ORPHANDOM

Waipa Post, Volume 43, Issue 3328, 28 July 1931, Page 4

ORPHANDOM

TE AWAMUTU CLUB. VISIT OF CAMBRIDGE BRETHREN. A large and representative party of Cambridge Orphans’ Club members paid a fraternal visit to Te Aiwamutu on Saturday evening last, happy evening was spent undp - the chairmanship, of Vive-Presideni Bro. C. A. Finch. The visitors were greeted with the ode of welcome, and then all joined in the National Anthem. The Orchestra, under Bro. E. J. T. Moeller, opened what proved to be an excellent programme, with a departure from the usual vogue of overtures and marches, by presenting a “tone poem” styled “ A Sunset.” and the innovation was warmly, applauded. For tne encore number a Spanish march was presented, but it was hardly as successful as the opening number. Bro. Finch at this stage extended a hearty welcome to President Bro. W. Sands and his party from Cambridge, numbering about thirty, and the applause that greeted them was loud and long. Bro. J. Young (Cambridge) was in good voice with his baritone solo, “ Invictus,” and also with “Drake Goes West.” Bro. Bert Hey related some fishing experiences in his inimitable style, and followed with a disquisition on new forms of advertising (in song and drama) that created much amusement. To insistent calls for more, Bro. Hey replied with a whistlingsolo, in which he proved himself no mean siffleur. The Choir then presented a musical sketch, “ Shall Cambridge Have a Pump ? ” the innovation being much appreciated. They followed with a part son, “ I Think of Thee,” attractively rendered. Bro. W. Weatherell (Cambridge) contributed the serio-comic item, “A Fine Old English Gentleman,” and followed with another comic item, After a tasty supper the Orchestra was again heard to advantage in the “poem” styled “ Eleanor,” to such effect that an encore was demanded. Responding, the Orchestra provided “ The Storm King ” with a verve and sparkle that was inspiring. Bro. F. Woolridge (Cambridge) created much merriment with his monologue, “ Mrs Odgson ” and a description of the aims and objects of the Anti-Gloom Club, of which organisation he appeared to be a shining light. Bro. Wooldridge was not allowed to resume his seat until he had also contributed “The Hon. Bertram’s Address to His Pater’s Tenants.” Bro. Andrew, Jnr. (Cambridge) made his first public appearance as a vocalist with “ The Desert Song ” and “ Memories,” both well rendered, and he was heartily congratulated upon his successful effort. His father, Bro. Chas. Andrew; followed with the comic song, “ The Fact Is,” and the ballad, “At Somerset Fair,” both very acceptable numbers. The Choir was again heard, to advantage in the chantey, “There’s Fire Down Below,” which called forth a vociferous demand for more. Bro. T. Hampshire (Cambridge) was also in good form with his monologues, “ Captain Cook’s Statue ” and the soliquies of an old jockey. Thus ended a very happy evening, which Bro. Sands said was one of the most pleasurable programmes and visits that Cambridge, Club had ever experienced,. .