PATERANGI.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2983, 27 August 1891, Page 2

PATERANGI.

Kntkiu'aixmknt.— Tho musical entertainment anuounced to be held on .Friday last by the Paterangi Band of Hope duly came off in the I'aterangi school-room, and, though the weather during the day was most threatening heavy shows frequently falling, a goodly number of people braved the rough uight, so that the room was as full as it could be and be comfortable. .Several friends came from a disianco to assist, proving that cold water has a close connection with warm hearts, and that enthusiasm in a good cause is not dependent on ''mountain dew." The chair was well filled by the Rov. Mr McDonald, and after singing " Hold the Fort" as a opening hymn, followed by brief reading of Scripture and prayer, the following programme was smoothly gone through:—lnstrumental duet, Misses Hodgson ; chairman's address ; temperance song, choir : recitation, Mr Howard ; solo, Miss F. Bowden ; temperance .song, choir ; address, Mr Mclviy ; violin duet, Miss J. Scott and Mr McF'arlane; recitation, Mr Buttle ; temperance song, choir; instrumental duet, Misses Bowden ; readiug, Mr McKay ; address, Mr Maunder ; temperance song, choir. The collection plate was here introduced with marked effect, and the hymn " Work for the Night is Coming " by the full strength of the meeting brought tho programme to an end. Tho bulk of the collection is intended as a contribution in aid of Dr. Barnardo's great work in East London. Not being a musical critic, it would be out of place for me to pass any opinion on the performance. As is usue.l on these occasions, it was left to the meeting to pass judgment in a practical way which all can appreciate—viz., uv the almighty dollar. The ballot box, in the shape of a round plate, having travelled round the room, brought back in its bosom £7 7s Id, which was accepted as a vole of satisfaction in the performance and terminated a very pleasant evening. _____^_^____