FOR THE SOLDIERS

Camp News, Volume 1, Issue 27, 14 June 1940, Page 4

FOR THE SOLDIERS

Repertory Concert Party. At Palmer Head By special request the Wellington Repertory concert party gave an after noon performance recently for officers and men stationed at Palme” Head. As the men are on duty at night, it was necessary to give the concert during the day, 25 members of the party going out by car. The items were extremely popular, “Gay Paree” and “Waltzes from Firefly” receiving special ap plause. A number of sketches and choruses were presented and ar. orchestra provided the music. At the conclusion of the concert, Captain H. G Thomas, commanding officer, thanked the performers for an enjoyable after noon. Later they were the guests of the officers at afternoon tea. Mr. Eric Harrison was the producer, Mr. Lindsay Arlow controlled the lighting. Miss Marjorie LVause, the ballets and Miss Patricia Gledliill, the wardrobe. Spinsters’ Club. Another enjoyable" afternoon was spent on Sunday in Wellington, at the usual Sunday afternoon entertainment arranged for men on leave by the Spinsters’ Club. More than 200 people were present in the studio and at tea time the men assisted the girls in serving a savoury buffet meal. A number of men from the Air Force were welcomed and besides the many soldiers present, there were several officers from Trentham Camp. Singing, music and

games were enjoyed ann exhibition of f eilc L songs, given by two * t ß, ’< enthusiastically receivL Dance for Fort Dorset ~ The fourth of a ,eri es of 611 the officers and men of p’S, given by the Fort l)o™ Si sociation recently in the'sLf Utli<)r mg Club. There were Itfr’H sent and an orchestra sZr music. The master of ce ? C(l % Captain John Marshall i ?- ef > supper was served and th under the direction of o rSSt Mrs. D- A. Carty, arranged mg’s entertainment. th h