THE SOCIAL.

Otago Witness, Issue 2727, 20 June 1906, Page 76

THE SOCIAL.

Some 150 L.F. were present at the social, which was held in St. Paul's Schoolroom on the evening of June 8. The chair was occupied by the president of the club, Awkward Ned, supported by the club's patrons, Mr W. Fenwick and Harry. The President, in his opening remarks, briefly thanked those present for their interest in this, the second annual social, and hoped that they would one and all enjoy themseves. He then gave a brief outline of the work done by the clnb for the twelve months succeeding their last social, and asked all country members present to remember the fact that any papers they might send would be eagerly welcomed by clubbites.

Hany, as chairman of the Bay Committee, after presenting the apologies from Willow Brook (president of the sister club) for bis inability to bo present that evening, dwelt at length upou the bay. He said that that latest venture marked an epoch in the history of D.L.F.-dom, and that it was far and away the greatest venture undertaken by D.L.F. He called for three cheers for Brenda, coupled wlih the name of the great friencl of the L.F., the Drßgon, who £rst suggested the bey proposal. He also called for three cheers for Messrs Scott and Logic, the two gentlemen who, by lending the room for storing the exhibits before the show started, were of such great assistance. Then, as chairman o! the committee, he wished to make public mention of the services of C.C.M., Fifi, and their .sister, who had devoted so much time, and who had worked so energetically and whole-heartedly for the bay, and had bsea, as it were, Brenda's right hand. He concluded by thanking all these who had helped to make the bay a success— viz., all the local secretaries, T.D.A., Emerald, Lulu, Tangles, Awkward "Ned. Tomahawk. Go Hon, Sol. Slow, Bert, SUn, Mr X., Cyclo, and all the other Dunedin workers who had lent valuable assistance. The first part of tlie programme consisted o' th* usual min3trcl tntertainmeat by tho Duiisdin D.L F. Minstrels. Didn't You Knew broke the ice, and brought the house down, by rendering "The Picaninny" in first-class style. Mr Tom J2. Hawke, easily recognisable as Tomahawk, next followed with "Killieerankie," which was rendered in the usual manner. Miss Golden Phillips (^cdiaji Queen), though visibly very nervous, sang "Loch Lomond" in a, style which, judging by the applause which greeted her efforts, suited tho taste of the audience to a nicety. Mr Bill Williams (Grape 2Cuts) followed with "Mulligan's motor car." Miss Lv Black was the next to appear, rendering "Sing me tcr sleep" in a very sweet and touching manner. "A thing iike that might get about" by Mr Jim Haxvey (Go Hon) positively did much damage in the way of side-ache, the audience demanding "more" in a manner too imperative to be ignored. Mr Fred Mills (Fred) came cut with great success in a, for him, new role, singing "Mona" in a manner which excited the hous>« to round after round of applause. -, Mr Bob Cole (Scobie) gave a coon Bong. "My sunflower daisy," with great success, the applause which greeted him showing that this old favourite is as popular as ever. Mr Geo. Waite's (Awkward 2sed) recited "The Bridgekeeper's Story" with telling effect. A screaming finale, "Ozi Buzz Buzz," rang the curtain down on what was undoubtedly the best performance ever given by the D.L.F. Minstrels as a body. " The remainder of the evening was devoted to dancing, parlour ganies, and supper, the tension being relieved at intervals by items by the following': — Jessica, song, "Rothesay Bay" ; R?ta song, "We're a' John Tamson's Bairns" ; Dieudonme, recitation. "The Po3tman"; Vera. Lihas and Lord Darl-lingtc-n, duet, "Sweet Genevieve" ; Vera Lilias, song, "Eileen my darling" ; Scobie and Lulu, duet, "Very suspicion*" ; Mr X, recitation, "A Lesson in lluuiihty" ; Fred, song. "The dream angel.'' Two o'clock a.m. saw the singing of "Auld iAiig syne," which brought to a conclusion the brightest, Tjreeziest, biggest, and best D L F. social erer held.