Enjoyable Concert Held at Tuakau.

Franklin Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 140, 5 December 1934, Page 5

Enjoyable Concert Held at Tuakau.

GIRLS’ CLUB EFFORT. FUNCTION WELL ATTENDED. PRESENTATIONS TO PROMOTERS. An enjoyable concert arranged by the Anglican Girls’ Club at Tuakau, was held in the Memorial hall on Thursday evening. The programme, arranged by Mrs Primrose, assisted by Mrs B. Westland, consisted of 10 items of which “Jack Frost and the Snowflakes" was the most appealing. The white frocking of the girls and the falling of snow gave a very realistic effect while an imitation of skating was very appropriate. Another item which was thoroughly appreciated was the “Rainbow Ballet,” and here again the frocking was beautiful and colourful. The Japanese scene, “Cherry Blossom Time,” was unusual and the parts were excellently sustained. The programme was as follows: — “The Gondoliers” by the company with iMss R. Bush as soloist, Miss D. Codlin as a white roll, and Miss J. Cusack as a red rose; Irish jig, Misses J. Primrose and H. Duke; chorus, “An Old Fashioned Town,” parts being taken by Misses N. Finch (soldier), M. Westland (old man), M. Arrowsmith, O. Roberts and H. Duke (old fashioned people), G. Hamilton (visiting gentleman), B. Holland (school boy). In th|s item “The Old Spinning Wheel” was effectively sung by iMss Mi Arrowsmith and “We had Better Bide a Wee” by iMss R. Bush; violin solo, Mr W. Taylor; harlequinade dance, by Misses J Primrose (pierrot), ; M., Arrowsmith (pierrette), N. Westland (columbine), M. Durrant (harlequin) ; “Cherry Blossom Time,” by the company with , parts taken by Misses : R, Bush (0- San), M. Vaughan (officer), J. Collins, (soloist); .playlets, “Between the Soup and the Savoury,” acted by Misses N, Bagnall. (cook),.J. Pyatt (Ada),. N. Westland (Emily); “Jack Fro.st and the Snowflakes,” parts taken by Misses B. Holland (Jack Frost), M. Arrowsmith, N. Westland, J. Primrose,, E. ■ M. < Westland, 0. Roberts (skating); solo, Miss M. Vaughan; rainbow ballet, “Sitting on a Rainbow,” by the company with Miss Vaughan as soloist. The company also sang "Hitch , Your Waggon to a Sunbeam.”

Those Taking Part.

The personnel of the .company was as follow: Misses'l. Deeble, M. Lapwood, R. Bush, M. Arrowsmith, M. Vaughan, N. Finch. jE. N..,and M. Westland, C. Hamilton, E. Bartz, B. Holland, 0. Robefts J. Collins,. D. Codlfri, I. Cusack, H. Duke, M. Durrant, J. Primrose. Members -of -the orchestra, were Miss S. Arrowsmith and Messrs W. Taylor and D. Summerville. »■" The Rev. L. E. Cartridge, on behalf of the performers, extended thanks to the gathering for ; its attendance and then on behalf of the people Congratulated the girls for the splendid man-' ner in which they carried out 'their parts. He also thanked' the members of the orchestra and especially Mrs

Primrose and Mrs Westland for the patience and energy they had displayed at rehearsals for weeks past. As a mark of appreciation from the girls

the Rev. Cartridge presented gifts to Mrs Primrose and Mrs Westland. Bouquets were also handed to them and also to Miss S. Arrowsmith and each member of the company. '"Mrs Primrose responded arid 1 expressed her thanks to the performers and also the orchestra.

Following the serving of a dainty supper dancing was indulged, in untjil a late hour. Music \vas supplied by Deed’s orchestra and the duties of masters of ceremonies, were carried out by Mr E. Bush*... ’ •< • ’