COMMUNITY SING

Evening Star, Issue 22447, 18 September 1936, Page 12

COMMUNITY SING

POPULARITY UNDIMINISHED Drawn by the very attractive programme arranged by Mr H, P. Desmoulins, the popular leader, another large and enthusiastic ■ crowd gathered l in the Strand Theatre to-day for the weekly community sing. A variety of choruses for all tastes, comprising the latest song “hits” and old-time numbers, met with a whole-hearted response, and for the spontaneous mirth and gaiety of the function no little measure of credit is due to Mr Desmoulins-for his untiring energy and resource in the production of new quips and sallies. The special item to-day was presented by Mr E. Murphy, the popular Otago Rugby representative, whose mouth organ solos, ‘ Boston Two-step ’ and Tosselli’s ‘ Serenade,’ were exceedingly well played, and l- earned him an ovation. , The Wellington football team took the stage to give two fine choruses ‘ Swiss Cradle Song ’ and ‘ M'Namara’s Band.’ Mr E. Murphy presented the manager of the team (Mr H Murphy! with a Wellington mascot, hoping that the match to-morrow would be a good one. . Mr Murphy returned thanks in a brief speech, stating that his team was looking forward to a good game, and he hoped the best team would win. Mr Himburg accepted an Otago mascot to hand to Mr J Tfoare, the Otago captain. Mr Tony Black, the Otago winger, was the recipient of a pair of black-and-white garters, which the female donor “ hoped would keep his socks up.” Mrs D. Carty, of London, sent in a Scottish tie and handkerchief, which is to be put up for auction next week. The collection to-dav totalled about £lB.

On October 2 a grand Scottish sing will bo held, the leaders will appear in kilts, and it is hoped that Miss Molly Doyle, of Üb'ff. the 13-year-old pipe player, will be present*