ENTERTAINMENT AND COFFEE SUPPER.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1895, 23 May 1889, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENT AND COFFEE SUPPER.

The first of a number of entertainments to be given during the winter months by the choir of the Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine, took place in the church on Tuesday evening last, and was roost successful. The charge for admiß»ion, including both the ment »nd the coffee supper was only 6d, : and as a consequence the church was packed. The selection of pieces was adniirab'e, and, the flinging of both the choir and soloists being excellent, the entertainment was most enjoyable.. The materials for the coffee snpper weugiven by »ome twelve or fourteen lady members of the congregation, so that the cost fell very lightly upon each, and the whole of the takings were clear profit. Mr G. Clement occupied the chair, and the meeting was opened with the "Old Hundred," the following inatrnments taking p*rt: -Mr A. Sherratt (leader of the choir), violin; Mr T. Sherratt, violin j : Mr W. Andrews, cornet; Mr W. Sherratt, I tenor horn; Mr B. Gibson, euphonium, with Miss Andrews at ths organ. Prayer having been offt-red, Mr Clement brieiy stated the purpose for which the gathering was held, namely, to provide a pleasant evening's e.rjoymunt for all who wished to attend, where they could have amusement and pleasure without having recourse to questionable places of amusement. He pointed out that there was no need for the Christian to pull a long face and go about as if he bad no pleasure in the world, but that be should of all persons be the happiest and most light* hearted. The choir then rendered the hymn. •Hark, Hark my doul.' The solo byi Miss Andrews, ' Thti Anchored Soul,' was! beautifully given, and was followed by the quartette 'Beyond the Smiling writhe W«eping,' by Mrs H. N. Hiskens and Miss Andrews, and Messrs Gibson and Logan. Mr T. Sherratt pointed a moral, and caused considerable amuaenssnt, with the recitation 'The New Minister.' Mrs Hiekens contributed the solo 'The Beautifu 1 City,' and was succeeded by three little girls and a boy, namely, Misses E. Maslin, E. Sherratt, F. Gibson,, and M»ater W. Maßlin, with the quartette ' The Children's Day,' which they.ren* dered beautifully. The recitation '' The Little Pilgrim,' which was rontributed by Miss Eskett, was given in a most masterly manner, and, owing to its length, <nuet have been a great tax upon the young lady's memory.. Hymn by the choir, 'My Redeemer.' Mr Logan gave the audience a traat with the beautiful solo ' Only to Know." The duet ' Give me the Wings of Faith,' by Mesdames Login, and Hiskens, wan another g*ca. Miss F. Hawke recited ' The Old Clock on the Stairs' in a natural, easy, and telling manner. The solo 'Hiding in Thee,' which was very sweetly given by Mr* Logan, concluded the first part of the programme. An abundance of tea and coffee, with cake and other good thiogs, was then handed round, and a very chatty and pleasant quarter of an hour whs spent. Wheo everybody had been satisfied a fresh atart was made with the programme, tht choi* giving the hymn 'By the Gate they'll Meat us.' The duet 'The Master Stood in His Garden,' by Misses Andrews and Eskett, was yery enjoyable, anid was J followed by a recitation Maslin, 'We all May do' Good/ which was also very pleasingly ren*' dered. The qainfrtte ' Turning are the Wheels of Time,' by Mrs Logan and Miss Andrews, and Messrs Logao, Baker, and Andrews was excellent. The solo by Miss* Fanny Gibson, ' Little Mary,' with: the •horns by Misses E. Sherratt and E. Maslin, and Master W. Maslio, was also very goon". The recitation, 'David's Lament for Aksolonii,' was very feelingly given by Mrs Logan. Mr Baker wan very successful with the readings 'A jewel of Price,' and another which he gave further on. A duet by Misi E. Sherratt and Maiter W, Maslin was very prettily given, as w«s also the duet " For Me," by Mrs Logan and i chorus by the ehoir L The quartette, By and Bye," by Miss Andrews, Mrs Hiekens, and Messrs Gibson and Logan, was yery sweetly sung. The whole choir and orchestra joined in the closing item) 'The Christian's Goodnight,' which was beautifully given. Mtasfls Andrews and Eskett, and Mr T. Sherratt accompanied the singers on the organ; Mrs Hiskens, who had coached] the children, accompanying them. Messrs A. and T. Sherratt accompanied the . 'singers on the violin. Hearty votes of thanks were, npon the motion of Mr Clement, seconded by Mr Hammond, accorded to the performerlH and to those who had assisted with refreshments, etc. A most enjoyable n»dl successful entertainment was concluded ■ with the Benediction, those present ex» pressing a hcpe that it would not be long hefore a similar gathering took place;