DISTRICT NEWS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5247, 5 March 1928, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS.

NETHERTON.

MUSICAL SOCIETY’S CONCERT.

A very fine concert was presented to a large audience in the Netherton Hall lasjt Wednesday evening by the members of the Netherton Musical Society, under the leadership of Mr T. W. Welch and with Mrs Scudamore as assistant leader. This society was formed some two months ago with the object of fostering the local singing talent and of giving concerts t° raise funds for local purpspes. Recently the name was changed from the Netherton Choral, and Operatic Society to the Netherton Musical Society, to permit of a greater variation of work. Although there is comparatively little local talent available, the members of the society have made up with enthusiasm what they lack in numbers, and their flrsit public appearance on Wednesday was a very creditable performance.

The first part of tJie programme cons'sted of portions of Gounod’s choral fantasia on the opera. “Faust” by the choir, the solos being by Mrs and M : ss Adam, Miss Matthews, Mr R. Morris m, and Mr J- Wakeham. Mrs M; Scudamore opened the second part of the programme with a pianoforte selection, and the next number was by a quartette comprising Mrs and Miss Adam, Mr Wakeham, and MT GOdden. Miss Matthews was again deservedly encored for .her rendering of “There are Fairies at the Bottom of our Garden,” her recall number being “Cuckoo.” Two .monologues were contributed by Miss Raleys, and then Testi’s “Good-Bye”* was sung by Mrs Adam. Recalled, she, gave “Until.” Mr Wakeham’s rendering of “The Holy Friar” was well received, and the singer was recalled. Miss Adam contributed Tosti’s “Parted,” and when recalled “Just a song at twilight,” the choir joining in the chorus. Humorous songs by Mr Roy Morrison secured him a double recall. The quartette, Mrs and Miss Adam and Messre Wakeham and, Godden, contributed “O! Hush thee, my Baby,” and the entertainment closed with the short sketch “My Wife’s Baby,” by Messrs T. W. Welch, R. Adam, Mrs Scudamore, and Miss Adam.

■ Supper was served while the floor was i being cleared for dancing.

NGATEA.

LEAP-YEAR BALL. Whether it is a fact that presentday girls are bravei’ than men; .have more money to spend l ; resent their single state, or merely like dancing more than do men, are points open to conjecture, but it. was possibly more than a coincidence that the attendance at the Ngatea Tennis Club’s leap-year ball last Wednesday evening was very largely attended, particularly by ladies. Dancers came from all parts of the Plains as well as from as far distant as Waihi and Te Anoha. The Wathi orchestra may have been the attraction; Mr J. Neate is undoubtedly a popular M.C., andt here had not ben a ball in the district. for many ..months. Lively mpsic, a good floor, and 1 many novelties added to the enjoyment, and it was an early hour before the last waltz was announced.