ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12070, 13 September 1902, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

DIX'S G.UBTY C-OMTAXY. loxn>itt there will i>n an entire change of programme -it: the City Hall, where throughout the week large audiencos liavo been attracted by tho present excellent programme. Mr. Tom Woottwt-11. "the loose leorrcd comedian," ;- a most luuiioro.;- and original comic singer. This artisto h grccKnl tiicbtiy with unbounded applause. .-Vnother arcmi favourite is Mis" Alice Layton, whose sweet singitte; of well-known ballads i- always received with the utmost, enthusiasm, a- arc the ' ■>:->. •:' ii.i.in- by that favourite serin .Mi-> t)ii> - i.e.,ton. Other arljf'es who unci, with marked favour are Mtss Kmiiv 1-•;)•; !.-, Mr. Tim H'a-aard. Mr. t.;..-o. Dean. Mr. Fred llivcnhall. Mi.« Ethel I.:-.»vatic, and M.--r-. Manvers and Woo*?. Some excellent moving pictures (of which a new -trie.- will be presented to-night) by the Iv'.tsonojn-.tph have formed an ititerc.-.tit'.s cianm-um to an vujcyable programme. Y. M. V. A. WINTER ENTERTAINMENTS. rhe series of winter eveninc; entertainmcrtin 'conned ; on with the Aticaixnd Yomttr Men'- Chris'iau A-sociaii ;. v..-re continued la-t niqiit. v. iicn a comer: v.a- tendered !-v Mr. and -Mrs S. .faekion. both well known in local musical circles. There wa.i a aiood at tendance, the projramme. which ua,-. well arranged and ot a in-* enjoyable character, 'rem',' a- follow.-:- Uvi-rttires. '" Bauditenstrciche" and " Mciiixi." and selectcM!.'-, '• Ct'.vail.ria" Rusticatia," " Roso of Pcr.-ia,"' '• Pixzieate.'* and "San Toy," by tie orchestra : ■..!■;-. '" I.'\eiii •,:,.; .Song" and " There is a flower that Blc.o-r.eth." Mr. C!e S -- : -on?-, "' A Rore in Heaven" and " Goodbye/' Mi -_ Mount Rogers: ionics _-oio. "-Edel'.vcis;." Master T. Canigan; 'cello solo, "lUaiiar.cc,". Mi-a cSroadfoot. Mr. •facksou v.a- conductor and Miss Elsie Gil lill-.ni leader of orchestra, and the pianoforte at eompiiniinents to the various \ocalists . were played by Mrs .lae-kson. PCB.LIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. The annua.] general meeting of the Aucklaud Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association was hold at the rooms ox the Amateur Sports Club last oveniug. There was a very e;ood attendance, the oresident, Mr. (<. Squirrel!, in the chair. The annual report showed that the past -.ear had been a most successful one, tho sports having attracted large entries and. provided close competition, while during the period mentioned nine additional schools in the Auckland district had affiliated to the association. Mr. Arthur Myers, always a staunch supporter of the association, had given for competition a handsome cup, valued at £10 10s. to be handed at tho next sports to tit" school gaining the most points in military and physical drill, and to be competed for annually. The statement of nocounts showed a Credit 'balance of £31 13s KM : a very satisfactory state of affairs. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as under: — Patron, Mr. .(. Mtiir: ice-patron. Mr. D. Petrie; president, Mr. G. Squirrel!: vice-presidents, the chairmen of affiliated sahooh, headmasters of affiliated schools, Sir John Logan Campbell. Messrs. A. Kidd, Arthur Myers. K. H. Abbott, Geo, Foivhls, M.H.R., .1. McL-eod. A. A. White, J. M. Mackny. A. C. Canghev, Wesley fcpragg, -I. • A". Shackelford, R. Hobbs, K-. Crowe, J. Grid-son, A. R. Harris. Murdoch -McLean, .1. C. Macky, J. Kirker, W. F. Tucker, Capt. Grant;*,.secretary, Mr. F. H. Brown; treasurer, Mr. H. C. Hah; assists.* :;-crcUry, Mr. .L. Shcppa.rd; Ex ecu ,ve Committtv . Messrs. F. J. Oddson. (.'. H. Plummet, and H. C. Cousins-. PONSONBY MUSICAL SOCIETY. The annual general meeting of the Pousonby Musical Society-was held in All Saints' schoolroom on- Thursday evening. Mr. T. Peacock (president) occupied the chair. The annual report and balance-sheet was' read, favourably commented "upon, and duly adopted. The balance-sheet showed the society to bo in a, sound financial position. Mrs. Neavo was presented with a cheque as an. acknowledgment of her most, valuable services to the society as pianist. The election of officers was then proceeded with. Mr. '].'. Peacock was re-elected president; Mr. A. Donaldson, hon. secretary; Mr. Burnard, hon. treasurer; and Mr. Townshend, auditor. A' vole of thanks to the chairman closed .tlie proceedings. The society have taken in hand Gado's• cantata Psyche ' as their next. work. WIRTHS' CIRCCS. . " Last 'night's audience 'at Wirths' Circus again, witnessed an. excellent performance. The programme was mad© up of a succession of attractive items, all of which were greatly appreciated. Tho remarkable thought-read-ing act, of the Howard Brothers resulted in general amazement. There will be a matinee- performance this afternoon. The last four night.-, of the season are announced. LITERARY AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the New Zealand Literary and Historical Association was hold yesterday in Waters' Rooms, Queen-street. Mrs. Grossman, M.A., read a most, interesting paper on "Daffodils." The history of the flower was fully dealt with. The' reading was ifllustratcicl by a beautiful display of narcissi, kindly given by Mr. V. Cox. ' The second paper of the evening was read by Mr. T. Cott'ir- on. "A Visit to the Greenstone Country." by Char-. Heaphy, which was published in 1852 by Chapman's New Zealand Magazine. The trip described was a, into picture of old Maori New Zealand, and of groat interest,, < -MASONIC INSTALLATION. The annual installation meeting in winner(ion with the Auckland Provincial Roy.-d Arch Chapter, No. 9, -was held itf the Masonic Hail, .Princes-street., last, evening. ■ M.E. Comp. A. Bartlott, P.Z., acted as installing principal, the presenting principals being M.E. Comp-. M. McLean and H.-Wetherilt. The following principals were duly installed: --Z., E. Oomp. J. Catchpole; H.. E. Comp. V. Kcarsley; J., E. Comp. ,T. C. Pelham. The investiture of office-bearers took place as follows:—S.E., Comn. C. W. Edwards; S.N., Comp. T. -Webb; tttasUrer, M.E. Comp. J. D. Webster; organist, M.E. Comp. Dr. H. Walker; first soj., Comp. J. Parry; second sop, Comp. R. W. Mears; third so"i., Comp. J. B. Massey; janitor. Oomp. W. Caron: W.M.M.. M.E. Comn. O. Nicholson: E.M., M.E. Coin].. D. W. Jones; P.S.D., G. H. Powlcy. The address to- the principals was delivered by M.E. Oomp. J. D. Webster. P.Z., and the addresses to tho officebearers and companions: respectively were given by M.E. Dumps. 0. Nicholson, P.Z., and G. 11. Rowley, P.G.Z. CONCERT AT ST. PATRICK'S. The choir of St. Patrick's Cathedra] last, night gave a, sacred concert, the work presented being Rossini's "Stabafc Mater." There was a large congregation, and the beautiful composition was listened to throughout with deep appreciation. The introduction was beautifully played by the organist (Mr. Harry Hiscoek.-). the string parts 'being .sympathetically played by the cathedral oreiiest ra. 'I he opening chorus, " Stabtit. Mater Doloro," was exceedingly well sung, the lights and shades being carefully preserved, showing excellent, work on the. "part of the conductor (Mr. P. Hiscocks). The tenor soloist of the choir, Motts. Cau'or, gave an admirable rendering of the celebrated air "Cujust Auimam,'' his reading'of the same being hill of intrinsic musical merit The duet "Quiai Homo,'' by Miss Lilian Tree ami .Mrs. Hiscocks, served to introduce the former lady (a highly-cultured soprano), who kindly placed her valuable services at th« disposal of the church. The number wa-s magnificently rendered. The well-known air "Pf.f.Pw-vatis", was rendered in his usual lmiMciamy stylo by the bass soloist of the choir, Mr. Rupert, Mantell. Miss Lilian trees rendering of the. eavatina, " Fac ut iorreni, was a revelation to the audience whilst the same lady's performance in' the succeeding air, in fir. mm at us ot Aceeiisus" —probably the most glorious number in the hue work—was faultlessly beautiful. In the latter number the many beauties of her voice wore displayed to the full, and her singing was artarketl by artistic feeling. The choir gave art admirable delivery of the chorus to the number. The work was,,-, well rendered throughout that, it seems .a pity it should have been deemed advisable to omit the beautiful quartette " .Sanrta Maria," and also tho vraud fugue : .n the iiaal Amen. The " Stabat week''' repeated on Sunday night fiT. LUKE'S LADIES' GUILD, .another of a scries of winter enteriain-tnent-s was held last, evening in St. Luke's Hall, Rertiuera, under the auspices of St. Luke's Ladies' Guild. There was a. good audience, and the Rev. G. B. Monro presided. The Rev. Win. Cillies delivered an interesting address, entitled "Early Reminiscences cl -Colonial. Life in Rhyme," which was much, appreciated. The latter portion of the evening was occupied by a vocal and instrumental programme, which v,a,- received with hearty approbation.