WAIMAUKU.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 15 November 1911, Page 3

WAIMAUKU.

CONCERT AND DANCE

A concert and dance to-celebrate the opening of the Coronation Hall at Waimauku, was held on Thursday, November 9th. An excellent programme had been arranged, and there was a crowded house. The hall had bgen nicelydecorated with nikau palms and flowers to celebrate the occasion, and the Hall committee, Mes~ dames Y. Kerr-Taylor H. Johnston, Misses Whito and Foster, Messrs A. Frost, J. D. Foster, and Hawkins, the energetic secretary, are to be commended on the manner in which the function had been arranged. Mr V. Ken-Tay-lor occupied the chair, and in opening the concert, stated that the hall, which was officially opened a fortnight ago, was in commemoration of the Coronation of King George V., on June 22nd, 1911, as the marble slab on the front of the building signified. It was to their King, the only sovereign who had visited every part of his dominions, and whom most of the elders had had the pleasure

of seeing. .The hall had been built as a meeting place for all religious demonstrations as well as for other public affairs, and he was sure the people of the district would make good use of it. Mr Kerr-Taylor apologised for the absence of Mr Stallworthy, M.P., and others who were unable to be present, and acknowledged receipt of £1 from Mr and Mrs Harding, towards the piano fund. The piano (a Brinsmead) being used that night was the one tee decided to purchase.

..The programme, which included items by artists from Auckland and Helensville as well as local, opened with a pianoforte solo „ Les Adieux " (Bethoven) by Mrs V. Kerr-Taylor,' nicely executed, and was followed by a song " Echoes " by Miss Fletcher, for which she received a recall, giving " Goodbye " very sweetly. " The Mighty Deep" was was well given by Mr Jno. Rimmer. Miss Muriel KerrTaylor rendered " Coming thro' the rye " in goed style, and had to repeat. " Jack Briton" was splendidly rendered by Mr A. S. Symonds of Auckland, who gave " Only a bunch of Violets," as an encore in equally good voice. Miss Rimmer very sweetly sang " The Carnival," for which she was recalled. .Two comic Songs by Mr David Ingram was much appreciated, as was also a pianoforte solo by Miss J. Little, v/ho played " March Honghroise." Mr Theo Kerr-Taylor sang " Beleive " very well, while Miss Donovan's song " Melisande in the "Wood," was given in her usual finished style. Mr,A. S. Simons received an encore for his rendering " From Oberon in Fairy Ln,nd '" which was very clearly given! For 1 a banjo solo, the Rev. Forrester had to appear again, giving " Adieu, My Love," and "Old Folks at Home," in grand style, the audience heartily joining in the choruses ; while Mr J. Lyons' " Love me and the World ismiino," concluded the programme, Refreshments which had been supplied by the csmmittee, were then handed round, and were thoroughly appreciated by those present. Mr Kerr-Taylor, in closing the canr cert, thanked all who had so willingly helped in the programme, making the concert such a marked success, After singing "God Save the King," the hall was cleared for dancing, whiph was kept going with enthusiasm until early morn, evetyone thoroughly their first dance in Waimauku Hall. The M's C, Messrs Hawkins and Adlington carried out. their duties well. The takings were £10 Is 6d which goes towards the extras required for the hall.