COMMUNITY SINGING.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4470, 22 September 1922, Page 2

COMMUNITY SINGING.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENING The Theatre was again crowded for the usual weekly community singing on Tuesday last, and further demonstrated the fact that the “germ" has been well established in our midst. The idea of having a fresh chairman and also leader was carried through, Mr G. H. Taylor occupying the former position and Mr Foster the latter. After dealing with the value of community singing the chairman announced that the proceeds of the collection would be handed over to the Paeroa Beautifyihg Society, and he hoped that, it would be devoted to Wood Street, where most of the interest of t|ie people lies. After the singing of the National Anthem Mr Foster said that during the afternoon he had been asked to have some of tihe patriotic songs sung, and as the music was not available Mr.-, Cooke, who kpew them by heart, had very willingly consented to play. “Rule Britannia,” “The Cheer Germ Song,” and the “Long, Long Trail,” with the “Short, Short Life” as chorus, were sung in order. “The Bells of St Mary’s” was sweetly sung by the children presept, for which they received a hearty handclap. “The British Grenadiers” was taken in chorus, after which “The Great Red Dawn” was rendered by three little girls, Ethel Findlay', Evelyn Yellands, and Maisie McKee, the chorus being taken up by the congregation. There was a great volume given to the old favourite “The Old Folks at Home,” and also “Juanita," the verses of which were taken alternatively by the ladies and gentlemen. "Pack Up Your Troubles” always receives a good hearing, and this was very noticeable On Tuesday night. "The Trail that leads to Home” was also done full justice to. After the interval for the collection Mr Leo Foster conducted the popular chorus, "The Grasshopper,” which met with a great response, all the heads nodding like a corn field in a gale. ‘‘Believe me, if all those endearing young charms” w.as sung by the ladies, and was followed by “The Camptown Races” and “I passed by your Window." “Humming” w.as sung by the three schoolgirls who had previously sung, the other scholars present joining in the chorus. “Oh! Who will o’er the Downs,” “The Deathless Army,” “Little Grey Home in the West” followed. The conductor then sang “Mary” and received a hearty applause. The popular round, “Three Blind Mice,” was followed by “The Boys of the Oi l Brigade.” By special request "Peggy O'Neil” was sung, and this was taken up very heartily. Master Roy Foster then delighted all present by singing “Mother Maehree,” the audience joining in the refrain. “Auld Lang Syne" was then sung, and this concluded a very enjoyable evening. Mr Taylor made the announcement that the season would conclude next Tuesday, when the funds collected that night would be given to the Volunteer Fire Brigade, which body was badly in need of help. He hoped there would be a bumper house and a bumper collection. All those who had taken a leading part in the “singsongs" would be on the stage on Tuesday next, His Worship the Mayor occupying the chair, .