Foresters' Social.

Manawatu Herald, 5 October 1899, Page 2

Foresters' Social.

♦ The social in connection with the local Foresters' Lodge was held in the Victoria Hall on Tuesday evening, and was very well attended considering the very rough night. The affair passed .-. off most successfully, and everyone jP ; f present had an enjoyable time, i >fr T. Westwood, P.C.R., took the I chair by request, and opened the evening's entertainment by some appropriate remarks. The first item was a selection by the Foxton Brass Band, entitled—" Spirit of the Night," and it was played by the members in a surprising manner, showing the great strides the band bad lately made under the baton of theii|* able conductor. The other selectionsP) by the band later in the evening werealso much enjoyed. Song — "Home Love " by Miss McKenna, was a very pretty song, and her singing was much appreciated. Mrs Young accompanied the singer. A most . pleasing duet — " Spring Time," by the Mesdames J. Robinson and F. R. Young was much enjoyed, the ladies' voices blending perfectly, and this item was considered^/"* one of the best rendered during the^* evening. Mrs J. Symons accompanied the singers, who were heartily applauded. Mr A. Silk favoured the company with a violin selection — "The Keel Row," and also "Auld Robin Gray," Miss Osborne accompanying the performer with the pianoforte. Mr Silk's performance was very good and a decided treat, the performer receiving very hearty applause. Master Darvill next contributed "The Two Orphans," in a creditable manner, and Mesdames J. Symons and Cook with Mr W. Cook sang " The Dear Little Shamrock" as a trio, Mrs Symons playing the accompaniment to both this item and Master Darvill's. Masters Walter Cook and B. Shadbolt next sang " Sons of the Sea " very well,

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both young men being possessed c very powerful voices. Mr C. Eccls played a euphonium solo — " The Las Rose of Summer " Mrs Young aojcom panying the performer and also th< former item. Although difficult, it wa excellently played, and the band an fortunate in getting in their ranks an; new performers who can acquit them selves so well. The band followe( with the " Myrine ". waltz, and Mr A Stansell sang a very pretty song—" Th< Link Divine," which was much appre ciated. Mrs Stansell played the ac companiment. Refreshments were then providec in a lavish manner. There was mor< than enough of everything nice anc tasty, and the supper reflected th< greatest credit on the caterers, Messri Perreau Bros. Eight tables were in use for progres sive euchre, and were arranged four ot each side of the hall. Besides th< card-playing, there were other game! such as draughts, dominoes, etc. which a number indulged in to pass th< evening pleasantly away. The prizes won were handed rounc during the supper interval, and nc little amusement was caused as each individual lady or gentleman stepped up to get their prizes — especially the booby prizes. Mr Rhodes here thanked the per formers and band for their kind assistence, and more particularly Mrs Young who had always been ready to help al such gatherings. These remarks were received with much applause. The concluding items were then rendered, Miss Spring singing " The Love Tide " very sweetly. " Hail, Smiling Morn," by the band followed, and Miss Connie Austin played a pianoforte selection very creditably. Solo — "The Yeoman's Wedding," by Mr Stewart Ennis, was sung in a capable manner, the singer having Mrs Young as accompanist. This being the last item the audience were requested to sing •• Auld Lang Syne" and "God Save The Queen," which was readily responded to, thus ending a most enjoyable gathering. Amongst the Foresters we noticed many doing their best to make the evening a success, Messrs J. Symons and Geo. Stiles acting as markers for the euchre contest, and Messrs Rhodes and Arthur Baker assisting the secretary, Mr Mitchell, who was here, there,