Weraroa Camp

Camp News, Volume 1, Issue 21, 3 May 1940, Page 3

Weraroa Camp

MAGICIANS GIVE CONCERT. The executive committee of the Official Camp Entertainers was responsible for an excellent show recently at the Levin Air Force Training Camp. The Wellington Society of Magicians was responsible for the programme, and that each item was appreciated was shown by the spontaneous applause which was accorded each performer. The indefatigable stage manager, Mr. Stan Philpotts, introduced each one to the “boys,” and the performance went through very smoothly owing to his untiring vigilance , behind the scenes. Mr. C. A. Forrest, president of the society, and Mr. C. Lindsay gave excellent performances, others who maintained the standard being Messrs. C. Poynter, S. Willard, V. Stott, R. D. Saunders, and H. Dover. Miss Joyce Smith, who will leave shortly for Australia, gave several clever acrobatic solos. Her brother, Mr. Roy Smith, who played her accompaniments, later gave a solo. A talented trio of banjo players, Mr. Edlin and his sons, gave items, and songs were sung by Mrs. N. Welch and Mr. Vai Jones, accompanied by Mrs. Wakelin. At the conclusion of the concert, Squadron-Leader White, on behalf of his officers and men, thanked the performers for their programme, the airmen cheering the party. The - guests were entertained to supper by Squad-ron-Leader and Mrs. White.