LADIES' NIGHT

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 53, 24 October 1931, Page 4

LADIES' NIGHT

MUS1C AND STORY ROTORUA ORPHANS ENTERTAIh THEIR FRIENDS. '• The membeis of the Rotorua Or^ phans' Club certainly did their best ' to fibanish care and sadness" from at least a section of Rotorua's population when they entertained a large ; gathering of members and friends op Thursday evening in the Majestic Ballroom. The occasion wps .the annual ladies' night, and it went with a swing from start to finish, every item being enthusiastically encored. After an overture, "Lustspiel," played by the Orphans' Oychestra, assisted by Miss G. Camer-on-Johnson, Miss I. Healey, an'd Miss J. Ellis, the chairman, president J. M.. Rpberts briefly welcomed the guests of the evening ,humorously stating that on that occasion at least the Orphans had to take second place. The second item, a song named "Afterthought," composed by Bro. Cory-Smith, of Rotorua, and sung by Bro. J. Thomas, with an orchestral accompaniment, was most enthusiastically received. Before announcing the next item, Bro. Roberts expressed the general regret of the. members- of the club in j that they missed from their ranks one of the most capable and popular members, Bro. F. Goodson. The latest report received, however, was encouraging and his speedy recovery was wished for by all. The Harmonic Quartette, consisting of Orphans from Hamilton, then sang "The Rosary," a performance that was a marked success. ■ Bro. C. J. Thomas, of Auckland, then, with his "Farewell in the Desert" so delighted his audience that eneores were repeatedly demanded, one of which was an old favourite, "Captain Mac." Bro. Andrews, of Rotorua, played the piano accompaniment. Miss Dulcie Evans, of Hamilton, accompanied by Bro. Battersley, of Hamilton, then gave a beautiful soprano rendering of "Angus McDonald," with "Come and Greet the Dawn" as an encore. An instrumental serenata by the Majestic Quartette followed, after which Bro. Battersley, accompanied by Miss Dulcie Evans, sang "Angels Guard Thee" and despite protests he al'owed only one encore, "Mother o' Mine" by Rudyard iGpling. The next item announeed by the chairman as "The stewards' cake wr.lk," was one of vital interest to all and the performance of the stewards was received every bit as enthusiastically as the rest of the performance. After supper, the programme was reAfter super, the programme was resumed by the playing of "Old South" by the orchestra. The entire gathering gaily joined in the familiar choruses, singing "Poor Old Joe," "My Old Kentueky Home," "Swannee River" • and many old songs with a volume that dispelled any shadow of care or sadness that might have slipped in from without. Bro. Roberts then announeed his intention of cutting down speeches : to a minimum, as a dance was to follow the conclusion of the programme. He wished, however, to inform the ladies that the boxes of chocolates - that they all were given were pre- 1 sented by Messrs. Mennie Ltd., of ' Auckland. He also wished to con?ratulate the members of the orchestra, particularly Mr. Healey, the conluctor, upon- their fine performances md valuable assistance during the sea- ( ;on. With a few bright anecdotes, 1 Bro. Roberts concluded his address md announeed the next item as a song 1 jy Bro. Fred Baker, who, after anlouncing his intention to sing "She ' vas only a Postman's Daughter, but, . lord) how she sorted the Males," r ihanged his mind and sang with a ;plendid swins?, "The Serceant-Mainr 6

. on Parade," followed by a song wherein he invited everyone to "take theh bats off — take their boots off, to the Stoker." A violin solo by Miss CameronJohnson entitled "The Love Song': and accompanied by Miss McKenzie. was one of the most enthusiasticallj received items of the programme. The Harmonic Four then sang "The Way of the World," an encore being demanded in spite of protests. "A Spirit Flower," a song by Miss Minna Kronfeldt, was so well received that she was obliged to give as an encore "You, in an Gondola." A duet, "Miserere," from "II Trovatore," rendered by Miss Evans and Bro. Battersley was the next item. Singing in English, both artists performed their parts exceedingly well, singing with fluency and rhythm. Bro. E. J. Thomas then sang by request "The Bandelero," which he rendered so well that repeated encorcs were called, several old favourites being given, among them being "Noah More," a humorous item, and "I do not Know." This concluded the musical programme. The chairman briefly thanked the artists and accompanists who had so generously assisted. After the playing of the National Anthem, the floor was cleared for dancing, as a climax to a night of keen enjoyment and general gaiety. Among the ladies present were: — Mrs. J. M. Roberts, Mrs. T. Kelly, Mrs. W. W. P. Hall, Mrs. E. E. Harvey, Mrs. F. C. Bunyard, Mrs. L. J. Bayfeild, Mrs. C. Griffiths, Mrs. W. L. Richards, Mrs. H. V. Bertram, Mrs. E, T. . Johnson, Mrs. R. A. Gardner Mrs. P. Kinninmont, Mrs. J. D. Painton, Mrs. H. C. Krogh, Mrs. W. H. Evans, Mrs. J. T. Burton, Mrs A. W. Shaw, Mrs. W. P. Snell, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. C. Robinson, Ms. F. S. Palane, M.. T. Burnett, Mrs. W. J. Kurney, Mrs. B. A. Brothers, Mrs. W. Stonehouse, Mrs. G. Hodgson, Mrs Jones, Mrs. E. H. Crawford, Mrs. Reid (Opotiki), Mrs. J. B. Morrison, Bfcrs. A. Brown, Mrs. J. A. Brown, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. R. Purcell, Mrs. E. G. Hartridge, Mrs. L. E. Andrews, Mrs. L. C. Ryan, Mrs. G. Urquhart, Mrs. McLellan, Mrs. J. H. Hill, Mrs. E. Balm, Mrs. Willshire, Mrs. Weelcs, Mrs. A. H. Millar, Mrs. Kokiri, Miss G. Cam'eron- Johnson, Miss Margaret McKenzie, Miss Ailsa McKenzie, Miss S. Foote, Miss Stevens, Miss Louisspn, Miss U. McDowell, Miss E. Evans, Miss M. Mactier, Miss Jean Ellis, Miss I. Healey, Miss E. Sharpe, Miss Minna Kronfeldt, Miss V. Holland, Miss N. Hodgson, Miss J. Hodgson, Miss B. Harvey, Miss T. Hearn, Miss M. Ennis, Miss K. Ellis, Miss Jean Weeks, Miss Madge Keri, Miss. Dulcie Evans, Miss I. Simmers and Miss Black (Opotilci).