OTOROHANGA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 411, 4 November 1911, Page 5

OTOROHANGA.

Own Correspondent

A highy successful! concert followed by a dance was held in Turner's Hall on Wednesday. The programme was excellent. As an overture Mrs H. Matthews (piano) and Mr Hosking (violin) played "Gigue" in a very artistic manner. Glee "Sweet and Low" followed; recitation, new version of "The House That Jack Built," Mr Warmintgon (Te Kuiti) ; song, (selected), Mr Wilde; song, "The Yeoman's Wedding," Mr Johnson (encore "The Gallants of England"); Punch and Judy Show, by Mr Warmington; glee, "In the Valley Where the Bluebells Grow"; song, "My Pretty Jane," Mr Wilde (encore, "Cherry Ripe"); recitation "Napoleon's Farewell to His Army," Mr Burns (encore, song, "Little Brown Jug"). After an interval the farce "Ice on Parle Francais" was staged. Mr Elliott ably took the part of Mr Sprigging, who decides to let lodgings to Frenchmen; as Mr S. couldn't speak French he decides to learn that polite language by the aid of a text book entitled "French Before Breakfast." Mrs Spriggins, a lady who never forgot her relationship with the Fitz-Pentunvilles, was taken by Mrs Whyte. Mrs Spencer made a charming Angelina Spriggins. Mr Burns, as Victor Dubos, Angelina's French lover, left nothing to be desired. Miss Joyce took the part, of Anna Maria, the overworked and underpaid maid-of-all-work in the Spriggins' house, and did her part splendidly. Mrs Hosking as Mrs Rattan, was most convincing. As the jealous and irascible Major Rattan, Mr Hawkins was well placed, and contributed to the fun of the farce considerably. The whole play went with a swing from start to finish, and judging by thelaughler evoked was well appreciated by the audience. The hall was crowded ami as (lie very moderate sum of is lid was charged for admission, the takings of .V-K? -is were very satisfactory. Supper was provided by (he members of the 1 sdics.' Guild. Mrs Holdeii ami Mrs 11. Mallhews very kindly played ;!w music for the dance. We beilevo (he proceeds are to he devoteti towards hangings for the church ami inwards starting a Sunday School library. 0]) ' Friday wed; (lie- Anglican Bishop of Auckland. Pi Crossley, is coming here ami (lie parishioners are giving- a social in (he hail to welcome him.