“THE DEMONSTRATORS”

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17126, 5 December 1929, Page 3

“THE DEMONSTRATORS”

CONCERT AT WAIROA Last evening Wairoa residents were given the opportunity of hearing the 'prize-winners at the 1929 Gisborne Competitions festival, when a demonstration night wa» held in tho Gaiety Theatre, which was well tilled despite the unfavorable climatic conditions. Some of the performers were never seen or heard to better advantage, and the audience displayed keen appreciation of the programme. The concert was opened with a fine bass solo, “The Mighty Deep,” sung bv Mr. Harvey Johns. This was followed with a humorous recitation, “Casev at the Wake,” by Master Norman Lee; ' while Muss Isabel Sharpes delighted with a character dance, “The Russian Bride.” Misses Joan and Vivian R.aveuliill received a good reception in the character sketch, “Torn mid Maggie,” from “The Mill on the Floss.” Miss Hetty Jenkins, in a character dance, “The Policeman,” was equally well received, and Miss Grace Clare’s pleasing soprano voice was heard to advantage in “Vu ilia nolle” and “Homin’ Through the Rye.” Mr David Lee earned warm approval in a humorous sketch, “Casey Taking the Census,” which was followed by a pianoforte solo, “Poupcc Valsante,'” delightfully rendered by Muss Joan Eavcuhill. Next in order came Miss Joyce MoKnight in a Highland fling, and a dance duo by Misses Betty Jenkins and McKnight, both numbers receiving 1 an ovation. An action song, “The Teddy Boar,” was nicely rendered by Mass Vivian ‘Ravcnhill, while a humorous song, “Listening-in,” by Miss Muriel Mortimer, was warmly applauded. The first half of the programme was brought; to a close with two charming pianoforte selections by Mr. [,. Scliwabo, winner of the 1929 championship. lie gave a beautiful rendering of “Liobcst.raum” (Liszt), and “Prestissimo,” from .Sonata, Op. 8, No. 1 (Beethoven). Mr. Harvey Johns opened tho. second half with a song in costume, “The Prologue,” from “IM’agliacci,” this being followed with humorous impersonations, “The Fancy Dress Ball,”) by Mr. David Lee. Miss Isabel) Sharpies was again seen in a delight,-| fill dance number, Sean Trubhais, while Miss Doreen Hunt’s soprano solo, “Magdalene at Michael’s Gate.” was well received. The Character dance, “Buttons,” was exceedingly well dope by Miss Joyce McKnight, ami Miss Vivian Ravenhill pleased her audience with a humorous recitation, “Jane.” Miss Grace Clare, in song in costume, was particularly well received, while Miss Isabel Sharpies gave a charming exhibition in the skipping rope dance, ’which was a feature of the, programme, and greatly appreciated by everyone. An instrumental trio > comprising Mrs. Wilcox (piano), Miss Grace Glare (’cello), and Air S. Rutherford (violin), rendered delightful music. This was followed by a humorous song, “I’ve Got the Mumps,” sung by Miss Muriel Mortimer, who scored a success. “ Ban Herman. Rode the Grey” was Master Norman Lee’s next recitation, and the programme was concluded by Miss Isabel Sharpies, who delighted her audience with the Irish j’g- . , The accompaniments were played by Mosdames Wilcox and Esquila.nl, Miss F. 'Kenney, and Mr. L. Schwabe.