PATEA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 28 April 1925, Page 2

PATEA.

(From Our Own Correspondent). COURSING CLUB. The annual general meeting or the Patea Coursing Club was he cl in the Borough. Council Chambers on If riclav evening last, ivir •). A. McKenna presiding over a good attendance. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs A. T. Christensen, J. McCartny, P. S. Finlay son and ■). Pater'llie report and balance-sheet for the year were read, and in moving their adoption, the chairman said that the year’s operations were better than the balance-sheet showed. For instance, over £IOO had been paid off preliminary expenses, which expenditure was show.suer against last year’s working, there was no fear about the future of tiie e sib'; it was now oil a good and sound tooting. The grounds were up to date, and one of the best in New Zealand, and any improvement that might be necessary would be a mere bagatelle, there was every possibility of good support from various towns in New Zealand. bast year the visitors were loud of their praise of the manner in which the Patea meetings were conducted. He wished to thank Mr, and Mrs J. T. Bourke for the handsome manner in which thev ha'cl always met the club, and the thanks of the members were a .so due to Messrs S. and J. Gunn and P. McComisky, who had worked very hard in the interests of the club. It was intended to- have a coursing meeting about the 20th May next, and the New Zealand Waterloo Cup dates had been fixed for 30th and 31st July ana ist August next. Mr Hemingway seconded the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, which was carried. The following office - bearers were elected —Patron, Mr J. R- Corrigan, M.P.; president. Mr A. T. Christensen; vice-presidents, Messrs \Y . H. W a tains, 1< inlay son, N. Crocket, J. Shield, E. Hurley. W. Wyboarne, A. Freyne, and Dr. Simmons; secretary, Mr S. Gunn; treasurer, Mr Jas. Paterson ; auditor, Mr J. D. Thompson; management committee, Messrs P. Myles, J. Gunn, G. Willis, YY. Morse, J. McCarthy, P. McComisky and J. A. McKenna. MUSICAL RECITAL.

The musical recital organised by Miss Bremer, cf Whenuakura, and held in the Town HaT on Friday, was a great success, and some very line items werd tendered. Two young singers (Miss i . liouike and Miss Brennan) made their initial bow to a Patea audien.ee, and, .t 1 mistake not, more will he heard of these two young ladies. Miss Roache, of Wellington, contributed the piano mbs, •‘jtngiisii Waltz,” "‘Blue Danube Paraphrase,” "Polonaise III,” and •‘Sans Bois” in a very finished style, and received very warm applause. Master Joe Crawford sang “The Admiral s Broom” in first-rate style, and had to jespond to an encore. Miss O’Sullivan sang “Tip Toe” in a very pleasing manner, and received hearty applause, the song “The Magic Month of May, was nicely sung by Miss K. Kennedy. Miss B. Bremer played “Water Wag,ai’ ” “Trc-isieme Impromptu’’ (Chopin) uid (a) “To a Waterlilv,” (b) "From Uncle Remus,” in a faultless manner, and encores -were demanded. Mr C. Corliss contributed the gems of the evening, singing “Angus McDonald, •‘Annie Juaurie,” and “The Old and young Marie,” each item being vocileruisly encored, and before the- audience ,vns* satisfied three recalls were neces•nry. Miss M. Brennan’s singing of •‘My Rosary lor You” was a real treat ■ml this young lady is the possessor of musical gifts well worth cutlivation. these remarks also .. apply with equal orce to Miss Phy’lis Bourke, \vhq_ sang •‘Big Lady Moon” in a very dainty itvle. Mr Whittington was quite at home with his musical monologues, and tad to grant recalls. Miss C. McKenna sang “When Song is Sweet,” and re■eived a well-deserved encore, and 7'itzgibbons song ‘‘.Smile Through Your Tears,” was a very bleasing number, and an encore was demanded. Rev. Father Phelan thanked the performeVs for their kind assistance, and those present for their support.