“KEEP SMILING"

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20254, 23 May 1940, Page 8

“KEEP SMILING"

APPF.AI. TO SAVAGES | CONFIDENCE NECESSARY LAST NJGHT’S KORERO Members of the Gisborne Savage Club were urged last night to keep smiling in the face of reports of bad news from Europe, and to refrain from assisting the enemy in its war of nerves by spreading rumours from doubtful sources. Speaking at the third korero of the season, the rangatira, t Mr. Wilfrid C. Kohn, said that if all Savages adopted the attitude of being bright and cheery in their walks of life it would assist in preventing depressing discussions that were to be heard after reports of German advances. People should introduce into their discussions a feeling of more confidence in the Allies. It was announced that 27 Savages had enlisted, and members of the club extended their best wishes to the men for a safe return. , Mr. R. C. Parker was thanked fer his donation of a turkey, a competition for which resulted in the collection of a substantial sum for patriotic purposes. Popular Programme The chairman for the evening was Mr. O. R. Olsen. The New Zealand National Anthem, “God Defend New Zealand,” was introduced into the programme as a club anthem to be sung at all koreros. Visitors from all parts of the Dominion were present and a special welcome was given to Mr. H. F. Forster, Napier, a past rangatira of the club. * The programme was a popular one with several topical ‘'hits,” including the staging of a sketch representing a day in a recruiting office, while songs of the different war periods were used m a community sing. Orchestral items under the baton of the musical director. Mr. Mainland L. Foster, were: Selections from ‘‘The Chocolate Soldier,” “11 Bacio,” with a ‘rumpet solo by Mr. James Chrisp, "Eventide,” with a violin solo by Mr. T. W. Lighton, “Fairy Dance,” “A Frangesa,” and "March of the Anzacs.’’ The remainder of the programme was as follows: Duet. Messrs. S. Vincent and I. Walton; tin-whistle solo, Mr. Ward; 'cello solo. Mr. Macfarlane: sketch, "A Day in a Recruiting Office.” Messrs. W. J. Sinclair. Will B. Keany, J. Dorreen. F. Tolerton, J. S. Wallace, S. Tait, C. H. Robinson, and W. T. Rangi; sketch, "Running an Office.” Messrs. W. Kohn, S. Vincent, C. L. Margoliotith and Silvester.