Catholic Social and Dance.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3610, 14 December 1905, Page 2

Catholic Social and Dance.

A heavy fall of rain about seven o’clockx last evening prevented what may have been a bumper house at the Public Hall to witness the entertainment organised in aid of the local Catholic Church Still the audience was fair in numbers, and decidedly appreciative, every item meriting the hearty applause whicjh was received. The newly formed orchestra provided an overture, which was greatly enjoyed. The performers were:—Misses May Eaing and Hilda Cook, Mr Geo. Stiles, and Masters Simpson and Berthold (violins), R. Hickson (’cello) T. Betty (euphonium), and Miss Neylon (piano). The comic element was in the hands of Mr “Taff” Cook and “Toney” Woods, of Palmerston North, who certainly “ took on,”' as their items commanded. The former was quite at home in coon songs, his lengthy dramatic experience standing him in good stead, while the latter demonstrated he knew his business well, both at comic and sentimental verse. The Misses Cameron, of Bulls, danced a Highland fling in pleasing fashion, while Master Desmond (Feilding) danced a sailor’s hornpipe and Irish Jig to suit the taste of the audience. Miss Wallace, of Otaki, was in pleasant voice, and received well-earned applause for vocal items. The best of local talent contributed vocally, and all these came in for hearty recalls for their items, viz., Misses Haywood, Ettie Webb, and F. Simpson, and Messrs W. Hooker and Geo. Barber. The accompaniments during the evening were provided by Misses Haywood, Levett, and Wallace, and Messrs L. Jenks and “Taff” Cook. Credit is due to Mr J. T. Eevett for being concerned in organising the affair.

The hall was cleared for dancing about 10 o’clock, and about 50 or 60 couples danced merrily to music provided by Conlan’s Himatangi String Band till after one o’clock in the morning, Mr I. J. Fake proved a courteous M.C., and paid considerable attention to patrons. Refreshments were provided, and were heartily partaken of. Visitors were present from all parts of the district, and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly.