MEETINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12930, 28 July 1905, Page 6

MEETINGS.

PONSONBY SHAKE SPERE AND RHETORIC CLUB.

The Ponsonby Shakespere and Rhetorio Club commenced its season before a wellfilled house at tho Lovs 'Institute on Wednesday evening, the piece presented being Shakespere's comedy, "Twelfth Night." From tho commencement the reading was followed with the greatest interest, and the frequent applause and laughter testified that all the points were appreciated. There was an evident sympathy between tho audience and the performers, which enabled the latter to interpret their parts with perfect confidence and at times to introduce a little judicious acting, which gave life-likeness arid variety to the piece. The oast was as follows:— Orsino, Mr. T. IT. Wells; Sebastian, Mr. It. Billion; Antonio, Mr. (J. E. Adams; Curio, Mr. A. Alison; Valentine, Mr. C. Tate; Sir Toby Belch, Mr. A. S. 0. Brown; Sir Andrew Agnecheok, Mr. W. 11. Graham; Malvolio, Mr. G. Neville; Fabian, Mr. O. Sinclair; Clown, Dr. O. G. Aiokin; Olivia, Miss Esther Lewis; Viola, Miss Margaret Sloane; Maria, Miss Clarice Campbell. Where all were good it is difficult to givo ©special praise to any individual; yet mention must be made of the three ladies, who had prepared their parts so thoroughly that they were able to recite many of the finer passages without reference to the book; of Mr. Wells' interpretation of the part of Orsino, full of restrained passion; and of the really fine acting of Mr. A. S. C. Brown, Mr. W. H. Graham, Mr. G. Neville and Dr. Aiclcin. Judicious outting enabled the reading to be completed within two bom's, without destroying the continuity of tho story. Judging by Wednesday night's performance, the club should have a successful career. The president (Mr. Maxwell Walker) announced that the next meeting, a fortnight hence, would be given to readings and recitations. The selection committee -would choose the readers for the dramatic evenings mainly on the form shown on the elocutionary evenings.

ONEIIUNGA FLYING CLUB. The annual meeting of the Onelmnga Flying Club was held last evening. Mr. C. Lennard presided, and there was a good attendance of members. After disposal of routine business Mr. C. 11. Irwin, on behalf of the members, presented Mr. A. S. Holmes with a handsome dinner set as a mark of esteem for the many _ kindnesses extended towards the club during the past season. Mr. Holmes suitably, responded. The report and- balance-sheet were then read by the secretary, Mr. P. Holmes, and adopted. The election of officers was then proceeded with and resulted President, The Mayor (Mr. Angus- W. Gordon); vice-president, Mr. A: S. Holmes; secretary, Mr. P. Holmes; treasurer, Mr. W. Bayley; racing committee, Messrs. J. Wilson, C. T. Len-. nard, .T. Roberts, 11. Hyland, W. Coldicutt, the secretary and treasurer; general committee, Messrs. C. H. Irwin, W. Kelsali, W. Bayley, J. Wilson, M. Fletcher, P. Holmes, C. Lennard, 11. Hyland and W. Coldicutt. The opening of the season was deferred.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL BOARD. The ordinary meeting of the Grammar School Board was held . yesterday. There were present: Professor Brown (in the chair), Dr. Roberton,, Messrs. A. M. Myers (Mayor of Auckland), and Mackay. A letter from the headmaster 011 _ the existing arrangements for holding sixth standard examinations was read. It is dealt with elsewhere. The action of the acting-chairman (Professor Brown) in granting- £10 per annum boarding allowance to Miss Rose Andrews was approved. It was resolved to approve of certain alterations to the janitor's residence, as recommended by the property supervisor (Mr. Gumming). The monthly statement of accounts showed the receipts to July 20, £4476; rents to July 25, £379 10s sd; fees, £969; expenditure, £572, including £420 salaries; balance to July, 25, £1493.