TEA MEETING AND CONCERT AT MANGAPIKO.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1922, 30 October 1884, Page 2

TEA MEETING AND CONCERT A T MANGAPIKO.

A very pleasant .social gathering was held m the schoolroom on Friday evening. Trays were provided by Mesdames Gnerson, Alexander, Harper, Nabbs, Davidson and Miss Murtagh. There was a large attendance, many people coining from a distance. The refreshments wore abundant, and displayed the culinary akill of the ladies who provided them. After tea— which was served in a tent erected for the occabion — the visitors assembled in the school for the concert. There were so many that there was not room in the larger room for all, many having to stand in tho next room. Mr J. C. Grierson occupied the chair. The programme was very go >d, and the singing excellent. The names of the singers is a sufficient guarantee ot this. The following is a libt of the songs, &c. :—: — Piano solo, Mr G. F. Grierson ; song, " Gallants of England," Mr Johnson ; song, " Siher Rhine, ' Miss Huntei ; duet, " The Pilot Brave, ' Mia Grieiv.oll and Miss Finch ; song, " Carrixima, ' Mr Burnand (encored) ; piano solo (Cardinal'^ M.uch), Miss Stunner ; song. "The Englishman,"' Mr C. Hunter /encored.) From the reception this song met with, it was very evident theie was a preponderance of Britishers in the 100 m. The applause was loud and long, m which, however, tho other nationalities took part, as it was exceedingly well sung. But those who hail from the Emeiald Isle had thoir innings soon after, when " Tho Shamrock" w.w pxquisitoly sun? by Miss Murtagh, the Britishers returning the compliment by applauding heartily. Song, " Dream Faces," Mrs Grierson (encored) ; song (comic). Mr Giay (ensored) ; song, " Dear Little Shamrock," Miss Murtagh (encored) ; piano solo, Mr G. F. Grierson ; song, " Village Blacksmith, Mr Johnson ; song, " Ask me Again," Miss Finch (encored) ; song, " The Knight of Olden Time, " Mr Burnand (encored); Song, "True till Death, " Miss Hunter, (encored) ; Song, " Sailing," Mi- C. Hunter, (encored) ; Duet, " Whistling Thief," Mrs Grierson and Misß Finch. An amusing incident occurred during the singing of this. When Mrs Grierson who took the part of " The Mother " came to the part where she tells the daughter the dog is old and blind, a big greyhound which had been lying all the evening on the .stage got up, and walking over to Mrs Grierion l«ud his head against her hand. His getting up, going to her, just at the moment the lady sang about the dog, pro\o!ved much laughter from from the audience, in which even the singers joined. Pianoforte duet, Miss Finch and Mr G. F. Grierson. As this terminated the conceit Mr W. Jones in very felicitous terms professed a vote of thanks to the performers, which was carried by acclamation. " God Save tho Queen " by the audience. The room was then cleared for dancing, which was kept up till nearly daylight, Mr Sibly providing the music. Mr Gray's songs were irresistibly funny ; I don't think I ever saw an audience give way so thoroughly to mirth. A concert will be held in Rangiaohia in about three weeks, at which Mr Gray will sing, so that those who wish to have a hearty laugh had better go to it. Tho ladies who provided the good things are very kind and attentive to every one. Aft '■ the concert there was an adjournment to the supper room where there were hot t-i and coffee, a plentiful supply of which was provided, while the danrmg was kept up. Like Paterangi, M> igapiko possesses the reputation n >•, » .' ex-

tremely pleasant social re-u .- < - > this was no exception to the rx 1 crsh receipts at the door amounte Od, exclusive of tickets sold. — (CK.t J<> «•■. >oudent.)

A new kind of beer, made from rice, is being made by the Hansa Brewery oi Bremen, and is said to find much favour. The severe cyclones which recently raged in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Kansas, caused great damage, 12 persous being killed and 16 others injured by lightning and falling buildings. Thr Americans consume a great deal of ice in the summer, and they have lately awakened to the fact that ice made out of impure water may be nearly, if not quite, as dangerous as the water in liquid state. A law has been made in Connecticut prohibiting the manufacture of ice from water taken anywhere within a mile of drainage outlets into the river, uuder heavy penalties. A reward i* offered for the reeorery of a gray. bound p«j>, ' *