ROSS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 April 1920, Page 1

ROSS NEWS.

(Our Own Correspondent.)

A CONCERT. Tlie concert which was held last Friday evening in aid of State School funds proved to bo one of the most successful functions held in Iloss for some years both financial and otherwise.

Some time before the opening hour, seating accommodation was at a premium and after all available extra seats and chairs were used, did not supply rquirements. The programme as submitted was something out of the usual and the promoter of the entertainment (Miss .Smith) and her able assistants, Mcsdames Evans, Chapman and others, must have felt gratified at the splendid results. The funds are to be used for tile establishment of a school library, and as the receipts were over £22, with the Board’s subsidy will realise upwards of £4O to be devoted for this purpose which should ho sufficient to make a very creditable beginning. The programme was as follows: Overture, Pianoforte Duet, Misses Muir and A. Hedwig; action song, “Children Go”, Infants; song “Swing Song”, Miss M. Wickos and Coy.; song “Shopping”, Junior girls; song, “In an old fashioned Town,” Miss J. Davidson (encored); song “Summer”, Senior Girls; song (selected) Mrs Brice (encored); dance “Daisy Chain” Junior Girls; song “Chinaman Song”, Master C. Fellows and Coy. (encored) ; recitation “Our Baby”, Misses F. Chapman, and S. Stark; physical drill, Boys; Musical monologue, Mr Berry; song “When the Dream is There”, Miss I. Goad (encored); song “The Veteran’s Song” Mr D. Boherts (encored); song “I’m a Lonesome Melody”, Miss Bergman (encored); Musical Monologue, Mr Berry (encored). Operetta, “The Rescue of Princess Winsome”, Dramatis Personae.—King Miss J. Millnor; Queen, Miss I*. Chalmers; Prince Ilero, Master P. Evans; Princess Winsome, Miss Bella Evans; Knight, Miss Doris Wtakes; Ogre, Mas-. ter E. Becker; Witch, Miss Evelyn Hahn; Godmother, Miss Constance Chalmers ; Frog-eye Fearsome, J Taster Walter Muir; Queen Titania, Miss Vera Johnston; Bewitched Prince, Master Rob. Richards; Flower Messengers, Misses . Halm, M. Wickos, A. Deakin, S. Stark, F. Chapman and R. Thiele; Chorus of Fairies.

’Die accompanists were Mrs Chapman Misses B. Evans and D. Wiekes.

In the operetta the staging and dres sing was of a very high order, the work of supplying such a number of costum”.must have taxed several dressmakers to some extent. The acting was splendid all through and while it is not de.siroijs of mentioning any particular names it must bo said that several of the elder performers displayed histrionic ability equal to that of professionals. At an interval, the Mayor (S. P. Evans Esq.) on behalf of the school committee returned thanks to the large audience for their patronage, to the promoters for their splendid work, to Messrs H. J. Wickos, and W. Clarke foi; their able assistance in connection with the stage management and stage scenery etc., he also thanked Miss J. Davidson, and Mr W. Berry, of Hokitika. who gave their services gratis and whose items were specially appreciated, the Mayor also complimented tho head master (Mr Boyle) on the splendid exhibition of physical drill given by his pupils. The concert concluded by singing a ver.se of the National Anthem. After the concert a dance was held which was also largely attended. The music was supplied by Mcsdames TV takes, and Chapman, Misses B. Evans, M. Roberts, and Mr J. Phillips, while Mr J. Muir, assisted by Air F. Fellows had charge of tho floor.

WEDDING BELLS. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at tlie Presbyterian Church on Wednesday last, when Phyllis (Myrtle), second daughter of Mr and Airs J. Anderson, of Monteith Street, Ross, "'as united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Walter Inglis of Ruatapu, the Rev W. 15. Browning officiating. The bride who entered the church on the ann of her father, looked charming in a white crepe do chine frock made with panel effect, and trimmed with silver and pearl beading. She also wore the orthodox wreath and veil, and carried a lovely bouquet of chysantheiihiiiis. She was attended by I\ 1 i ss Marie Hen do as bridesmaid who was daintily attired in a smart frock of

blue crepe do ohine and velour hat relieved with pink. Sir Oliver Inglis attended ill's brother as best man. The function took the form of a Highland wedding. A number of visiting Highlanders from the north accompanied the bridegroom to tho church, playing a selection on the bagpipes, and on leaving the church after the ceremony the Highland Wedding March was played. Miss M. Hodgson presided at the organ in the church, and played a wedding march. A large number of guests were afterwards entertained in the Totara Hall by the bride’s parents, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of, the Rev W. B. Browning presiding. Tho usual toasts were duly proposed and honoured. The entertaining was continued during the afternoon and evening, when a dance was held, a very large number of friends being present. The bridegroom who is a returned soldier, was specially attended to by his brother soldiers, who made him a very handsome present. The happy couple left during the evening pier motor car for Greymouth, en route for Wellington where the honeymoon will lie spoilt. The bride’s present to tho bridegroom was a travelling bag; the bridegroom’s to the bride a wristlet watch, and to the bridesmaid a manicure set. ,

The popularity of the young couple can be judged by the large number of costly and handsome presents which they were the recipients of, among the presents being several substantial cheques.

EUCHRE TO IiI’NAMENT. A euchre tournament and dance was held in the Totara Hall last Monday night in aid of the Public Library Fund, and drew a very good house. The gent’s prize "'as secured by Mr Hillior, and Airs W. Muir won tho lady’s price. Next Monday the weekly tournament " ill be held in the Coronation Hall for the same purpose, special prizes having been kindly donated for the deserving object.

RETURNED SOLDIERS’ BALL. The returned soldiers are making preparations, for their monster ; ball which takes place next Friday. It promises to be a most successful function, as no expense is being spared to make if a success. Special music is being imported for the occasion and the hall is also receiving some attention. It is understood the decorations arc going lo' eclipse anything attempted in tho past.