TAIAROA HEADS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2207, 18 June 1896, Page 26

TAIAROA HEADS.

Junb 13. — A concert in aid of the funds of the Anglican church was held in the schoolroom on Friday evening, June 12. The inhabits us of our quiet little village and the immediate neighbourhood, supplemented by a few friends from Dunedin, turned* up to the number of between 60 and 70 persons, which, considering that the Heads may ba called the "Ultima Thule" of the Peninsula, and being rather difficult of access to the outside world, must be thonght a very satisfactory number, more especially as some of our residents and families were debarred from attending owing to a recent family bereavement. The conc-ri was curried through without a hitch, and was unanimously voted a great success. Captain Milne occupied the chair. Songs were sung during the evening byMesdames Downes and Broughton, Misses Morgan, Freeman, Milne, and Noble, Messrs Hyde and Waltsgott. A duet was aung by Mine Freeman and Mr Waltsgott ; song and violin obbligato by Miss Morgan and Mr Waltsgott : selection by the string band, under the leadership of Mr Waltsgott (violin), and comprising the following musicians : Miss Morgan (piano), Mr Hendry (clarionet), Mr« Waltsgott and Mr Bishop (violins). Pianoforte solos were given by Misses Morgan and Greenstll, the playing of the solo 3by Miss Graensill being admired. As all the singers were freely applauded by the audience, it would be invidious to mention any special aong or singer. After the concert, which. was finished about 10 30, the room was cleared for dancing, which was carried on with great spirit. Refreshments were handed round at midnight, and the dance was then kept up till 4 a.m., when all dispersed to their homes well pleased with the night's amusement. Mr D. Quinn acted as M.G. to the satisfaction of all. Great praise is due to Mi?s Morgan, our popular school teacher, who was the promoter of the conCfirt, and it is due in a great measure to her untiring zeal and good management that we are indebted for the pleasant social gatherings we have here, enabling us to pleasantly pass away the long winter evenings.