Concert and Dance at Te Rau-a-moa.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 218, 21 July 1905, Page 2

Concert and Dance at Te Rau-a-moa.

There are not many public entertainme ts held at Te Rau-tvmca, but when they do eventuate they are usua’’y successful, and the concert and dance held on Friday night last was voted to be ie best gathering ever held in that progressive place. The reason is not very difficult to find, for the cause was a good one, and the Te Te Rau-a-moa residents are noted tor liberality when ca’ ed upon. Some months ago Mr Ireland had his wbare destroyed by fire, Which meant a hea./ loss, and his neighbours decided to bold this gathering to endeavour io cone d er ably augment the aid which had already been generously rendered. It is pleasing to be able to record the fact that the desired end was gained, a substantia! surplus being available for that purpose. The settlers attended almost to a man, whilst - jitors were also present fror' Pirongia, Kawl v and elsewae-e, the attendance being computed at over 60—a record gathering for such a scattered place, and especially so considering the shocking state of the roads. Mr J. Randall was chairman, and occupied that position in his usual we -known happy styte; A lengthy programme of excellent items was presented, each bumber being we rendered and hqart'y applauded, the fo g being the full list:—

C erture, “ Polka, a la Te Rau-a-moa,” Aubin’s String Band (Messrs Aubin, Watis and Howe) ; song, “Da , Jones’ Locker,” Mr J. Prentice ; song, “ When the Harvest Days Are Over,” Mr James (with four-part chorus) ; song (with chorus), “ Goodbye, Little Girl,. Good • bye,” Mr Aubin; recitation, “ The Man From Ironbark,” Mr D. M'Kinnon (Ta Rare) ; t o, “ A Little Farm Well Ti ed,” Messrs Aubin, J Aines and Jones ; song, “ The Old Uountree,” Mrs J. Ormsby (encored); song (with chorus), “ On the Banks of the Wabash,” Mr James; piacjqforte solo, Miss Hannah Ormsby ; song, “ The Gauntlet,” Mr Howe, song, “ The Old Kant Road,” Mr Aubin (encored); “ Asleep in the Deep,” Mr J. PreniivQ; comic song, “ Here’s Another Kind Lave,” Mr Barton (encored) ; recitation, “ How M'Dougald Topped the Score,” Master Franklin; song, Mr Aubin ; National Anthem.

At tho close of the concert a dance was held, about 30 couples attending. Tbe music wis applied by Messrs Watts (piano), Aubin and Howe (violin), and was of such high quality as to make even the persons who object to this favourite pastime to take tbe floor. Mr W. Shaw carried out the duties of M.O, capably, whilst the supper was supplied by Mr A. L Turre , of Kawhia, which is a suffi cient guarantee of its excellence. Dancing was kept going with zest untill an early huur. Great ere tis due to the performers from Pirongia, Kawhia and Te Rote, who contributed so largely and excellently to the programme, for their attendance, ns anyone who has to travel the roads can unde stand what an undertaking it was to be present. Our old friend “ Iva ” Raodall also proved enorge ie, and a large portion of the prai e is due to him for his energy. But, it is hard to iwist “ Kia ” at any time, and much more so when the object was so deserving,