OTANE.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 25, Issue 8, 1 August 1935, Page 4

OTANE.

The concert and social arranged by St. James' choir and assisted by Te Aute College boys and friends was a great success. The choir gave good renderings of their part songs, singing with greater precision and attack than on any previous occasion, while the Te Aute boys were m great form m their action songs and hakas. Their part song, "The Long Day Closes," arranged for male voices only, was beautifully sung and showed evidence of careful training. It is, as far as we know, the first appearance of a male voice choir m Otane, and it is splendid to know that the natural musical talent which the boys undoubtedly possess is now being cultivated. The dramatic sketches were very humorous and, being extremely well acted, were highly appreciated, as were also the Poi dances of the Te Hauke ladies. Supper was followed by a dance. The -proceeds amounted to £14, which will make it possible to undertake some very necessary replacements to the furnishing of St. James' Church. The evening was thoroughly enjoyable and sqciable, and numerous; people expressed their pleasure. We are very grateful to all who asisted, m whatever capacity, m making the evening a success. It is gratifying to report a better attendance at Mothers' Union meetings. Canon Rice . and. Deaconess Esther Brand have both given most helpful addresses, and we are very grateful to them. The social afternoon, when the Pukehou brancii was invited, was most enjoyable. Four new members have been admitted, a

very welcome addition t6' the membership, which haa suffered considerably m recent years' by removals. The keenness and enthusiasm of members augurs well for the future;