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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 23 July 1924, Page 10

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(From Our Own Correspondent.) SACRED CONCERT, The first of a series of sacred concerts in aid of the funds of the Federal Band was given on Sunday evening, and was a most successful function in every way. The programme was mainly instrumental, and the rendering of the selections by the band were highly appreciated. The opening item was a selection by the band, “Poet and Peasant,’’ followed by a solo by bandsman J. Alaindonald, “Ora Pro Nobis.” The cornet duet by Alessrs C. Humphries and F. Langton was an item of merit that met with rounds of applause. Airs. Church, who made her first appearance before a local audience, sang delightfully an aria from the opera “La Prodige”; in response to an emphatic recall she was equally appreciated ’in her singing of “Songs Alv Alother Taught Me.” An instrumental double quartette by bandsmen was a popular item. A double quartette by local natives, “Rock of Ages,” was recalled. A duet by J. Humphries (cornet) and C. Cave (trombone) was perhaps one of the best instrumental items. In addition to those enumerated the band also played two very fine selections. If the succeeding concerts are up to the high standard set on this occasion the band fund should largely benefit. In the unavoidable absence of the president (AOr. .F. Julian), Air. jN. Andrews expressed thanks on behalf, of the band committee for the generous support of the public on this occasion, and expressed the hope that future attendances would be still larger. AIAGISTRATE’S COURT

; At the monthly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court on ATonday, presided over by Air. A. AT. Alowlem, S.AL, the list set down for hearing was soon disposed of, there being no defended cases. Judgment by - default was entered for plaintiffs as follows; Hilii Otu v. Edward Hill, claim for rent £7 and possession of tenement, also order for possession on or before August 18 next. In the judgment . summons cases Charles Smith v. C. Ataurwi, amount £2 16s Gd, an order was made for payment on or before August 4, in default three days’ imprisonment; Lyttle, Holmes and Loesch v. H. Hockley, senr., amount £l6 Is 7d, an order for payment forthwith, in default 16 days’ imprisonment, to be suspended on payment- of £8 on or before August 20 and balance hv September 20; A. B. Gibson and Riki Kahui, amount £lO 5s 6d, payment forthwith, in default 10 days’ imprisonment; Nellie Nightingale v. H. Pickering, amount £5 4s 6d. payment in 14 days, in default five days’ imprisonment. OBITUARY. The death of Air. J. Stevenson, of Pihama., at the advanced age of 87 years, occurred at his residence late on Tuesday afternoon. The late Air. Stevenson had been confined to his home for a number of years, and-a life that met anj successfully combated the many difficulties that faced the early pioneers of this district (and at the same time endeared hini to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance) was known to be drawing to a close for some months past. The deceased, with his genial life-mate (Airs. Stevenson) and family, were amongst the most highly respected settlers on the coast. Prior to the long illness which set him aside from taking an active part, the late Air. Stevenson was prominent in local government matters and in associations that were for the benefit of his fellow-men. To the end lie was vividly- interested in the questions that faced the people, and many- a younger man has benefited by a few minutes’ intercourse with hnn. The sympathyof a large circle of friends is extended to Airs. Stevenson and family in their bereavement.