THE OVERSEAS CLUB.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 3742, 30 January 1913, Page 5

THE OVERSEAS CLUB.

VISIT OF THE ORGANISER,

COMPLETE ARRANGEMENTS

Arrangements for the reception of Mr Evelyn AVrench and his sister arc definitely shaping themselves. The interest which their visit is arousing is most encouraging te the local branch of the Overseas’ Club, and the distinguished visitors are assured of a cordial welcome by the people of Gisborne. The demonstration at the Opera House on Friday evening will give Mr and Miss AYrench a most flattering opinion of Gisborne people, and, the motor run out to To Karaka cannot fail to impress them with the fertility of tho country and the prosperity of the district. These are points which must not be lost sight of in view of the fact that Mr AVrench is not only a world-wide tourist, but a competent critic, and the hospitality which is being extended to him here will surely have a far-reaching effect. One of New Zealand's weakest points so far as the rest of the world is concerned,is, according to Mr AVrench, her lack of advertising. A strong effort is being made to assure Mr AA’rencli that Gisborne is at least exempt from this criticism, and apart from the genuine enthusiasm which the forthcoming visit is arousing, the promoters have the satisfaction of knowing thatrthey are in a most direct and emphatic manner giving Poverty Bay an advertisement which, through tlie medium of the great “Daily Mail,” will extend into every corner of the world where the English language is spoken. On Friday night, Mr and Miss Wrench will be supported by a goodly company of representative citizens. The Opera. House orchestra will supply the incidental music, and in addition to addresses by Mr and Miss AYrench, vocal items will be rendered by Miss Essie Jacobs. This talented lady, who- is making 'her first public appearance to a Gisborne audience, was a prime favorite in Dunedin, where she was in constant demand: in musical circles. Miss Jacobs is an ardent Imperialist, and insure to win her way into the hearts cf Gisborne music lovers. Miss Jacobs is down to sing “The Carnival.” Mr T. Johnson, who lias already made his mark as a vocalist of high order, will sing, “Hybridas, the Cretan,” whilst Mr J. C. E. Kissling in “Tell Her I Love Her So” and Mr Frank Teat in “There’s a Land” are such popular favorites as to need no further comment. Altogether, the programme is one which will give visitors and public alike a very high opinion of our Gisborne artists.

His Worship the Alayor (Air Pettie) invites citizens to attend the civic reception in the Opera House Vestibule at 9.30.

Paistre and Tenterhook 7.5, Lord Kilcdieran 6.13.

OPOT'IKI JOCKEY CLUB

Nominations for the Opotjki Jockey Club’s annual meeting, to bo held oh Friday, 28th February, close with the secretary (Mr Alan P. Day) on Saturday next, February 1, at 8 p.m. The programme can be seen at the “Gisbornt Times” office.