RANGIOTU

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 118, 15 April 1930, Page 9

RANGIOTU

SUCCESSFUL CONCERT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) RANGIOTU, April 12. Tho concert organised by' the Hall Society and hold last Wednesday evening was voted by all as being the most successful ever held in. Rangiotu. The occasion was the opening of the local hall, marking the completion of the Hall Society’s efforts in their extensive programme of improvements to the present buildings. The vocal and elocutionary programme submitted was of a very high standard and every item wa3 vociferously encored by the large audience present. Residents of the district have sincere cause to heartily thank the performers from Palmerston North who came "free gratis” to assist in making the function both a social and a financial success. After the concert supper was provided which was then followed by a dance, the musio being suppliod by an excellent orchestra. Prior to the commencement of tho. evening’s proceedings Mr J. Linklater, M.P., performed the opening ceremony. He deemed it an esteemed favour and pleasure in being invited to come amongst them that evening for the purpose of opening their hall, and congratulated the society for their splendid efforts. Ho considered it to be another milestone in the progress and advancement of Rangiotu and that the hall was a credit and asset to tho community in general. With the advent ~of bitumen roads and better access to Palmerston North, the district would advance and it was appropriate that an up-to-date hall for the district should be available for the uso of tho general public. A fair measure of credit was duo to the old settlers and pioneers who first built the hall and he thought that that same , spirit had actuated the present generation as was shown by tho vast and extensive improvements mado to the present buildings. Ho wished tho society every success in all its future undertakings and reminded them that success could not be attained without tho combined assistance and mutual interest of the local residents in general. Mr Linklater then declared tho hall opon. Tho curtain rose to a character sketch performed by Miss Hancock and Mr Oram, entitled, “It Pays to Advertise,” and their performance received well merited approbation. Mrs McLauchlan followed and was warmly received by her excellent rendition of Mr Alfred Hill’s famous “Waiata Poi.” Her voico was heard to full advantage and her ’Maori pronunciation was perfect. An encore numbbr was demanded. A monologue by Miss Hancock delighted her audience, while laiter in the evening she again acquitted herself well in an elocutionary item and a humorous sketch with Mr *Oram entitled “After tho Show.” Mr Davidson fairly brought down tho house with several, of his humorous Jewish sketches, at the same time exhibiting elocutionary talents of no mean order. The Huia Quintette, consisting of Messrs Simpson, McKegg, Huggins, Pizzoy and Robertson, at once established themselves as warm favourites. Their opening chorus, “The 47 Gingerheaded Sailors,” wns the signal for further populhr numbers, and their appearance in the second part of the evining’s programme brought forth encore after encore. Mr J. Garde Grimshaw, the possessor of a fine tenor voice, greatly pleased his audience and was rewarded by a well merited encore. An imitation trombone solo by Mr W. J. Robertson was very amusing and received prolonged applause for his talented efforts. A unique change from tho ordinary course of tho evening’s entertainment was an excellent turn of conjuring tricks by Mr Uracc who mystified his audience with his exceptionally clever performance. Mr Pizzey proved himself popular in a humorous sketch entitled, “The Inebriated Toff.” The rounds of applauso received -were well earned and an encore vociferously demanded, but the performer failed to respond. After the programme Mr R. Dixon (chairman) on behalf of the HaU Society thanked all those present for their patronage and also thoso who so very kindly contributed the excellent items during the evening, thereby materially assisting to make the function a most pleasant and successful one.

A measure of thanks is also duo to Mesdames Donaldson, Russell, Searancko and McCallum, of the ladies' committoe, for their untiring work in connection with the supper arrangements, and to Mr J. Shaw for taking over the onerous duties of secretary in the ticket box in place of Mr Croud. The competition for a handsome cake, which brought in a substantial amount, was won by Mr Levant. Credit is due to *tho management, particularly to tho chairman ( who shouldered most if the responsibilities and worked most arduously in making all the necessary arrangements for the excellent programme submitted. It is hoped that at some near date another similar entertainment will be hel,d- As a result of the evening’s function no less than £25 was realised. NOTES. Dr. Gunn, of the Education Department, paid a visit to the local school last Friday on her annual tour of inspection. Owing to inclement weather la6t Wednesday the tennis match arranged with the Marotiri Maori Club had to be abandoned. A bright and interesting display wns anticipated. However, it is hoped that a game will eventuate before the tennis season ends. The Huia Football team journeyed to Sanson last Saturday to play their annual match with Hui Mai. / Tho game resulted in a draw, nino points each, it return match with the Foxton Club is being arranged for next Saturday to bo played on the local ground.