BOYS' INSTITUTE SOCIAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 258, 1 November 1901, Page 2

BOYS' INSTITUTE SOCIAL.

The social gathering at the Boys' Club last evening was in every respect a | success, nnd did great credit to the ladies, ■who were responsible for the i splendid catering, and to those who had the management of affairs. The club rooms wore packed. The rooms were ' quite transformed by the aid of decorations, effected by a number of the ' monitors, who worked with a will to make the last night of the session one to be remembered. The musical pro- ; gramme was very nicely rendered, and ' the gymnastic displays by the boys were the subject of universal praise. J The chair was occupied at the opening by Mr Dempsey, who expressed his gratification at the large attendance, and the apparent success of the event. . During the evening the Venerable Archdeacon Walsh gave an interesting 1 and encouraging address, and Ksv. P. G. Evans spoke in an appieciative 1 'manner of the conduct of the boys during the session, stating that no single instanc* of insubordination or misbehaviour of any character had come before the committee—a fact i 1 which spoke well for thewoikof the club. The following items were ably reudered during the evnning, and were heartily received;— Pianoforte sanction, Miss Dixon; song, Miss Dr ike ; violin solo, M'.sa J. Dixon; vaulting horse display by the membors of the' club; solo, Rev. A. M. Bradbury;' pianoforte duet, Misses Madder and! McOoy; song and chorus, Mr E. B. Cariwright; concertioasolo, Mr Wilson;' recitation, Kev. A. M. Bradbury; ad-' dress, Archdeacon Walsh; display on I horizontal bars. Refreshments were at | this point landed rjund, and were greatly appreciated. Thanks to thoa-i I who had so kindly provided them, the supply was abundan', The remaining items included a pianoforte st-leotion by Mrs. Hughes, display on springboard by the boys, flute solo Mas'er Tunbridge, solo Miss F. Dixon, sjng and chorus Mr, E. B. Oartwrighc. After hearty cheers for these who mid 1 in any way helped to make tha evening sa great a success, Mr Evans announced 1 that the rooms would be opened for 1 two nights a week (Tuesday and Thurs- < day) during the summer. The pro- 1 ceodiogs then terminated with the ' singing of the National Anthem. 1 ■ i