CONCERT AT WHITAUNUI.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1003, 10 June 1911, Page 3

CONCERT AT WHITAUNUI.

Another enjoyable concert was held at Whitaunui mill, Moutoa, last night. The first concert, held some few weeks back, was so successful from a social point of view, that another was looked forward to with feelings of pleasure by the employees, who together with Mr Greig, have entered into the spirit of the thing. It is social functions of this nature which, more than anything else, lead to industrial peace and a belter understanding between master and man. What Whitaunui is doing in this connection could with mutual advantage be done at other mills. Last night’s function was held, as formerly, in the spacious dining room, the interior of which was very tastefully decorated with palms, ferns, flax and bunting. An improvised platform was erected for the performers, Mr Greig occupied the chair and welcomed those present. He referred to the “feast or good things’’ which had been provided, and stated that the last concert had been responsible for a sum of money which would be handed to the district hospital. He also mentioned that Whitaunui had formed a football club which would receive the hearty support of the company. He wished the club success and hoped a cricket club would be formed at a later date. Among those who took part in the concert programme were performers from Palmerston N. (Mr and Mrs Henderson) and Foxton. Whitaunui possesses a first-class humourist in Mr Yates and his items last night simply “brought down the house.” By the way this gentleman’s talents will be placed at the disposal of the concert to be held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday eveniug next. Whitaunui also claims Mrs Hall, whose vocal talents are wellknown throughout this district. Miraunui was not to be outdone, and amoug the contingent which came over from that locality was a male vocalist of no mean order, in the person of Mr Trenham. This gentleman sung without an accompaniment and in excellent tune. Miss McDonald, also of Whitaunui, opened the programme with a pianoforte selection. Songs were contributed by Mesdames Greig, Boyes, Clemett, Hall, Messrs Buglass, Trenham, Hornblow, Yates, recitations by Messrs Yates, Hornblow and Clemett, vocal quartette by Mesdames Hall and Henderson and Messrs Buglass and Henderson, vocal duets by Mesdames Greig and Clemett, and Mr and Mrs Henderson, violin solo by Mr Nicholas. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Boyes, Misses Jenks and McDonald, and Mr Henderson. Refreshments were provided and handed round by the Whitaunui boys, and much appreciated by those present. The Rev Mr Aitken proposed a vote of thanks, on behalf of the employees, to the chairman and company for its interest in and promised support to social and athletic matters, and touched upon the good which must result from such co-opera-tion. Mr Galland seconded, and the motion was carried with acclamation. A similar compliment was paid to the performers. Mr Greig suitably replied, and said that a Foxton contingent had kindly promised to stage a play at the next gathering, in about a fortnight’s time. The proceedings closed with the National Anthem.