FINE MAORI CONCERT

Taranaki Daily News, 8 September 1934, Page 10

FINE MAORI CONCERT

TAIPOROHENUI WOMEN’S INSTITUTE FUNDS FOR BIRTHDAY PARTY. An exceptionally good Maori concert programme, meriting a much greater attendance than there was, was given at St. Mary’s Hall, Hawera, last night by members of the Taiporohenui Women’s Institute, assisted by friends. The programme was almost completely comprised of Maori songs and dances and was of a high standard. The poi teams were of much the same composition as the winning team at the Waitangi celebrations last summer, and the company had the assistance of Mr. and Mrs. Henare Toka, late of the Methodist Maori Mission party. The programme was: Opening chorus, company, (1) Ete Iwi, (.2) Hokitioki tonu mai, (3) Canoe poi; trio, Messrs. Mira, Anaru and Taiaroa; poi, the maidens; steel guitar solo, Henare Toka; song, Mrs. Toka, Waiata Poi; haka, the warriors; duet, Misses Epae and Governor; solo, Mr. J. Andrew, accompanied by Mr. H. Toka; huia dance, Whanau; action song, company, Raurangitira Ma; Maori games, company, (1) Tititorea, (2) Matemate; poi, maidens; hakas, company, (1) Tupua and Hororangi, (2) paki pakia; song, Miss K. Reid; poi, maidens; trio, Messrs. Mira, Anaru, Taiaroa; steel guitars duet, Messrs Toka and Phillips; action song, company, epari ra; closing chorus, company, po atu rau. The accompanists were Messrs. H. Toka and Phillips. At the conclusion of the programme the president, Mrs. S. Panenui, thanked the performers and especially Mr. and Mrs. Toka, for their valuable assistance in making the programme such a success. ASSAULT ON SHEET ROAD. ONE FARMER STRIKES ANOTHER. Following a difference over the grazing of Luke’s mare on property leased by Jones from Luke, Edward Jones, a farmer, of Skeet Road, struck Frederick Luke, his neighbour, in the eye and on the nose. Luke complained and Jones appeared before Mr. W. H. Woodward, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court at Hawera yesterday on a charge of assault. He pleaded guilty and was fined £l, with 10s costs. Sergeant J. Henry explained that Jones returned late on the afternoon of August 21 to his Skeet Road home, which he leased from Luke. He found Luke’s mare occupying the property and asked Luke to remove it because he feared damage to his own horse. Luke refused and Jones hit him, first in the eye and then on the nose. The incident had not necessitated any medical expenses for Luke. Jones explained that his horse had been lamed previously under similar circumstances. He thought Luke going to hit him so he “got in first.’’ He could have hit Luke a good deal harder than he did. HAWERA CIVIL CASES. JUDGMENTS BY MAGISTRATE. Judgment for plaintiff by default was given in the following undefended civil cases at the Hawera Court yesterday by Mr. W. H. Woodward:—Hawera' Hospital Board v. W.’G. C. Hurst, balance £6 16s 6d (costs £1 8s 6d); E. Morris, Ltd., v. John Hamilton, £2 5s (18s 6d); Bennett and Sutton v. Eric Wray, £1 12s (12s); H. F. Riley and Son v. separate estate of Ada Cox, £4 5s (£1 3s 6d); Frank C. Binns v. Hapeta Nuku. £lO 10s (£2 16s); Frank C. Binns v. John Hiki, £1 3s (17s); L. Des Forges v. W. Crowe, £4 (£1 3s 6d). On judgment summons Herbert Davey was ordered to pay Bennett and Sutton £2 14s lOd forthwith, in default three days’ imprisonment, the warrant to be suspended on the payment of 10s a month. MANAIA TO-NIGHT. “RASPUTIN AND THE EMPRESS.” “Rasputin and the Empress,” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s sensational drama of the fall of the Romanoffs, shows John, Ethel and Lionel Barrymore together on the screen for the first time. Based on happenings within the memory of the present generation, the picture’s episodes present a replica of the most colourful royal court in the world, thus including the spectacle of a “period” picture while still remaining strictly a modem story. Ethel Barrymore plays the Empress, John is cast as Prince Chegodieff, and Lionel essays the role of the “Holy Devil in the sensational picturisation of the downfall of the Empire and the rise of the Bolshevik regime. NEW THEATRE, OPUNAKE. TWO SPLENDID PROGRAMMES. The public of the Opunake district can look forward with pleasurable anticipation to the two screenings of “Cabin in the Cotton” at the New Theatre this afternoon and evening. It features Richard Barthelmess and a strong cast, and has been showing to capacity houses wherever screened. On Wednesday and Thursday evening there will be screened that Gainsborough production, “The Midshipmaid,” a merry medley of fun in the navy, hilarious, audacious and saucy, with that incomparable star-, Jessie Matthews, in the star role. It is a nautical comedy with an irresistible appeal. “ROMANTIC NEW ZEALAND.” OPERA HOUSE SHOWING. Evidence of the pride that New Zealanders take in the beauties and glories of their country lies in the fact that “Romantic New Zealand,” a glorious travelogue, has been produced. The picture, which begins a two-day showing at the Hawera Opera House to-day, is an entertaining combination of travelogue, historical picture, and variety show. Commencing with the discovery of New Zealand by the Dutch voyagers and with Cook’s visit at a later date, the film goes on to depict with a wealth of detail the lives and customs of the Maoris and the scenic wonders of the Dominion. To the accompaniment of a pleasant explanatory voice the camera takes one on a tour of the thermal wonders of the North Island, of big game, and trout fishing in sea and river, of the Tongariro National Park and Mount Cook winter sports grounds, of Otago and West Coast gold-mining areas, and of the glaciers and forests, and agricultural and pastoral country of the whole Dominion. There are topical views of the four main centres. A feature of the film is the use in many parts of the Tru-colour pro- ( cess, a New Zealand invention that re- I produces every colour with the fidelity | of nature.