HOKITIKA NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 14 December 1928, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) HOKITIKA, December 13. At the Atagmuaiu’s court tu-uay the » ’oi.ee charged James Foote, Junr. (ivii Murdoch.) with theft of nine knives L. vDi tr.e iisii shop of \v. Be id. A pi a ui gui ly was made by Mr Muruocli who stated that bis client had been earned aw.ay in the course of a prank and was now extremely sorry, lie hau -eturuea the knives to thu.i police auu expressed, contrition. Sergt. King said me facts were as staled by Mr Mur-

wrncii. Fined 20/- and costs 10/-. Au •«ppl,cation for suppression of the name was refused His Worship stating hiJ was old enough to know better. xu a, game for the Ecrns on tue Bowling G-ecu last evening, the challengers (Messrs C. J. King, and \V. Hay bi tile) defeated the Holders IMJ-sars Kubwics Emith and Breezy, by 22 to Lu.

A.t the Magistrate’s Court to-day, on charges of being on licensed pre- { misesi unlawfully after hours the ioilowing were charged and convicted. ‘ wo offenders (Red Lion Hotel) orde r cd to’ pay costs 10/- ouch. One offender (Club Hotel) ordered to pay costs 10/-. Two offenders (Keller • Hull 1), oue ordered to pay costs 10/aud the other was fined xl and costs 10/-. Two others (Dunedin Hotel) were ordered to pay costs 10/-. The Fol cc charged J. J. Melnto&h, licensee ol" ihe Red Lion Hoti-1 with keeping open for sale and with selling liquor alter hours. No appearance qf defendant. Fined £5 aud costs 10/-. Charged with FUpplyiug liquor after hours, J. J. Mclntosh, Junr., (Red Liou Hotel) was fined £1 and costs 10/-. Tw«. Police charged William Hall, license*, ul tin Dunedin Hotel wi.tli keeping open after hours, aud Florence Hall with supplying after hours. Mr bel•ers for defendants pleaded guilty. Hall was fined £5 and costs 10/- and

xlrs Hall £2 and coslss 10/-. it was mentioned at the Princess Theatre last evening that a public

meeting will be held at the Town Hall to-morrow night to sit up a citizens Conimjittec in connection with the visit' next year of the United Fire Brigade’s Association, when some 300 to 400 firemen wore expected to spun a week or ten days in Hokitika for the annual conference and compctiAt the Hokitika Club’s Courts yes terday afternoon, a match was played between the Hokitika “C” team and a team from the District High School, resulting, after some v ery kcenlv contested games, in a win loi Hokitika by 2 matches. During the afternoon the School team and the.L friends wire entertained at afternoon tea by the members of the Hokitika Club. The following are the results. Hiikitika play or g| being mentioned first:—Ladies’ Singles:—Miss M Irwin 0, Miss M. Wild 6, Miss H. King 5, Miss F. Wells 6, Miss J. Stevinson 5, Miss it. Stavcley 6, Miss O. Bar:ownian 3, Miss D. McWhirter 6. Lad ies’ Doubles:—Misses Irwin and King 3, Missts Wild and Wells 6, Misses Stevenson and Barrowman 2, Misses iStaveloy and McWhirter 6. Men’s Singles:—Hayward 8, R. King Diadrichs 9, Preston 4, Dawson 9. •Stavcley 2, Stevenson 9, Connolly 2. Men’s Doubles: Hayward and Died ri.cha 9, King and Preston 6, Dawson and Stevenson 9, Stavcley and Connoliy 1. Combined Doubles:— Miss Irwin and Hayward 6, Miss Wild and King 2, Mass King and Diedrichs 0. Miss Wells and Prcstopi 3, Miss Stevinson and Dawson 6, Miss Stavcley and Stavcley 3, Miss Barrowman ano Stevenson 6, Miss McWhirter and Connolly’ 3.

4 here was a large attendance at the Princess Theatre last night to

witness the initial performance of thi renowned Revellers, local amateurs, organ i ed by Miss Anne Duff, in a praise worthy effort to assist the funds o> the ITokitika Fire Brigade. The demands in the way of recalls caused ai extension of the programme, the cur tain not falling till after 11 o’clock The quips were very much enjoyed The programme will be repeated to night, and should go even better, witr everything in good running order, and another good house is likely. Mist Duff has proven herself a talented producer. and Hokitika is very lucky i: having the services of her charming voice, r< aching all hearts. Her fel low performers have also to be con gratulatcd. In a Spanish setting, Mi Arnold Perry used his wonderful voic nt its best in the song “Beneath Thy Window.” while Mrs Harrison, in tin

same setting, gave a good rendering of “In a Little Spanish Town.” Misi Bald and Miss Duff charmed their audience with the singing of “To a Miniature.” One of the reason’s fa vourites, Miss Rita Morgan, was missed by many in the audience. Sparkling music by the Black Hand Orchestra. under the conductorship of Mr A. Lawn, was supplied. The opening vocal section was Songs of the Country in which Miss Bald as soloist sang “The Crown of the Year” very pleas ingly, and was supported by a good chorus. Then followed a country dance of the Old English period, and the set ip. concluding with the choru“Come to the Fair,” brightly sung Next came the Old English songs “Lackaday” (Miss Ada Lynn) and “Down Vauxhall Way” (Miss Anne Duff), supported by a chorus of ladies and gentlemen in costumes of the period. In a tableau, a group of young ladies and gentlemen told a familiar tale of life in a pretty setting. First there was a scene, representing “A Scandalous Story.” next “Secrets,” followed by ”Anticipations-” “The Arrival of the Beaux”; after that “The Meeting,” “The Proposal.” and “The Old, Old Story” came in proper sequence, and the wedding bells were to ring. An outstanding item was “The Living Picture.” The Lady of the picture was Miss Duff, Miss Alva Mclntosh was the Cavalier, and Miss Bald a charming soloist. “Twice Bitten” was a well-told tale of thi seaside, the comedy, being well brought out by Mr T. Gillooly. The first half concluded with a Spanish scene. in which the audience had the pleasure of hearing M r Arnold Perry and Mrs

Harrion. The second part of the programme took the form of a revue (v.iitteii by Miss Anne Duff). entitled “Fire,” which included vocal numbers and much burlesque. Mr Buipin acted as the prosperous, self-made Mr •Tones, under the constant tutelage of his wife Marie (Miss Pat Varcoe). Miss Duff was the captivating daughter Angelina. Mr Paul Renton was the potential hero, and did remarkably well in a difficult role. A duct with Miss Duff was rendered very effectively. Miss Poppy Pollock showed up well as the maid of all work, and Miss Nan Reid was an excellent foil in support. Mr Evans, as a very out of date Fire Chief, had a motley baud, which, being mustered, gave opportunities for much burlesque. There was a very pleasing vocal finale to the revue, in which the whole company assisted with operatic excerpts. Miss Giese presided at the piano throughout the programme., accompanying the soloists and supplying incidental music. Miss Anne Duff, the organiser and producer of the entertainment, may be complimented on bringing out so much latent talent. Mr 1). .1. Evans, on behalf of the management, returned thanks for the patronage of those present, and announc'd a repetition of the programme to-night at 8 o’clock. Prior to the entertainment, th,. Municipal Band played a short programme of selections outside the theatre.