OPUNAKE.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 June 1917, Page 3

OPUNAKE.

> (From Our Own Correspondent). One of the largest audiences seen in the Town Hal) assembled on Wednesday last, when the patriotic concert given by the newly-formed Musical Society took place. The following items were j given: "Hail to the Chief," by the Musical Society; "In the Springtine," Rev. N. H. Papakura, encore "Somewhere a Voice is Calling"; quartette, "Profundis Basso," Mrs. McLean, Miss Macdonald, Messrs Blythe and Chambers; "When the Empire Calls," Mrs. Marshall; violin solo, Miss Heath; serenade "Moonlight and Music," Musical Society; duet, "Flo* Gently Deva," Rev. Papakura and Chambers; recitation (humorous) Mr. Blythe; patriotic solo, "Coo-ee," Mrs. R. Campbell"; "Hail Golden Morn," Musical Society; solo, "Youth,' Rev. 'Papakakura, encore "Annie Laurie"; trio, (humorous), Mesdaines Barrow, Campbell and Miss Clarke; quartette, "Comrades in Arms," Messrs Thorpe, Chambers and Rev. Papakakura; serenade, "In this Hour of Softened Splendour," Musical Society; patriotic solo, "When the Joy Bells Ring," Mr. Chambers; clarionette solo. Rev. R. B. Gosnell; quartette, "See Our Oars," Mesdames Dudley, Thorpe, Messrs Thorpe and Cornish. The accompaniments were played by Mr. K. Cannell. The Rev. R. B. Gosnell was conductor. Considering that the society had only been formed a few months ago, the concert was a very successful orn. There are better performances ahead of the society, when practices will improve considerably the musical abilities of the company. The takings 'amounted to about £35. At the Nursing Association meeting on ThursTay the secretary reported that 25 caseß were attended to by the nurse during the month, 15 cases being treated nt.the cottage. Membership tickets have now been issued, and so far Pihama heads the list with £l9 10s; Opunake £B. The society hopes to enrol something like 100 members. Mr. Coombridge and Mr. Graham were farewelled nt Eltham road last week. These two families have resided in the Maungahame district for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Coombridge were presented with a silver tea and coffee service and the children with suitable books, from the Sunday School scholars; Mr. and Mrs. Graham were presented with a silver tea set, and the children with books, from the Sunday School scholars. Mr. Coombridge goes'to Whanaroa, where lie bought a farm some monhts ago, and Mr. Graham has bought a farm at Bell Block. •