EXCELLENT RECITAL

Taranaki Daily News, 18 October 1934, Page 8

EXCELLENT RECITAL

MISS V. QUIN’S PUPILS PERFORM. CHOIRS ASSIST CHILDREN. From first to last the recital given by the pupils of Miss Veronica Quin, A.T.C.L.. L.T.C.L., at the St. Joseph’s hall, Hawera, last night was outstanding. The programme, in which mixed and women’s choirs trained by Mrs. W. A. Quin played an important part, was splendidly balanced. Miss Quin is to be congratulated not only on the general excellence, but also on the particularly fine work by the children, whose methods of delivery were entirely natural and free from the taint of mincing.

The programme opened with “God Defend New Zealand” and then the mixed choir sang with splendid effect, “Now the Curfew Bell Hath Ceased,” by Kreutzer, and “The Maiden of the Fleur de Lys,” by Sydenham. The harmony was striking and an organ effect was produced at times.

In Rupert Brookes’ lovely poem, “Grantchester,” Miss Mary Quin gave full expression, and Sidney and Rodney Reynolds, in “Grey Mouse” caught the spirit of the piece to perfection. The women’s choir showed how essential good training is when it sang “There is a Garden” (John Tait) and “The Goslings” (Bridge). Everyone knows “Peter Pan,” but nevertheless Barbara Malone s portrayal was notable and an interesting reading of the part. The spirit of the fantasy was well caught. Geraldine Walshe was excellent in “Greengage Jam.” No recital would be completed without Shakespearean excerpts, and those chosen were all suitable to the performers. Audrey Stewart gave “Malvolio” with, a freedom from traditional ranting that was wholly delightful, and Miss Veronica Quin herself and Miss Gladys Reynolds were well suited to a “Romeo and Juliet” scene. For the opening numbers of the second half the mixed choir gave “Steal Away” and “I Got a Robe,” both negro spirituals with that rare charm found often in negro songs. In “Supposing” Helen Brewer did particularly well. The well-known conversation among Tweedledee, Tweedledum and Alice was the first excerpt from Lewis Carroll’s imperishable “Alice,” surely the most delightful of books for children that were ever written. The players, Joan Quin, Barbara Malone and Geraldine Walshe, caught the spirit of the thing, Judith Fyson . made a piquantly attractive “Alice” in her number and with Barbara Malone in the dialogue between Alice and the caterpillar she was again splendid, as was her partner. Then came ♦“Dancing Down the Stairs” given effectively by Joan Quin. '■ The women’s choir was next heard in two lovely items, one Elgar’s “Weary Wind of the West” and the other Geibel’s “The Oars are Plashing.” Miss Veronica Quin’s talents as a Shakespearean’ recitalist were well shown in “Margaret’s Mockery.” The concluding item was a scene from “Peter Pan,” and the players were:— Wendy, Judith Fyson; Peter, Barbara Malone; Lost Boys, Joan Quin, Colin Quin, Geraldine Walsh, Owen Dolan, Sidney and Rodney Reynolds; John and Michael, Pat Quin and Helen Brewer. The scene was well chosen, the enunciation clear and the effect produced, by the naturalness of the players, most interesting. Mention must be made of the orchestra, which contributed to the success of of the recital. TIE IN CRICKET MATCH. KAKARAMEA-HURLEYVILLE. Both teams secured 68 runs in the Kakaramea-Hurleyville cricket match played in showery weather at Kakaramea recently. The details are:— Hurleyville: Thame, b C. Lord, 0; Rodley, c S. Lord, b Cooper, 1; L. Scown, ■b C. Lord, 0; S. Adlam, c and b Oakley, 13; C. Hurley, c Bourke, b C. Lord, 1; Smart, not out, 48; S. Scown, b Oakley, 0; Stone, b Oakley, 0; N. Scown, c and b Oakley, 2; J. McGorman, run out, 0; Jim McGorman, 1.b.w., b C. Lord, 0; D. Williams, b C. Lord, 0; extras, 3; total, 68. Bowling, C. Lord took five for 26, G. Oakley four for six, Cooper one for nine, S. Lord none for 14, Goodman none for seven. Kakaramea: Bourke, retired, 17; Goodman, c Thame, c L. Scown, 3; Oakley, b Smart, 14; Owen, retired, 5; S. Lord, st Stone, b J. McGorman, 18; Small, b J. McGorman, 1; C. Lord, c Stone, b J. McGorman, 4; Cooper, 1.b.w., b S. Adlam, 5; Sargent, b J. McGorman, 0; Wilson, not out, 0; T. McCarthy, played on, b S. Adlam, 0; extras, 1; total, 68. Bowling: L. Scown one for 10, S. Adlam two for 21, Smart one for 11, Thame none for five, N. Scown none for eight, Rodley none for four, Jim McGorman three for four. GENERAL ITEMS. Marks in the Snow. A paragraph in the recently-issued bulletin of the Mount Egmont Alpine Club makes interesting reading. “For several years,” it says, “members have been advised to carry a small bottle of Condy’s crystals for use in marking a track on the snow in cases of emergency. Recently a party climbing - from Fantham Peak to the summit in very thick weather had a convincing demonstration of the value of this method of marking a route on the snow, and the descent was simplified as a result of an occasional sprinkling of Condys during the climb.” Syme Hut.

Syme Hut is just making its annual re-appearance from beneath the snow, and last week the front of the roof was just showing through, says the bulletin of the Mount Egmont Alpine Club. The hut was considerably .strengthened with the sarking of the roof last autumn, and it has stood up to the huge weight of winter snow very well. Members are again warned of the danger of poisonous carbon monoxide fumes being produced when ice-cold water is being heated over a Primus stove, and at this time of the year, with the windows still under the snow, special precautions should be taken to secure ample ventilation from the doorway. Bowling Club’s Effort.

Organised by Mrs. P. A. Bourke, wife of the president of the Patea Bowling Club, a dance, held in the Whenuakura Hall on Friday was successful. The music was supplied by Wills’ Orchestra, and variety to the dance programme was provided by Miss A. Hall, Kakaramea, who gave elocutionary items. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss R. Presland and Mr. Taylor, guessing competitions being won by Messrs Sumich and T. Jackson. Those assisting the organisation included Mesdames K. Sharpe, C. Martin, W. Paterson, T. Hurley, and Miss Sheild. It is expected that the effort will produce about* £5.