TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 290, 11 December 1935, Page 3

TAIHAPE

THE “REVEILLE.” The spectacular revue known as the ‘•Reveille ’ opens at the Town Hall, Taihape, to-morrow evening (Thursday) for a season of three ni to hts, under the auspices of the Taihape Dis t»ict High fcjcnovl. The Itiu performers who lake part in the production nave been rehearsing daily for the past tew weeks and have reached a standard of efiicienty that will surprise and delight the audience. The show, which has been produced by Mr. William Lints, the well-known theatrical producer, goes with a swing from start to finish. The programme has been arranged so as to suit all tastes, and the wide variety of items is really amazing. The scenery, lighting effects aud ballet work are extremely good, while the sketches are brignt and humorous. The costumes are something to rave about, and the dance numbers we really excellent. Mr. W. Liddle (soloist) and Thelma Dandy (terpsichvrean artiste;, of Wanganui, take a leading part in the ■■Reveille,” which can aptly be described as the “show of shows.” ‘‘One of the brightest and most spectacular revues that I have had me pleasure of witnessing/’ writes a visitor to Wanganui who saw the production cf the ‘‘Reveille.” The scenery and stage managership were amongst the many bright spots in the revue, and the lightning manner in which the different numbers were staged, was a credit to Mr. William Lints, who is a masterpiece in this direction. The inclusion of several sketches, also added to the pleasure of the evening, and the short, witty, ami humorcus interludes created a fund of laughter. Mr. W. Liddle was the outstanding vocalist. With a splendid stage appearance and a voice that appealed to the audience, he scored a great triumph. The choruses were sung with vim that was appreciated. The grand finale was a masterpiece. The pretty costumes on the stage, with the floating balloons, coloured streamers, and lighting effects, was equal to any performance of a professional company. I can sincerely recommend the revue to everybody who is desirous of witnessing a bright and spectacular show.” CONCERT. A concert by pupils of Mrs. W. Hayes was given in the Presbyterian Hall last Saturday and proved most enjoyable, every item being loudly applauded. The programme was as follows: —Piano solo, A. Daniels; recitation, J. Wallace; duet, T. Jenkins and I. Infield; trio, P. Black, J. Wallace, D. Robertson; duet, W. and S. Bov.aler; song. E. Sweetlund and M. King; duct, A. Dash and D. Wlyte; piano solo, J. Thorpe; recitation, J. Niven; duet, S. and D. Hayes; piano solo, T. Baiton; duet, G. Barnes and M. Moosaene; duet, A. Mortland and I. Sinclair; trio, L. Swedlund, M. and i E. King; song, “Our Gang” duet, J. King and D. Koberison; piano solo, M. | Brsmner; duet, J. Be via and D. Belk; j duet, M. Dvliow and N. Gilbert; piano I >olo, E. Collerton; recitation. D. White; duct, J. Niven and V. Newport; song, I the- girls; duet, J. Anderson and E. TENNIS NOTES. TAIHAPE v. TAL'MAKLNLL An inter-dub tennis match between ■ Taihape and Taumarunui was played lat Taihajie during the week-end and | resulted in a victory for the local es, 25 sets to 9 1 T;;iha|»e won the men’s singles ■ •ut lost five out of the eight ladies’ ! 'ingles. Bradley ami N. Lcl'eviu 1 played well in the men’s singles and ' also in the doubles. Detailed results are as follows, Taihape players being mentioned first in each instance:— Ladies’ singles.—Miss R. Casey lost ,lo sLiss McColl, 4—9; Miss Cooper iost to Mi» Morgan, 7 —9; -Mrs. Pirrit lost to Miss Turner, 4 —9; Miss Welsh beat Miss McCracken, 9 —5; Mrs. I Percv lost to Mrs. White. I—9; Miss I Anderson beat Mrs. Delves, 9—Miss J. Ryan beat -Mrs. Wnite. 9—2; Mrs. 1 Price lo s t to Mrs. Delves, 6—9. j Men’s Singles.—Bradley beat DickI ens, 6 —5. 6—2; N. Lelievre beat Cross, I 6—3. 6—l; Glennie beat Fouhy, 6 —4, I i' —4; F. Thompson beat Carr, 6—4, i 'i—4; G. Johnson beat Joyce, 6 —o, ! —4; Dick beat Fisher. 6—o, 6—l. : Ladies’ Doubles. —Misses Casey aud ' <’oupcr lost to Misses McColl and ■ Turner. 5 —9; Mrs. Pirrit ami Miss ! Welsh beat Misses Morgan and McCracken. 9 —5; Mrs. Percy and Miss i Anderson lost to Mesdames White and Delves. 2—9. Men’s Doubles.—Bradley and N. • Lelievre beat Di ‘kens and Fouhy, i p—Glennie and Thompson beat <'r.'.«s and Carr. 9—l; Johnson and 1 Dick heat Fisher and Joyce. 9—7. • Combined Doubles.- —Bradley and I Miss < asvv lost to Dickens and Miss I McColl, 6—9; Lelievre and Miss •’’ouper beat Cross and Miss Morgan, | p—s; Glennie and Mrs. Pirrit beat Fouhy and Mi>< Turner; 9—5; Thomp- ! son and Miss Welsh beat Joyce and • Miss McCracken, 9—6; Johnson and j Mrs. P« r v beat Carr and Mrs. White, 9—6; Dick and Miss Anderson beat Fisher and Mrs. Delves. 9—4; Gordon ; and Miss J. Ryan beat Cross and Miss i Fookes. 9—6; Bov and Mrs. Price lost to Carr and Mrs. Schofield, 6 —7. MAJESTIC THEATRE. “THE BLACK CAT.” The grim starkness of “Frankenstein” and the cold chills of “Dracula” were but delightful pranks, compared to the weird nnd uneannv theme of “Th? Black Cat.” Universal’s master horror picture opening at the Majestic Theatre to-morrow. Imagine ’f yon ran. th.- first time on the screen together. Karloff, the monster of “Frankenstein’* and Bela Lugosi, the vampire of “Dracula.” Together they will make you tremble and shiver. Never before has such Tank terror and fright been presented on the screen. Replete with thrills and fraught with chills 4 ‘The Black Cat’’ will astound you with its daring. Based on that famed tale of Edgar Allan Poe. America’s greatest mystery writer, this picture is said to bp the last word ia melo dramatic thrills. It

abounds with intense suspense, intrigue and super-dramatic highlights. A great supporting cast has been assembled to make this one c-f the outstanding pictures of the year and includes Jacqueline Wells, David Manners, Egon Brecber, Herman Bing and Lucille Lund. WEATHER NOTES. The following weather notes for November have been kindly supplied by Mr. A. R. Fannin, of Papakai Road. The figures for the corresponding month last year, are given in parentheses for purposes of comparison: Mean maximum temperature in shade, 56.5 (66.3). Mean minimum temperature in shade, 41.9 (47.5). Highest maximum temperature in shade. 69.2 on 23rd. (75.8 on 16th.). Lowest minimum temperature in shade, 32.5 on 27th., (36.8 on sth.). Mean minimum temperature on grass, 37.5 (40.0). Lowest temperature on grass, 26 0 on Sth. (27.0 on 6th.). Mean earth temperature at 2 feet, 54.4 (57.61). 4.88 inches (2.30 inches); previous 31 years, 3.41. Number of days with rain 21 (10). Greatest rainfall in one day, 0.63 on 19th. (0.89 on 20th.). GENERAL NEWS. Two competitions were held in connection with the Girl Guides’ shop day on Saturday, the winners being Mrs. W. H. Maclean and Mr. H. D. Bond. A motor lorry driven by Mr. Bob Boyd, left Hie road near the Borough Council rubbish dump, on Saturday night, and capsized. The vehicle was taxed to its utmost capacity with Maoris returning from a dance, but fortunately nobody was seriously hurt, though several were bruised and badly shaken.