Concert Platoon Visits Men In Camp

Northern Advocate, 5 September 1941, Page 7

Concert Platoon Visits Men In Camp

Continuing with • the fortnightly entertainments which Whangarei amateurs are providing for men in camp at Kensington Park, Corporal J. C. Wellby’s platoon of entertainers visited the camp on Wednesday evening and presented a first-class programme. The provision of front curtains, the absence of which had been something of a handicap for concert parties in the past, was of considerable help in presenting the programme, which proved highly successful with the capacity audience. Comedy, music and dancing were the well-balanced ingredients of the programme and every item was given a boisterous welcome. Comedy numbers by Aithur Manson, especially his interpretation oi' a "Bridesmaid.” the pianoaccordion solos of W. E. Newberry and the dancing of the ballet from the- Warrington School of Dancing, Jean Warne Myrtle Purves, Lorna Scott, Mary Grainger, Dolly Howie, Nancy Howie, Pat Davies, Marie Thomson and Zena Mills, who also provided choruses, were particular favourites with the troops. At the conclusion of the concert the camp commandant (Major A. A. McLauchlan) thanked the company for their eiforts and expressed the appreciation ol the officers and men. The company was then entertained in the officers’ mess. The programme was as follows: Opening number, Chorus and Welsh Ballet; song, "Up From Somerset,” Cpl. J. C. Wellby; comedy song, “The Bridesmaid," Arthur Manson: piano-accordion solo, Mi-. W. E. Newberry; duet, “Come Silver Moon.” Misses Caie and Cleary; ballet; violin solo, “Souvenir,” Mr. John Partridge; comedy interlude, “Riddles,” Mr. A. Manson and Cpl. Wellby; solo dance. Master Noel Nelson; song, “A Little Old Garden.” Miss Gladys Green (with violin obligato by Mr. J. Partridge); sketch, "Tiic Milkman,” Messrs. A. Manson and H. McGregor and Misses N. Howie and C. Warrington; ballet. Warlington Studio; sketch, "The Tobacconist.” Miss Claudia Warrington and Cpl. Wellby; solo dances. Misses Myrtle Purves and Marie Thomson; song scene, “Mary,” Miss Thorn Warrington and chorus; accordion solo. Mr. W. E. Newberry; duet. "Bird Songs at Eventide,” Miss Ca'io and Cpl. Wellby; comedy duo, "Rhymes," Miss Claudia Warrington and Mr. A. Manson: finale, "Good-bye Sergeants.” The accomoanistes were Mrs. A’Court and Mrs. McLennan.