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Waikato Independent, Volume XXVII, Issue 2850, 18 October 1927, Page 4

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LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY CLOSING SOCIAL. .The curtain was last night rung down on a highly succession session of the Cambridge Literary and Debating Society. Every meeting this year has i been largely attended and full of interest, and the membership is larger than ever before—a most gratifying sign. Last night there was only a moderate attendance at St. Andrew's Hall, when a pleasing programme of items of a varied nature was presented;

The president (Mr S. R. James) thanked the efficient hon. secretary (Mrs W. J. Ward) and committee members, who had assisted him so ably with the arrangements of the session, and expressed pleasure at the increased interest that had been taken in the meet-' ings. Some delightful gatherings had been held, and the society had been a power for good. Though not out to make money, it was gratifying to. know that the finances of the society were in a healthy state, there being/a sum of several pounds in hand, after meeting all liabilities.

At the elose of the meeting, the Rev. Lionel Har/vio spoke of the pleasure he had derived from his first session of the society., Much of the success of the session was due to their president (Mr S. R. James), who had filled the posi-, tion admirably, and had put much enthusiasm in his work. Oh the motion of the speaker, a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr James, for his fine administration of affairs. 'during the session., ~>

Among those present at the gathering were two highly esteemed old members of the society, Mr and Mrs W. H. Eeed, the former being president of the soqiety for two terms. On being requested to make a few remarks, Mr Eeed expressed his great pleasure at being able to attend that night's gathering, and to renew old friendships. He was delighted to know the soeiety was and trusted it would continue to fill its important position in Cambridge. Mr Eeed spoke briefly but most interestingly, of his recent visits to many parts of the world. In refer-; ring to the great benefit one derived from the study of good literature, he told of his visits to a number of places.: in. Italy, Prance and other countries that had been rendered famous on account of the works of great writers and artists. Mr Reed expressed pleasure in. being back in "this beautiful, sane, clean, green land of New Zealand.'' • The following programme of items was much enjoyed by all /present:— Musical monologues, Mrs W. J. Ward, Messrs Alf.'Boyce and Prank Penn; recitals, Mrs H. L. Posseniiiskie, Miss Gretcheh Hulme, Ecv. Burrows, Mr E. B. Kemsley ;songs, Miss Norma Langton; quartettes, Misses Penn and Gutry, Messrs G. Gutry and Frank Penn; anecdote, Mr S. E, James; humorous dialogue, Mrs Possenniskie and Mr Alf. Boyce.

Supper was provided, and a pleasant time was spent in social intercourse before the singing of "the National Anthem.