INGLEWOOD.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 October 1917, Page 3

INGLEWOOD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) l

Inglewood, Oct. S. One of the largest audiences yd si-en fiu a concert locally was the attendance at the Scotch concert 011 Friday evening. Visitors were present from all parts of Taranuki. The programme was a lengthy one, and in every ease encores were demanded and readily given. The proceedings opened with a foursome reel by Misses Todd and Adams and Messrs Wade and Bonor. Mr. McDonald tiien sang "From Oberon," encore "Mary oi Argyle." Mr. Sturrock delighted the audience with a pianoforte solo, and for the encore "For tlie Scotch" fO'Leary). Miss Fyfe contributed. "Angus Maedonald" and " 'Twas Spring," and in her second appearance "For the Green" and "The Wood Pigeon." Mr. Webber'3 first songs were "My Ain Folk" and "Coming Home," and, in response. "Pagan" and "You'd Better Ask Me." Mr. Aitken then sang "The Laird o' Cockpen," encore "Lucky Jim." Mr. and I Mrs. McDonald then gave a very fine rendering of 'The Battle Eve." and for the encore "I Wish I were a Tiny Bird." Miss Sangster selected "My Ships," and .encore "Robin Adair." Miss Jenkins then danced a sailor's hornpipe." Song, Miss Laing, "Anzac"; club swinging, Sergeant-Major Hill. .Mrs. McDonald gave a very pleasing rendering of "Happy Song" and "Tliank God for a Garden." Mr. Ranford, who supplied the comic element, was in great demand and contributed "Kitchener," "Sandy and the Ghost," "The Presbyterian Sheep," "The Burial of Paddy Clancy," "All of a Ditherum," and "Casdy and the Cheese." Mr. Ranford is one of the best amateur performers heard for Borne time, and is to be commended on his taste in the section of his items. The chairman liad to apologise for the Rev. Papakakura, who was unable to be present. The concert was brought to a close with the singing of a verse of "Auld Lang Syne" •and the National Anthem, after which the floor was cleared for the dance, and a crowded hall kept things going merrily until the small hours of- the morning. The Scots also had a very busy day 011 Saturday. A tent was erected in" the reserve opposite Mr. King's mart, in which produce, cakes, confectionery, etc., were for sale, and splendid business resulted. A stand was also erected in front of the tent, from which an entertainment was given, and an appeal to the gathering resulted in about £SO being collected. The result of the gathering is not yet complete, but up to the present approximately .€l3O U in hand, and there are still some considerable amounts to account for, such as the horse raffle, tickets sold, etc.

£ very pleasant function was held in the drill hall on Wednesday evening, when Sergeant-Major Gregor, who was up on leave, was presented by the senior cadets with a wristlet watch. Lieut. Paterson, in a very neat speech, made the presentation, expressing regret at losing their guest, who had been a very keen and popular instructor, and wished him every success and a safe return. Sergt.Major Griegor suitably replied and interested the company with some very interesting anecdotes of his experiences. On Sunday afternoon there was a large attendance at the Town Hall for the united service of prayer. His Worship the Mayor presided, and mentioned that the service was held at the request of Parliament. The opening hymn was "0. God, Our Help," after which the Rev. Richards led the congregation in prayer. "Jesus. Lover of My Soul" was then sung, and the Rev. Ireland read the lesson, "Rock of Ages" being the next hymn. Rev. Harvie then gave a very interesting address on "Our Father"; Kipling's "Recessional" was then sung; prayer by Captain Christofl'erson; hymn, "Xeare'r My God to Thee." The Benediction was then pronounced by the Rev. Harvie, and a verse of the National Anthem brought the service to a close. The singing was led by the combined choirs.

A fire broke out on Saturday about mid-day. A cottage owned by Mrs. Johnston, and occupied by Mr. Holder, of the railway staff, was very badly damaged The furniture was insured for £IOO, hut still Mr. Holder - is a heavy loser. The insurance oil the house also leaves the owner a loser. The fire brigade were quickly on the scene and soon had the fire under, but not before heavy damage iva3 done.

At Mr. de Launay's furnishing warehouse on Saturday, Mr. Stan. Taylor was the recipient of a wristlet watch. In making the presentation the proprietor stated that Taylor had served seven years with the firm and would shortly be leaving for the froiit. On behalf of the employees he wished their late comrade •every good fortune as a soldier of the King, and hoped in due course he would return to lnglewood and resume his former duties. The recipient suitably acknowledged the gift and the consideration extended him during his connection with the arm.