FIBRE QUEEN CONCERT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3524, 14 August 1926, Page 2

FIBRE QUEEN CONCERT.

The concert organised by the Fibre Queen carnival committee, was submitted to a large and appreciative audience in the Royal Theatre on Thursday night. The first portion of the programme was contributed by the Fibre Queen Revue Company who appeared in the colours of their carnival candidate, vollow and blue. The members of the company are: Mrs C'oughtrev, Misses Andrews, Vertongen, Scadden, Rankin,.McCarthy, O. Robinson, 11. Morgan, Messrs B. Barnett, S. Hussey, 11. Honour, Chalk, Hinds, Tui Carter and A. Baker. The company were assembled in a semi-circle on the stage, the corner-men, Messrs. Barnett and Baker, filling in the chorus items with funnyisms which kept the audience in a simmer of laughter. Plenty of life was put into the chorus work and there were no delays between the items, all of which were deservedly ’ encored. The second-half consisted of varied items. A graceful poi dance by local Maori maidens was splendidly given and had to be repeated. Mrs Corn had to respond to an undeniviablc encore for her vocal item. Mr. Knewstub’s clog dance was nicely executed.. Mr. Corn put on a little musical sketch, taking the violin from a “blind street musician” (R. Honour), he played a number of selections to the delight of the audience. Mrs Coughtrey sang “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby,” in costume and was accorded a good reception. Miss Scadden was equally successful for her character song “The Vagabound.” Mrß. Newth displayed his ability as a master of the slide trombone. Mr B. Taylor’s fine rendering of the evergreen “Mary” brought forth a recall when lie sang “Come to the Fair” with equal success. Mr. Hakaraia’s rendering of “Pal of my Cradle Days” met with signal success. The revue company finalised the concert with a chorus “Only Me Knows Why,” followed by the National Anthem. Messrs Jensen and George officiated as Accompanists.

Mr. J. K. Hornblow formally infroduecd the queen candidate, Miss E. Moore, who received a flattering ovation from the audience, and spoke on her behalf and thanked all for their assistance. Special mention was made of Mr. Tui Carter for training the choruses, to the performei’s and the committee, and especially Mesdames Fuller, Broad and Cotter. After the concert the performers were entertained at supper by the Committee.