LADIES ENTERTAINED

Evening Star, Issue 22452, 24 September 1936, Page 2

LADIES ENTERTAINED

MAGANDREW BAY ORPHANS' CLUB * Orphans’ clubs throughout New Zealand are noted for their hospitality and wealth of talent, and their ladies’ night each year is looked upon ns a special occasion, when the entertainment attains a very high standard indeed. The merit of tho ladies’ night of the Macandrew Bay Orphans’ Club last night at the Public Hall in Macandrew Bay indicated that members bad spared no effort to make the function the outstanding success it was. The president, Mr I). Maider, presided, and was ably assisted by Mrs Maider, and there was an attendance of nearly. 250, including a large number of guests from Dunedin and further afield. The hall and stage were charmingly decorated with ferns, shrubs, and mural designs of various kinds. The music was provided by the Savonia Orchestra. One of the most noteworthy features of the evening was the representation of kindred clubs by their presidents, these including Great Chief Bro. Colonel A E. Loach, of Christchurch Savage Club; Bro. C. J. L. White, president of Dunedin Orphans’ Club; Great Chief A. Todd, of the Ashburton Savage Club; Great Chief J. Cameron, of the Oamaru Savage Club; and Past President Bro. M'lsaac, of the Invercargill Orphans-’ Club. Tho entertainment took the form of a musical evening in two parts, with | toasts interspersed, supper being served in the interval. The guests of honour were piped in by Piper Bro. M‘Xil!op, and the pro- ■ sident of the club, Bro. I). Maider, was installed as chairman for the evening by Colonel A. E. Loach in a witty speech. At the president’s table were seated also the visiting presidents’ J wives. Mrs D. Maider, Mrs C. •). L. White, Airs Marsden, and Mrs Whitburn. _ ] _ Proceedings opened with the National Anthem, followed by the _ singing of the chib’s ode. The Chairman thou referred to the bereavement sus- j fa hied by a much-rcspcctcd member of \ :

the club, Brb. J. Vivian. in the loss of his wife, members standing in silence for a moment as a mark of respect. In welcoming the guests Bro, Maider expressed his pleasure at seeing such a large number of visitors present, and particularly at the fact that so many kindred clubs were represented. (Applause.) Colonel A. E. Loach, in proposing the toast of “ The Ladies,” said that this was the fifth occasion on which he had visited the club, and he could only reiterate his great admiration of the services given by the ladies, who were responsible for_ providing such a wonderful entertainment. He concluded llis remarks with a number of humorous anecdotes. The toast was accorded musical honours. Mrs D. Maider responded on behalf of the ladies. She referred to the willing and whole-hearted support which the ladies had given her. It had been a great pleasure to meet and work with these ladies, and she wished the club the very best of good luck in the future. She thanked those present for the way the toast had been honoured. The toast of “ Kindred Clubs ” was proposed by Great Chief J. Cameron, of the Oamaru Savage Club, who stressed the great service done for the association by its great stalwart, Colonel A. E. Loach, who was the association’s secretary. Colonel Loach suitably responded. “Visiting Clubs” was proposed by Bro. G. Bewley, the replies being in the hands of Bro. C. J. L. White (Dunedin Orphans’ Club), Great Chief J. Cameron (Oamaru Savage Club), ExGreat Chief A. Todd (Ashburton Savage Club), and Past President Bro. N. B. MTsaac (Invercargill Orphans’ Club). Bro. C. J. L. White proposed the toast of “ Macandrew Bav Orphans’ Club,” and said that the club was renowned throughout New Zealand for the hospitality shown to its visitors. It was a striking tribute to the club that representatives of kindred clubs had come so far to be present. Bro. D. Maider replied, and expressed the thanks of the club for the appreciative remarks that had been made.

Other toasts honoured were< “ Visitors,” proposed by Bro. Sid* Raffills, reply by Mr E. Syrett: “Performers,” proposed by Bro. J. Barton, reply by Bro. A. M'Donald. During the evening the president of the club, on behalf of the . committee, made presentations to members of the Ladies’ Committee, which was comprised as follows:—Mrs Whitburn, Mr* Hinkley, Mrs Ledgerwood, Mrs Stapleton, Mrs Oldham, Mrs Pocklington, Mr* Hellyer, Mrs Lavender, Mrs Barton, Mrs Hartley, Mrs Niven, and Mr* Maider. The musical side of the entertainment was of a very high standard, and the programme presented reflected " great credit on the performers and on. the programme organisers, Bro. D,Maider (president) and Brb. D. S. Whitburn (hon. secretary). The M.C.* for the dance were Bros, D. Maider, J. Barton, and J. Lavender. Items were given by the following Savonia Orchestra (instrumental selections), Bro. E. Ottrey (song), Bro* Baju (humorous recitation), Bro. W. Prictor (song), Miss Pat Atkinson (Highland dances), Bro. A. M'Donald (song), Bro. L. Tyrie (piano solo), Bro, Thomson (magician acts), Bro. Fawcett (song), Bro. N. R. MTsaao (humorous item), Bro. A. Todd (humorous item). The success of the entertainment was enhanced by the efforts of the ao companist (Bro. L. Tyrie).