PARAPARAUMU.

Otaki Mail, 6 September 1920, Page 3

PARAPARAUMU.

BAND CONCERT. On Friday night last the Otaki Brass Band visited Waikanae anil a concert was given by Otaki performers in aid of the band funds. It had been arranged for the band to give an openair concert at Paraparaumu, commencing at 6 p.m., but, unfortunately, there was some delay in getting the bands men away from Otaki, and, owing to tyre trouble with one of the ears, tho band did not reach Paraparaumu until about 7.30 p.m. A large number of

people had assembled at ti p.m. to hear the band, and many went home before the musicians arrived. However, a large gathering greeted the bandsmen, w ho were regaled with a splendid repast, .served in excellent style in tlic

Anglican schoolroom. Afterwards the band played a number of selections in the open-air, and it was thus very late when the concert commenced in the Coronation Hull, where a good audience had assembled.

The concert programme commenced with an overture by the baud, place t iu capital style, and touch enjoyed by all. Mr Stable then sung “Prime I.van’s Song,” giving “Castilian Lament ’’ as an encore. Both songs were splendidly rendered. Mr Frank Penn gave “His First Long Trousers” as a musical monologue, followed by ‘‘Whisper Low” as uii encore. Mr Henare Tahiwi’s song, “When Love is Calling, ” was pleasingly rendered and encored, liis encore number being “Absent.” A Highland fling, danced b.V Miss Auta Utiku, was a most popular item, the audience demanding a reappearance of the performer. Mrs ytable’s song, “Wake Up,” was artistically rendered, as was her encore number, “Lorraine, Loree.” -Mr W. D’Ath sang “I Hear a Thrush,” and received a well-deserved recall, while Mr l’irimi Tabiwi took the house bv

m with his humorous monologu:

‘‘On the Staff,” and also created much laughter with his second number. “ 'Tis the Day” was sung with great success by Mrs R. M. D’Ath. a popular performer wherever she appears. On being recalled she sang

‘‘lCa.Mate,” with dramatic effect. The comic element was supplied by Mr •Ricoh Utiku, who had to re-appear

several times before the audience ha 1 had enough. The programme—a most successful and enjoyable one—concluded with another selection by the band. Mrs Stable kindly played nearly all the accompaniments sympathetica M.v and in good musical taste.

Mr H. Witcbell. who acted ns stage manager, heartily thanked the Paraparaumu people for their patronage, lie arid the band would be only 100 pleased io assist any worthy object in any part of the district. They all much appreciated the kindness and hospitality of the Puraparaumu people. Mr Witcbell also thanked the performers who had supplied such a capital concert programme. A short dance was held after the concert.