MUNICIPAL BAND

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23150, 23 September 1938, Page 4

MUNICIPAL BAND

SOCIAL EVENING HELD DIRECTOR HONOURED PRESENTATION FROM MEMBERS Members ol ! the Auckland Municipal Band, which ceased to exist in its old form this week, together with their wives and friends, held a social evening last night. Modern and old-time dancing and a number of musical items contributed to make the 1 unction outstandingly enjoyable. Ono of the main features of the evening was the presentation of a gold wristlet watch and a letter of appreciation from members of the band to the musical director, Mr. T. J. O'Connor. Tlio presentation was made on behalf of the bandsmen by the deputyconductor, Mr. H. McLennan, who referred to the excellent services Mr. O'Connor had rendered to tho band and tho high esteem in which ho was held by the members. Instrumental numbers by tho St. James Salon Quartette, comprising .Miss Kathleen O'Leary (piano), Miss Helen Gray and Miss Moia CooperSmith (violins) and Miss Jean Clarkson ('cello), were greatly enjoyed by the large number of guests. Pianoaecordoon solos by Mr. O. Cheeseman and songs by Mr. Reginald .Richards and Mr. Kric Child were further pleasing features of tho programme. Mr. Alan AlcEhvain acted as dance and programme director and also contributed humorous recitations. Among those present wore: —Mrs. T. J. O'Connor, Mrs. H. McLennan, Mrs. S. Jackson,' Mrs. U. Jackson, Mrs. H. Pairman, Mrs. F. Towers,' Mrs. R. Potter, Mrs. W. J. Walker, Mrs. J. Kyte, Mrs. Jones Parry, Mrs. K. Pheloung, Mrs. J. Day, Mrs. L'\ Cocker, Mrs. B. Smith, Mrs. Eric Child, Mrs. Cooper-Smith, Mrs. J. Purchase, Mrs. F. Bowes, Mrs. D. Cooper, Miss Jeffs, Miss Pheloung, Miss A. Goddard, Miss 0. Cassrels, Miss J. L. Stalcy, Miss M. Pairman, Miss 1). Pairman, Miss K. McDonald, Miss J. Cocker, Miss D. McKwen, Miss H. Gubb, Miss V. Halliweil.