PAHIATUA NOTES

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 35, 5 November 1928, Page 6

PAHIATUA NOTES

Mrs. Siddells, of Wanganui, was a visitor to Pahiatua recently. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard, of Masterton, have been visiting Mrs. Norman, of Hopelands. At a meeting of the special committee of the Women’s Institute further arrangements were made for the bazaar to be held at the Foresters’ Hall on November 27, in aid of the Municipal Brass Band and the Blanket Society. The Mayoress (Mrs. J. D. C. Crewe) presided. Arrangements were made for the various stalls, and there will be many attractions, including air art gallery, and various attractive competitions. At night there will be a promenade concert, with a Trail charge for admission. Miss Peggy Lowes, of Rongamai, was a visitor to the Royal Show. There was a large attendance at the quarterly meeting of the Pahiatua Methodist officials. The Rev. C. A. Foston presided. Sympathy was expressed with Mrs, Tait, sen., late of Makomako, and now of Levin, in the death of her son. The financial statement showed a debit of a few pounds on the quarter’s working. Very encouraging reports were received of the work in the Sunday school, and Bible class. The evangelistic mession conducted by Mrs. F. M. Cribb was reported to have been a spiritual success, and also that all of the expenses had been more than met. It was resolved to send a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Cribb. The minister and bis wife were accorded a hearty vote of thanks for the hospitality accorded Mrs. Cribb. It was unanimously decided that the appointment of a minister to the circuit next April should be left in the hands of conference. Sincere appreciation was expressed of the work of the chairman. The peace resolutions and united church manifesto from conference were unanimously supported. Messrs. R. J. Collister and A. Johnson were appointed representatives to the district synod, to be held at Palmerston North, Mcsdames Foston and Collister being elected substitutes. The chairman reported, as convener of the committee on Connexions! taxation, that the committee had met and made certain recommendations in order to relieve the great burden of taxation on small circuits. It was decided to ask the Home Mission executive for a grant of £3O. Mrs. P. Hanson offered to undertake the formation of a C.E. Society.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Nothing has been letf undone by George Ward and ills Whirl of Mirth Revue Company to make to-night, the last night ot their season at His Majesty s Theatre, the biggest success of the season. This musical comedy revuotte is brim fulf of song and dance, it is stated, while George ward and Charles Sherman, the ’’Banana Kings, should keep the audience in high glee with their Inimitable humour. TA hear George Ward (a hen-peeked husband) delivering a speech on men's rights, is said to be a scream from start to finish. Matrimonial bliss is another sketch n which George Ward has plenty of scope for his comedy. Vernan Sellers, who has made himself very popular during his short season in Wellington, will sing “Clozcprops,” and. assisted by Miss Patsy Hill, will sing, among other numbers, “That Old Sweetheart of Mine.” Miss Hill,, who has a charming soprano voice, will also give several bright songs. Gus Dawson and Jean Kcath, two bright dancers, should be seen to advantage in a Dervish one step, and Maurice and Valdor will present tlielr extremely humorous policeman sketch. The success of this company really warrants a long season. It is only the return season of the Fuller-Gonsalez Grand Italian Opera Company that brings about the departure of tills talented and popular combination. Fuller patrons will look forward to their return in the near future. ORGAN RECITAL. Mr. Bernard F. Page (city organist) gave his customary weekly organ recital at the Town Hall last evening. The programme comprised: in D Major, by Mozart-Page; Suite Ancienne. liy Holloway; Meditation (No. 3) in C Sharp Minor, by Ropartz: Air and Variations (upon a theme of Handel s), by Karg-Elert; Reverie, by Debussy: and Wagner's Prelude (to Act 111, “Tristan and Isolde”). KILBIRNIE KINEMA. A double-feature programme will be screened at the Kilbirnle Kinema, commencing to-night. The chief film is a United Artists’ production, “The Night of Love,” featuring Ronald Colman and Vilma Banky, and presenting the love, the beauty, and the glory of old Spain in the days when nrmour-clad nobles ruled nnd conquered and died. “The Night of Love” is said to be another triumph for that great acting team, Ronnld Colman and Vilma Banky. The second feature is a British production, "The House of Marney,”' featuring Alma Taylor and John Longden. It is a sea yarn of love and villainy, staged on the Essex Coast.