OPOTIKI ORPHANS’ CLUB

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 73, 22 August 1938, Page 4

OPOTIKI ORPHANS’ CLUB

VISIT FROM TAURANGA

JXTEH'EBTIXG I'ROGItAJIME

The monthly . meeting of the Opotiki "Orphans’ Club jvhich was held on Saturday night in the Masonic Hall was well attended although several members were unable to attend until after the shops had closed. A largo number of visitors from the Tauranga Club was expected, but unfortunately only four were able to make the journey. Their contribution to the programme, however, was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Throughout the evening their humorous tales kept listeners amused.

After the singing of the National Anthem, Bro. A. Debreceny extended a welcome to the visitors and asked Bro. J. A. Guinness to take the chair. In returning thanks Bro. Guinness related a few humorous tales which caused a good deal of laughter. An item by the club’s orchestra, which comprised Bros. D. Debreceny, iS. Pearce, E. Wells, W. Larmer and J. Ross, was followed by further stories bv lire. Guinness.

The toast to the visitors was proposed by Bro. A. X. Davies who also related a humorous tale. Bro W. A. Jephson’s vocal solo received an encore as did a story by Bro G. Lambert. Two violin solos by Bro S. Pearc-e was greatly appreciated. Bro. Anderson, of Tauranga, replied to the toast to the visitors.

Bro. A. G. Stevenson led the company in community singing, alter which Bro. T. Wylie related a few .stories and rendered a vocal solo ior which he was applauded. One of the best items on the programme was given by Bro. G. Lvsaght, whose ventriloquial act was encored. His second act,' an imitation of a running commentary on a wedding by Mr Gordon Mutter was particularly amusing. After a savoury supper had been served by Bro. A. Dodgson and his assistants, the club’s orchestra entertained with a further item. Bro. Guinness in an address told several more amusing tales with a local flavour. A bright orchestral item was given by Bros. J. Henry, F. Wrigk’y and J. Ross. Bro. Guinness made an offer on behalf of the Tauranga Club to present the Opotiki Club with a gavel. In reply Bro. Stevenson thanked Bro. Guinness and asked him to convey faternal greetings to Tauranga.

After a vocal solo by Bro. Stevenson, during which the company joined in the chorus, the evening concludedwith the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and the National Anthem.