HAWERA MAIN SCHOOL BAND

Taranaki Daily News, 21 December 1932, Page 10

HAWERA MAIN SCHOOL BAND

SOLO COMPETITION DECIDED. GOOD STANDARD OF WORK. The finalist solo competitions of the Hawera Main school band were held in the Methodist Hall last night Eight performers who were recalled at a morning session played selections. The adjudicator (Mr. H. C. A. Fox) in his remarks said there was a tendency in the brass section to play in too stodgy a style. In the woodwind section two of the players had shown very excellent form and had been very difficult to separate. ■ ■ . :

At the conclusion of the selections a bouquet. was presented •• by one of the boys to the accompanist, Miss E. Rogers. Mr. T. Hurrell, the chairman of the school band committee, before presenting the prizes, remarked on the untiring efforts which Mr. Fox had made to further the success,of the band. For that work Mr. Fox was receiving an entirely inadequate remuneration. Mr. Hurrell appealed to parents to interest themselves in the band, which merited much more support than was commonly shown. The band was to visit Manaia: on Saturday.

Mr. J. Thomas, headmaster of the school, briefly eulogised the good work of Mr. Fox and Mr. Rupert George. Results of the competitions are:— . -. Junior section: S. Lord (bassoon).

Brass section: V. Anderson (cornet) T. Woodwind section: R. Haseltine (B flat clarinet) 1, also champion soloist and winner of Mr. A. Good’s medal; J. Carrel second and special prize for second championship performance. There were 16 entries in all.

MANUTAHI GENERAL NEWS'.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS* TREE.

The thorough preparations made by Mr. and Mrs. C. Barclay for the visit,of Father Christmas to • the Manutahi hall on Monday resulted in. a' most enjoyable evening for 100 children and their parents. The Christmas tree, which- was heavily laden with a present? for. every child in the hall, was decorated with twinkling coloured lights. . , ; . ’ The early part of the evening was devoted to games for the children, who made, a pretty picture .in their multicoloured paper hats. Upon the arrival of Father Christmas the presents were distributed and drinks, ice-creams, nuts and balloons given to the • children. The children were amused by folk’ dances and musical games after supper. Mr. G. Niven controlled the children, while Miss M. O’Sullivan provided the music. Olga Hodge, Alton, sang a song. The balloons were donated by Mr. Lester, Hawera. Miss E. Tapp has left, for Rotorua .for the school vocation. Miss A. Brooker was recently the guest of Mrs. -A. Thomson.

AURO A DISTRICT NEWS.

PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

A meeting of the Auroa Tennis Club was held on Friday evenig, when there was a good attendance. Owing to want of time Mr. Keith Cave resigned his position as secretary and Miss A. Deegan was appointed. Arrangements were completed for the ball. ■ ’ _ Haymaking is now in full swing, with record crops. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Kedgley have left - to sjiend the summer vacation with Mrs. kedgley’s relatives at Nelson. Miss D. Corbett is improving in health after her severe, illness. Mrs. A. C. Johnstone has returned home from a holiday spent with Relatives at Christchurch. • Mr. Wilkes senr., who arrived by the lonic, is visiting ■ Mr.and Mrs. Wilkes at-/Auroa. : -■-■ ■■> . .' , . Miss.'Netta Duff is horqe for the holidays from New Plymouth. ■ -

OPUNAKE GALA NIGHT.

HANDICAPS FOR SWIMMING.

The opening gala of the Opunake Surf Club will, be held at the lake to-night. The handicaps are:— ; Ladies’ 33 1-3 yards: E. Cql(art scr, W. Baylis scr, B. Lambie Is., N. Smith Is., M. Byars. 35., D, Clouston, 4s.' , Boys’ 33- 1-3, yards: j. Carson scr, C. Burton 25., J. Dudley 45., R- Barraclough 35., R. Campbell 25., G. Walker 2s. ■ . •

Men’s 33 1-3 and 50 yards handicaps, the 50 . yards handicaps being in : parentheses:—?/ Smith (scr), ,L. Brown (scr), G. Harrison- (scr), B. S. Dudley Is. (25.), L. Harvey 2s. (45.), J. Grech 2s. (35.), A. Sinclair 2s. (45.), D. Burton 2s; (45.),\ W. . Willis .'2s.; (45.),•. R.b Tito 3s. (55.), G. Cundy 4s. (65.), J. Gloqston ss. (Bs.), S. McCullum 3s. ,(55.) .

STUDY OF MONETARY REFORM.

HAWERA FORMS “ ASSOCIATION.

.Interest in monetary reform, was, shoiyn at Hawera last night when a branch of the Monetary Reform : Association wqs formed on non-political lines for educational purposes. Mr. W. ■McClintock presided. The following officers' were elected: President, Mr. J. Hall;., secretary,; Mr. R. McNeill;.. vice-president, Mr. A. H. Larkman; committee, Messrs. McClintock and W. Lewis. . :

The association was recently ■ formed at Wellington and is ap amalgamation, of various bodies such as the .Douglas Credit Association and the Stable MoneyLeague. ■ »

The feeling of the meeting was that the association should not merely study and realise the need for reform but should aim at doing something to bring it about.

GENERAL ITEMS.

A Christmas party was held in the Hawera fire station on Monday evening, about 50 children being present. There was a big Christmas tree and presents, balloons and sweets were given to all the children. Games were organised and items given by some of the children. Superintendent A. Morrison and Fireman H. L. Warner were masters of ceremonies. " . -

Miss Gwen Chadwick gave a break-up party at her home on Saturday afternoon for her pupils arid their friends. Pianoforte solos were, played by Joyce Spratt, Pauline McEwan, Doreen Hurliman, Beryl Chadwick, Veronica- Hurley, Christine McEwan and lan Cameron, and pianoforte duets by Joyce Spratt and Veronica Hurley. P. McEwan sang two songs and B. Chadwick gave a musical monologue. Afternoon tea wgs served on the lawn and the aftemon spent in playing games. An amusing competition was won by Jean Cameron. The pupils of Mr. and Mrs. Antoni Bonetti, Hawera, arranged a. social in their honour and to mark th? end of the year. About 150 young people from the district from Waverley to Matapu and' Oeo attended. Mrs. F. Evans, whose son is a member of the Bonetti orchestra, was the hostess at the Islington rooms. A committee of pupils made all the arrangements for the dancing and for the supper, and Mr. Eric Old was master of ceremonies. Music was provided by Wills’ orchestra, with extras by the banjoists, with solos by hjr. F. Beaurepaire, Miss Gwen Purser, Miss L. Hickey (kjaand \

FRASER ROAD GENERAL NEWS. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT. Although most’ Fraser Road residents are busy with ensilage and hay making such entertainments as have been organised have been Well attended. An enjoyable evening at a euchfe party organised by Miss E.' Campbell ’in, aid of the funds of the Presbyterian- Sunday school. The prizewinners wqrie.. Mrs. Trewick .1, Mrs. Thompson 2, .Mr- Noble Ij Mr. Leyden 2. ' . . j ■The children ha’d a big day on Wednesday. A large number took, .part in the sports competition at . ■ Hawera* where they acquitted themselves creditajsly.' In the evening the Sqnday school children were entertained at' tea' ,at the hall, following which an enjoyable concert was presented.' The programme was arranged by Messrs. W. Ste^yart; and F. Bone, Hawera, most of the' items being contributed by pupils of the Gali Street and St. John’s . Presbyterian' 'Sunday schools. There, was a large audience. The following iterns were , presented: Piano solo, Mr. C. Laurent; song,'“There is" Sinishuie/’ bbys’ choir;, song, “A Fairy Glade,” Eliza Rangi; recitation, “New Mavis Collins; song, Archie Sjmdarland; recitation, “What can I Do?” Peters; dialogue, “The Sick Doll,” B. Zipsli, J. Zinsli, V. ‘jigiley; song, Margaret Taylor? recitation, , “Learning to Drive,” Iris McDonald; recitation, “A Little Girl's troubles,”: Joyce Sqwerby; song, “Ten Little Nigger Boys,” Mr. Bone’s class; dialogue, “0 Foregone Conclusion,”- Margaret’ McKenzie, Kathleen Dick; 1 song, “Kindly Acts,” Nola Brogden; recitation, “The Schoolmaster/’ Reg. Dawson; song, “The Guiding Light” choir; recitation, Robin Holloway; piano solo, Bob McKay; magic, Kamola; recitation; “Watching the Courting,”,Audrey Sfewart; song and chords, “God will take care of You,” James Banker; recitation, David Sage; dialogue, “A Merry .Christmas”; recitation, “In Disgrace,”;“'Mavis Sqwerby; ■ duet, “Pansies,” Nola Brogden and Eliza Rangi; : •recitation;, “The Humble Family,” Hary ; Fickup; song, “Springtime Song,”/? choir; . dialogue, “Fishing,” A; Stewart, I. McDonald and W. Stewart; recitation', Murdo McKenaie;/ . song, Eraser Rogd? Sunday school. .-.■ ’ • • “..

The. Rev. j. Watson, Normanby, presented prizes ■ and illuminated • texts to the pupils of the Fraser Road Sunday school and referred to the fine work Miss E. Campbell had done ip superintending the Sunday school work. The real benefit of her work would be apparent .in after years-' Mrs. Watson concluded by making small presentation to Miss Campbell.

FACTORY CRICKET MATCH. RIVERDALE V. KAUPOKONUI. ,A return cricket match between the Kaupokonui and Riverdale dairy factory teams, played at Manaia, resulted in a win for Riverdale by 72 to 37. Details are:— .... Riverdale: Green, b Baily, 1; Sutton, b Whalen, 7; Hickey, b Ham, 27; Hosie, not out, 13; Wilcox, c and b Ham, 1; Reardon, c and b Ham, 5; Cotter; c Hansen, b Bailey, 1; Stanley, b Bailey, 1; Robinson, b Bailey,* 2; Forbes, b Bailey, 5; Pearce, c H. Whalen, b Bailey, 0; extras, 10; total, 72. . : ; Kaupokonui: Bailey, c Bearce, b Green, 2; Jones, b HickjS, 4; Whalen, b Hicks, 5; Hansen, c Pearce, b Sutton, 3; Ross, c and b Hickey, 0; Schmidt, b Green, 5; E. Lavery, b Hickey, 2; Ghallies, b Hickey, 0; Hansen, b Sutton, 4; Sanson, b Sutton, 0; Mowatt, not out, 2; extras, 8; total, 37.