TANEATUA CONCERT

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 62, 12 April 1946, Page 3

TANEATUA CONCERT

HIGH CLASS PROGRAMME PRINCESS NANCY’S CAMPAIGN The Taneatua 'Hall was packed to capacity at a concert held there on Monday last, the proceeds of which were in support of Princess Nancy’s candidature in the Queen Carnival which is in its last hectic stages. It seems quite safe to say that the concert was an outstanding success and that no one went away disappointed. The talent was splendid and the organisation excellent. Item followed item in quick succession and there was not a dull moment. The programme opened with a chorus etitled “Memories” and incorporating popular choruses of 15 to 20 years ago. The stage had been very effectively decorated with

greenery and blooms and a pretty trellis effect. The girls were frocked in colourful evening frocks and the boys wore dark suits. With the coloured footlights the whole effect was very charming. Those taking part in the chorus were Misses N. Shaw, K. Bennett, D. Nankivell, N. Print, Y. Thompson, N. Hurle, B. Shaw, B. Peebles and Mrs H. Hill, together with Messrs. H. Sisam, A. Sisam, G. Grey, G. Hill, R. Hill, N. Doran, A. Smith, D. Oden and D. Bennett. Miss L. Print was the accompanist for the chorus.

Mr Tony Smith, well known comedian, was at the .top of his form in three items, perhaps the most popular being that old classic “I Murdered Him.” Items by the local school children were well received. The tiny tots performed in a group, their lack of self-consciousness and their utter delight in their own performance contributing much to its charm. The Upper School pupils rendered a group of national songs in a very wholehearted manner. Mrs Peebles accompanied them. Mr H. Armstrong’s fine voice was heard to advantage in “Invictus” and “The Banjo Song” while Mr Bunny Whetu delighted the audience. with his rendition of “Come Back to Sorrento” and “So Deep is the Night.”

Mr R. Hill made his debut as a comedian in “Brown Boots” and “The Invisible Man,” and Mr Haeusler amused young and old alike with his lightning sketches and accompanying chat.

A very amusing potted panto “Cinderella” was performed by Miss A. Shaw, Miss L. Print, Miss L. Shaw. Mrs Gardner, Mrs Adams, Mrs Bennett and Mrs McDonald.

The first half of the programme f closed with a further item by the chorus. This was entitled “Hill Billies” and the curtain rose on a camp fire scene with cowboys and girls grouped around a camp fire passing the time with song to guitar accompaniment, story and chat. The second half opened with'the chorus in a scene entitled “School Days.” This was a particularly enjoyable item, the young people taking part all being dressed as school children complete with school bags etc., Mrs N. Semmens acting as the

school teacher. The singing, with actions of “I Don’t Want to Play in Your Yard” by Misses N. Shaw and V. Print was a particularly charming part of this item. Mr R. Addison as the magician

with the waffle powder was a very popular artist and had the children completely mystified with his conjuring acts. Mrs Goodhew who was a new artist to the Taneatua audience rendered an elocutionary item “The Frenchman” in polished manner.

A short sketch by Women’s Institute members entitled “Ghost PoL son” was very amusing, well acted and well received, those taking part being Mesdames Adams, Gardner and Bennett.

Mr Ted Cooper billed as “the yodelling cowboy” received the acclamation of the audience for his mouth organ, vocal and yodelling turn. The programme concluded with the chorus in war favourite songs which were popular in World War I. Mr T. Hamerton who had acted as master of ceremonies, extended thanks to the large audience for the attendance and on behalf of the chorus thanked Mr C. Downard for the coaching he had given them. At this stage a bouquet was passed up to Miss Nancy Shaw, Taneatua’s popular Princess Nancy with hopes that she would top the poll.'