Tokomara

Manawatu Times, Volume LVI, Issue 7107, 16 March 1933, Page 4

Tokomara

From Our Own Correspondent. A highly successful concert and dance was held last Friday evening under the auspices of members of tho Anglican Church. The majority of trie items wero presented by Shannon and Foxton members of tho Church, wffo travelled over by car to present a programme of items well worthy of tho largo crowd which attended. Tho concert was opened by Aliss D. Webb,- who played as au ovorturo Chaminado’s “Automnc. ” Airs. Cronquost, of Shannon, was tho next performer and presented a very delightful song, iicr accompaniment being played by Aliss K. Williams. The next item was ono which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Credit must certainly be given to both tho young ladies who were so sincere and efficient in their acting. The theme for their dance was lliat woll-knoWn favourite, “The Rendezvous,” by Alcttcr. Both girls wero dressed charmingly for their parts and a very lino setting had been erected for tho Shepherdess. ” Tho hearty applause given by tho audience for mis item was certainly well merited by both girls’ acting. A humorous sketch was next enacted by Alt'. Knyvett, this being well done and drawing hearty laughs from everyone. The lust item on tho first portion of the programme was a play entitled “Tho Dear Departed,” the players being Alisscs Shirley and Mary Taylor and Easton, and Alessrs Colo and Kennedy. This was also very well done and a great credit to the players. The second half opened with a very catchy coon song sung by Airs. S. Barber, of Alarton, a very valued performer at many concerts. Aliss Anneslcy, of Aloutoa, also presented a danco which was also well applauded, being followed by a very charming duet sung by Alesdamcs Barber and Cronquest, Airs. Cronquost playing the accompaniment. Tho last item on tho programme was a play entitled “The Banns of Alarriagc.” The parts wero taken by Air. F. Cole,. Mr. I’. Kennedy and Aliss Taylor, all of Shannon. After this item opportunity was taken by Mr. J. R. Whyte, who had been the announcer for the evening, to thank both the performers and tho audience for thoir very whole-hearted support. Air. Whyto remarked that it was pleasant to see young folk taking . uch an interest in their Church affairs. A dainty supper was served by the laaies of the Church and dancing was carried on until a late hour to tho strains of Air. Les. Edwards’ novelty dance band. Extras were played by Aliss D. Webb. Air. H. Barr made a vory capable AI.C. for tho dancing. Mr. l’arr an - -unced during the evening that a leatherwork tray, donated by Airs. C. Voss, to bo raffled for tho funds, had been won by Aliss J. Stokes. A Alontc Carlo dance was won by All', and Airs. J. Liggius. A stall was held during "the evening towards which several members gave produce and books. This proved quite successful. It is anticipated that quite a hclpfvl sum has been raised towards tho Church funds by so enjoyable an evoning both lo performers and audience.

The many friends of Air. and Airs. H. Beach will regret to hear that Airs. Beach is an inmate of a Balmerston North hospital. All wish her a speedy recovery.