PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 50, 29 June 1915, Page 3

PAPAKURA.

The Operetta "Princcs3 Chrysanthemum," arranged by Miss Anderson in aid of the local schcol funds, was performed last Thursday evening in a most successrful manner, and in the presence of a gathering that was one of the largest that has ever assembled in the Public Hall. 'lhe nett proceeds of the entertainment were, approximately, £l2 1U?. It may truly be attributed to Miss Andereon that she worked wonders in bringing the thirty performers to such a high scate of efficiency as was exhibited. The arrangements went off without a hitch. The different scenes in the four acts were exceedingly pretty, the scene in the cave of "Inky Night" with the sprites gathered therein being particularly Effective. Ho favourable was the impression created on Thursday last that a request has been made by the people of Diury that "Princess Chrysanhtemum" should be repeated in that district. The following was the caste of the characters:—Miss Cooper, "Moonbeam"; Miss Ander--6 n, ''Saucer Eyes"; the Emperor (What-fcr-whi?), Miss Westwood; Princess Chrysanthemum (his daughter), Miss Betr Wilson; Top Knot (high chamberlain,) Miss J'urrci; Prince t'o 'true, princess' suitor, Miis M. Johnson; Prince fc'o bly, rival suitor, Miss E. Johnson; chief executioner, Mr V,'. Bremncr; maids of honour, Mifscs J. and A. Wilson, Bullen and Stjtt; emperor's atterdant, Mr Grice; also sprites, fairies, and ladies of the court. Miss Ivy Hibbard, assisted by Mr I{. Mack, acted as accompanist. Mr B. Johnson, who is leaving Papakuia to .reside in Auckland, was farewelkd at a "smoker" in Mr C. Waterman's Papakura Hotel last week, his successor, Mr E. C. Krotf, being at the fame time welcomed to the district. Mr Johnson hss made himself extremely popular during his stay in the district, and it was no surprise that a large number of his friends gathered together to bid him "adieu." Mr McGowao, acting as chairman, made suitable reference to Mr Johnson's departure, and also extendeud a hearty welcome to Mr Knoit. tJoinja were rendered by Mesara J. Walker, McGowan,

French, F. Jesty, 8.. Johnson, Tunniclitfe, D. Lovelcck and Knott, Mr Tuncicllife acting aa accompanist. An exhibition of jugglirg was also given by Mr Tunnicliff j . Mr Johnson is to tc the recipient of a present from his friends at an early date. i Mr F. C. Kr.oft, late of Hamilton and Auckhnd, has taken over the Jnirdnssing and tobacconist establishment, and the billiard saloon, controlled until recently fcy Mr B. Johnson. Mr Knott is a first-class tradesman, having had twelve years' experience in Mr Coleman's wellknown Auckland hairdressing busi ness, and also in Hamilton.