ELOCUTION AND DANCING

Taranaki Daily News, 18 February 1931, Page 10

ELOCUTION AND DANCING

SPLENDID HAWERA PROGRAMME.

BENEFIT FOR SUFFEREPvS.

“Forget earthquakes and depressions, unemployment and business worries, for two short hours and join us, father, mother and children, in a tour of the land of the Toymaker’s Dream. See the georgeous Indian dresses, the precise toy 'soldiers and the age-old heroes of nursery days. Watch the dancers and hear the singers; join in the fun and be happy with us all.” Had this . request been prefixed to the announcement of the elocutionary and dance recital given at the Hawera Opera House last flight by pupils of Miss Maisie Instone (elocution) and Miss Margaret Stack (dancing), it is certain that the audience would not have considered itself misled. The programme was varied, the dancing, singing and reciting was of a high standard, the frockiugs were beautiful. It was a delightful evening. The entertainment was arranged by Misses Instone and Stack as an effort to supplement the Hawera earthquake relief fund. As there was practically no expense in the production and as a large audience was present, the fund will benefit considerably. A ivaze of red and white toy soldiers, smart and martial of aspect, greeted everyone when the curtain rose. Nearly the whole company was gathered for the opening chorus “The Toy Drum-Major,” a pleasing item, well rendered. Joan Thomas’ bright interpretation of a skipping dance, was replete with graceful action. Margaret Simpson showed ability in her song “Dulcie and the Moa.” Charming frocking of rainbow hues was a feature of “An Operatic Solo,” a toedance by Audrey McLaren. “Little, Jack Horner” was certainly a wee person. Alison Corrigan, aged five years, who, inconsistent with the rhyme, d’d not sit in her corner but danced a very merry little jig. Norma Thomas interpreted with feeling and sympathy the pathetic character recitation “Cossette” from '‘Les Miserables.” Two maiden? of the powder and puff period, Cynthia Graham and Joyce Knightbridge, danced and sang with perfect case the duet, “The Dream Minuet.” The graceful actions of a child pursuing an elusive butterfly were artistically portrayed by Junne Goodwin in “The Butterfly Chase.” In “’Tisn’t Worth It,” Vi Jones feelingly told the story of a fretting child who had broken its doll. Arrayed in a dainty little frock Joyce Knightbridge sang the well known “My Crinoline.” For “My Day Out/’ a humorous recitation, Gwen. Harcourt was a happy choice. “The Amulet,” a Red Indian tale of adventure and love, was rendered by a large combined ballet. Costuming in this piece was gorgeous. Alison Dufflll was “The Captured Maiden” and Trevor Hunter “The Chieftain.” Joan Thomas and Junne Goodwin combined in a dance duo “Serenata,” a story of Harlequin and Columbine. In the costume song “Powder Puff,” Margaret Simpson was seen .to advantage. “The Midinette,” a dance by Audrey McLaren, was the story of a graceful messenger girl with’ a hat bbx. Joyce Knightbridge and Joyce Goodwin rendered the pathetic dialogue “Rosamund and Christian.” The dance of “The Daisy Chain” prettily depicted a girl playing with flowers. Norma Thomas was the soloist.

Geoff. Horner boyishly sang the “Toymakeris Dream,” an. ever-popular song. The actions of a young Parisian were well portrayed in the dance ‘“Une Juene Francaise” by Trevor Hunter. Singing with a sweetness that has earned her much praise, Doris Gilmore rendered “A Blackbird Singing in My Garden.” “The Dance of the Rain,” a grey story in a grey setting, was well interpreted by Joan Thomas. Fun and humour' was Junne Goodwin’s part in “Ths Chimney Sweep’s Holiday.” A happy playlet “Just in Time,” a tale of troubles that come out all right, concluded the recital.

Participants in the opening chorus were: Joyce Knightbridge, Joyce Goodwin, Ngaire Bevan, Iris McDonald, Geoff Homer, Joan Moore, Lynette Cordery, Norma Thomas, Elsie ■ Sellars, Peggy Claringbold, Betty Claringbold, Winnie Nicholson, - Audrey Stewart, Phyllis Cordery, Cedric Whittington, Eileen Kelsen, Sylvia Davy, Alison Duffill, Marjorie Horner, Vi Jones, Junne Goodwin, Junne Dalgety, Cynthia Graham, Norton Knightbridge, Nancy Turnbull. The braves in “The Amulet.” were Trevoi- Hunter, Audrey McLaren, Joan Thomas, Muriel Ellis, Ngaire Bevan, Elsie Sellars, Winnie Nicholson, Betty and Peggy Claringbold, Norma Thomas, Junne Goodwin, Cedric Whittington. The cast of “Just in Time” included:—Myra Tremaine (Nancy Turnbull), Jimmy (Norton Knightbridge), Belinda (Joyce Knightbridge), Doily and Polly, twins (Junne Dalgety and Audrey Stewart), Jane, maid (Joan Moore), Agatha, next door (Vi Jones), Eliza (Eileen Kelsen), The Fairy Godmother (Joyce Goodwin), Lady Errington (Annie Hall).

The orchestra was under the capable direction of Mrs. R. A. Graham (piano) and included Miss Betty Sturrock (violin) and Miss Dolan (’cello). Mr. J. C. Eindlater acted as business manager and Mr. J. M. McCallum as stage manager.

WAVERLEY NOTES.

PERSONAL AND GENERAL. Mrs. Alfred Symes and her mother, Mrs. Stead, who have been the guests ,of Mrs. S. R. Symes, left for Patea during the week. The Waverley School Committee has decided to postpone indefinitely the school picnic which was to have been held last week.

A delightful party was held at Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wallace’s home, “Awatea,” bn Wednesday afternoon, when about twenty members of the family from different parts of the island met. Among those present was Mrs. McL’Dowie senr., sister of Mr. John G. Dickie, Auckland, at present on a visit to her son, Mr. W. McL’Dowie at Matapu. Mr. Alex. Dickie, Wanganui, was also present.

BAND RECITAL AT PATEA. AUGMENTING RELIEF FUND. One of the finest musical progtammes provided for music lovers in Patea was presented at the Town Hall on Monday last. The Patea Municipal Band, which has always been allied W’ith any local and provincial cause, presented a concert in aid of the earthquake relief fund. The band was supported by local artists. Outstanding among the supporting items were the numbers rendered by Mr. S. J. Gordon, a neweomer to the Patea stage. Mr. Gordon, who is totally blind, delighted the audience with vocal, pianoforte, whistling and harmonica items, giving repeated encores. Other supporting artists were Mrs. G. Corbett, Mrs. P. Ingley, Miss Marian Hamerton, who all sang delightfully accompanied by Miss Jean Sheild. A recitation yas given by L. Pauling.

EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND. £l5OO RAISED IN HAWERA, The Mayor of Hawera, Mr. E. A. Pacey, acknowledges receipt of the following donations to the earthquake re-

PERSONALS. The death occurred at Hawera on Monday of Mrs. Elizabeth Lord, wife of Mr. Joseph Lord, Albion Street, Hawera. Mr. and Mrs. Lord have been Hawera residents for many years. Mrs. Lord is survived by her husband, two daughters and one son. GENERAL ITEMS. Arrangements have now been, made with the Broadcasting Company for putting on the air descriptions of missing motor-cars furnished by automobile associations. This, it is anticipated, will act as a deterrent, supporting the present inadequate legal penalties. The sum of £8 was realised as the result of a collection for earthquake relici by the Manaia Municipal Band on Sunday. The collection . at the Kau-, pokonui beach was £5 8s and that at the town hall in the evening £2 12s.

A large number attended the euchre and dance held by the Manaia Catholic ladies on Monday evening and a substantial sum was raised for the earth?uake fund. Music was played free by he Dixie Six orchestra and supper was supervised by Mesdames F. Mourie and H. Sutton. The euchre prizes were won by Miss M. Wilson 1, Mrs. J. Landers 2, Mr. J. O’Connor 1 and Mr. D. Murphy 2. Mr. M. Burke was M.C. The work of laying down new asphalt tennis courts in the Normanby Domain has been commenced. The courts, which will be of great benefit as a means of recreation for ■ the young people oif the district, are being financed jointly by the Normanby Domain Board, and the tennis club.

The T. Johnson banner was retained by the Manaia Bowling Club in a game during the week-end, when Aurpa endeavoured to capture the trophy. Manaia (J. Christie, Watte, Johnson and Andrews) scored 25, and Auroa (Davis, Corey, Bradford and Kilpatrick) 21. A first donation of £25 for the support of refugees in Hawera was made at the monthly meeting of the South Taranaki Winter Show executive on Monday night. Donations to the relief fund of £lOO and £5O have been made by the directors of the West Coast Refrigerating Company and of the South Taranaki Shipping Company respectively. Entries for the South Taranaki residential tennis championships close today with the secretary, Box 30, Hawera. Partners will be arranged for those players who cannot arrange their own. ;

It has been decided by the executive controlling the combined athletic sports meetings Tn South Taranaki to postpone this evening’s meeting, which was to have been heled at Stratford, until Wednesday next. Entries close to-day for the Matapu flower show, to be held on Friday. Late entries, however, will be received on payment of double fees. The classes provide for roses and sweet peas, cut blooms, decorative sections for adults and children, garden produce, potatoes, cakes, preserves, children’s cooking, needlework and pot plants. A good entry of exhibits in keeping with the standard of former years is anticipated. This is the fifth annual show to be held by the Matapu Committee. The settlers of Pihama, gratified with the successful result of their first harvest home ball last year, have decided to hold another similar function this year. This will take place on Friday, when a large gathering of residents and visitors is expected. Henderson’s orchestra, has been engaged and the programme will include old-time, modern and novelty dances. A free. bus will run from Opunake.. The proceeds are to be given to a worthy object, the earthquake fund. Entries for the Opunake flower sfiow. to be held on Monday, will close on Friday. There are classes for cut blooms, decorative, needlework, home cookery, garden produce, etc., and in addition there will be numerous side-shows and competitions. A programme of vocal and instrumental numbers has been arranged for the evening. The members of the Mangatoki Red Cross are holding a benefit ball on Monday as a means of raising money for earthquake relief. This worthy cause should be well supported and a large gathering of residents is exp?zt?d. Wills’ orchestra has been engaged. The 33rd annual horticultural show at Manaia takes place to-day. The entries indicate a good range of exhibits and a very successful day is expected. A miniature golf course, children's sports on the domain and a series of humorous sketches by a Kaponga concert party will provide varied amusement for patrons. The residents of Auroa will hold a dance in aid of the earthquake fund this evening. A good orchestra has been engaged and a good time is promised all who attend to help this laudable object. The decision to hold an athletic sports meeting and dance at Hawera in aid of the earthquake relief fund on Wednesday, March 4, was made at a meeting of the Hawera Ladies’ Ath-

letic Club’s committee on Monlay evening, Mrs. T. J. Allan presiding. Arrangements for the programme left to a committee consisting of Mrs. Adan, Miss Adams and Messrs. Grant and Lay. K. P. Morrissey, and Co. advertise particulars of sales by auction a. the Union Street salerooms, Ha.vera. tomorrow at 2 p.m., in banerupt estates of the stock-in-trade of a motor engineer, two sections and dwellings at Eltham, a piano, two. typewriters, a small office safe, etc.

The Hawera Wednesday cricket team to play Old Boys to-day will be: Grindlay, Bennett, Stevens, Wofrall, Sargent, McFaidyen, Miller, Colman, Duncan, Lovell (2). . . ' . - Through the generosity of members of the Tokaora branch of the Farmers

Union £44 has been contributed to the earthquake relief fund. This is the result.of donations and of a euchre party and dance arranged by the union and the hall committee. The results °\^“ e euchre were: Mrs. L. Atkinson 1, Mis. E. Jennings 2, Mr. J. Joyce 1, Mr. Mills, junr., 2. Mrs. H. V. Ward and a committee of ladies provided supper and Pickering’s orchestra ■ and Mrs. and Miss Bennett the music. Mr. J. V. McMahon was master of ceremonies.

lief fund; — £ s. d. Previously acknowledged . 1267 14 10 Rita and Bert Smith (sale of vegetables) 1 6 Mr. and Mrs. K. W, Sharp . 0 0 0 G. Dundas 2 0 0 R. M. Ingram 2 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. T. Corkill ... 2 2 0 Mr. and Mrs. A. Appleyard .. 3 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Ryan .. 5 5 0 Staff of Hannah and Co., Ltd. 2 15 0 R. W. and G. Hutchinson, Palmer Road 1 0 0 Mokoia Sunday School : Children 4 10 0 Miss Reilly’s concert (first instalment) 25 0 0 Hawera Highland Pipe Band (further donation) ... /3 4 6 Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Carrel 5 0 0 Hawera Borough Council (subject to Government sanction) 200 0 0 Hawera Trotting Club, Inc. 50 0 0 Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Overton 5 5 0 Master Overton 10 0 Total 1583 7 10