REVUE AND DANCE.

Waipa Post, Volume XX, Issue 1244, 18 May 1922, Page 8

REVUE AND DANCE.

A iPATERANGI ENTERTAINMENT.

(Own Correspondent.) On Friday evening the residents of Paterangi .and surrounding districts were entertained by the Paterangi Amateur Dramatic 'Society, conjointly with the Paterangi Tennis Club. The revue was something quite new in the nature of entertainments in this district, and reflects great credit upon the organiser (Mrs W. 'Scott) and the conductress ("Miss Anderson), who had the coaching of the local talent. Judging from their appreciative manner, the members of the audience were highly pleased with the display. The hall was tastefully decorated, but unfortunately was not big enough to hold all who wished to witness the performance, and numbers had to be turned from the doors. Altogether it was a great success both financially and as an entertainment. Electric Light Turned On.

A pleasing feature of the evening was the official switching on of the electric light in Paterangi. This function was performed toy the oldest settler in the district. Introduced by Mr S. C. Macky, Mrs McCallum pressed the switch, and immediately the hall flooded with 'light. The writer of "this was present at a similar ceremony in Blackpool, England, 43 years ago, when the first public electric light in the world was switched On, little thinking then that he would have tho pleasure of witnessing a similar ceremony in Paterangi by a lady who settled in this district 48 years ago. Mrs McCallum has lived in Paterangi in what one might term ' the taHow dip, wax candle, and kerosene age," and it is to be sincerely hoped she will be long spared to enjoy " the electric age." When Mrs McCallum had performed the' ceremony of switching on the light the audience rose and sang, " For She's a Jolly Good Fellow." *, The Concert.

In the opening chorus, "Come to the Fair," by the company, ,Mr Scott Macky took the solo part, assisted by Misses Jean Macky, Annie Macky, R. Tapp, T. Bell, and N. Smith and Messrs Keith Claud,- S. Germann, G. Finch, and W. Hol'lister. As a curtain-raiser this went very well and was closely followed by "Let the Rest of the WOrld Go By." In the latter item Miss Runa Tapp took the solo part, well supported by Messrs Gastledyne, N. Smith, Burrows, A. Karl, R. Tapp, A. Macky G. Finch, Bell and I. Macky, Mrs Scott, and Messrs H. Patterson, R. Strawbridge, L. Hooker, K. Smith, S. Macky, W. Hollister, G. Finch, S. Germann, and K. Claud; this item went with a fine swing. "Smoke Clouds," in which Miss Anderson took the solo, assisted by the full chorus, was one of the choicest items of the evening. The company sang " ! Swanee," accompanied by the Paterangi Jazz Band. Mr Croker then recited'"The Horse and the Motor Car." This gentleman is a new arrival in the district, but it is hoped to hear more of him in the near future.

Tjhe next item on the programme was a farce, entitled "Aunt Jemima's Visit," the cast being: Aunt Jemima, Miss McCallum; Jack (her nephew),, Mr S. Macky; Mary (his wife), Miss A. 'Macky; Rev. S. Oldboy, Mr K. Claud; Teresa (a maid), Miss H. IBell; Eliza (a maid), Miss Finch; taxi driver, Mr G. Finch. Miss Mc'Callum and Miss Macky were especially good, the others playing well up to their lead. Mr Finch, as the importunate taxi driver, was all that could be desired. Tennis Club Prizes.

"Feather Your Nest," by the company, with the duet part by Masters S. Germann and H .Patterson, was the next item, after which there was a short interlude, when the Tennis Club secretary presented the trophies won in the New Year and Easter competitions. Miss R. Shaw and Mr Colin Brown secured those for the combined doubles in the New Year, Miss H. Bell and Mr G. Claud the Easter trophies, Miss I. Macky the ladies' singles, and Mr F. Ryburn the gentlemen's singles. Farce Enacted. \

"Down on the Farm" was next portrayed by Farmer Hollister and his well-trained dried milk cow; this animal is the only one of its kind in Waikato. Its owner, after describing its diet of chaff, yeast, and umbrellas, milked the finished dried milk powder from the animal in full view of the audience. Farmer Hollister is a legerdemain artist of no mean repute, and well worth a journey to see. He was assisted by the chorus, and this was certainly the star event of the evening. Mr Croker recited '"Shikkery Bill and the Wowser," and was well received.

The stage was then transformed into a Maori pa, and " Maoriland" was sung by the company in appropriate costume. This was followed by the farce, " The Matrimonial Post," the cast for which was: Mrs Brown Piggott, Miss T. Bell; Fanny (her daughter), Miss G. Finch; Mary (her maid), Miss Castledyne; Jenkyns (the butler), Mr H. Patterson. Miss Bell certainly shone in this, and was ably supported by the other members. The first part of the evening's entertainment concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. The Dance, A dainty supper was partaken of, after which dancing was indulged in, terminating at 2 a.m. Excellent music was supplied, and the duties of master of ceremonies were tactfully carried out by Mr Burrows.