TAUPIRI.

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15356, 3 October 1923, Page 6

TAUPIRI.

Social and Dance. '

A social and dance was held at Komakorau in the hall on Tuesday, September 25, The function was well patronised and the outlying dis? trlcts were fully represented. Mr Phil Maddofck’s party of twelve entertainers presented a first-class programme, consisting of musical items, songs and dialogues, the latter being very amusing. Miss Marjorie Green and Mr Shuggs contributed song and trombone solos, both receiving encores. Needless to say the Maddock combination brought the house down, the comic element being, greeted with loud

applause. The --steel English concertina solos were especially fine. This class of music, although novel to the audience was evidently to its taste. After supper, which was provided by the ladies’ committee, the young people took the floor for dancing, the music being supplied by Mrs Clark, relieved by volunteers. Dancing was continued till the early hours of the morning, when , the guests dispersed, having spent a most enjoyable ingVisit of Minister. It is reported that the Hon. R. F. Bollard will be in Taupiri within the

next few days, as the guest of Mr A. H. Waring. No doubt the settlers will take advantage of this to interview a responsible JMinister of the Government regarding their wants and necessities. Returned Soldiers Entertained.

On Thursday, September 27, the Memorial Hall Committee entertained the returned soldiers and their families at a social and dance held in the hall. Visitors from the surrounding districts were numerous. The items were:—Violin and piano, Masters Astey (two encores); song, “Land of Hope and Glory," Mr Popplewell; song, “If I might come to you," Miss A. Waring, encore, "Wait"; song, “Somewhere a voice is calling,” Miss M. McCarthy, encore "Blossom Time ir. Japan." Mr A. H. Waring in felicitous mood welcomed the soldiers and visitors and thanked those who had helped with the supper and musical items. Major Johnston returned thanks on behalf of the returned soldiers. Mr Hill read a message of apology from the Hon. R. F. Bollard. Mr Hill called for cheers for the boys, which were given, the audience singing “For they are jolly good fellows." The stage was decorated with greenery and flowers, and a welcome banner was streteped across the stage. Music was supplied by Heyes Orchestra, and extras were played by Miss Rita Waring and Mrs T. Hill. A second session was held on Friday afternoon for the children. Refreshments were provided, and Mrs Clark kindly came from Komakorau to play for them. It was a very thoughtful act on the part of the committee to include the children in their welcome programme. Personal.

Mr Joll, the head teacher, has been granted four months’ leave of absence through sickness, and has gone south to recuperate.