Stanway

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 67, 21 March 1935, Page 5

Stanway

From Our Own Correspondent. Tennis. On Saturday the Stanway teams played their last games for the Guy Cup against Cheltenham, who put the A competition beyond doubt by decisively winning. The local team, who .were without the services of their top man and second lady, did not win one match. Rain during the afternoon made it necessary to cut out the mixed doubles. The B team was also defeated at Cheltenham, but this had no beaiing on the cup, as Halcombe had already won it. Appended are the scores, Stanway players mentioned first:— .Ladies' singles: Mrs. S. G. Still lost to Miss E. liill z—-1; Miss Clere lost to Miss J. Wood I—4; Miss J. Dunstan lost to Miss D. Anderson 3—4; Miss J. Dernier lost to Miss D. Masfarlane 2—4.

Men’s singles. K. Parsons lost to D. Sinclair 3 —4; W. Harvey lost to C. Peterson 0—1; E. Denner lost to R. Petersen 2—4; K. Marshall lost to E. J. Sinclair 2—4.

Ladies’ doubles: Mrs. Still and Miss Clere lost to Misses Pfill and Wood 2—4; Misses Dunstan and Denner lost to Misses Anderson and Macfarlane 3—4. Men’s doubles: Parsons and Harvey tost to D. Sinclair and C. Petersen o—4; Dermer and Marshall lost to R. Petersen and E. Sinclair I—4. A Great Entertainment.

A record crowd gathered at the Stanway hall on Wednesday night of last week, when, after so many setbacks, the nigger minstrels at last put on their show. Patrons were not disappointed and were treated to what was termed on all sides, a great evening’s entertainment. The lirst half consisted of the following items:—Songs, representing New Zealand, England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, by the schoolchildren; folk dance, by Irene and Dyra Christian and Natalie Still; songs. Miss A. Green; Scotch reel, Margery Dermer, Isa MacMillan, Jean Christian and Margaret Watherston, Highland fling, Betty Macfarlane, Margery Dermer, isa MacMillan and J ean Christian; sword dance. Betty Macfarlane and Margery, Dermer. The audience showed their appreciation of each of the above items in no uncertain manner and then had a very short interval before the minstrel troupe made their appearance. On to the stage they marched to the singing of “Here We Are Again,” followed by Massa Johnson to the strains of

“Old Black Joe.” From then on the audience were either sitting back listening to very well produced choruses and solos, or doubled up with laughter at the jokes and sallies that were ’’put across,” several being amusing local hits. The programme was as follows: “Swanee River” solo by Snowball (Mr. J. Osborn); “Daughing Song,” solo by “Tiny,” Mr. H. E. Guy; chorus, “Polly Wolly Doodle All the Day”; song, "Big Moon,” Massa Johnson (Mr. 'S. G. Still);- “Oh, Dem Golden,” solo by' Rastus (Mr. C. Whiteman);. chorus, . "My Old Kentucky Plume”; Me Back to Old, Virginny,” solo by Sambo:(Mr. N. Jefferies); ’’Climbin’ Up de Golden Stairs," solo by Massa Johnson; song, “Croon a Little Lullaby,” Rastus; chorus, “Good Old Jeff”; song, “Song of Hawaii,” by Hemingway (Mr. S. Marshall); “Camptown Races,'” quartet and . chorus; chorus, “This is the Hour”; finale, “Adieu.”

The programme was one by which it was possible to see what a wealth of musical male talent there is in the Stanwav district, because, apart from the amusement caused by blackened faces and original costumes, the harmony in the choruses was beautifully blended and of a standard to satisfy the most particular music lover. Between each musical item jokes flashed across from corner to corner and many of the local identities were the victims of very clever sallies. One behind the scenes who did much to make the evening a success was Mr. E. Christian, who proved himself to be "just the one” on the piano, accompanying both solos and choruses. That the show was a success is proved by the fact that already two requests have been made for the minstrels to perform in neighbouring districts. Afterwards dancing commenced on a well-prepared floor to music supplied by Mr. J. McKinnon and orchestra. Supper was served by the members of the local branch of the Women’s Institute, and dancing was carried on into the early hours. Personal. Friends of Mr. T. V. (Tom) Marshall, who is at present in hospital in Palmerston North, will be pleased to hear that he is making good progress. Mrs. T. B. Milep has returned from Wellington, where her son, Lyn, is also progressing favourably. The school is at present closed owing to an outbreak of chicken pox in the district, which is affecting the teacher’s family. Residents of Stanway were shocked to hear of the passing of Mr. Ernest Duncan, of Stanway road, who died at the Palmerston North Hospital early last week after a period of illness. The deceased gentleman was a comparatively new settler in the district, having been farming here for the last live or six years, and in that time he had won the respect of all the residents, who join in sondolenco with Mrs. Duncan ancf her family on tlieir sad bereavement. Football Meeting.

The Toko-Stanway Club held its annual meeting iu the Stanway hall on Monday night last, Mr. E. Christian presiding over a very large attendance which augurs well lor football interest during the coming season. Thu officers for the ensuing season were elected as follow: President, Mr. E. Christian (re-elected); vice-presidents, Messrs. J, Bush, A. D. Dermer, J. W. Parsons, L. Cole, C. Christian, R. Cockburn, E. Rosser, A. E. Callingham, H. E. Guy, G. Johnston, T. B. Miles, C. T. Callingham, J. Wathers ton, W. McLennan; lion, secretary and treasurer, Mr. E. Dermer: delegate to Rangitikei Rugby Union, Mr. J. Bush; club captain, Mr. J. Bush; coaches, backs, Mr. S. G. Still, forwards, Mr. F. Cowdrey; sole selector, Mr. F. Cowdrey; gate keepers Mr. A. E. Jones; social committee, Messrs. W. Bush, H. E. Guy, R. C. Hamilton, J. Parsons, H. Blunden and S. G. Still. A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring secretary, Mr. A. L. Dermer, for his untiring work in the club’s interests during the past season, and a motion of sympathy at his recent bereavement was passed by members standing in silence.