ENTERTAINMENTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12799, 21 October 1903, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

The closing night of the Orphans Musical Club was held last evening in the Ciub House, Moray place, there being a very large attendance of member. A lengthy programnfe of 33 items had been prepared, and included the names of Messrs P. J. Priest, R. P. Foster, F. J3. Brittain, G. Z. Lindlcy, J. P. Peake, B. Buckley, "W. Brown, C. Seelye, R. Philiip3, A. H. Pattie, P. Minims, u. Allan, C. E. \V. Pleming, J. D. M'Kochnic, E. T. Priest, H. "Watts, li, H. Carter, D. J. Fyfe, H. M'Donald, B. G. Stevens, C. S. Black, P. M'Neil, A. Clothier, and' Braithwnile. A number of toasts were honoured,_ some of the speeches in connection with which were exceedingly humorous. A very handsome case of pipes was presented to Mr 13. Buckley during tho evcuing by singers and instrumentalists of the club in recognition of his valuable services as accompanist during the past season. The presentation was made by Mr C. R. Gooch, and suitably acknowledged by Mr Buckley. An excellent supper was provided, to ample justice was done, and a thoroughly enjoyable and sociable evening was spent. The performers at the concert were warmly applauded, but encores were prohibited owing to tho length of the programme. There was a- large attendance at tho entertainment givea in tho St. Clair Gymnasium on Monday night in aid of the funds for building a social hall at the rear of the church. An orchestra got together by Mr Tcnnant played three operatic selections acceptably; Miss A. Coughtrey gave a violin solo in musicianly style; Mr Hay's flute solo was listened to with pleasure; Mr G. Andrews danced a sailor's hornpipe neatly; songs by Mrs Kingston, Mr Slater, Mr Brunsdeu, and Mr Jolly were well received; and the performances by tho St. Clair Gymnastic Club /airly curprised tho company, the feats being very cieverly performed. Mrs Coughtrey, Miss Walker, and Mr Loraas played the accompaniments. The Rev. A. Hodge, in a few introductory remarks, explained that three years .ago they tad formed a society for the young people in connection with the church, callcd tho Young I'eople's Institute, and since that tiino in connection therewith shorthand, carving, bookkeeping, Bible, and literary classes had been conduoted, as well as the gymnastic clas9 now performing under the instruction o! Mr Hudson. The proceeds raised by the concert wouM go towards tho funds being raised for the building of a schoolroom at Iho back of tho church, which bad become ncceasary by the increasing numbers attending Sunday school. Tho performers were thanked in a practical way by being provided with refresh--ments from the Ladies' Sewing Guild.

— The beautiful enamel which is used for covering Japanese trays, boxes, etc., and on which tho painted birds, Howcts, and figures show so brilliantly, is obtained from tho sap of tho lacquer tree. Tho tveos grow sometimes to the height of 30ft or 40fc.