FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 May 1939, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

RACECOURSE TRUSTEES. DONATION TO WAIRARAPA CUP. (“Times-Age” Special.) A meeting of the Wairarapa Racecourse Trustees held in the Borough Council Chambers was presided over by Mr J. W. Card. Others present were Messrs R. W. Matthews, J. Canne Bidwill and R. T. Cundy. The credit balance at the bank was reported as £77 16s lOd, and the balance at the Post Office Savings Bank £lO6 6s lOd. A balance sheet for the years ended 31/3/38 and 31/3/39 were presented and considered satisfactory. The Trustees placed on record the long and valued service rendered by the late Mr Q. Donald who had been a trustee since 1906, a term of. 32 years. The meeting appointed Mr Q. Donald, Tawaha, to act in place of his late father. A sum of £lOO was donated to the Wairarapa Racing Club, for the Wairarapa Cup event at the Club’s New Year fixture, the club to divide this sum between the owner, trainer and jockey of the winning horse. z SOUTH FEATHERSTON AMATEURS. SUCCESSFUL CONCERT. The South Featherston Amateurs Concert Party staged a highly successful concert in the South Featherston hall on Wednesday evening, there being a large and appreciative audience. The proceeds went towards the funds of the “Red” Queen (Miss Ngaire Tocker). The gathering went with a swing from beginning to end, with not one dull moment. The programme was exceedingly well arranged, with variety to suit all tastes. Judging by the laughter the audience fully appreciated the jokes and witticisms. Special mention should be made of the Thorn Twins who delighted the audience with their clever tap dancing and action songs. These youthful artists would be an asset- to any concert party and seem perfectly happy and at' ease on the stage. One depicts a particularly bright future for these lads, as they are an entertainment in themselves.-

The announcer, Mr Joe Saba, caused much amusement with his humourous remarks when introducing the “Show” to the public. In fact he led one to believe it was the greatest show on earth and certainly as fqr as South Featherston was concerned.

The programme was as follows: — Opening Chorus, ‘‘Let us introduce Ourselves”; “Something About A Soldier” .Thorn Twins, tap duo; Miss Dorothy Chisholm, humourous recitation; Sketch, "The Whole Shirt,” D. Cross and R. Barnard; Miss Margaret Foss, pianoforte solo; Leo Chung, Chinese tenor, song; Miss Paddy Nix, song and tap dance; Sketch, “Maternity Board,” Miss Ngaire Tocker and R. Barnard; Highland dance, Nola Hansen, Ngaire Tocker and R. Banard; Vocal duet; Short Play, “Buying a Hat,” Miss T. Matthews and Miss Thorne; Thorne Twins, song and tap dance; song, Misses K. Gain, J. Burt and M. Rasmussen; Sketch, “Oh Baby,” Mrs T. Matthews, Messrs Joe Saba and R. Barnard; pianc accordian solo, R. Barnard; Gallagher and Sheen, Joe Bain and P. R. Thorn; Sketch, “They had a Date,” ■ Miss Thorne, Messrs P. R. Currie and Joe Saba; Song, Mrs Linda Mclvor; Short Play, “The Broken Clock,” Miss Thorne, Messrs R. Barnard, P. R. Currie and Joe Bain. The second half of the programme took the form of a Nigger Minstrel Show and many were the laughs which were produced. A clever impersonation of Pat Hanna on “The Cricket Test Match” was rendered by Mr Joe Saba. The organiser, Mr P. R. Thorne, and Miss Marjorie Tocker (pianiste) deserve great praise for their efforts as the result was indeed very gratifying. At the conclusion of her duet Miss Ngaire Tocker, “The Queen,” was presented with a beautiful red posie by little Joy Gain. YOUNG FARMERS. INTERESTING DEBATE. The Featherston branch of the Young Farmers' Association invited the Greytown branch to its meeting held on Wednesday night when a debate ensued. The subject was “Past and Present Methods of Farming.” Many questions and constructive criticisms were brought forth, which were of a highly education value to the young members. The meeting terminated with the provision of light refreshments. Personal. Mrs J. G. Donald, who is at present holiday making in Sydney, is expected to return early next week. Hockey Team. The following will represent Featherston in a match against College D al Lansdowne: Misses A. Lewis, P. Nix. M. Davis, D. Lowell, J. Wyeth, M. McCallum, L. Crosbie. N. Hatton, J. Brash. P. Hatton.

1 The girls are still improving and are showing great keenness for the game.