DUNEDIN CLUB NOTES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3099, 6 August 1913, Page 69

DUNEDIN CLUB NOTES.

Motto: “One head is better than none, but two are bettor!” The Frog- thanks you most sincerely, country comrades, for your loyal support towards last meeting. Your papers were very much appreciated by all present. May we hear from you all again shortly. There is no cause for alarm, Broomst:ck! I noticed in your letter of last week that you wondered at The Frog not being captured as yet. This critic is wide awake at all times, comrade, and is most particular in keeping clear of traps —especially rabbit traps. And could you not find me in tbe group photo, Shining Sunbeam? Well, that is a pity, for I’m sure that had you recognised me you would have felt like wringing my neck just to make me more elusive. Is that not so? So you know the Puni Creek also. It’s very pleasant roaming along its sunny banks of a oold winter’s evening, isn't it? No, Tyne Lass ! Do not think for one moment that this critic will ever become tired of listening to your papers. They aro always of such an interesting nature that it would almost bo impossible for anyone to become tired of them, lot alone Froggie. That is correct, Elmo Athol, ro meeting us. at least me, during Show Week. Don’t you remember meeting mo at the—oh, :>y the way, I was, at least wo were, very pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable time at the social. Sorry that you were not present with us at lasi social evening; hut ’tis said that “everything will come to those who wait”—cream cakes included. There is some consolation in that, isn’t there? Many thanks. Princess Bess, for contributing such an interesting paper towards last meeting. This critic can assure you that such a class of subject as your lust one js alwavs most welcome. Write again, comrade. The Frog was sorry that the president found it necessary to hold over some of the papers till some future meeting; but one of the old proverbs tells us that “Time will wait for no man!” and that was the case of their behig held over last meeting. In. which manner would you try and cure a cold, Billy Burlow? ’Tis said that mustard soaked in a basin of hot water is a most excellent remedy indeed. Your papers wore very much enjoyed, Lady Evelyn and Mount Barker Rose. This critic just delights in listening to humorous subjects Ah ! Francis, I caught you taking down notes. Well, Froggie is surprised at its rival being caught so easy; but. never mind. Mr President, Imps will be caught at times. Our southern comrade, Pterodactyl, is seemingly of the opinion that chairs were meant as foot-rests. Not at all, comrade; if you wish to rest your feet just put them in your pocket What was wrong with you last Tuesday night. Girlie? Was the weight of knowledge 100 heavy on one side of your head that you had to use your arm as a support? Or were you merely half closing your eyes as a hoax to catch me on the hop? Are there many white primroses out in flower in your gardens just now Avice. Adelina. Diilcio, and Texas Jack ? They did look charming in your jackets, and ah ! how jtoor Froggie did envy them, too! No you don’t. Malvena. Froggie caught you having a quiet little smile to yourself over there in the corner. You might have told “Us” the joke, anyway. Hullo, Orsen. and were you suffering with the some complaint as Gir!.e? Or. was yours a hoax also? I am. at least we aro, very much alert to those tricks, you know. It was no use, Mr President, you carry-

ing that violin case into the clubroom, for we already know what a tip-top violinist you are. Excellent, tShining Sunbeam, was your last paper. Please write again shortly. Judging by the rumours that are floating through the air, this coming “Mock Trial by Jury” appears as if it’s going to bo a “big thing,” and Froggic onlj- hopes that such will bo the case. The Frog was very sorry to hear the announcement given by Francis of Gravel’s death. This critic can only corroborate every word as given by Lola in last page. Thus exits, in sadness, THE FROG. Motto: “-To observe, to reflect, and then to speak.” “ Open Meeting ” was a huge success. I do not know when 1 have seen so many papers for such an evening. It shows that the efforts of our worthy C.M.K. do not go unrewarded. Owing to the great number gent in the president had, through lack of time, to hold over a few of the papers. I hope those members whose papers were held o\fr will not feel hurt, as it was the only thing that could be done under the circumstances. A paper, entitled “A Description of Palmerston” (Otago), by Kitty, and read by Dulcie, was very good indeed. Lady Evelyn's paper, which was headed “Obeying Orders,” was very comical. W© can always expect good papers from this comrade. Bimbo's rendering of the second part of “The Adventures ot Tommy Tommy Rot” was “out on its own,” as the saying is. Very good, Princess Bess. I enjoyed your paper very much; but it is terrible when the men and women begin to fight. Pleased to see another paper from you, Shining Sunbeam. So you think Froggie is getting bold,' do you? I—at least, we — will have to speak to him about it. NN hat will you say when The Imp says that it has a good idea who you are and where you live? Mrs Grundy will have to watch us right enough, and carefully, too. Where could we get a more interesting letter than Mistress Jean’s in last week’s Witness? Echo answers, where? This critic enjoyed reading it, comrade, and hopes to see another soon again. Thank you very much, Elmo Athol, for your good wishes. The Imp saw you at the social, also when the photo was taken. Sorry to see your retiring letter to hand. What a treasure, Tyne Lass! lam sure you are to be envied. There are very few witnesses of thai age about now. What a shock The Imp received upon opening the Witness on Tuesday night! Tliere in front of it was a letter entitled, “In Memoriam,” by Lola. Upon reading it through I found that our poor comrade, Gravel had gone on his last journey “ across the Great Divide.” What a. happy release it must have been after so many years of suffering! How many of us thought he was as bad as that? Very few, 1 am sure. Pleased to see you at club on Tuesday night, Ptcro. This is the second member of the Invercargill Cub we have had lately. Welcome, comrade. Our ‘‘Mock Jury Trial,” which is to be held on the 12th inst., should prove a huge success, considering we are having a number of rehearsals. Now, then, comrades, come along this night if you want to see something good. V\ lay, the robes are worth coming to see alone ! You will win a ladies’ bicycle race yet, Thelma, if you keep going like you were on Wednesday about 1 o clock In Princes Street South. Froggje, you will have to watch yourself. I notice one of the country members complaining about your boldness. The Imp hag its eye on you. This critic noticed in a .daily paper the other day where frogs were migrating at Kalameth Falls, in the State of Oregon. Thousands of frogs had invaded the city, on route from one lake to another, and anglers were busy capturing them. The Imp thinks that The Frog of our club must have been among them, as there were no notes last week. If it were so. it is to bo hoped it was not among those captured, as we need it. Yours to a cinder, — TUB IMP. A X XOUXCEM EXT EXTR AORDIX A IFY. That, on the Tuesday evening of August 12, the members of the Dunedin D.L.F. Literary and Debating Club—in their latest gigantic production of “A Mock J rial by Jury”—will have set before them one of the greatest tasks that lias ever yet been attempted by man—viz., the unravelling of a crime of a most mysterious character that was committed somewhere about the year 1, It may also be convenience to add hero that several gentlemen of world-wide fame in the dealing of such eases are coming over from all parts of Europe and Asia to watch the proceedings. ‘MOCK TRIAL BY JURY.” Cast of Characters: Judge, bis Honor Sir Robeater Boer Francis Crown Prosecutor, Mr Shingle More, K.C.M.U.G Girlie Counsel for accused, Mr Bedstead, B.A.R Orson Court Clerk. Mr Ozi Buzz Buzz Oriel Detective-sergeant. Mr Picklock Homes Texas Jack. Constable Mr Terror Rousmoe Billv Barlow Medical Witness, Dr Smallpox Silvcrdale Accused, Mr Pcrcival Niglitbird Bimbo YII Witnesses: Mrs Knowall (Adelina). Mrs U-no (Ivanhoe), and Mr Cabby (Pterodactyl) Charge; One of Manslaughter. Accused pleads, “Not Guilty.” Comrades, do not fail to be present at club on August 12. It will be well worth witnessing a trial that will live long within vour memories. And please don’t forget time of starring—7.4s p.m., not, 8 p.m. FRANCIS. President.