "The Last Watch." Both were well rendered. His encore number, " Goraklino," was equally pleasing. Madam Chambers won loud applause for her skilfully-played violin solos, " Legende" (Wteniawski) and " Scene de Ballet" (De Beriot). She was the recipient of a handsome floral tribute. The arrangements were in the capable hands of Messrs. F. J. Povey and F. Parrish, in the absence of the secretary (Mr. Syd. J. Harbutt), and were quite admirable. Mr. Arthur Towsey conducted with his usual skill and taste. The accompaniments were also in Mr. Towsey's capable hands.

J LECTURE AT THE Y.M.C.A. ! Under the auspices of the- Young Men's ! Christian Association, the Rev. H. B. Gray, ' of St. Andrew's Cburoh, delivered a very en- ; tertaining lecture, entitled " An Hour With Crockett's Men and Women," in the associa- j tion's lecture liail last night. The large : audience present filled the hall beyond its ordinary limits, giving ample testimony to j j the popularity of the winter course of lee- j | tures that are given in connection with the ' j ■institution. Mr. Gray gave a capital ex- j position of the author's newels, and many of ! ! the passages in the works were intensely laughter-provoking. At intervals during ; the evening- Mr. W. Steel sang in his usual : finished style "Loch Lomond," and Mr. H. j Hooper rendered "The Young Brigade" j and " Leonore" most successfully. At the j : conclusion of the lecture Mr. G. Aickin pro- ! posed a votj of thanks, which was carried , amid applause. Mr. W. Thome presided. | " Gambling" is the title of the next lecture, , j which is to be given in the association's ■• I rooms cm Friday next. *

OTAHUHU RAND OF HOPE. The above society was favoured with % visit on October 9 from the Newmarket Band of Hope. The- nroipmme wag excellent and afforded much pleasure and enjoyment to all present.