PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21990, 27 June 1933, Page 13

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Mr John Leech and hia choir, the Minnesingers, were responsible for the excellent programme presented to the Music Circle of the Otago Women's Club on Friday evening. Mrs R. T. Little presided, and in a happy manner introduced Mr Leech to the members. A half-hour, passed all too quickly in listening to MiLeech give his impressions of great artists fie had heard and met during his career, artists in dramatic art, in elocution, in opera, on the concert platform, and as public speakers. The following programme was then presented:— A chorus, "Revel of the Leaves(Veasie), and a part song, "When Evening is Twilight" (Hatton), sung by the Minnesingers: a baritone song, ''Onaway, Awake" (Cowen), sung by Mr William Ruff ell; a solo and chorus, "The Habanera," from "Carmen" (Bizet), sung by Miss Helen Roy as Carmen, and the Minnesingers; an operatic solo, " Far Greater in His Lowly State," from "Queen of Sheba" (Gounod), sung by Miss Anne White; a duet, "Where Flows the Mohawk River" from "Rip van Winkle" (Planquette), sung by Mrs Richard Hudson and Mr John T. Leech; and a sextet, "What Strange Power," from " Lucia de Lammermoor" (Donizetti), sung by the Minnesingers.. The accompanist was Miss Sybil Baker, F.T.C.L., At the close of the evening, Miss Yorston, on behalf of the whole circle, thanked Mr Leech and the choir for the delightful musical evening provided by them.

The Y.M.C.A. Hall was tastefully decorated for the annual ball of the Waitaki Hydro Returned Soldiers' Association, great credit for this being due to Mr G. Brown. There was a Targe attendance, well over 200 couples being present. Mr W. C. Grant (chairman) and Miss Grant led the grand march. Mr W. Anderson carried out the duties of M.C. 'and was assisted by Mr T. Parsons. The dance music was up to its usual high standard. Supper was dispensed by the following Ladies' Committee: —Mesdames J. Miller,. L. Stephenson, J C. Timpany, G. Brown, W. Gnbbern, C. Lewis, and M'Lauchlin, assisted by Mrs A. Butler. Proceedings were carried into the small hours at the conclusion of which the president thanked those present for the patronage. The function was brought to a close with the singing of " Auld Lang Syne " and the National Anthem. Among those present were:—Mrs Surridge, wearing apple green silk; Miss M'lvor, floral georgette; Mrs M'Carthy, blue taffeta and net; Mrs Campbell, beux rose satin; Mrs Jeff Hall, blue satin; Mrs P. M. Kerr, floral marocain; Mrs M Intosh, floral ninon; Miss Violet Nash, blue satin; Miss J. Jamison, black velvet; Aliss F. Quaiffe, saxe blue Celanese; Miss M. Quaiffe, saxe blue satin, figured lace; Miss P. Quaiffe, red satin; Mrs Ross, black and gold; Miss 0. Parsons, red silk brocade; Miss K. Stephenson, orange satin; Mrs Timpany, wine Celanese and velvet; Miss V. Butler, apricot satin; Mrs Lorer, red figured satin and net; Miss B. Herron, rose pink satin; Mrs Whiteford, wine coloured velvet; Miss Jeffs, apple green georgette; Mr 9 Donovan, floral georgette; Mrs Burns, black satin; Mrs Payne, black and white silk: Mrs Sherman, pink satin; Mrs Gribben, black figured silk; Miss Hepburn, powder blue georgette; Mrs Anderson, red crepe de chme; G. Baxter, pink and green satin.- Mrs E. M. Ryan, pink georgete and net; Mrs Wilkins, floral taffeta; Mrs Brown, red silk net velvet: Mrs Stenhouse, black satin; Miss Garty, green Batin; Miss Brown, flame satin; Mrs Stephenson, black brocade; Mrs Miller, black satin; Mrs Nairn, green floral crepe de chine; Miss Grant, black satin; Mrs Brown, black crepe de chine and lace; Mrs Beatty, powder blue georgette; Mrs Buchanan, red figured satin; Mrs Lome, figured marocain; Mrs MLauchlan, black marocain; Mrs Dallow, royal blue satin; Miss S. Munr'o, gold suede satin; Mrs Brennan, gold brocade; Mrs Shaw, apricot silk brocade; Mrs Rush, electric blue lace; Miss Butler, green silk rayon; Mrs Doyle, pale green satin; Mrs. Butler, black georgette; Mrs F. Cheyne,. lemon satin; Miss, Barry, peacock' blue crepe de chine; Miss S. Barry, peach net crepe de chine; Miss B. M'Lean, -blue„ floral silk; Mrs Marriner, green satin;©Mrg Geddes, old rose 'satin; Mrs-Parritt, black satin; Miss Matheson, pale blue satin; Mrs Carr, green lace; Mrs D. H. Stewart, black satin and lace; Mrs H. B. Webb, black embossed georgette; Mrs Ivan Campbell, black net; Miss E. Magrath, lemon satin; Mrs Sidwell, black French crepe de chine; Mrs Fowler, apricot ! satjn; Mrs W. Borland, black satin; Mrs Laighton, green satin; Miss H. Smith, red satin; and MrH Hogg (Haka Valley), black satin.