BAND CONCERT

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18206, 29 September 1933, Page 5

BAND CONCERT

SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMME

R.S.A. FUNDS TO BENEFIT

The enterprise of (he Gisborne Military Band, in undertaking the organisation of tt concert performance in aid ot the funds of the Gisborne R.S.A., was unfortunately not favored by Die weather conditions last- night, the a tendance at the Opera House being much below that anticipated. 'I hose who ventured out for the evening '' Cl rewarded, however, by tho present a ion of a very bright programme, of wtncti every item was good, and some woe particularly line. In acknowledging the efforts of 1,10 band committee on behalf of the I•• Lieut.-Col. Jt. F. Gambl'd], president ot the Gisborne association, paid a warm tribute to the energy of the conductor. Mr. It. Wvko, and the individual members of tho band. The many othei pciformers who contributed to tho flyoning’s entertainment were also cordially thanked by Mr. Gambrill, who commented that though the weather hat done its best to offset the work of the committee and the performers, the association he represented was most appreciative of the kindly thoughts which had prompted tho effort, on behalf ot its funds. The Gisborne R.S.A. president, took the opportunity of thanking Mr. Tt. J. Kerridge for placing the Opera House at the disposal of the concert organisers, tho theatre staff for its assistance, and the press for the liberal publicity given to the concert. 'I lie speaker also referred to the services of tho thentre staff, including Messrs. J. ■Little and W. McKay, lighting super-

visors, and Mr. W. Twist, mechanist. The programme was a lengthy one. but the respective items were staged without delays, and the audience ga\e frequent expression to its appreciation. The Hawaiian scena contributed by a group of Maoris was exceptionally popular, and an announcement by Mr. \V. Bullivant, to the effect that the troupe would appear again shortly, was greeted with satisfaction. The band was also particularly successful in its selections, and the numerous singing, instrumental, and dancing numbers were all well received.

The programme in detail was as follows:—Band, march, “Victorious I’halanx” : skipping dance, Miss Rhonda Krebs; dance, "The Water]ily." Miss Sheila. Munro; tap dance, Miss Beryl Warrington; fancy dance, Miss Bobby Scott ; duet. "1 Don't Want to Blav in Your Yard,” Misses Williamson and Kemp; humorous patter, “Courting Days" Mr. A. Seal; concertina seleitiofi’' Mr. 15. Neilson; "Hawaiian Phantasy.” the Royal Hawaiian Troupe; band, march. “Twentieth Century ’: songs, “Yon Are Mv Heart’s Delight, and “My Hero,” Mrs. Lighten; tap dance, Miss -loan Izod: ballet. "SunsTiiue," Miss Koanv’s pupils; songs. “The Drum Major” and “When tho Sergeant Major’s on Parade, Mr. J. G. Garland; humorous recitation, Miss Williamson; songs. “Salaam” and “At the Pawning,” Miss Warner; dance, “The Policeman’s Holiday.’ Miss Kittv Neal; ' “The Demon Dance,Miss K. Millard; songs. “Call of the Wild and “When the Curtain Falls,” Mr. C. Robinson ; “The Spirit Flower, a haka by tho Neaitaone tribe; and a band march, “Here They Come.”