CONCERT & DANCE GATHERING AT DALEFIELD

Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 August 1939, Page 7

CONCERT & DANCE

GATHERING AT DALEFIELD

The Dalefield Hall was crowded when a first-class concert was given in aid of the hall funds, which was afterwards followed by an enjoyable dance . The first half of the programme was given by the school children, and included several sketches which reflected very great credit upon them and on the teachers, Misses Dorgan and McDonald. They received great praise for the excellent manner in which the items were staged and acted. Miss G. Bradbury delighted the audience with several tap dances. The second portion of the programme was controlled by members of the Matarawa-Dalefield Drama Circle who

i staged two well-acted plays. The first, entitled ‘'The Early Birds," was excellently acted. Those taking part were Misses G. Conwell, D. Sadler, J. Nielson. R. Hodder, J. Conwell and Mosdames Rogers and R. Callister. I "Aunt Lizzie’s Friend,” the second play, was equally well staged and appreciated, the characters being taken by Mosdames G. Brazendale, H. Bain, W. Nielsen, R. Gallon, G. Sadler, W. Ticehurst, L. Burgess and G. Knowles. Violin and piano items were given by Messrs T. Udy and P. L. Darke. Supper was afterwards dispensed. The hall was then cleared and dancing indulged in. The music was provided by Mosdames V. J. Ashton, H. Bain and T. Hughes. Mr M. J. Parker acted as M.C. As the result of the function a substantial credit balance will go towards the hall funds. The committee appreciate very much the support accorded to the gathering.

THE SALVATION ARMY FORTY-EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY. "War is declared on Carterton. The first shot will be fired in the Main Street on Saturday night,” is the wording of the newspaper advertisement which announced the opening of the Army in Carterton 48 years ago. That the local Corps is still a live fighting force was amply demonstrated over the weekend when the 48th anniversary celebrations were conducted by Major Nelson, who is in charge of the Wellington Division, assisted by the Kilbirnie Band under Bandmaster W. Gasper. On Saturday night the hall was gaily decorated for the birthday party. A large crowd, filling the hull, enjoyed to the full an excellent programme given by the band and assisting artists.

During the evening the birthday cake, made by Sister Mrs Jones, of Mastcrton. was cut by Sister Mrs Tyler, who is the oldest soldier of the Corps. At the conclusion of the gathering Cornish pasties and a cup of tea was served for supper. Sunday was a day of thanksgiving for the many successes achieved during the past 48 years. Prior to the morning meeting the bund brought cheer to many with its serenading. A short programme of praise was given on Sunday afternoon to a large audience. Birthday greetings from officers stationed at Carterton 45 years ago were read. Sister Mrs Tyler, who was present at the first meeting, gave a number of reminiscences of the early days. The hall was packed for the final

thanksgiving service on Sunday night. During this meeting the local band gave a powerful address on the text: "Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone; but if it does not die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” At the conclusion of the meeting the local ladies provided supper for the visitors who then left for Wellington. Personal. Mr Rex Porter, of Carterton, has left for the Chateau. National Park, where he will enjoy a fortnight's holiday. The death occurred in the Greytown Hospital on Saturday of Mr George Bambry. of Carterton. at the age of 80 years. Mr E. McKenzie, sole selector of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union, will leave Carterton tomorrow for Gisborne whore he will watch a game for the purpose of choosing a team to represent the Maoris in a representative Rugby match with the Fiji touring team at Hamilton in September. Hinemoa Hockey Dance. A dance will be held in the band room, Carterton, this evening in aid of the Carterton Hinemoa Ladies' Hockey Club. Arrangements have been completed for a very successful and enjoyable evening and a large attendance is expected.