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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

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Mr. Arthur Selby, Huntsman of the Pakuranga Hounds, Auckland. (See page 251).

Mr. A. Selby.

Mr. A. Selby.

The Auckland Amateur Opera Club was formed about 1884. Professor Carl Schmitt, Messrs P. Dufaur and F. Earl were among its promoters, and Herr Schmitt acted as conductor up to the time of his death. The club has been very successful, and during its career has performed the following operas with considerable credit and ability: The Sorcerer,” “Les Cloches de Corneville,” “Pirates of Penzance,” “Iolanthe,” “Princess Ida,” “H.M.S. Pinafore,” “Madame Favard,” “Mikado,” “Gondoliers,” “Dorothy,” and “The Yeoman of the Guard.” His Excellency Lord Ranfurly is patron, and the officers of the club are: Dr. T. Hope Lewis, president; Mr. A. Towsey, conductor; Mr. A. Tayler, stage manager; Mr. Charles Chambers, secretary; Mr. J. P. Stevenson, treasurer; Messrs George Warren, A. Coutts, A. Bartley, J. F. Montague, A. Twiname, and G. M. Reid, committee.