The usual fortnightly inciting of the Hums Olub was held hist night m St. Ucorge's Hull, mid was largely attended. Cii])t.tin Fiiniulwn , , Presitloit, occupied the chair, and apologiß«itl for the absence of the pianist (Mrs Matthews), who had been very ill, so that ilio programme would be purely voluntary. Miss Payne- kindly played an overture. Recitation, " Young Lockinvar," Miss Ross j'-soiig, "Nancy Leo," Mr Barker, of Auckland; reading, "Jim Kay us a Pedestrian," Mr Murdoch ; song, "On the Deep 15lne Sea," Mr Douglas. A dialogue by a few young members of the club brought the programme to a dose, Miss Payne nnd Mr Martin played t ho accom paniments. The usual dance followed, Mr I'einey acting as M.U. A very good evening's enjoyment was brought to a close by the singing of " Auld Lang Sync." During the evening a number of the (lisbornc reps, put in an appearance at the invitation of the President, am 1 seemed to thoroughly enjoy I hemsclvetf, SICKLY LOOKS Are particularly mortifying in the gentler sex. A speedy and most desirable change js, brought about by VW» Schnapps,

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