PECULIAR DISAPPEARANCE.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3374, 31 December 1919, Page 5

PECULIAR DISAPPEARANCE.

CHRISTCHURCH, Dec. 29.

This afternoon George S. Hawkins, married, residing in Linwood, went for a. bathe at Sumlnrer. He undressed‘ in Va. shelter, afterwards bringing his clothes out and leaving ‘them beside his wife. Later -he again went into the seeand has not been ‘seen since. The police mplde inquiries, but were unable ‘to find anyone who had seen the main in the water. Dragging operations were kept up till af iate fhour. to-night, but no trace of the body -has been found —. A

HAMILTON HODGES’ CONCERT.

NEW YEAR’S NIGHT.

All lovers of good clean entertainment should not fail to be present at the concert‘ to ‘be held in the’ Town Hall tomorrow evening under the auspices of the‘ Tainape Returned Soldiers’ Association and the Taihape Athletic Club. The concert party has been arranged by Mr Hamilton Hodges, the famous baritone singer, who has selected the best party of talented artists available in Wellington. The talent of Miss. Eilleen Driscoll and Miss Cleo. Fernandos is well known and appreciated in Wellington, and these splendid vocalists are sure to receive a great reception in Taihape. Mr Hamilton Hodges needs no introduction as his reputation iis worldwide. The tenor of the party is Mr G_ ‘Austin Blackie, who has delighted audiences in various parts of New Zealand, and in addition to thefisolo items by these two famous sirigers, they will be heard to advantageain a duet, “Watchmas,- What of the Night?” -Mr W. W. Crawford is popularly known as the “entertainer of entertainers,” and has built up a great and well-merited reputation as an entertainer during the past few years. One of his star items is “The Waster,’-’ and he will also be seen to advantage in “Water Scenes.” .

This cdncert party‘ is one of exceptional merit ,and the opportunity of hearing such a talented combination is .usually a privilege accorded only to city folk. There has been a paucity of first-class entertainment in Taihape for ;some time past, and those who wish to spend a really enjoyable evening should not fail to be present at { this really ‘high-class entertainment on 'New Year-’s Night (sports night). Tickets are now on sale, and the box plan is open at Sherwin,-’s. Purchasers of 4/ and 3/ tickets may book their seats at Sherwin’s up till closing time ‘on New Year-"s Eve, and on the sports {ground on New Year’s Day. .The price ‘of admission to the dress circle is 3/, and seats may be booked for any part of the" circle or orchestral stalls. Back stalls tickets are 2/. Intending patrons are earnestly advised to purchase their tickets and .book their seats without delay,’ as by so doing they willvavoid any overcrowding at the Town Hall on the evening of the concert.