GISBORNE SAVAGE CLUB.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 5003, 18 October 1918, Page 6

GISBORNE SAVAGE CLUB.

PATRIOTIC KORERO-. The . Gisborne Savage Club’s Korero in the Opera House last night in aid of the Red Cross and Citizens’ Defence Committee’s' funds was deserving of a much larger attendance. Tile dress circle was packed but there were a large number of empty soat s down stairs.. The Savage Club only appears before th 0 public on rare occasions but whenever they do they can be counted upon for something good and their entertainments are always greatly appreciated. Chief Savage G. Stock presided and was supported by Mr H. Kenway and the Mayor (Mr W. G. Sherratt). The proceedings opened in conformity with the usage of the Savage Club. The National Anthem was followed with “lolanthc” by the orchestra., which, under the conductorship of Mr Roster, contributed very largely to the success of the entertainment. “ The Veterans’ Song ” by Savage Wilmott stirred the audience to enthusiasm and an encore was demanded. Savage Kenway used liis gift as a humorous story teller with excellent effect and the' few minutes he occupied passed all too quickly. Savage H. dcCosta carried his audience with him when he sang the old favourite “Sons of the Sea,” and in response to prolonged applause a verse was repeated. The song was made more effective by the whole of the Savages joining in the chorus. “Invictus” by Savage T. Watson was the next number and it was given in excellent voice. Savages Jas. Chrisp and 11. A. Barton were applauded for their instrumental duet “A Night in Venice.” As an encore Savage Chrisp played a cornet solo. One of the best items was given by the Rev. W. T. Drake who sang “The Windmill” and as an encore “Shipmates o’ Mine.” Savage .A. Smith introduced n little variety with a recitation. Dressed in female attire lie described 1 the. impressions of an old maid on the improprieties in the behaviour of young people of to-day. In response to a. recall, lie gave a splendid characterisation of a sergeant addressing a squad of men. Mr J. C. E. Kissling was in excellent form and his song “Tor All Eternity” was a very popular number, an encor e being inevitable. A selection from the “Mikado” by the orchestra brought the first part of the programme to a close. As ail opening to the second part the orchestra played “King Mydos.” Mr L. S. Dew sang “Carrissima” and in response to an encore “Swallows’’ was given and proved ever more enjoyable than the preceding number.. The song andi chorus “Coining Home” by Savage C. Hampton was a marked success. “Mother Machree” was given as an encore and the audience insisted upon a third contribution from this popular singer. Savage T. Fahey gave a fine humorous representation of an Irish clergyman reading to a congregation and in response to recall contributed a poem by Kipling. “Mountain Lovers” by Savage Stark Lawrie was a pleasing item, which was deservedly encored. Two military songs “The Deathless Army,” bv Savage A. Williamson, and “Over There” by Savage A. Zachariah. both went with a good swing. The last vocal item was a quartette by the well-known performers, Savages Harre, Grieve, Hampton and \\. Mitchell. The item was entitled “Tit Bits” and it contained many references to public men and affairs which the public keenly appreciated.