HAMILTON ORPHANS.

Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17485, 20 August 1928, Page 8

HAMILTON ORPHANS.

A RECORD ATTENDANCE. PAPAKURA ENTERTAINED. There was a record attendance at the Hamilton Orphans’ Club’s evening on Saturday night, the occasion being marked by the official visit of the Papakura Club. Brother F. W. Hare, who was in the chair, in extending a .hearty welcome to the visiting brethren, said it showed a fine spirit of fellowship for them lo come such a distance 0 in such force. The chairman then mentioned the recent appointment of Brother D. W. (Dave) Dunlop to the position of secretary of the Auckland Education Board, and stated that he felt sure ail Orphans would extend their congratulations to this Auckland Orphan who had been appointed to such an important position. He reminded members that they could expect a visit from Brother Patron J. G. Coates before the end of the Parliamentary session. He had received a letter from the Prime Minister conveying warm fraternal greetings and intimating that he would make every effort to visit the club this year. The chairman then referred to the loss not only the club but the many organisations in the town would sustain through the departure of Brother Outtrim, whp would leave for Wellington shortly. He had always given of his best freely, and he knew he would he missed on all sides. However, he wished him the best of luck and every success in his new surroundings.

Replying to the welcome on behalf of the Papakura Club Bro. W. K. Francis said his club had looked forward for weeks to the visit to Hamilton. He recalled the wonderful time they had had when 19 of them visited the Hamilton Club two years ago. He was sure the reception they were given would never be erased from memory. He then entertained members with one or two amusing anecdotes. Of outstanding importance on the evening’s programme was the performencc of the club's orchestra, which is making steady improvement under the baton of Brother J. T. Baltersby. The accomplished manner in which the orchestra rendered “ Softly Awakes My Heart,” rrom “Samson and Delilah,” was the subject of favourable comment from the chairman. Another item which drew rounds of applause was varied selections from the ever-popular “Belle of New York." Light operatic music has a universal appeal, and the number was deeply appreciated by those present. Other items were songs and a duet by Brothers Mason and Outtrim; elocutionary numbers by Messrs Busing and Hobson (Papakura), and humour at the piano by Brother Sorrell (Papakura). Several pleasing items were contributed by the Harmonic Four (Messrs Quill, Outtrim, Battersby and Mason). Brother G. Holden, of the Auckland Savage and Orphans’ Clubs, advised members that he had been appointed editor of a fortnightly magazine to be known as “Sav-Orph,” which would be published in October. He appealed to members for support. It was announced that the club will make its official visit to Morrinsville to-morrow evening.