BLUFF NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 22218, 10 January 1934, Page 9

BLUFF NOTES

PRESENTATIONS.

(From Our Correspondent.)

The impending departure of Mr and Mrs H. J. Davie from Bluff is regretted by their many friends at the port. The former, who has been a member of the local clerical staff of the New Zealand Railways for two years, lately received advice of his transfer to the position of stationmaster at Winton. Mr and Mrs Davie have been actively associated with St. Matthews Church of England during their stay in Bluff and their departure will mean a distinct loss to the church. At the week-end Mrs Davie was met by the congregation and, with her daughter, received tokens of appreciation in the form of crystal ware, the presentations being made by the Rev. W. W. Ewart on behalf of the Ladies’ Guild. In asking acceptance of the gifts, Mr Ewart voiced the general regret felt at losing Mr and Mrs Davie and Miss Pauline Davie from amongst them. Each had rendered fine service which was appreciated by the other members of the congregation. The ladies especially regretted that Mrs Davie was . going away. For some time she had filled the position .of secretary of the Guild with distinction and she would be greatly missed. The speaker wished the guests every happiness. Mr Davie responded on behalf of Mrs and Miss Davie.

On Monday Mr Davie was the guest at a function in Messrs Nichol Bros.’ office when members of the vestry gathered to make a presentation and to wish him au revoir. Since the departure of Mr H. C. Romans about six months ago, Mr Davie has acted : s secretary to the church, but besides that he has been in all ways a keen worker in church matters. This fact was stressed by Mr Ewart who, on behalf of the vestry and church members, handed Mr Davie a gold-mounted fountain pen and pencil in a leather case. Both Mr and Mrs Davie were greatly esteemed, and were very valuable members of the congregation, the speaker said. It was but natural that their friends should be sorry to see them go, and all would be glad to hear of them an future occasions. Mr Ewart concluded by wishing the guest a successful and happy career. In replying, Mr Davie thanked his fellow church members for their gift and stated that he and Mrs Davie regretted leaving Bluff where they had made lasting friendships and spent many happy times. Roland Sextette. A Bluff audience was again given an opportunity of hearing the Rol / d Se / tette on Monday night when, that talented combination of musicians appeared at the Town Hall. Though the large building was not filled there was a satisfactory attendance, and from the first item to the last the audience showed full appreciation of an excellent entertainment. It is only on rare occasions that smaller centres are visited by artists with such credentials as those possessed by the Roland family The sextette were assisted by leading local and Invercargill artists and the whole concert was most enjoyable. Mr J. Ferry acted as chairman. Accompaniments were played by Miss Olga Roland and Mr Norman Bradshaw (of Bluff). The inclusion of the latter and his sister, Miss Kitty Bradshaw, among the performers was pleasing to the audience, Miss Bradshaw’s singing of melodious Maori numbers bringing sustained applause. The programme was as follows: The Skaters” and “Burger Waltz,” Roland Sextette; song, “Lucille,” Miss. Marion Wilson; songs, “Waiata Poi” and “Akoako o te Rangi,” Miss Kitty Bradshaw; violin solos, “Souvenir” and “Bolero,” Mr Max Roland; songs, “Red Rose,” “Eileen Oge,” Mr J. Ferry; recitations, “Distractions,” “A Royal Heart,” Miss Erin Ferry; songs, “An Emblem,” “I heard you go by,” Miss M. Shirley; selections, “Blossoms From Vienna Woods,” “Blue Danube,” Roland Sextette; “Traumarei,” Roland trio; contortionist display, Miss Audrey Caspar; song, “Roses For You,” Miss Shirley; cello solo, “Moonlight,Miss Stephanie Roland (encored); “Roses From The South,” “Aloha,” Roland sextette; song, “Maire, My Girl,” Mr Ferry; violin solo, “Indian Love Call,” Mr M. Roland; songs, “It’s A Great Life,” Miss Wilson; “Unfinished Symphony,” “Merry Widow March,” Roland sextette.