BOND WAGGON CONCERT

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 8, Issue 9, 19 September 1944, Page 4

BOND WAGGON CONCERT

PERFORMANCE. IN WHAKATANE FRIDAY NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT i ______ All interest on Friday evening in the Strand centred round the Bond Waggon which once more visited Whakatane with the idea ol' accelerating tlie sale of Victory Loan bonds 'in the district. The waggon was right on schedule although some trouble was experienced with both the truck and the station waggon which accompanied it during the day and the show went on to time. | The performance commenced outside the Regent Theatre at 7.30 when Pete.r Terrace and Miss Eileen Moody introduced themselves with a lively selection of popular tunes on two piano accordeons. The crowd quickly gathered round an the sale of Victory Bonds which was in the capable, hands of a number of young ladies commenced. After a short but lively session the party and the public moved into the theatre itself and the performance commenced in earnest. His Worship the Mayor (Mr B. S. Barry) opened the proceedings with a short introductory address in which lie extended a welcome to the Bond Waggon entertainers' and at the same time impressed on the public that although the party was here to supply the entertainment the main objective, was to stimulate interest in the new Victory Loan. Sgt. "Buddy" manager of the troupe and comedian, then introduced Staff Sgt. Burt, bas"s. baritone Miss Eileen. Moody and Mr Peter exponents of the piano accordeon and electric steel guitar, Signalman Buchanan U.N.V.R., and Brian Edmunds, technician, the remaining members of the concert party to the public and the opening item the chorus "Back the was presented . During the session the sale v of bonds was proceeded with in the house and the purchase of a £10 one by the, Mayor on the stage stimulated the sales to a large extent.

The next the troupe's own version of "Nice People" sung by Sgt. Langman and Staff Sgt. Burt was well appreciated and Miss Moody's rendering of "Maresedoates and Doesedoates" received hearty acclamation.

Peter Terrace then played "Dark Eyes." on the piano accordion and this was followed up with a 'gag' entitled "The Army ABC" which was given by all five performers.

Horrie Waite, the well known local pianist then played the popular "March Duntroon" as a guest artist.

For the next 15 minutes, the Louse rocked to the efforts of "Buddy" Langman, comedian, whose wisecracks and jokes went over very successfully. Perhaps the most popular item of the whole show was, the number "Tiger Rag" played by Peter Terrace and Miss Moody on the electric steel guitars. Unfortunately there was no time allotted #01; encores. Staff Sgt. John Burt then gave an excellent rendition of the number "White Dove" while the piano accordion rendering of the piece "Jelousy" played by Peter Terrace and Miss. Moody was also very popular. The number "Here We Go Again" sung by the five, entertainers was the last item and marked the close of the brief but very enjoyable concert. During the progress reports on the sale of bonds we.re given from the stage and a total of over £175 which included the sale of one £100 bond was recorded. is the target set for Whakatane and every endeavour must be made to attain, this figure in the shortest possible time. The public must remember that this loan is everybody's loan and further that the investment is the finest available today. Give to the Victory and provide for tomorrow.