A SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume V, Issue 554, 8 October 1897, Page 2

A SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL.

The Mangatainoka Anglican social set down for Wednesday evening last proved most enjoyable. The weather for the past week had been anything but promising, and those responsible for the gathering were in dread lest the bad weather should interfere with success. However, notwithstanding the weather drawback, a splendid audience attended, and the social was a decided success. The concert portion of the social was opened by an exceedingly well played pianoforte duet by the Misses Avery and Black. Considering this was the first time the young ladies have performed in public they acquitted themselveH very creditably indeed. Miss Davis, of Woodville, and Mr W. Reid also pleased the audience by each playing a pianoforte solo. Mrs Prenter certainly secured tho honors by singing the serio-comic “ Daddy won’t buy me a sweetheart.” Dressed in short frock and white muslin pinafore and hood she certainly looked an up to-dato spoiled schoolgirl. In a fresh, clear voice, the singer pourtrayed the sorrow of a spoilt juvenile, consequent upon the cautious father’s refusal to supply a sweetheart at any price. A perfect storm of applause greeted the concluding words, and the lady responded by singing with equal success “ The Female Auctioneer.” In the second part Mrs Prenter also sang “ The song that reached my heart.” Miss Stewart, the newly-appointed mistress at the Mangatainoka school, appeared on the local stage for the first time, and is possessed of a pleasing soprano voice. During the evening she sang two solos, “ Thine, only thine,” and “Chiming bell,” with tho chorus of which she was assisted by Miss Walther. Miss Gibson’s recitation “ Mrs Caudle’s lecture,” was really well given. The young elocutionist interpreted the feelings of a complaining wife to perfection. Messrs Macloskey, Shule and Buchanan supplied the comic element by singing several plantation songs in costume and cork facings. In addition to the above the following ladies and gentlemen assisted : Mesdames Reid (2) and James, Miss Walthers, and Messrs Wilson, McKinnon and Hawkins. The accompainments were played by Mrs Shute and the Misses Davis, Walthers and Wood, and Mr \V. Reid. At the close of the performance an abundant supply of refreshments was provided, Miss Candy being the presiding supervisor. The hall was cleared and a happysocial dance was kept going by a merry crowd till early morn.