ENTERTAINMENT AT CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1268, 14 August 1880, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENT AT CAMBRIDGE.

The first anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association, Cambridge, was celebrated on Tuesday evening by a literary and musical entertainment in the Public Hall. The proceedings commenced with a hymn, then prayer, after which the President (the Rev. Win, Evans), who occupied the chair, gave an intei-est-ing and instructive address, remarking that the first year of the Association liad just closed, and as one year followed the other he trusted that the great object which it inculcated would progress and prosper. It was a good work, and its object was to disseminate and extend the principles of Christianity. He spoke of men who had evolved from one condition, to another and developed into scepticism, but urged that the teachings of the Bible were the only true guide. The value of religion Was next illustrated in describing various races in our universe Avho were without the benign influence of Christianity, and how indebted, we could scarcely tell how deeply, we should be to its glorious truths. The principles of the Bible would one day permeate every circle and every society that breathed good pure air. A reading, "The Angel of Death," followed, by Mr C. Roberts, who has a good voice, clear enunciation, and should make a good elocutionist. Miss Johnson sang " Thy voice is near," and when a little more accustomed to facing an audience will charm her hearers. A recitation by Mr Hutton followed. Mr Mackintosh's cornet solo, accompanied by Mrs Macintosh, was applauded to the echo. Mr Asmuss' recitation deserves every praise, and Mr F. Hough ton's song, "The British Lion," narrowly e&caped an encore. Mr Carnachan's recitation, " The Soldier's Dream," came next, and then a novel instrumental trio. A recitation by Mr Fitzgerald, and a paper on "Mistakes" by Mr Graham, were succeeded by the Rev. Mr Bull, who addressed the audience, first giving a mumc of the work of the Association during the past yeal*. He thtn spoke of the early closing movement which had lately been instituted in Cambridge, thereby giving young men an opportunity of attending their various meetings. He said a series of lectures on mental science would be given during the coming year, and sincerely hoped prosperity would accompany them through that period. After a collection, Mrs Mackintosh sang "Thy Face," which met w;th an enthusiastic reception. A recitative or soliloquy, "The Pen," by Mr Brooks, was admirably rendered. A song by Mr Whitehouse was followed by Mr Peek, who gave a humorous reading, "The Bashful Man," which caused much amusement. A trio by Messrs Whitehouse, Grigg, and Davis finished the programme. The Rev. Mr Bull next proposed a vote of thanks to those ladies and gentlemen whose services had given such pleasure during the evening, which was unanimously carried. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was also received with prolonged applause. A prayer conoluded this pleasant evening.