WAITARA.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 September 1917, Page 3

WAITARA.

(From Our Own Correspondent). Waitara, Sept. 28. Thursday's exposition of football, as played between teams representing the business baby and the freezers' baby, somewhat surprised onlookers by its excellence. Many a club game of the first, order would have been considered mediocre in comparison. At the beginning it looked as if the freezers would be the winners, as it,was thought they would stay it out better, but the reverse was the case, the business side winning by 9 to nil.

The New Plymouth Male Choir has come and gone, but it has left a lasting impression on those who were fortunate enough to hour it. That it is a good combination there is no shadow of doubt. The several items which it rendered well deserved the plaudits of the audience. The solos by the Kev. Papakakura were a revelation to most people, hio pleasing tenor voice appealing to all in the audience. Needless to say, his items were vociferously encored. The other soloists —Messrs Dunstan, Webber, Day and McDonald—were never heard to better advantage, and each had to respond to well-deserved encores. ■ Something lia-i been heard of Mr. Sturrock as a pianist and accompanist, but his performance on Thursday night exceeded all expectations. He is a past-master, indeed, and it is to be honed we shall often have the pleasure of listening to his wonderful playing. As conductor, Mr. McLeod undoubtedly is the right man in the right place, and the fortunate in possessing such a keen, energetic man. As an elocutionist, nothing better is de* sired than Mr. Clarke. Hi-fitems appealed to the audience immediately, and hie rare gift was given good effect to. Tlfe size of the audience was rather disappointing to the promoters, but a fair return will be shown. Of course, it must be taken into consideration that the calls are daily and numerous just now in connection with the baby, and there is a limit to all purses. However, on the whole, things are satisfactory. Overheard after the match on Thursday: ''Why didn't you kick the ball, instead of hanging 011 to it." Burly Maori: "Well, you see, this way, I can't find my foot." The business baby committee lias in view a big skating carnival very soon. Provided the building is suitable, the store recently occupied by Hatriek and Co. is to be turned into a rink for the occasion, and a good one it should make, there being plenty of room. Other attractions are also to be provided for the same evening by the committee. It. is reported that the freezers intend to have a repeat ball on October 18, in place of the proposed boxing contest. Nothing big on next, week for the baby. A let-np by the various committees, no doubt, will be appreciated, and the rest will give them renewed vigor to do something bis for the remainder of the time. Mr. fiilbert, for some years postmaster here, was a visitor on Friday. He is looking well, and apparently the north agrees with him. He is located at Eoto-