TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 280, 26 November 1932, Page 3

TAIHAPE

GRAND CONCERT. PRESENTED BY TAIRAPE ENTERTAINERS. A grand concert in aid of the funds of the Taihape District High Schoo] was presented in the Town Hall on Thursday evening by the Taihape Entertainers. A bright programme skilfully arranged by Air. E. E. Smith, was presented, and each item was received with loud and sustained applause. The whole show went with a swing from start to. finish and reflected great credit on all concerned, especially Air E. E. Smith, who had devoted much rime and energy to the task of organisation. The programme opened with an overture by the orchestra. The next item was a dance gracefully executed by Misses S. and G. Reid, of Utiku. “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny” was sung by the company, this number being followed by a pianoforte duet by Miss G. Janies and Air. F. Andrews A vocal solo by Aliss O’Brien to the accompaniment of music from a banjo played by Air. R. AlcCarthy, was enthusiastically encored. Aliss Q’Brien was supported by a chorus. Mr. Hayes “brought the house down” with a humorous song and had to respond to an encore. “Blue Bird” was excellently sung by the company. A vocal number, ‘ ‘ Bowl of Roses,’ ’ by Mrs. Stretton and Alisses Tristram and Dickenson was very much appreciated as was also a dance by Miss Etta Spooner and Aliss S. Hall. A vocal solo by Air. Arthur Svcnson, with violin accompaniment by Aliss Tristram was insistently encored. The company sang “When the Moon Comes Over the Mountains,” in a most pleasing manner,. this number being followed by a vocal solo by Air. A. J. Dawson. An instrumental duet by Alessrs. R. McCarthy and Al Nicholls, who willingly filled a “gap” in the programme at very short notice, evoked much applause. The next item was a vocal solo by Mr Gill, of Alataroa, this number being ""followed by the singing of “MisereXe” from “Il Trovatore,” by the company. Dressed as a tramp Air. Allan Svcnson delighted the audience with his--playing of “Wandering ATlnstrel” qn an improvised violin, and was obliged to respond to an encore. A sol dance by Aliss S. Hall evoked much applause and this talented performer had to respond to cries for “more.” A duet. “Stars of Night,” was delightfully sung by Alisses O’Brien and Tristram. Air. Hayes again causgd much amusement with a humorous-zsong which was enthusiast! cally encored. A ballet by Alisses Reid (2) and Aloore (pupils of Airs. C. Gordon) was well received, as was also a violin solo by Miss Tristram, and a Welsh dance by Aliss o‘Donoghue. A banjo-mandolin duct by Alessrs. AlcCartty and Nicholls was loudly applauded, and this popular pair had to give an encore. A vocal solo “Three for Jack,” was well sung by Air. Arthur Svenson, who was attired as a sailor. A vocal solo by Air. Gill and the singing of “Larboard Watch,” by the cornpan}' - concluded a most enjoyable programme. At the conclusion of the performance Air. E. Loader, chairman of the Taihape School Committee, thanked the public for their patronage, and also 1 expressed the committee’s thanks and appreciation of the generous action of the Taihape Entertainers in staging a concert for the benefit of the school. The speaker made special mention of the work of Air. E. E. Smith, the company’s conductor. The performers were entertained at supper after the concert and the evening terminated with a short dance. TENNIS NOTES Additional results of matches played in the competitions being conducted by life Taihape Tennis Cluu are as under: Men’s Handicap Singles: A. K. Loader (receive 30), defeated H. Darrell (owd 4—6), 9—6; N. Lelievre l(owc 30 3/6), defeated D. Kelly (owe 1/C), 9—2. Ladies’ Handicap Singles: Airs. Schofield defeated Aliss Sexton (receive 15 2/6), 9 —6; Aliss B. Cleaver (owe 40), defeated Aliss Al. Perrett (scr.), 9—3. Combined Handicap Doubles: Chisholm and Airs. MacCallum (owe 15/, defeated W. H. Fuokes and Aliss Hamill (owe 3/6), 9—6. Alen’s Handicap Doubles: Darvill and Sexton (owe 15), defeated Casey and N. Fookcs (scr.). Evans and N. Lelievre (owe 30), defeated Glennie and Naylor (owe 3/6), 9—3; Chisholm and J. Lelievre (owe 15), defeated Hawk and Bennett (owe 40), 9—5. Several ladder matches have been played recently. The first twelve (ladies and men) on the ladder are as follows: Alen: R. Hcnrichs 1, W. R. Bennett 2, F. J. Sexton 3, J. P. Alortland 4, N. Lelievre 5, L. C. Hawk 6, J. Lelievre 7, W. Casey 8, E. P. Duncan 9, E. D. Chisholm 10, F. H. Barton 11, D. Kellv 12. Ladies: Aliss B. Cleaver 1, Aliss RCasey 2, Aliss AL AfcCormick 3, Aliss Al. Couper 4, Airs. Glennie 5, Aliss E. Welch 6, Aliss I. Anderson 7, Aliss C. L. Duncan 8, Aliss AL Dymock 9, Aliss H. Dickinson 10, Airs. Price 11, Aliss Al. Fookcs 12.

AIAJESTIC THEATRE “TO-NIGHT’S THE NIGHT” “To-night’s the Night,” a hilarious British comedy featuring Leslie Fui ler, will be screened at the Majestic Theatre to-day (Saturday), at three sessions, which commence at 1.45 p.m., 6.45 p.m. and 9 p.m. respectively. Soluicr, sailor, “poor man”—and now thief. You laughed at Bill in ‘‘Why Sailors Leave Home” and “Ohl Soldiers Never Die,” you roared at “Poor ()I<l Bill,” but you’ll bellow at “To-night’s the Night.” Leslie Fuller, the inimitable rubber face comedian, is a convict this time, and the hilarious complications which set in when he takes up his new abode, will keep film goers in con slant chuckles of merriment, culminat ing in one long roar when, as the un suspecting dupe in a prison riot, he tries to make his “get away” by climbing up the first rope he sees—but unfortunately the alarm bell is a* tached to the other end! He is supported in this thrilling screen farce by Hal Gordon, Amy Ven

css and Charles Farrell. “To-night’s the Night” provides you with 90 minutes of laughter which will last you a lifetime. To-night is certainly the night to visit the Alajcstic. Patrons are well advised to book their scats early. GENERAL NEWS Considerable interest is being taken in bowling circles in the Rangitikei Shield match to be played at Taihape during the week-end between the local club and Raetihi. Taihape won the shield last season ami are determined to make a great bid to retain the trophy, and the result of the match with Raetihi is being awaited with more than passing interest. The accompanistcs at the concent presented at the Town Hall on Thursday evening by the Taihape Entertainers were Aliss G. James. Miss AL Hall and Airs. E. Hayes.