HAWERA REVUE COMPANY

Taranaki Daily News, 29 November 1930, Page 8

HAWERA REVUE COMPANY

PRODUCTION AT STRATFORD. AID FOR ST. ANDREW’S SCOUTS. 1 -J ! l — ■ Songs, dances, topical numbers and burlesque, comedy items and a short play were the characteristics of a very fine’ entertainment presented in the Stratford Town Hall on Thursday night by the' Hawera Blind Reserve Company. The company played at Stratford in aid of the St. Andrew’s troop of Boy Scouts. Despite counter-attractions the attendance was good and the troop’s ■'funds will be augmented' materially. The uniformly high quality of the many numbers was an outstanding feature and the performers deserve praise for the success of the production. No single item could be selected for special commendation, such was the excellence of the programme. i The Stratford organisers, of whom Mi; W. H. Humphries was the chief, had little to do as far as arranging for the production was concerned for the Revue Company attended to the details. In this connection credit is due to Mrs. Mcßeth (producer) and to Mr. H. C. A. Fox (musical directorj. The first overture was given by the Stratford orchestra under the baton iof Mr. C. H. Rogers. After that the two orchestras combined under the control of Mr. Fox. An ‘ item that was as amusing as it was clear was the tilting on horseback by the Scouts. Horses were cunningly made up from sacks, inside which were two Scouts. These were mounted by boys armed, with lances and rival riders “tilted” in the most, expert fashion. The playette “Organisation,” disrespectfully dedicated to big business, described tlie methods adopted by the managing director to shift his responsibilities to the shoulders of his assistants. How the work was passed down through the staff to “The Dirty Little Office Boy” was very well portrayed by the performers.

GENERAL ITEMS. « < Tn the class for a milk' cart horse at i the Stratford ehoiv Mr. R. E. Davison ] (Kaupokoniii) obtained second prize 1 with his gelding Prince. In the class ( for gelding of four years or over Mr. s Davison’s entry was placed third. A heavy frost was experienced at Eltham yesterday morning and much damage was done to vegetable gardens, especially to tomato plants, beans, pota- ' toes, marrows, and the like. In a number of cases the plants were well forward. . The quarterly meeting of the Eltham U.A.O.D. Lodge was; held on Wednesday, there being a good attendance of members. The election of. officers for the ensuing term resulted: Bro. H. Kasper, official nominee for the position of past district president, also elected delegate to Grand Lodge- Bro. R. Thomae, Arch Druid; Bro. H. J. Drabble, Vice Arch Druid; Bro. 0. J. Voight, treasurer; Bro. A. Hilmer, auditor and inner guard. The scheme for the relief of unemployment propounded by Mr. I. J. Bridger, -Mayor of Eltham, was supported by the Lower Hutt Borough Council. <The Mayor, Sir A. F. Roberts, said the scheme was well thought out, and was one the GoV|ernment might well give a trial. If the scheme was successful it would be very much better than putting men on road work, much of which was not immediately needed. In the South Taranaki tennis' competition Eltham A plays Hawera A at Eltham to-day. The Eltham team is: Wills, Morrison, Cooper, Phillips, Misses Cooper, Wylds, Wilson and Woods. The Stratford Boys’ Band gave an enjoyable selection of items from the i balcony of the County Hotel last night. Three rinks from the Inglewood Bowling Club will visit the Stratford Club to-day to play a friendly match. Satur-, day players of the Stratford club will assemble on the green at 2 p.m. The following team has been selected to represent the Stratford Tennis Club against Hawera to-day, at Hawera, in the South Taranaki inter-club conipetition. Mrs. Seyb, Miss Walker, Miss Macdonald, Mr*. Priest, Mrs. Henderson, Miss Kempthorne, L. Cameron, J. W. Pooley, 'B. Seyb, C. E. Francis, J. W. Fiale, H. R. Brown. Valuable service to motorists was rendered by the Stratford branch of the South Taranaki Automobile Association at the Stratford show: on Wednesday and Thursday. The association’s officer, Mr. J. McKee, with the aid of a service truck engaged for the show mended punctures and pulled cars out of the mud. A total of 73 vehicles received attention. Parishoners of the Parish of the Holy Trinity, Stratford, are reminded that starting with the combined service on Advent Sunday, November 30, evensong will be sung at the Parish Church at 7.30 p.m. during the months of December, January and February. BUSINESS MAN ON THE FARM. A Stratford business man recently (paid a social visit to the farm of one lof his customers. His visit co-incided with that of the stock inspector intent upon innoculatjng certain young stock, and the services of the business man were promptly offered as an extra as sistan t. Came the matter of persuading a wellgrown two-year-old bull to enter the yaids. The owner was pulling and, when a friend who wa’s pushing splashed through the mud to open the gate, the business man cheerfully took his place, twisting the tail in an approved if not very professional manner. The gate was open, but the bull remained stationary, so the visitor applied his well tailored shoulder to the hind quarters. Ho braced himself for a mighty effort bi:t the beast took a quick step forward just at the psychological moment. When the business man was able to see and hear again and had removed as much as was removable of the mud from his immaculate suit he was able to appreciate some of the minor difficulties of the men on the land.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY SOCIAL. A social and dance was held in the Parish Hall, Stratford,, on Thursday night by the Scottish Society. The hall was packed, it being estimated that between 80 and 90 couples were dancing. It had been intended to hold the function on St. Andrew’s Day, but as the hall was not available on that evening Thursday was chosen. Red, white and blue streamers, appropriate to Empire Week, were used for the decorations, the general effect being very pleasing. Items were given by Miss Wilsbn (recitation) and Mr. and Mrs. R. Hook (duet). Messrs. J. Morrison and N. Watt were masters of ceremony. The supper was provided under the direction of the ladies’ committee. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. G. Smart has received a cable from his daughter, Sister M. I. (Inie) Smart, despatched from Mombasa, Kenya, to the effect that she arrived safely after a good voyage and had been appointed to the Civic Hospital, Wesn, Voi country, about 100 miles from Mombasa. Mr. W. J. Polson, M.P., left Stratford yesterday for Wellington. 'Mr, F. Grant, a member of the literary staff of the Christchurch Star, who has been spending annual leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Grant, Stratford, returned to Christchurch yesterday. ' ELTHAM THEATRE. "THE LAST OF MRS. CHEYNEY.” | Fascinating Norma Shearer comes to the screen again to-night in “The Last of Mrs. Cheyney,” her latest starring prodii. Ton. This is the picturisation of Frederick Lonsdale’s well-known stage play. The story is that of a lady adventurer who manoeuvres her way into titled English society. Her retinue of perfect servants are, in reality, a gang of thieves. Their chance of successful looting depends, entirely on the charm, beauty and ability of their talented leader. Fivm this story material the producrs have constructed a picture which is DO pet cent, entertaining. Events move ut’u surprising rapidity. There is drama f an unexpected sort and comedy that 3 delightful. It is a smooth, polished reduction, played with a rapid, : airy empo, and Miss Shearer makes “Mrs. lheyney” a delightful, amusing and lovble character.