MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 154, 29 June 1907, Page 7

MEETINGS & ENTERTAINMENTS

RAINBOW FAIR. The rainbow fair at the Choral Hail wxls a.galn well attended, both yesterday afternoon ajid evening, m spite of the inclement weather prevailing, and the result, viewed from a financial aspect, must be distinctly gratifying to the organisation committee. The various side shows proved largely attractive, the children especially patronising the "goldfield" and the "magic tree." An excellent musical programme was provided in the evening, including the "Toy Symphony, by the young ladies' orchestra. for which Mr Sfidgley acted as conductor. Ihe tine tableaux representing scenes from ••A Midsummer Nights Dream." were tastefully and elaborately executed, the audience evincing much appreciation. A comedietta was also performed by Messrs A. Fairhurn and E. Lambert, and created much amusement. Several selections by the Orphans Club Orchestra, and a musical medley by Mr H. T. Garratt. were splendidly rendered, and provoked much applause. This afternoon's entertainment has heen specially designed for the children, and numerous competitions have been prepared for them. The fair .will conclude this evening, when more attractive items will be added to the programme

NORTHCOTE ATHENAEUM.

Mr Horace H. Hum .presided over a good attendance of members at the fortnightly meeting of th-. Northcote Athenaeum, held last evening in Ta!rrv - s Hall It was announced that the comedy, "War to the Knife, - ' would he repeated on Tuesday evening. The following gentlemen were appointed representatives to tbe Parliamentary Assembly in Auckland: Messrs H. P. Taylor. K. T. Jeffwy, K. Greenslade, H. W. Wilding. A. E. H. Harrison. A. W. Potter, A. E. Greenslade. A. Campbell W Carter, and J. H. Gregsby. Mr Roland W. St. Clair delivered an interesting lecture on the "Byways and Highways of Genealogy." which was listened to with rapt attention, and followed by'remarks of appreciation from Messrs A. Wnterworth. H W. Wilding. A. E. H. Harrison. F. T. .Tpffery, E. M. C. Harrison, and the Chairman. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr St. Clair was carried by acclamation. BOTAL NEW ZEALAND YACHT SQUADRON. The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron held their annual social in the Clnb's rooms on Friday night. Mr C. P. Murdoch (commodore) presided over a large attendance of members. Representatives of the leading Auckland clubs were also presentThe commodore, in a brief speech, congratulated the club on the very excellent season just concluded. During the past reason a great improvement had been shown in raring over that of previous years. He emphasized the value of longdistance competitions for amateurs, and exp Urged on the benefits derivable from a comprehensive knowledge of yachting tactics generally. A special study of compass work, the run of tie tides, rule of the Iroad. were also important factors in successful racinj-.

Prizes won during the year were then distributed. The .following is tie prize list: - - Class handicap, over 32ft — Arikj 1, Rainbow 2. _ Under 32ft — Wafrere 1, Quecuic 'Z. Power Launch Handicap — Matareka 1, Geisha 2. First Cruising Kaee — Class A — Thelma 1. Moana 2. Class B - Wairere 1. Thistle 2. Second Cruisiug Race: Class A - Rangitira 1. Ngatira 2. Class B — Thistle- 1. Wairikl 2. Power launch Handicap: Geisha 1. Ripple *' Ocean Race- Mat;>ugi 1. Ida 2; Moana 3. Power Launch, laug distance: Geisha 1, Karoro 2. Third Cruising Race: Class A— Moana 1, Ariki 2. Class J( — Thistle 1. Maiaki 2. Power Laoucb Handicap: Geisha 1. Class Handicap, !.r.. Class C: Rangatira 1. Class D — Thistle 1.

Several trophies to be raced for nest season were donated during the evening Mr C. Horton offered two ton-guinea caps to be competed for in any class, at the descretion of the committee. Mr F. E. Jackson also promised a cup valued at twelve guineas for an o<ean race ou similar conditions. An excellent musical and recitative programme was provided, to which the Mowing contributed: — Messrs Moss, George, Weir, Whelan. Richardson, Winklemann, and C. Connolly. ' MT...ALBERT .BOWLING ,QLBB. ' 7 The annual meeting of the Mt Albert Bow ing Club was held iv the Parish Hall on Monday evening last, and was attended by a good number of members and frieu-is , he . Mr. T. Asutou, c-cupied the chair. Jhe secretary read the annual re- . port and balance-sheet, -.vhich showed the , club to be in a very satisfactory ootidi'i-m, . there being a small rredu balance Kefer- , ence was made to the club's .-hallenge troi phies, which Drought out many iiirerWmg games during tbe past season. Champion singles, Mr. T. Woodhead. «-ith Mr R : l ' \ < a ,"- V A aS D ra^! er "u P; 3uuior handicap singles', I Mr. A. B. Wright, with Mr. T ImpeT- as runner-up. The following offiVers were elected for the ensuing year: Patron. Hon. : Xi-a'r, a V 7"" e Tatrons. 3. Bollard. /' C ' ( - 3u ? bft i'- Esq.. and J. W. James, Esq.; president, J. L . Harrison. Esq., vice-presideuts. R. J. p arrT Kaa and M. J. Coyle.-Esq.: secretary and treas'tendent Mr. J. H. Uarliek: auditor Mr T Woodhead: general committee,. Messrs. tte and C,aj " : mat< - h committee, Messrs. Harrison, Garlick, and WiJson- representatives to Auckland Bowling Association Mesrs. McLean and Covle Votes of thanks were recorded to Mrs. Garlick for dispensing the afternoon tea. s: x ne* memhers were nominated.. LOTAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. DisTricT^T 1 nf T]y SeS l ion of the Auckland «1S r? o ' L ' was hH<i ,asr evening in the Orange Hal). Newton. The Wli M Bro. Rose, occupied the chair, and Bro Green, D.D.M., the vice-chair. After the usual routine work was disposed of tie officers and delegates (of whom there was a good representation, took part in a ™s cussion re the amalgamation of North and Souti. Island Grand Lodges, tie i to determine whether it would be of any benefit to the North. The matter was de cided in the negative. The W.B M laVe a lengthy report of the progress of the order in New Zealand, and tVold lands incdud roT™ S h Cl ?r d am l d sreat enthu'Sasm ot N^o m nal by A^ emberS PreSeDt the EPIPHANY FAIR. mJFJSI? J* as ?. sain a lar e e attendance at n e ,, Ep l? hany ai " rch Fai r i° the Hall Newton, last" evening. An musical programme was* submitted the chief contributors being the Misses Maiketelow (2) and Mr. Karl Atkinson. Tte yirt z-e *nd r f-S! IV -7^?Blarge8 large stare of Patronage, and the ladies and vestry of the church are to be congratulated on the success which has attended their efforts The decorations were a special feature of the fair, and were much admired. The side shows and competitions likewise proved successful in attracting a large number of 6 **" wIM be fina " y c,osed