WAREPA READINGS.

Clutha Leader, Volume III, Issue 152, 8 June 1877, Page 5

WAREPA READINGS.

c [from our own correspondent.] Our- fortnightly musical and literary entertainment was held here on Friday evening, when the schoolroom was crowded with young and old. Mr Campbell, of Glenfalloch, was called to the chair, the duties of which he discharged with his usual grace and ability. Among the ladies who took part may be mentioned the name of Miss Begg, who sang " Gloomy Winter's noo awa' " with much taste and expression : her songs were greatly appreciated by the audience, and she ably answered the encores accorded her. Two songs by Misses A. and M. Fahey were well sung and elicited well-merited applause. Songs were also sung by Mussrs Knowles, Moore, Waddell, Todd, and Master AnclrewM'Neil, each of which were well sung. The readers of the evening were Messrs Moore, Paterson, Anderson, and Mrs Cooper, who each acquitted themselves with their usual ability. The quarrel of Brutus and Cassius was recited by W. and J. Christie, which was well received. A new feature was introduced by the Messrs M'Kenzie, who performed two dances with wonderful grace and agility, as well as singing some excellent songs. A few remarks were made by Mr Waddell at the close. He proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Campbell for the admirable manner in which ho discharged the duties of the chair, and also said that he considered that the man who amuseth is next to him that instructeth, as play is as essential to moral and physical development as work, and therefore we ought to feel gratified to Mr Campbell for the good humour and tact displayed by him that evening. Mr Campbell said that he was no orator and could not make a speech, but he was very proud of the compliments paid him, but the best one they could pay him was a full house and good programme, as they had that night. Mr Campbell also thanked the audience for the quiet and attention they had shown, and expressed himself highly gratified with the whole of the entertainment. The room was then cleared ' and the dancing commenced, which continued for upwards of an hour with much spirit. Altogether the evening thus spent was of a very enjoyable character, and no unpleasant incident occurred to mar the proceedings.