RAHOTU.

Opunake Times, Volume III, Issue 106, 9 July 1895, Page 2

RAHOTU.

CONCERT AND DANCE. (Cue own Correspondent.) The weather on Friday was not so favorable as could have been desired for the success of the above. There was a very cold wind blowing from the west, with occasional showers of rain and hail. Notwithstanding this, however, the hall was comfortably filled, and the spectacle of all the full seats was a sufficient excuse for the smiles visible on the countenances of the committee, The following items were given (I must apologise for not having the names of some of them): —Song, “ Rock-a-bye Baby,” by Miss B. Harrison was very nicely -rendered ; recitation, “ Tay Bridge,” Mr Beckway, was a good item ; song, “ Waiting,” Miss Tate ; piano selection, Miss Walford ; character song, “ Won’t you buy my pretty flowers,” Miss M. Harrison (encored); duet, “ Money Matters,” Miss A. and Mr M. Simeon (encored) ; song, “ The cows are in the corn,” Mrs Y. Harrison ; violin solo, Mr H. Harrison ; song, Miss Tate ; song (in character), “ Du-dah,” Miss M. Simeon (encored) ; song, “ Supposing,” Miss Simeon ; trio, “ Mill May,” Misses aud Mr M. Simeon; song, “ Why doesn’t he make up his mind,” Mrs Harrison. After the concert the hall was cleared for dancing. Refreshments were handed round at about 12 o’clock, and dancing was resumed, being kept up with spirit until shortly after 2 a.m. Mr J. Colmer acted as M.C., and kept things merrily on the move. Music for dancing was provided by Miss Walford (piano), Mr H. Harrison (violin), and Mr Moss Simeon (piano). The comestibles were provided by Mr Barratt, and were both of good quality aud in good quantity. The waut of a side-room and other improvements was evident on Friday evening. Ladies had to clamber on and off the stage by means of one or two empty boxes, which did not afford the most secure footing. Then if a side-room were erected, at dances and the like a part could be apportioned off for the exclusive use and convenience of ladies. At present they have to put up with a great deal of inconvenience. But it seems that a section of tbe committee, evidently not well pleased with the inclusion of what they term “ outsiders ” on the Committee, are hampering the actions of some of these “ outsiders ” who are desirous of making some of these improvements. The meeting re cemetery, advertised for Saturday evening did not take place, as Mr Fleming, chairman of the Parihaka Road Board, did not appear. Btb,