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WAITARA KOAD. The pcop.c of liurangi are seldom called upon ..u raise funds to maintain public . mces, but through the action of sun. louglitless person, part of tlu cemcuij ivaa damaged by arc, thcreuy causing t::e trustees to appeal to we public :'or assistance. 1, may here add that the cemetery is a credit to til.' district. A concert was held on Thursday last, the hall being tilled to. the doors, and a lirst-class programme wan given as tollows:—Pianoiorte Solo, jtiss tiiddy; Song, "liie Cobbler,' Schoolchildren; Song, (Comic) Mr. Dick Giddyj Pianoiorte irio, Misses GriU'iss, Glasstord mid Yeates; Recitation, Mr. Brown; Song, Miss S. Turubull; Recitation, Mr. Luke; Vocal Duel, Mr. E. and Miss Giddy; Song (Comic), M'. Scolile; Song, Mr. Beckbessniger ( cii cored); Recitation, Mr. Allen; So'ig, Miss GriU'iss; Pianoforte Solo, Mi is lloiinor; Song, "Let's Make Believe, 1 ' Schoolchildren. The lightning skeicncs by Mr. Allen were exceedingly good, and captured the audience, us did his humorous anecdotes. Vocal Duet, .Misses GriU'iss and Ghtssl'ord; Song, Miss K. Dodd; Song, Mr. MdJeth; Song. Mr. Bcckbessingcr; Song (Comic), ill. Dick Giddy (encored); a farce, entitled "A Leg »1 .Muttun." oy local perfonucis, was exceedingly good. Mr. John Andrews occupied the chair, and stated that tile entertainment was the best lie had had the pleasure of presiding over. A vote of thanks to all who had assisted was carried by acclamation.
The net takings auiounted to over £U. Supper was handed round, and dancing was indulged in till about 3 a.m.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 164, 5 August 1909, Page 4
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251DISTRICT NEWS Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 164, 5 August 1909, Page 4
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