SERVICE OF SONG.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2277, 7 November 1891, Page 3

SERVICE OF SONG.

Thei members of the Juvenile Templars gave the public quite a treat at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Geraldine, on Thursday evening, when they rendered the pathetic little service of song “ Won by a child.” The children were seated in rows along the platform with very pleasing effect, and were conducted by Mr J. Aitken, who wielded the baton. Mr R. Hammond, the retiring superintendent of the Juvenile Templars, officiated as chairman, and in a neat little speech spoke of the work done amongst the children in the way of Temperance. He considered that in time to come they may have to fight against custom, but they would not have to fight against ignorance, for the children were getting more enlightened on these great subjects, and he was sure that education was the greatest help in the cause of temperance. The first part of the programme was opened by the children singing “ The opening ode,” and by Mr Robson singing “Rig Ben,” but owing to the piano being in a bad position a good deal of the singing in this part of the programme, was expended on the wall next the piano. Master Fyfe recited “ Jack and Ms big lump,” and Miss Annie Bowkett sang “ Give me a drop from the crystal spring.” This was followed by Misses Mina Dunlop, Fanny Gibson, and Emma Maslin with “ Oh say a kind word if you can.” Miss Dunlop and Mr Brooker then sang well in the duet “ Polaski’s banner,” and Miss Edna Sherratt, accompanied on the piano by Miss Dunlop, sang very sweetly “ Little sister’s gone to rest.” Miss Andrews accompanied the other singers on the piano. The service of song came next, the Rev. W. C. Wood giving the connective readings, Miss Dunlop accompanying the children on the piano very efficiently, and Mr Aitken leading the children, who sang splendidly throughout, barring one or two slight failings. The first was “On one and all,” by the full number of voices, after which Miss Burridge recited “If you. cannot cross the ocean.” Master Imnlop sang next “ The little beggar boy,” the others joining in the chorus. ‘‘"The wanderer’s song” was the next, with “ Lord, thine own,” following. “.Hour of prayer” was sung by Miss Fanny Gibson, and “Kindness one to another ” was taken part in by Miss E. Maslin and Master Morrison. “ The land of Canaan,” “ When billows swell,” and “ The Lord’s prayer,” came after, and Miss Dunlop,accompanying herself on the piano, sang nicely “The beautiful gate.” “ I must be true ” was rendered by Miss Mina Dunlop, Andrews and Bowkett, and the duet “Beautiful Home ” fell to the lot of Misses Andrews and E. Sherratt. Master John Pye, for so young a lad, made a good attempt at “ Jesus, tender shepherd, hear me.” “Another hand is beckoning,” was the next item by Misses McOaskey, Fyfe, Hoskins, and Burridge. “Wash me Saviour,” and “ Joyful will the meeting be,” by the children, brought the service of song to a close, everyone being more than pleased with it. Mr Hammond then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all who had assisted in getting up the entertainment, object of which was to give the children a good outing on Monday. Mr Sutherland, the incoming superintendent, seconded the vote of thanks, which was carried by acclamation.