ORPHANDOM

Waipa Post, Volume 48, Issue 3469, 22 May 1934, Page 5

ORPHANDOM

TE AWAMUTU CLUB OPENS SEASON. CAMBRIDGE ENTERTAINERS ASSIST. Te Awamutu Orphans’ Club opened its 1934 session auspiciously last Saturday evening when the president, Bro. S. G. Riddell, occupied the -chair, and with him were the presidents of the Hamilton and Cambridge Clubs, Messrs A. E. Sandford and T. H. Boyce respectively, besides last year’s president, Bro. T. W. Gee. Proceedings opened in customary form, with the Ode of Welcome to the visitors, which included about ten Cambridge brethren. The Orphans’ Orchestra, under the baton of Bro. R. H. Close, presented the “ Imperial Overture” followed by “ ’Neath the Flag,” in a manner indicating that this popular combination will be quite as good this season as in any previous year. Then Bro. Bert Hey led a community sing, in which quite a number of old favourite songs were lustily sung. The chairman heavily welcomed the visitors, and announced that Cambridge brethren would provide the bulk of the programme—an announcement that was greeted with warm applauS#. Bro. Boyce then sang the tenor solos, “Friend o’ Mine” and “To a Miniature,” in excellent style, and Bro. F. Wooldridge followed with a humorous address on the parlous state of Empire affairs—an item that created roars of merriment —and, by special request, he again detailed the objectives and experiences of the AntLGloom Club of Lower Moo-cow—an item that has previously won loud applause. Bro. G. James was in good voice with his baritone solos, “ An Island Sheilling Song ” and Barry Coney’s “ Song of Cheer.” Bro. Chas. Stewart gave a very fine clarionet selection, and then supper was served —and done full justice to—following which the Orchestra opened the second part of the programme with the selection “The Red Gnome” and the march “Under the Banner of Victory,” both items being much appreciated. Bro. Riddell held the attention of all present when delivering a five-minute address on . the development of telegraphy to its premier position to-day. It was decidedly interesting and the speaker was warmly applauded. Then Bro. Stewart was recalled for another instrumental item, and he used a saxophone to play a waltz tune by Rudolph, and, responding to an enthusiastic encore, be played the jazz selection “Saxophobia,” with good effect. Bros. Sandford and Boyce then extended their congratulations to Te Awamutu Club and its president upon the very evident indications for another successful year, and mentioned the good wishes of their own clubs. They hoped for fraternal exchanges of visits during the term, and congratulated the evening’s entertainers, especially the Orchestra, upon providing such an enjoyable programme. Bro. T. Grant, of Hamilton, was in good voice with the old favourites, “Queen of the Earth” and “Mother Machree,” and Bro. W. W.eatherell was also well received for his humoui’ous items, “Are You Wjorking?” and “Soapy Stephen.” Bro. R. Andrew (Cambridge) completed what had proved an entertaining programme with the baritone solos, “Trees,” and “Kathleen,” both well Tendered. The closing ode and the National Anthem brought to a close a happy evening.