NEWS

Hokitika Guardian, 24 October 1917, Page 1

NEWS

(Our Own Correspondent.)

Labour Day was notable for the hea-

vy downpour of rain all day and at night this was augmented by a prolonged thunderstorm. Notwithstanding the iinpropitious weather a large audience

; attended the Totara Hall, where the I c oncert organised by Mr and Mrs. 11. Wickes took place. Starting punctually at 8 o’clock, the following programme was promptly earned through: Overture, Orchestra, Song “Roses ’ •Mrs. Brice, ’Recitation “Barbara Freitehet” Miss I- Woodlouse, Song mm Chorus “If you were the only Girl,’’ Miss B. Evans,’'Son and Chorus “Bluebell.” Mr J. Ableson; Song and Chorus “If You were J. and I were You,” Miss R. Smith; Recitation, Mr H.-Osmers; Suing, “Here Comes the Married Men,” Miss B. Evans; Violin Solo, Mr A. Sharkey; 15 Minutes with the British Rev. B. Browning, part II. —“Poor Pillicoddy,” a farce an one act, Mr Pillicoddy—a nurseryman, Mr H. J. Wickes; Captain O’Scuttlo —of the. Lovely Polly/ Mr C. Anderson; Mrs Pillicoddy, Miss K Herbert; Mrs O’,Scuttle, Miss M. Roberts; tSarali Blunt —Pillicoddy's assistant, Mrs H. .1. Wickes. The most popular weal item was the music hall hit from “So Long i.etty, Here Comes the Married Men” sung by Miss B. Evans, eight wormy henedictfi Jorimiuig tl>e bulk of the song as well as the procession. Needless to say tbo half pricers went mat! aver it, yelling with delight at the naughty things sang about them. The farce “Poor Pillicoddy” was well put on. The stage was very smart indeed, and so were the players. The scenery was excellent, the players spoke to the audience, every syllable being heard, and showed good -training and rehearsing. At the conclusion me players received a well deserved ovation. .Where all did so well it is invidious to particularise. Nevertheless Sarah Blunt was an fait. iHis Worship the Mayor thanked the. performers for their valuable efforts in providing such an excellent perform-, anre for such a worthy cause, his remarks being heartily applauded.