SAVAGE CLUB

Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 June 1939, Page 3

SAVAGE CLUB

SATURDAY’S KORERO. PROGRAMME BY COUNCILLORS. Quite a fair attendance of members greeted Chief D. A. Pickering at the

Hamua Tribe’s korero on Saturday night, the weekend holiday being the cause of several absentees. Following the opening ode, the Chief of the even-

ing, Past Chief E. Jenkins, was installed, and before the programme commenced an apology for absence was received from Savage P. L. Gully, who, owing to ill-health, has been forced to take a vacation in order to recuperate, his absence being the third only in 29 years—truly a remarkable record. Out of respect to the memory of the late Mr James Watson, an old Savage, members stood in silence.

The evening’s programme was in the nature of a surprise, the Council being entirely responsible for the entertainment. Councillors Barber, Wilton and Connell staged the first item —a trio in costume, “Won’t You Buy My Pretty Flowers.” Upon the drawing of the curtain it was some time before the laughter subsided enough to allow the trio to begin. Councillor Kerry next entertained with an elocutionary item. Councillors Flemming and Kennedy were next associated in a thumbnail sketch entitled “The Mormon.” Councillor Barber, with his mouth organ, next entertained. Another thumbnail sketch by the same pair, “The Open Door,” was thoroughly enjoyed. A humorous item by Councillor W. G. Perry, in costume, brought forth much laughter. The Council formed a glee club, and again songs were presented. At this stage in the proceedings, Messrs D S McKenzie and S. I. Baird (Masterton), J. L. Sinclair (Wellington), J. N. Sinclair (Sydney) and A. Way (Camden, N.S.W.) were introduced by their respective hosts as visitors, and were duly given the Savage welcome. The Buttery Hatch adjournment was the next item on the programme, and here Paleface J. N. Sinclair replied to the visitors’ toast. Past Chief J. A. Kennedy presented Immediate Past Chief E. Jenkins with the gold badge emblematic of his service as Chief of the tribe. I.P.C. Jenkins, in replying, stated that, having gone through the ranks up to Chief, he would still have as keen an interest in the tribe as when he was their leader. Musical honours were accorded him. The second half opened with a bracket of vocal solos by Chief Scribe T. E. Handcock. Councillors Flemming ana Kennedy again provided a thumbnail sketch, this one being given the title of “The Lost Wallet.” Councillor J. Connell sang, being followed by Councillor E. Wilson playing cello solos. A vocal solo was provided by Councilor yin Wilton. The accompaniments were played by Councillor Kerry. Councillor F. Price appeared and delighted the members with his renditions of two “Silent Solos.’ The closing ode was followed by “God Save the King,” and for a short while a period of community singing was indulged in. Everybody agreed that the Council could certainly provide a firstclass evening’s entertainment.