COPPER TRAIL.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLII, Issue 11611, 10 August 1918, Page 5

COPPER TRAIL.

SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION AT

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Manga woks’s efforts on behalf of the ' ‘Copper Trail” are taking a number of practical forms, and on Wednesday evening last a very successful social-dance was held, the attendance being fur above the average, which for dances is saving a great deal. The night was fine, and visitors were present from all the adjacent settlements. The Oddfellow's’ Hall had been beautifully decorated for the occasion, and all the arrangements were splendidly oganised by the following committee of ladies: Mos.lames Larsen, C. Batt, O’Shea, Maiiagh, D. Thompson, J. Lissette (secretary), and Misses K. Milburn, J. McDonald, D. Humphrey, Mej-er (2). TTie programme' opened with the Natoual Anthem, and the first waltz was played by Mr .‘and Mrs Parkes (cornet and piianc).o Under the able M.C.-sbip of Mr C. Oulsnam matters kepit moving merrily, the floor being quite filled. In the intervals between the dances the following items w r ere rendered: Solo, “I’ll Sing to Yon.” Mrs H. Loye; this lady is a new pierformer to local audiences, and her beauti-fully-modulated soprano voice gave a rendering that caused much pleasure. Later in the evening she again sang, this time the item being by request, “A Perfect Day,” to which an imperative encore was demanded. Mr Murcii, who gave a vioiln solo entitled ‘‘Brago Serenade,” is also a newcomer, and a talented musician. His playing throughout the evening added muclr to the success of the gathering. Mrs Chapruan, an elocutionist of high standard, rendered the piatbetio dramatic recitation, “Little Mike,” i.er rendition of the puece meeting with sustained apipilauso. Miss Bailey, still another new vocalist iu tne township, gave a feeling rendering of the beautiful song, “When You Come Home,” and Miss Ida Johnsto"©, a well-known and piopmlar singer, treated the audience to a splendid solo. . Miss V. Meyer, a local musician of no mean talent, sang ‘‘Waiting,” which was appreciatively received. The music for" the dancing was supplied by Mr and Mrs Parkes (cornet and piiano), Mrs Loye and Mr March (piiano anil violin), and Mrs C. Batt, (piano), assisted by a number of others who rendered extras.

Late in the evening the usual dainty hand-round supper was dispensed, a much appreciated part being the supply of cordials after the supper. The arrangements wore all made and carried out by a committee of ladies without the assistance of any ‘‘mere male,” and thef success of the gathering testifies to their exccut re ability. The takings totalled over £l3 to be used solely for the ‘Copper Trail” fund. The committee desires id return, sincere thanks to Mr Peed, seur.,, for the loan of piano. RETURNED SOLDIERS' BABY. A social and dance, in support of the Returned Soldiers’ baby, will be held at Mr Jefferson's next Wednesday.

At the end of the second week’s campaign the Returned Soldiers' baby heads the list, and Orofton maintains its position as runner up. The Farmer’s Union baby has secured third place, whilst last week’s leading baby, the District High, school, has retired to fourth placeThe Sports and Pastimes baby has not made a move yet, and it behoves the sports “to get moving.’’