THE AUCKLAND CLUB

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23221, 19 June 1937, Page 27

THE AUCKLAND CLUB

The Auckland Club’s social, which was held in the Strand Salon last Saturday evening, attracted the largest attendance of the season. Mr and Mrs Bren. Finlayson were a popular host and hostess.

A feature of the evening was the club’s first celebration of a silver wedding of two of its members, Mr and Mrs Ernest Griffin. This event was happily recognised in the presentation or a wedding scene, written by two members, Messrs Chapman and Murray, in which the happy pair was called upon to participate. Appreciation of Mr and Mrs Griffin’s association with the club in its early stages was voiced by the president (Mr Sinton) in an address when he made a presentation to them of a pair of silver serviette rings, the gift of the committee. Mrs Sinton presented a beautiful bouquet to Mrs Griffin, and Mr Chapman read a sheaf of congratulatory telegrams. Mr Griffin expressed thanks for the welcome and the splendid tokens from fellow members. Continuing, Mr Griffin announced the presence of another pair of jubilee celebrants, Mr and Mrs J. Patterson, of Invercargill. Musical honours were accorded these guests. At the president’s lead, birthday greetings were also extended to Signora Stella. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to the host and hostess (Mr and Mrs B, Finlayson). Mr Finlayson thanked the guests and the artists for having made the evening such a sueCGSS. The usual bright programme of dancing and games was carried out. A competition was won by Mr and Mrs Abernethy. New members and visitors were initiated in an amusing Eastern ceremony by Mr Letcher. M.C. An enjoyable musical programme was presented by Signor and Signora Stella, as follows:—" Heart That’s Free was sung by Mrs E. M'Kenzie, followed by a duet, ‘ln Your Arms Tonight,” with Signora Stella, to which Miss Anna Briasco played a violin obbligato. Miss June Holmes gave a vocal and whistling novelty, "Mr Piccolo.” Another popular item was Miss Ray Mantell’s rendering in costume of "La Belle Parisienne,” from “The Belle of New York.” The duets “ Bird Songs at Eventide ” and “ Would You? ” were sung by Miss Paumea Elston and Miss June Holmes, with violin obbligato by Miss Briasco. Signor Stella sang “Si La Stanchozza” and a duet "Nocturne,” with Signora Stella, who also played all the accompaniments. Those present included:—Mr and Mrs B. Finlayson, Mr and Mrs H. H. Osborne, Mr and Mrs J. Sinton, Mr and Mrs E. Griffin, Mr and Mrs J. Patterson, Mr and Mrs J. M. Patrick, Mr and Mrs F. M. Warren, Mr and Mrs C. C. Robertson, Mr and Mrs B. C. Abernethy, Mr and Mrs E. B. C. Murray. Mr and Mrs H. H. Powell, Mr and Mrs H. Chapman, Mr and Mrs Stuart Falconer, M. and Mrs E. R. Rout, Mr and Mrs E. A. Patterson, Mr and Mrs James Thompson, Mr and Mrs George Thompson, Signor and Signora Stella, Mesdames W. Harrison. E, M'Kenzie, Misses Beryl Griffin, Rita Phillips, M. M'Kague, M. Thompson, R. Robinson, J. M'Lean, Marjorie Gumming, J. Holmes, R. L. Mantell, Olwen M'Kenzie, Ismay Patterson, Nora Rout, Anna Briasco, N. Elston, S. Holmes. Messrs J. Letcher. T. J. Roberts, K. J, Wyness-Mitchell, R. Bezett, A. G. Bell, R. Griffin, F. Hammond, A. J. Lawson, A. M'K. Jackson, W. Gray.