WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20503, 22 August 1936, Page 4

WAIMATE

HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT FINE PERFORMANCE The high standard of performance usually associated with Waimate High School concerts was nobly maintained on Thursday evening, when a capacity house was attracted to the Olympia Hall. The main portion of the programme, which took the form of a musical comedy with a distinct nautical flavour, made heavy demands on the principals, in song and action, but the pleasing and sympathetic handling gave evidence of careful training and preparation, and also disclosed a high standard of talent among the pupils. Rollicking choruses by the student crew were heartily given and lent zest to the action of the plot. The performance was a treat musically, and choruses, solos, duets and trios followed in quick succession.

During the play the sailor’s hornpipe was danced by Miss Eva Duncan.

The love-sick tar, hero of the play, was well portrayed by Master Tom Rive, whose pleasing voice was heard to advantage in several solos and duets. His voice blended prettily with that of the heroine, the captain’s daughter (Miss Catherine Smith) who acted her part with charm and grace. The ship's captain, Master Ernest Rive, was also in good voice and had a pleasing stage presence which enabled him to give a convincing interpretation of a difficult role. Miss Josephine Sanson, as a Portsmouth saleswoman, also merits high praise for her acting and singing. The over-bearing admiral of the fleet was breezily portrayed by Mr A. Sawell, who hustled along the action of the play with each appearance. A relatively minor role was entrusted to Miss Merle Samson, but she attracted attention by her pleasing stage personality.

A feature of the performance was the appropriate stage effects depicting the deck of a battleship, with the neatly attired student chorus arranged in tiers at the back of the stage. No trouble was apparently spared in the costuming of the principals, and the heroine looked particularly charming, while the admiral’s aunt certainly looked the part. Without taking sartorial detail into consideration, the admiral, certainly looked an admiral.

In the first part of the programme the girls of the school were heard in two numbers, “Eokare-kare,ana” and “Hot Cross Buns.” The chorus work throughout the programme was particularly good. The junior boys staged a humorous dormitory scene, which earned well-deserved applause. The Waimate Orchestra Society, under the baton of Mr H. Vincent, was in attendance and played an overture and incidental numbers.

TEACHERS HONOURED

PRIMARY AND HIGH SCHOOL Miss Nancy Clibborn, who has been appointed to the Hutt Valley High School, was honoured yesterday afternoon by a presentation from the pupils and from the staff. For the pupils, Josie Sanson presented Miss Clibborn with a copy of “The Seven Pillars of Wisdom,” by T. E. Lawrence. Miss Clibborn was later entertained by the staff at afternoon tea, when she was presented by Miss B. Stewart with a crystal flower bowl. At the primary school, Miss A. M. Jones, who has been appointed to the Mornington School, Dunedin, and Mr C. Koller, who is going to Westland, were also honoured with presentations.

WAIHAO DOWNS

500 EVENING There was a good attendance at the fortnightly 500 evening held in the Waihao Downs Schoolroom under the auspices of the Anglican Church Guild. Prizes were won by Mrs G. Ruddenklau and Mr A. Myers, the consolation prizes going to Mrs A. Scott and Mr G. Connor. After supper, which was supplied by the Guild, dancing commenced to music supplied by Misses Nancy Thompson and Florence Turner. Mr A. Falloon was M.C.

MINIATURE RIFLES

WEEKLY SHOOT The following are the highest scores off the rifle at the weekly shoots of the various clubs in the Waimate district: Morven: L. W. Melton 78, W. Spencer 78, F. Keen 77, S. J. Blair 76, K. Bruce 76, S. Bruce 76, J. Crowe 76, R. Keen 76, T. Craig 75, Jas. Flynn 75, W. Hay 74, E. S. Marshall 74, R. McAleer 74, W. D. Marshall 74, Jno. Flynn 73, W. Nicol 73, G. Wilson 73, T. McLay 72, H. Spencer 72, G. Stewart 72. Hunter: S. Ayrey 79, B. Powell 79, T. Allan 79, A. Craig 78, J. Manson 78, J. Anstey 77, R. Barclay 76, J. McNeill 76, J. Milne 76, H. Milne 76, J. McFarlane 75? A. McFarlane 75, T. Cooper 75, G. Gerrie 74, H. O’Connell 74, C. Gibson 74, W. Clark 74. Hook v. Glenavy The following were the results of matches fired on the Glenavy and Waimate ranges between Hook and Glenavy and Waimate and Willowbridge.

The Glenavy-Hook match was a Sun shine Shield match and the Willow bridge-Waimate match only a friendlmatch.

Glenavy A: N. Andrews 79. C. Fleming 78, N. Gibson 78, D. McCulloch 78, J. Paul 78, J. Brown 75. A. McCulloch 74, H. Fleming 73. J. Purdie 73, J. Brown 71; total 757.

Hook A: L. Rathgen 78, A. Kingsbury 77. A. Burness 77, C. Rose 77, J. Rathgen 77. F. Grayson 76, B. Alty 75, J. Medlicott 75. L. Bell 71, S. Rathgen 71total 754.

Glenavy B: B. Duff 78. H. Jackson 76. L. Dasler 76, J. McCulloch 76, C. Dugdale 75, T. Mumford 75, A. Cuthbertson 75. E. Simpson 73. R. Cochrane 71, R. Lindsay 71; total 746. Hook B: J. McKenzie 75, R. Wilson 73, R. Gabites 73, W. Richards 73, D. Arbuckle 73, C. Alexander 72, H. Mason 68, T. Garrett 68, P. Newall 62, 7l; total 711.

Wiamale v. Willowbridge

Willowbridge A: C. Blair 80, J. Faulkner 79, E. Trembath 78, C. Bennett 77, B. Richardson 77, H. Melton jnr. 77, E. Melton 76, G. Richmond 75, G. Joyce 75, C. Faulkner 75; total 769.

Waimate A: E. Wilson 78, C. Sharp 78, J. Anicich 77, N. Hodges 77, A. Dunnill 77, W. Jack 76, A. Averis 75, R. Cameron 75, A. Kernich 74, L. Caldwell 73; total 760.

Willowbridge B: J. Sherwin 75, A. Cruickshanks 75, A. Douglas 74, G. Murray 74, J. Kelly 74, R. Miller 74, H. Melton senr. 73. J. Nevin 71, A. Grant 68, R. Kennard 67; total 725. Waimate B: E. Warren 76, M. Leonard 74, J. Warren 74, D. Marsh 73, D. Taylor 73, R. Gillon 73, T. Cochrane 73, R. Smith 72. A. Finlayson 71. E. Hook 70; total 729.

Club Averages

The following averages for the first ten men in each club shoot form interesting comparisons:

Hunter 77.4, Willowbridge 76.8, Glenavy 76.8, Hook 76.5, Morven 76.3, Studholme 76.0, Waimate 75.8, Makikihl 75.8. In match shooting the averages are: Willowbridge A 76.9, Waimate A 76.0, Glenavy A 75.7, Hook A 75.4, Glenavy B 74.6, Waimate B 72.9, Willowbridge B 72.5, Hook B 71.1.

PERSONAL Mr F. Finnie, Glenavy, is a competitor at the Dunedin Competitions Society’s annual festival. Mr Newman R. Wilson, an old Waimate boy, has been elected president of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce. Mr d’A. Stanley Grut, Waimate, was one of the assessors for the employers at the Conciliation Council proceedings in the Dominion bakers’ and pastrycooks’ dispute this week. Mr Grut returned to Waimate on Thursday.

Procters, The Opticians, Christchurch, will be making their next professional visit to Waimate on Friday. 18th September, when they may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Royal Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing the Royal Hotel. 'Phone 15