MILLERTON ITEMS

Grey River Argus, 27 August 1946, Page 8

MILLERTON ITEMS

[Our Own Correspondent]. Rt. Hon. P. Fraser and Hon. P. C. Webb paid a visit to the school, tennis courts and swimming baths here during their recent tour of the district. Further visitors to relatives at ( Millerton on vacation 'include Mrs. M. McEwan (Reefton), Messrs T. Grace (Christchurch) and B. Watson (Owen River). Mrs. A. Nicholl last week visited Runanga. There was an excellent attendance at a varietv concert given by the Granity R.S.A. on Wednesday. The dressing and scenery were very appropriate, while the orchestra played admirably. Six girls smartly executed a ballet (“Cuddle Up a Little Closer); and Miss J. Swan, a talented vocalist, was encored for a solo. Miss V. Longstaff gave an attractive dance which was performed with a clever sketch (statue), by Messrs Kerr, Shaw, Dixon and Nicholson. After a popular duet by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, the Dixon sisters played a nice piano duet, showing their ability clearly. As a magician, Ted Wilson won general approval. “Don’t Fence Me In” was the title of a boys’ ballet, and Messrs Kerr and Mason presented a duo “Narcissus.” Mrs Boswell’s vocal solo was well received and was followed by a cornet solo by Mr. W. McFarlane, who was heartily applauded. Further excellent items in order were; Miss A. Hansen, song, Miss B. Mara, recitation; Mr. G. Tyler and six girls, Irish scena, which was excellently presented; Messrs Kerr and Shaw, sketch; Dixon sisters, pianoforte duet: Mr. Tyler and boys, ballet, “Salome” (a very classy performance) ; Miss J. Swan, a pretty solo; Miss B. Marr, recitation (a very meritorious effort); Mr. T. Wilson’. Magician’s Turn; Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and company, duet and negro scene (the singers excelling themselves and Mr. B. McKenna and others rising to the occasion). Mr. T. Longstaff thanked the patrons and announced that the company shortly would visit Westport.