ENTERTAINMENT AT THE HOSPITAL

Grey River Argus, 8 April 1911, Page 8

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE HOSPITAL

(Contributed). _ A musical and vocal treat was given at the' Hospital by Mr; and Mrs 'Clarkson and Mr Gandle that will be long remembered by those fortunate enough -to hear it.' A beginning was made in the Old Men's Home. The singing >by Mrs Ciarfcson of that beautiful ; hymn "There is a 'Better Land" was most touchingly given, the audience listening- spell-"bound. This was followed by Mr Gandle, who gave a delightful violin solo "Killarney." During the cital you might have heard, the. proverbial pin drop, everyone listening with rapt attention while the 'beautiful melody was brought out. A start was then made for the Victoria Ward, but before leaving one of the patients, Mr Lumsden, proposed a hearty vote of thanks. This was responded to in a manner that old "forty-niners" only know how. Several items were th'en given in the Victoria Ward. Mr Clafkson was in fine voice, the concluding lines ; Safe in iMy Father's Hcsme' of the song "lAnchored" 'bringing those in bed well up on their elbow ! Time moving oh," a beginning was then made in the Seddon Ward. Here several negoro ""melodies were 'given by the trio in a most humorous manner. Tne rendering of that grand old gem "Ora Pro Nobis" brought the entertainment to a close. The matron, placing her hand on the arm of Mrs .Clarkson said: Now I want you to give Mrs .Clarkson a good, hearty send-off -to show our appreciation of the treat given us ttis evening. (Applause). She will ?oon be leaving the district and v/e u-sy not see her again. Still, the memory of her visit td the Hospital will re maia with us and our appreciation, I tee] .sure, treasured by herself. £i.d a good hearty clap for Mr Glarkson a3d Mr Gandle. This was acceded ro enthusiastically. Mr Glarkson responded on behalf cf -^Mrs Clairkson, sajdng thai the hearty enthusias'/n shown her would be remembered to life's end, aad ihe knowledge that she had for a time contributed to make forget tEeir troubles, a secret joy. For himself and "Mr Gandle they were amply repaid in the knowledge of their appreciation.

The 'Royal Assent has been guven to the Shipping- and Seamen Act Amendment Act, 1909. The Act reduces the time required for qualification for an A.8., and further provides that no A. B. shall be employed on a British ship who does not uniderstand English. It also provides, Jinter alia, for the Governor-in-Coun-icil to make regulations for the ca? riaffe of jwool, heimp, and similar ■ combustible cargo, and to make regJulations for ships to carry wirele.-s I telegraphy. It provides tha| all vesjsels over 1000 tons gross shall carIry a certdified cook. It further impo- ; ses an annual survey on all vessels ■• over five tons registered^ "