METHODIST CHURCH

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 13138, 12 September 1940, Page 4

METHODIST CHURCH

LAST OF SERIES OP CONCERTS

SINGLE MEN

The last of a series of concerts Avas giA r en in the Wesley Hall on Wednesday, 4th September, by the young men of the Taurauga Methodist Church. This one proved to be every bit as good as the preceding concerts, and great praise is due to the boys for the splendid entertainment provided. The curtain Avas draAvn, shoAving a scene on hoard ship. Avith sails, and everything complete. This Avas very realistic and' deserves a special Avord of praise. The ship’s creAv Avas R. Oliver, captain, N. Cannell. G. Deckic, J. Grubb, J. Covell, T. Jamieson. A. Peart. A. Coppell, L. SiHester and L. Rundle. The theme song for this Avas the “Rio Grande,” and solos Avere sung by J. Grubb “Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep,” and by John Coveil, “The Flying Dutchman.” The scene finished Avith the singing of a good night melody. In betAveen changes of scenery and items, Messrs N. Cannell. and Backhouse kept the audience in good humour with their funny stories and comical get-up. A neAvspaper sketch entitled “Hot Nbavs” Avas Avell receiA r ed; the Editor was A. Coppell, and the reporters were Clive Kenyon, L. Rundle and C. Murdoch. Accordian selections by Alex Gallagher Avere very much appreciated and repeatedly encored.

Another sketch —“The .Fourth Form of St. Harvey’s—was another very humorous item, and was given by A. Qoppell teacher, with pupils Ralph Tonkin, Geoffrey Kenyon, Trevor Oliver, Ken White, Ben Govell, N. Coveil, and Harold Beswick. A mechanical band w T as given by A. Gallagher, R. Oliver, L. Bundle and G. Deckie, followed by a recitation “A Bush Christening,’’ splendidly given by Allan Peart. Allan Coppell, Ken White, R. Oliver, and T. Oliver gave selections on their mouth organs, and a clever impersonation by . Gordon Deckie representing three persdnalities w r as appreciated by the audience, and earned the applause given. The “Carpet Sweeper Salesman” sketch, was short but good, given by L. Silvester and Ted Jamieson; then came a trio of singers —J. Grubb, A. Peart and G. Deckle* —who sang “The Old Rustic Bridge.” A humorous duet in ladies’ costume was sung by Allan Coppell and Allan* Peart, bringing the programme to the final chorus which was sung to the tune of “After the Ball Was Over.” The-young ■■men then did the supper duties ill good style, .concluding a very enjoyable evening. Mr. Gordon Deckie was very efficient as organiser 'and announcer. ' * ■