HAMUA SAVAGES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 September 1939, Page 2

HAMUA SAVAGES

WEEK-END RAID.

ENJOYABLE VISIT TO WANGANUI.

Arriving in Wanganui on Saturday afternoon, a raiding party from the Hamua Savages were welcomed by the members of the local Savage Club and entertained at afternoon tea in the Savage Club Hall. To the Hamua members it was indeed interesting to see the hall, which was three times as big as the Masterton hall, packed to the doors with enthusiastic Savages when the korero commenced later in the evening. Wanganui being in the midst of a large Maori district, native emblems and carvings profusely adorned the hall. Big Chief Dodds, of the Wanganui tribe, installed the chief of the raiding party, Deputy-Chief V. Wilton, as chief for the evening. Following the singing of the opening ode and “God Save the King,” the programme opened with the Wanganui orchestra playing two selections, the remainder of the programme being given by the raiding party. The Wanganui haka team gave an excellent haka item. Led by Savage J. B. Macpherson, the Glee Club gave two much-appreciated items, “Song of the Marines” and “I Got a Robe.” Councillor F. Price’s selection of “silent” broadcast solos were the cause of much amusement. Played by members of the Dramatic Club was a sketch, “Change of Treatment,” and the players were Savages Price, Henry and Hemmingsen. Councillor J. Connell rendered two vocal solos, and this was followed by another sketch, “The Inventor’s Dream.” Savage O. Hemmingsen favoured with a bracket of vocal numbers, and it was after this that the Buttery Hatch adjournment was taken. Resuming the programme, the Dramatic Club played “The Thread of Scarlet.” Many Masterton residents will ! remember that this was entered in the local Drama League festival, and the excellent reception it received then. The Wanganui Savages appreciated it even more, and this was classed the best play seen in Wanganui for some time. The players were Savages Curtin, Hancock, Wilton, Barber, Kennedy and Hemmingsen. Savage J. B. Macpherson favoured with a bracket of vocal solos and a thumbnail sketch, “Slow,” played by Savages Power, Hancock and company, a song by Past Chief W. Iggulden (who was recalled twice), and a comic trio by Deputy-Chief V. Wilton and Councillors S. Barber and J. Connell, entitled “Pretty Flowers,” brought a most enjoyable korero to a close. The annual contest for the sports cup was held at the property of Savages O’Reilly and Corliss, Westmere, and after a very close contest the Hamua team won the cup. A luncheon, provided by the club, was partaken of, and thirty-six tired but happy braves set off for the Wairarapa and home. A call was made at Past Chief G. Clapcott’s residence, Milson, on tne way home.

A most unfortunate accident occurred on the homeward journey. While crossing the Rangitikei River at Bulls, the coveted sports cup, which has been competed for for over seven years, was accidentally dropped and disappeared into the fast-flowing muddy waters of the river. The lid, however, was saved, and was duly presented to Mrs Clapcott as a token of appreciation of her hospitality in entertaining the braves.