SOCIAL AND CONCERT.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1945, 29 November 1906, Page 3

SOCIAL AND CONCERT.

The benefit concert and social tendered to Me Alfred Itioo took pUoj at His Mojoaty’a Taaatea laafi evening. Before the eonocr; opened the City Band played aeveral aitrac’sive deletions outside. The theaico was wall fi'lad in all parts, and iho coiaosrt was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone present. Mr Parnell’s orchestra of 12 performers opened each half of the programme with selections, and She fol - lowing rendered songs ! Messrs F- J. Teat (snoote), F. W. Griffiths (-moors). S. Hill (encore), F. Parker, H. J. Brownlee, A. Zachariab (dcablo encore), W. J. Barlow, Dudley Trent (snoorr), and Cole* brook, and Masses MoGairk,- Bedstone (incoro), aDd Mrs Rynsmiih (sucorr) On iho whole the ooncort waa most creditable, the singers acquitting themselves admirably. Miss Mcllbouo and Mr Gittos acted os acoompjnist?. The oonoeri conoludcd with 11 God Save the King." Shortly after ton dancing was commenced, about 150 couples participating, the crowd being larger than the ballroom would accommodate. Music was supplied by Misses Moore and Liddell, and dancing proceeded with vigor till after midnight. An excellent supper was provided, contributed by the individual Lodges, and was done ample justice to. Messrs Webb, Sawyer, Bobb, Wade, and Holdswortli acted as M.’sC., and did their utmost to make everybody comfortable- Altogether the dance was most successful. The United Friendly Societies’ committee, who organised the concert and dance, have every reason to be satisfied with the success of their efforts, and it is expected a good balance will result, That Mr Bice has the sympathy of the district was manifestly evident by the large attendance at the social and dance and the readiness with which tickets were disposed of in all quarters.