ORPHANDOM

Waipa Post, Volume 48, Issue 3481, 19 June 1934, Page 7

ORPHANDOM

LOCAL CLUB'S HAPPY EVENING.

MORRINSVILLE AND HAMILTON VISITORS.

_ The third of the 1934 session's social evenings of Te Awamutu Orphans' Club was held on Saturday evening, and among the visitors were strong contingents from Morrinsville and Hamilton Clubs, the occasion being their official visit to Te Awamutu Club. Bro. W. J. Broadfoot, M.P., who is patron of the local Club, presided, and proceedings were most pleasant. After the customary hearty welcome to the visitors had been accorded, and the National Anthem sung, the Orchestra, under the baton of Bro. R. H. Close, presented the overture, " Ivanhoe," followed by the march, " Cavalier," rendered in spirited style. Then Bro. L. Echlin, of Morrinsville, a very popular entertainer locally, was heard to splendid advantage in the songs, "The Bosun's Story" and "April Fool." Bro. Wood, president of Morrinsville Club, next presented a character sketch, portraying Ebernezer Scrooge, in Dickens' " Christmas Carols," in a manner that held the attention of allthe reformation and redemption of the old miser being faithfully described. Bro. Wood was loudly applauded for his fine presentation of a difficult piece. Then Bro. Lee, of Morrinsville, a vocalist of distinct promise, was heard in " Invictus " and " Less Than the Dust," and he was warmly applauded. Bro. J. Battersby (Hamilton), another very popular entertainer here, sang the tenor solos, " Adieu, Marie " and " W.aiata Poi," in splendid style. Bro. Battersby appears to have improved since last heard here, and it was not surprising to be told later that he has been chosen to fdl an important role as tenor soloist at the Auckland Operatic Society's forthcoming concert. Bro. C. Joll, of Hamilton, then presented " The Deathless Army" and " It's Quiet Down Here " in his usual capable manner. Supper was done ample justice, and then the programme, which was proving exceptionally enjoyable, was resumed. The Orchestra played the selection, " Sylvan Scenes," and followed with the march, " Capital City," both items? being splendidly rendered. The chairman next devoted a few minutes to the customary after-supper address, at the close of which he warmly welcomed the Hamilton and Morrinsville delegations, and both Bros. Sandford and Wood replied, reciprocating the hearty greetings and congratulating Te Awamutu Club upon being such a really live organisation, which it was a pleasure to visit. Then Bro. -Jenkins, of Morrinsville, sang those old favourites, " The Blind Ploughman" and "Och, the Dear Little Girl," and Bro. Hitchman, also of Morrinsville, followed with " Thejy All Love Jack" and "Tramping Along." Bro. Ewart, of Hamilton, possesses a pleasing tenor voice, and he was in good form, with " King Charles " and " My Beloved," a very pleasant programme being concluded with the vocal duets, " Watchman, What of the Night ? " and " Larboard Watch," by Bros. Battersby and Joll, and they were accorded an ovation for the merit of their performance, especially good because they had not previously sung (\or even practised) together. The closing ode was lustily sung, and the visiters departed for home, well nleased with s their visit.