NIGHTCAPS NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 22203, 21 December 1933, Page 10

NIGHTCAPS NOTES

SCHOOL CONCERT.

(From Our Correspondent)

The annual Convent School’s concert was held in the Town Hall on Friday evening before a large audience. 'lue entertainment was of a particularly high standard. At the conclusion of the concert the Rev. Father Fenton paid a tribute to the Sisters of Mercy who had spared no effort in presenting such a capital programme. He also thanked those present for their attendance and for the fine hearing accorded the young performers. The items were as follows:— Chorus, Wreys Bush girls; pianoforte duet, Melrose Shedden and Dorothea Somerville; action song, daffodils, Nightcaps infants; drill display, Nightcaps girls; action song, “The Coffee Stall,” Wreys Bush seniors; the Band, Nightcaps juniors; pianoforte duet, Nan Fahey and Anna O’Connor; chorus. Kerry Dance. Wreys Bush girls; recitation, Peggy Ryan; action song, Nightcaps girls; pianoforte duet, Dempsey Magee and Lindsay Erasmuson; action song and dance, Wreys Bush girls; chorus, Nightcaps pupils; pianoforte trio, Joan Kerr, Teresa Fahey and Kathleen Quelch; Irish Jig, Kevin Egan; recitation, Teresa O’Connor; cantata, Wreys Bush pupils; chorus, combined Convent pupils. The accompanists were Misses Nora O’Connor (Wreys Bush) and Kathleen Egan (Nightcaps).

Pantry Evening. Miss Mabel Rushton was the guest ot honour at a pantry evening held last week at the home of Mr and Mrs E. Mason. A card tournament proved very enjoyable, those present including: Mesdames Mason, McCoy, Pointon, Mcßae, Paul, Misses Rushton (2), Mason, Egan, Spence, Dockerty, Brazier, Grant (2), Carmody, Gazzard, Excell, Purdue, Cook, Fraser, Currie, Barr. Garden Party. On Saturday afternoon the Misses Stella Purdue and Jean Irwin were hostesses at an enjoyable garden party given in honour of Miss Mabel Rushton, whose marriage takes place shortly. A putting competition and miniature golf produced keen and interesting competition, the winners being Mesdames Thos. Thomson and J. B. McLeod. Consolation prizes were won by Miss S. Purdue and Mrs J. Lobb Tables were set on the lawn and a delightful afternoon tea was partaken of in the pleasant shade of the trees. At a convenient interlude a number of varied gifts were presented to Miss Rushton who briefly returned thanks. Those present were: Mesdames Rushton, Oliff, Excell, Cook, P. Grant, D. Spowart, Thos. Thomson, J. B. McLeod, J. B. Johnston, J. J. Johnston, Burgess, Mason, J. B. Grant, J. H. Grant, J. Spowart, Callow, Lobb, Pointon,_ Snedden; Misses S. Purdue, J. Irwin, M. Rushton, H. Mason, K. Frood. Tennis. On Thursday afternoon Nightcaps played a match against Riverton, the seaside team being defeated by 14 sets to 2. , Following are the scores, with Nightcaps names first:— Ladies’ Singles.—Miss Kelly v. Miss Clark 7—l; Miss Hunt v. Miss Bailey 7—4; Mrs Laidlaw v. Miss Galloway 7—4- Miss Carmody v. Miss Pascoe 7-6. , „ o Men’s Singles: Welsh v. Banks 9—B; Grant v. Father Columb Cosgriff v. Buchanan 9—6; Burgess v. McKenzie g 2. Combined Doubles: Welsh and Miss Kelly v. Banks and Miss Clark 3—7; Grant and Miss Hunt v. Buchanan and Miss Bailey 7—4; Cosgriff and Mrs Laidlaw v. Father Columb and Miss Galloway 7—5; Burgess and Miss Carmody v. McKenzie and Miss Pascoe Ladies’ Doubles: Misses Kelly and Hunt v. Misses Clark and Bailey 7—l; Mrs Laidlawand Miss Carmody v. Misses Galloway and Pascoe 4—7. Men’s Doubles: Grant and Welsh v. Banks and Buchanan 9-4; Burgess and Cosgriff v. Father Columb and McKenzie 9 —3. Nightcaps 14 sets, 117 games; Riverton 2 sets, 72 games. Personal. Mr and Mrs D. Spowart and Mr and Mrs J. Spowart spent the week-end in Invercargill. The Rev. Tocker, Invercargill, was the guest of Rev. and Mrs T. Campbell during last week. Mrs Rankin, Invercargill, was a week-end visitor to Nightcaps as the guest of her mother, Mrs T. Hood. Whippet Racing. The Nightcaps Whippet Club held a meeting at Oreti on Saturday under ideal weather conditions. There was a fair attendance present who were treated to some interesting racing with several close finishes. The track was in good order and provided fast going, a programme of five events decided. With Mr A. Prendeville in charge the club executive were untiring and the racing was carried out expeditiously. Detailed results are as follows:— Maiden Race, 175yds. with cup added. —First heat: Mr W. Foster’s Dainty Dinah 1, Mr R. Manson’s Silver Light 2 Time 11 l-ssec. Also started: Comic, Slow Jim, Gracie Fields. Second heat: Mr J. Laytham’s Money Digger 1, Messrs Prendeville and Dimcan’s Golden Chief 2. Time llsec. Also started: Harry Lauder, Rita Mahru Final: Dainty Dinah 1, Money Digger 2. Time llsec. Also started: Golden. Chief, Silver Light. . Oreti Cup, 175yds, Cup donated by Mr J. R. Todd, Oreti. First heat: Mr J. Winders’ Lady “G” GOyds) 1> Winders’ Fleet Pepper (101yds) 2. Time 10 l-ssec. Also started: Reo. Lady Be Good, Johnny Walker, Understudy. Second heat.—Mr J. Gellatlys The Brewer (12yds) 1, Mr J. Laythams Madam Min (91yds) 2. Time 10 1-5 sec. Also started: Silver Tom, Camera, Otakara. Final. —Madam Min 1» Brewer 2. Time 10 l-ssec. Also started: Lady G, Fleet Pepper. Lightweight Race 175yds, with Cup added.—Mr H. Marsh’s Bonny (12|yds) 1 Mr J. Laytham’s Madam Min (124 yds) 2. Time 10 2-ssec. Also started: Hot Toddy, Harry Lauder. ■ Bell Novice Hurdles, 175yds ~up donated by Arthur Bell and Co., Ltd.First heat: Mr J. Laythams Money Digger 1, Mr W. Turner’s Silver Tom 2. Also started: Silver Light Young Briton. Second heat: Messrs Prenaeville and Duncan’s Golden Chiefl, Mr E. Dockerty’s Camera 2. Also started: Slow Tom. Final: Golden Chief 1, Carnera 2. Also started Money Digger, Silver Tom. , Open Hurdles, 175yds. Cup donated by Dunedin Breweries.—First heat: Mr M. Gerkin’s Lady Be Good 4yds (1), Mr F. McSeveney’s Otakara (101yds) 2 Also started: Just Shandi. Second heat: Mr A. Adams’ Understudy (9j vds) 1, Mr J. Winders Lady G (151 yds) 2. Also started: The Brewer. Final: Lady G 1, Understudy 2. Also started: Lady Be Good, Otakara.