ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12147, 18 December 1902, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS.

. DIN'S GAIETY COMPANY. There was another good house at the City Hall last night/when the present enjoyable programme was heartily appreciated, judging by. the enthusiastic ■■■•-applause 'each item aroused. Miss Alic3 Layton is announced to appear for three more nights only prior to her departure for Melbourne. Messrs. Pope and Sayles, were in special ■ demand, both singly and doubly, _ they aroused much i enthusiastic admiration. The Sisters '■? Smith, Miss P.ose Devella,« •'■ Alberto," Miss Ethel Clifford, little Miss Bertoto, Mr. Ernest Hill, were all singled out for special praise. , Mr. Dix announces the first appearance in the colonies (on Boxing Night) of Mr. Frank Graham,: an English tenor of considerable reputation, late of the Carl Rosa Opera Company, Crystal Palace, Queen's Hall, and Boosey Ballad Concerts, London. Another " star" Christmas attraction is "The* Marvellous "Wilton Brothers," acrobatic comedy novelty team, who have been a phenomenal success in Australia.

KAURI TIMBER COMPANY ACCIDENT BENEFIT SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the Kauri Timber Company's ■'■ Accident Benefit Society was held in the company's social hall at noon yesterday, the president (Mr. T. H. White) in the chair. There were a large number of' members present. The balance-sheet showed the total receipts to have been £200 15s, which after meeting all liabilities for accident relief, rebates to members leaving, general expenses, and carrying forward the sum of £20 Os 2d to next year, left a sum of £110 3s 9d to be divided among mem-" ; hers. - The Chairman, in his address, said the committee had much pleasure in again meeting the members after the laps,e of what had been a very successful year. Personally, he was particularly pleased to see so many old faces who had been present at similar meetings since the inauguration of the society, some 20 years ago. This was a proof that the Kauri Timber Company arid their employees were well satisfied with each other. The amount to be divided among members in the way of dividend was £110 3s 9d. This would give a dividend to adult members of 16? 10a and to boys 8s sd. By receiving lbs lOd back out of a total of 26s paid in members would see that the total cost to them for accident benefit during the year was 9s 2d, so that it has only cost them a little over 2d per week to'insure themselves to the extent of £1 per week in the event of .an accident. From, a table furnished by the treasurer he found the total number of members who had met with accidents was 17. The total amount received being £55 18s 4-d, of which only £2 6s 8d was paid to members who had received accidents from the machinery. All the others were such accidents as people were liable to in any class of work. He was plessed to hear from the other Sawmillers' Accident. Society that accidents by machinery were very few. Considering the large number of machines which were used in the industry, it.spoke well, for the care taken by the machine hands, and showed that in the Auckland sawmills jas a whole every care was taken to guard the machines. After the adoption of the report the society would cease to exist. Jo was for them to say if the society should be reformed.* The dividend would bo paid on Wednesday, the 24th inst. The secretary read the balance-sheet, which was adopted. It was decided to reorganise the society on the former basis, and the old committee was re-elected as follows:—Messrs. T. H. White, Mclntyre, Stephens, Sowdeu, Redman, and Hotchin. The proceedings then terminated. '

SALE OF WORK AT ST. PAUL'S.

A fancy 'fair and sale of work tin aid of tho church fund was opened in St. Paul's schoolroom yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Ladies' Parish Guild. His Worship the Mayor (Mr. Alfred Kidd), in declaring the fair open for the transaction of business, said it had been his pleasure to open several similar functions, but in no instance had he been more pleased to re-, ceive a call to perform an opeiftpg ceremony than from the people of St. Paul's, owing to the fact that he himself resided in the parish and was a member of the church. He also complimented the ladies on the many evidences of their handiwork,' which testified both to their skill and interest in the welfare of the ,x church. This latter reference was well merited, as.the works displayed for sale included many articles that had cost the ladies, much time and labour, noticeable among them being some very handsome hand-painted cushions, and quite an array of dolls of various description, richly and tastefully dressed. The stalls and those in charge were as follows:— stall, Mesdames Cashel and Gresham ; fancy work stall, Mcsdames Nelson, Mays, and Goodall, and Miss Priaulx; plain needlework and clothing stall, ; Mesdames Blytb and Smith; doll stall, Mrs. Edmiston; flower stall, Miss F. Cooper; coffee stall, Misses Goodall and Garland; refreshment stall, Mrs. Garland and Miss Daw; Christmas tree, Misses Nelson (2) and Jones; fishpond, Misses Waddell and Forgie. There were other attractions and side-shows, including a shooting gallery, and during the evening-a pleasing entertainment was provided, among the features being the Japanese songs in costume. The fair was well patronised, and a large proportion of the articles on the stalls was sold, the evening sales in particular being very satisfactory. The sale will continue open this afternoon and evening, closing at ten p.m. A musical programme will again be provided at night. ■■]

ANTI-COMPULSORY VACCINATION ' LEAGUE. The final meeting for the present year of the Anti-Compulsory Vaccination League of New Zealand was held last Friday evening at the league's rooms. The president (Mr. E. Cox) reported that good progress had been made during the society's brief existence, and that the prospects were encouraging. The league, he said, had done a good deal to disseminate information relative to its objects, and already considerable public interest had been manifested in its work. The resignation of Mr. Wyn Wilton as hon. secretary, in consequence of removal to Christchurch, was accepted with,many expressions of regret. , ■ ST. LUKE'S SALE OF WORK.

A sale of work in connection with the Ladies'. Guild of St.-Luke's Church, Mount Albert, was 'opened yesterday afternoon "at half-past two by the Rev. W. H. Wilson (vicar) infithe unavoidable absence of Mr. J. .Bollard,.M.H.R. Brisk business was done during the afternoon and evening, and a number of* children from the Mount Albert district school performed two action songs very creditably. The,sale of work will be open to-day ami evening from two p.m. to ten p.m. ' ;

SALE OF WORK. , i A sale of work in aid of the Presbytery fund of St. John's Church, Parnell, was opened- in the Bonaventura Hall yesterday afternoon by tho Rev. Father Kehoe. There 5 was a good attendance both during the afternoon and iv the evening. The following are the stallholders:— stall, Mrs. MeCabe; art stall, Mrs. Fitt; flowers and sweets, Mrs. Keogh; produce, Mrs. Kilfoyle; dolls, Miss Mulvany* refreshments, Mrs. o'Sullivan. A shooting gallery is also provided. The sale will be open again to-night and to-morrow and Saturday evenings, and on Saturday afternoon it will be open specially for children. WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. The annual meeting of tho above union was held in the Central Mission Hall yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Dewar, president, in the chair. Reports were read from the treasurer and secretary. The treasurer's report showed receipts (including balance from last year) amounting to £102 lis 7d. Mrs Dowar was re-elected president, Mrs. Hughes treasurer, unci Mrs. Upton secretary. The union goes into recess for six weeks. . The president was also appointed as a delegate for the convention, to be held in Dunedin. "THE GUVNOR." i iThe .secretary of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind has extended an invitation to Lord Hawke s team of cricketers, all of whom will be present at the first production of "The Guvnor" by the Auckland Dramatic Society, to-morrow night. All arrangements in connection with the production have been satisfactorily made, and big houses are anticipated. The comedy at rehearsal is runmm, very smoothly, and no doubt a creditable interpretation will be given. CONCERT AT NORTHCOTE. A concert in aid of St. John the Baptist's Sunday-school was held in the Gladstone Hall, Northcote, on Monday evening, when there was a full house. The programme submitted was a varied one, the items being well received. " MR. £. 11. BUCKINGHAM'S CONCERT. An illustrated concert was given at the Federal Hall last night by Mr. Edmund H. Buckingham and his pupils, which proved verv enjoyable to the audience. Several limelight pictures of Japanese scenes were shown, with exnlanatory remarks by Mr. Buckingham, and in'addition the following musical programme was submitted:—Song, "The Better Land" (illustrated), Miss V.

Henderson; song, "Ora Pro Nobis" (illustrated), Mr. Peterson; i song, ;"Tho Holy i City" : (illustrated), V Miss B. ; , Butler: son?, ! "The 1 Lost Chord''-1; (illustrated),' Miss :; N. i Campbell; song," The Toilers" (illustrated),- ; Mr."H. Marks; isong, ; "The Little Hero," 'i Mr. B. Campbell; song, "The 'Carnival," I Miss V. ' Henderson; song, "The Star of. Bethlehem,'',. Mr. Barker; song, .'■■■" Bide-a- j Wee," Miss X. Campbell; song, "Death- j less Army," Mr. E. H. Buckingham; duet, } "Lily and the Rose," Miss E and Miss Henderson ' song, "Asleep on the: Deep." Mr. . E. Campbell; song, "Why Must We Say Good-bye," Miss B. Butler;'. song, ' "Island of Dreams," Mr. Peterson; duet, "No, Sir," ; Miss B. Butler and Mr. Buckingham. Miss j Entrican acted as pianist. I

! MOUNT ALBERT ROAD BOARD. A special meeting of the Mount Albert Road Board was held on Tuesday evening, the: chairman* (Mr. V. F. Kerr-Taylor) presiding and all the members being present. A deputation from the Ratepayers' Association waited upon the Board, and were informed, in -answer to their inquiries, that •the ■ Board was actively pushing on the, water supply scheme and also matters in connection with the drainage of the district, and that the Board was now ready to issue permits to householders to connect and licenses to approved drain connectors. The Board decided to allow ratepayers to employ any drain connector licensed by the Board to do the work. It was resolved to operate under the by-laws regulating heavy-wheeled traffic as from January 1, and that' these bylaws be rigorously enforced from that date.

MANT7KAU METHODIST CIRCUIT.

The quarterly meeting of the Manukau Methodist Circuit was held yesterday afternoon at Mangere. The Rev. C. Griffin presided, and representatives were present from ■ Onehunga, Otahuhu, Mangere, East Tamaki, Woodside, and Flat Bush. The chairman reported the number of members to be 182, with 50 communicants. Mr. Robins, senior circuit steward, presented the financial statement, which showed a credit balance of £11 4s lid. The sum of £50 had also been subscribed during the quarter for home missions. The committee appointed at the previous quarterly meeting to consider the question of appointing a home missionary to assist the pastor, recommended that the matter be dealt with on the arrival of the new minister in April next. The- recommendation was adopted. ■■■; Messrs. G. D. Smith and G. H. Douglass were appointed senior and junior circuit stewards respectively. The last-named gentleman was also appointed lay representative to the conference- to be held in Christchurch next February, with Mr. H. J. Davies as substitute, Messrs. H. J. Davies and G. Fleming were appointed auditors, and Mr. Douglas was reappointed circuit correspondent. Messrs. H. Farnsworth and F. Evans were reappointed society stewards at East Tamaki and Papakura respectively. Votes of thanks were accorded to Mr. Robins, the retiring senior circuit steward, and to the local preachers and others, who have assisted in pulpit work in the circuit'during the past year. At the close of the meeting the members sat down to a bountiful tea, provided by Mr. A. Rennie, and dispensed by-Mrs. and Miss Rennie, to whom a cordial vote of thanks was accorded for their hospitality. ./•"

TAMAKI WEST MUSICAL SOCIETY. On Monday the Tamaki West Musical Society closed their season with a social, held in the hall of St. John's College, through the kindness of the Rev. Mr. Anson. The Onehunga Musical Society, under their conductor, Mr. E. J. Gatland, gave the following orchestral selections, which were keenly appreciated by the audience :—" La Souveraine," "La Diadem," "Martha March." The instrumentalists kept well together, paying due attention to light and shade, "the forte passages being particularly effective. The Tamaki West Society contributed the part-songs . " Awake, Lyre," "Mark the Merry Elves," "The Belfry Tower," and "O! Hush Thee, My Baby." _ These Vere given with due attention to detail. The following also gave items: — Mrs. Anson (pianoforte), Miss Hilda Browne, whose songs were encored; Miss Berrymore, who r sang sweetly in Gounod's "Love's Serenade" and the "Andalusian Maid," and a detachment of natives from Orakei, who gave an exhibition of military drill, and Maori song, and in.response to a vociferous encore, a spirited haka. Refreshments were liberally dispensed by the ladies of the society, the conclusion of the concert. On the motion of the chairman of committee (Mr. Brookfield) a hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. Gatlandaud the Onehunga Musical Society for their enjoyable items, as well as to Mr. Anson for the use of the hall. The success of the evening was largely due to the society's indefatigable secretary, Miss Bridson, and to Mrs. Brookfield. ;',■;■',

WELCOME TO MR. GEO. ALDRIDGE. _ A "very; cordial welcomo home was extended to Mr. Georgo Aldridge, evangelist, at the Church of Christ, West-street, last evening. The hall was well filled, and the chair was taken by Mr. T. O. Wilcock, who gave an address of welcome. Addresses were also givon by Messrs. E. Carr (for the . elders), 1 Taylor (Thames), Gibson (for the deacons). Watt, King (for the Sunday-school), arid Page. Mr. Aldridge returned thanks, and spoke of bis experiences during his nine months' absence, during which period he has visited the United States of America, England, Scotland, and Wales. He spoke in praiseworthy terms of the hospitality extended to him by the members of the church in the United States, where he had conducted evangelistic meetings. Opportunity was taken of the occasion to heartily thank Mr. Ernest Tuck for his conduct of the work of the church during Mr. Aldridge's absence. Members of the vestry testified to Mr. Tuck's good work, and spoke of the good influence ex-' ercised by him amongst the congregation. Mr. Aldridge also thanked .Mr. Tuck, who is about to leave for Christchurch, in order to take up evangelistic work in that city. During; the evening the choir rendered anthems: "What Are These?" and "The Radiant Morn." Sister Ward sang " Ora Pro Nobis," and Miss M. Munns sang " The Star of Bethlehem." Recitations were given by Miss Coolam and Mr. Charles Garratt.

LIBERAL AND LABOUR FEDERATION.

A special meeting of members of the Auckland branch of the Liberal and Labour Federation of New Zealand was held at "the Oddfellows' Hall, Cook-street, last evening, Mr. P. J. Nerheny in the chair. The business was the election of a vice-president and secretary, and Messrs." W. Gulliver and T. Harle Giles were unanimously chosen to fill the offices mentioned. \

St. John's Dramatio Club will reproduce "Lady Audley's .Secret" in St. Bonaventura's Hall, Pai-nell, on Monday evening next. '-■'■'■'■■.'."'"■ • -

;'. The annual concert by Mr. J. H. Phillpot's pupils and friends takes l, place in the Y.M.G.A. Rooms this evening. The programme includes a large number of interesting items by well-known local' artists. The Nga Reo Warn Club, of eight voices, will .take part in the concert, and there will be an efficient orchestra of 15 performers. ■'■

As,will be seen by advertisement in another column, the Auckland friends of Mr. W. T. Jennings, M.H.R., have arranged to entertain that gentleman at a smoke concert to take place in the Federal Hall to-morrow evening. A large and influential committee has been formed to make the arrangements. The committee have, decided to carry out the programme as far as possible on nonpohtical lines. The New Zealand Natives' the Old Chums', and other kindred associations are taking the matter up heartily, and some of the best musical and other talent in the city and elsewhere will take part in the proceedings.