WOMAN'S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 174, 2 November 1910, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Conducted by "Eileen.") I A LETTER FROM WAITARA Last Thursday afternoon Mrs. Cameron ; gave a very pleasant '"kitchen tea" to | Miss Grace Gilbert, in honor of her approaching marriage. Many guests were disappointed at not being able to be present on account of the pouring rain. In spite of this, however, those present h:u!

a pleasant time. j Last Thursday evening St. Joint's Hall I I was the scene of a happy, merry throng I of gaily dressed little boys and girls ana [ adults, the majority being garbed in fancy costumes. Everyone meant to have a last jolly good time at the Misses Badley and Purdie's "win'-up" to their dancing classes. The children kad the floor until supper i..ne (at 10 o'clock), when they all enjoyed themselves again in a different war. Mr. Bachelor's orchestra upheld its usual high

reputation, while the floor was in excellent condition. Li di;-footed, gauzy-j gowned fairies flitted li.'.'e and there with niggers, sailor boys ami firemen, while bewitching little Spanish dancers, gipsies and Jap. ladies danced with cowboys, Zulus and coons. Amongst the fancy dresses were some poster costumes, of which special mention must be made of '"The Girl from Rennie's," "K Jam," and "Waitara Evening Mail/' Miss Spurdle, representing the first-named establishment, wore a handsome white Roman satin dress, with bands of green silk ribbons, having* the words, "The Girl from Rennie's" tastefully showing to advantage, a white and green safin hat finishing a dainty poster costume. Miss Brabant, in her gown of gaily-colored "K" jam labels, was much admired, and Miss Ethel I Joskins looked very pretty and '"newsy" in her costume as the "Waitara Mail." Evervthing went off delightfully,

and the Misses Badley and Purdie are to be congratulated on their success, and it is to be hoped they will give a similar ball again.

Mrs. Luxmore has returned to her home at Mangaweka.

A LETTER FROM NORMANBY. ! That concert programmes arranged on popular lines will draw an audience was again clearly demonstrated on Wednesday night, the Town Hall being packed to overflowing by probably one of the most enthusiastic crowds ever gathered in the building, and the concert committee is to be congratulated on the excellence of the entertainment. The proceedings commenced with a selection on the bagpipes by Piper Ross. The orchestral selection, "A Signal from Mars," by the Connell family (3)-and Mr. Lee, was splendidly played, and this clever combination had to respond to an encore. Mr. Trebilcoe, of New Plymouth, was in splendid voice, and was loudly applauded for his first number, and as an encore he sang "A Bowl of Roses." He was also heard to great advantage in the second half of the programme. Mr. Lee's flute solo proclaimed him a virtuoso. '"Queen of May," by Miss E. Young, was sweetly sung. Mr. R. Farmer (Waitara) was in great form, and caused roars of laughter at each appearance. Hje gave "The Registrar," "Can't you take my word?" "The Battling Housekeeper," and "Mrs. Kelly," and was encored for each, thus contributing eight songs. He was certainly one of the successes of the evening. Mr. P. MacAinish sang the wellknown song, "Afton Water," and receiving a well-merited recall, gave "Doreen." Pipe-Major A. MeLeod's dancing of the Highland Fling was an excellent exhibition of the ever-popular Scottish dance. Mr. J. Borrie's number, "The Greek," was pleasingly sung. Misses McKoy and Kemp played the overture "Chilperie" in a finished style, and thoroughly deserved the hearty applause. Miss E. Xeilsen's two songs, "Vanity Fair" and "Roses," were amongst the best items, and the last-named must certainly be styled the gem of the evening. Miss Maisie Geary's song and dance were greatly admired, and she had to respond to undeniable encores. A trombone solo. "Death of Nelson," by Mr. D. Amos, and two songs by the Scotch comedian, Mr. J. Aitcheson, brought the programme to a conclusion, much to the regret of the audience.

During the interval, Mr. Felix McGuire thanked all present for their patronage, and trusted that the Normanby jCaledonian Society would long flourish. He had thoroughly enjoyed himself, and, judging by appearances, the audience had done likewise. He thought that other societies in the district might well take a lesson from the Caledonians as to working up a popular programme. The performers were entertained at a recherche supper after the concert by Mesdames Stewart and Riddle and Miss Forbes. The supper for the dance was prepared by Mesdames Shrimpton. Webley, Rye and Kemp. The dance was well attended, the music being provided by the Connell orchestra. Messrs H. Crocker. C. Davies and R. McKoy were most efficient M.C.'s, and did all possible to conduce to the pleasure of the dancers. The total takings for the concert and dance amounted to £23 Is 3d, which is a record. I was almost forgetting to mention Miss Winnie Connell, who played most of the accompaniments in a very efficient manner. The dance broke up at 3 a.m. on Thursday, 'it can safely be said that Normanbv's Caledonian * gathering was one of the most successful functions ever held in the town.

A LETTER FROM HAWERA

I On Friday evening a treat was aceordI od the music-loving portion of rTnwer.a in tin' form of n concert given by Miss Reilly and her pupils in the Opera House. Before 8 o'clock a large audience had congregated. Groups of tali white lilies raised their heads from amongst huge bunches of dark green leaves which were grouped about the stage, contrasting prettily with the graceful white-robed forms of the young ladies, while the gentlemen performers, in regulation evening dress, lent contrast to the scene. The audicnee showed bv their hearty applause that they thoroughly an-

predated the beautifully rendered musical items and songs. Where all acquitted themselves so well, it would be difficult to particularise. But a perfect storm of applause followed the singing of "Haste to the Fairies' Banquet" (Hattar) •bv Mesdames O'Callaghan, Bennett, Ekdahl, Misses Reilly (i), Gallagher (2), land Harvey . The deep alto notes of Mrs. O'Callaghan were most effective. A double quartette. '"The Franklin Dosgie," bv Messrs Page, Lewis, Sutton. Sargent, jlell, Bennett, Chadwick and Cameron, was heartily applauded, as also w;h their rendering of "Three Doughty -den" (Pearson). Little Miss Catherine I Good delighted everyone with her pianoI forte solo, "The Black Keys" (Bovver). (This little girl plays with great expression and delicacy of touch. A song, "The Demon King," by Mr. L. Grave, was much appreciated. Miss A. Dolan was a successful accompanist. Miss Reilly, who was charmingly robed in white, was 1 presented with a lovely bouquet of choice flowers, amidst hearty applause from the audience. The singing of the I National Anthtm brought a most enjoyable and successful concert to a close.

Upwards of a hundred skaters gathered at the Dominion rink on Tuesday evening, at the invitation of Mr. Parsons, to celebrate Mrs. Parson's birthday. All sorts of fancy skating and musical chairs were indulged in. The Hawera Band was engaged for the evening. Mrs. Parsons was presented by the gentlemen with a beautifully chased silver mirror and hair brush, in a handsome case. The supper was all that could be desired, and a zest was added to the guests' appetites by the sweet strains of music played by the Hawera Band during supper. Hawera' was in the throes of a dust storm during the week. Miss B. Marmont and her brother narrowly escaped a serious accident while out driving. The dust was so dense that they drove into a "ni of thirty bullocks without seeing them. Mr, Hogg, M.P., in company with his wife, has promised !to visit Hawera shortly.