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The Spike: or, Victoria University College Review, June 1916

Glee Club

page 63

Glee Club

glee club

"So far, so good."—Miss Clachan has kindly consented to be our conductor again this year, and with a good membership, and a satisfactory financial condition, the Club's prospects are bright. But that we may continue to flourish, the co-operation of every member is absolutely necessary, and we would here urge regular attendances at practices in spite of the rush and innumerable demands of the coming examination term, and warm each student that the waning of his enthusiasm is a serious draw-back to the whole Club.

The committee are endeavouring to cater for the social side of the Club. Accordingly, after the practice on Wednesday, May 3rd, a social evening was held. Several of the members kindly contributed items, and games and supper constituted the remainder of a most enjoyable programme.

Before the term ends we hope to give two concerts, one at the Soldiers Club, and one at Trentham Camp.

At the close of last year we gave two performances. The first was our Annual Concert, the gross proceeds of which, £20, were donated to the Hospital Ship Fund. We here desire to place on record our thanks and appreciation of the held so willingly given us by performers, and by the donors and sellers of sweets and flowers. Those who contributed, items were:— Mrs. F. P. Wilson, Misses Watkins, Smith, Churchill, Dryden and Messrs. Hamilton Hodges, and W. Goudie. The second concert was given in the Y. M. C. A. Hall at Trentham Camp. We shall not page 64 easily forget the drive in a motor-lorry, kindly provided by the Y. M. C. A., and the welcome and hospitality accorded us at the Camp.

Over the Porirua trip we would willingly draw a veil, but "truth will out," be it but brief. The drags did not turn up, though we did. However we have long since forgotten the wait at Veitch and Allan's corner, and have only pleasant memories of a glorious trip round Queen's Drive, a beautiful moonlit harbour, and a supper and dance at the women Students' Hostel. The thanks of the Club are due to the ladies who have acted as chaperones for us, and to Mr. F. P. Wilson for the interest and assistance given us so often.

We are still in need of male voices. Of tenors is an urgest need. We appeal to the men of the College, to fill the places of those who have left us for the front, and to sing their little bit for the "Green and Gold."