Higher Standard In North Talent Quest

Northern Advocate, 3 April 1947, Page 3

Higher Standard In North Talent Quest

Third of the weekly entertainments being staged by the Whangarei District Progressive Society in its £IOO Northland talent quest was held in the Town Hall last night. It was by far the most successful night of the scries with the calibre of the artists and consequently the entertainment value reaching a much higher standard. Similar programmes to that presented last night should bring packed houses. Several newcomers to the Whangarei platform were included in the candidates for honours both in the junior and senior sections. First place in each went to a visitor.

Placed by the public first in the iunior section was Colleen Pearce, of Dargaville, a versatile girl who played the piano, sang and danced. Wendy Adams, a songstress, was second, and both go forward to the semi-finals. A Maori singer with a pleasing voice, Te Wana Te Hana, gained first place in the senior section, with C. W. Wood, a xylophonist, second Third place went to another singer, F. McDermott who, however, as a member of Ihe executive, withdrew, yielding his place to Pete: Newberry and his piano-accordian. The fun session was the most entertaining yet held. The introduction of a sports quiz bolstered the othe. rompetitions, one of which called for the most recently married couple to receive a gift. The prize went to an Auckland honeymoon couple—married on March 29 —who were sufficiently good sports to mount the platform. The prize for the oldest woman in the hall went to an 81-year-old spectator. who beat another bv one year. The oldest man was 77. Principal guest artists were members of the Waiomio native concert party, one of the best organisations of its kind to visit Whangarei. The chior. in purely native melodies, achieved a nice harmony and rhythm, reflecting great credit on their instructors at the Waiomio Native School, Mr W. B. Wotherspoon and Miss Cooper, and it is to be hoped the society will again bring them to Whangarei later in the season. KIDDIES’ COUGH Frequently a youngster’s cough will keep the household awake and worried, Quick relief, however, can generally be given with a dose or two of Baxters Lung Preserver, given as directed. Children take it readily, especially when they experience the relief that "Baxters" gives. ■ Baxters Ltd., 002 Colombo St., Ch. Ch.