Musical Society

In addition to the usual weekly practices the orchestra has played at two 'Varsity functions since the last issue of Spike.

The first of these was at the Dramatic Club's presentation of "Cousin Kate" in the Concert Chamber, on 20th and 21st of July. We introduced the play with the Overture to "Martha," and as entr'actes, gave a rendering of the "Valse des Fleurs," of Tschaikowsky, and a "Moorish Dance." by Howard Carr. The audience was marched out to the lively strains of "Marche Carvanalesque" (Friml). Despite our reputation for refractory behaviour, Mr. Keys easily kept us in hand. We are very grateful indeed to those visitors who gave us such excellent assistance during this rather trying ordeal.

The next appearance of the orchestra was at the "Plunket Medal" Contest, held in the Concert Chamber on September 8th. This was, unfortunately, soon after the vacation, but thanks to the foresight of some conscientious official, we were granted 24 hours' notice. For the benefit of the public it may be added here, that we do not require to practise. Mr. Keys just presses the button and off we go. Though we were not in our best form at this function, we are quite willing to back our playing against some of the orations. Again we opened with Martha," and while the judges were conferring, we played the "Pastoral Dance." from "Nell Gwynn" Suite (German), and an "African Dance" by King. Miss Reid as usual delighted the audience with her solo and was prevailed upon to give an encore.

Patrons will be glad to learn that we have lately procured some new music from Australia, so that at our next appearance they may hope to hear a complete change of programme.