RANGITATA ISLAND BAND OF HOPE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2278, 10 November 1891, Page 4

RANGITATA ISLAND BAND OF HOPE.

The usual monthly meeting of the Rangitata Island Temperance Band of Hope took place in the schoolroom on Wednesday evening last, and was a very successful gathering, the young people turning out in great force. The president of the society, Mr Grainger, occupied the chair' ahd opened the meet-' ing with prayer, and in a short pithy address denounced the habits arising from jibe use bf strong drink. He also appealed to the children asssembled that they had a certain amount of , influence, and could do£^bUi ) dealßy ; a ' word in season to any of their parents who are victims to this curse of cursea,which in many cases has robbed them ;of food, clothing, and houses. Messrs A, and A. J. McDuff gay® a selection of Scotch airs on the violin, which seemed to please the audience, and were followed by a recitation by Master Robert Buct on “ Domestic Troubles ” arising from the drinking habit. This young lad performed the piece,admirably and let us hope to hear him again. Miss'Elizabeth Grainger sang a selection from a Service of Song entitled “Wee Davie,” very sweetly, and waff heartily applauded on resuming her seat. Mr P. Watts, together with Miss E. Grainger and Messrs H. Grainger and H. WattSj Were extremely successful in a dialogue,in which Mr F. Watts pourtrayed a poor decripit being, showing to what a low condition drink generally brings her votaries. The laughing part was capitally sustained by Mr Watts. Mr Irwin, teacher at the South Rangitata school, followed with a vocal selection, which was splendidly executed, showing that he is the : possessor of a rich tenor voice of considerable range and compass. We trust .that Mr Irwin will be no stranger to ‘ our gatherings in future and that we may: have the pleasure of hearing him again. Mr John Morrison kept his audience in great glee in a recitation with reference to a person who was addicted to the use of strong drink, and received hearty applause for his performance. Mr A. J. McDuff gave a selection on the violin, and was /followed by-, a dialogue entitled “ Regular Tartar,” which was the last item on the programme, but by no means the least. The following ladies and gentlemen sustained the piece, viz.: Misses Grainger and Watts and Messrs Watts (3), Grainger, and Buck. Miss Grainger sustained - the title role, “ A Regular Tartar*” bht our correspondent thinks she looked far too pleasant for the part she essayed to pourtray. Apart from this she did her part without a hitch and in a very creditable manner indeed. Mr David Watts, as usual, was every inch tjie character he assumed, and the others did their parts very well. The.chairman afterwards pronounced the benediction and all went home thoroughly satisfied with the evening’s enjoyment. ' : ’