KNOX CHURCH

Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 August 1940, Page 4

KNOX CHURCH

YOUNG MEN’S CLUB CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT OF HIGH STANDARD.

AN APPRECIATIVE AUDIENCE,

There was a large and appreciative audience at the McGregor Hall last night when the Knox Presbyterian Church Young Men's Club, assisted by other artists, presented a concert of a high standard of entertainment. At a suitable interval, the Rev John Davie expressed thanks to Mr G. Masters, president of the Boys’ Club, and Mr M. Munn for producing the concert, Miss F. Masters (accompaniste), Messrs H. Hall. G. C. L. Dickel, and Messrs M. Paris. R. Sayer. A. Pearson. B. Elliott and G. Hutchinson (Municipal Band) for their assistance.

Miss Masters was presented with a bouquet. The programme commenced with

“God Defend New Zealand." followed by "There'll Always Be An England.” Mr S. Alpe was the soloist. Misses F. Masters and H. Filer delighted their audience with a pianoforte duet, “Valse Caprise” (Rathburn). The young' men’s choir gave an artistic rendering of "Sweet and Low.” Mr H. Hall entertained with a series of humorous songs entitled “The Doctor,” “Breakfast in My Bed on a Sunday Morning,” and “He was a Married Man.’’ Well known to local residents as a comedian Mr Hall was in good form and his characterisations caused great amusement. Messrs M. Paris, R. Sayer, A. Pearson. B. Elliott, of the Municipal Band played “Winter Winds” as an instrumental quartette and as an encore “Kentucky Home.” Mr G. Hutchinson conducted. Both items were artistically rendered and were well received. Mr G. C. L. Dickel, who possesses a pleasing voice, gave a vocal solo and responded with an encore. Messrs L. Either and N. Dickel rendered a bagpipe selection “Gamy’s Highland Hame,” and “Miss Delicia Chisholme” which was thoroughly appreciated by the audience.

The gymnastic items which followed were warmly applauded and the results of long hours of training were shown in the feats performed. Mr G. Masters gave a bass solo, “Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind" and was encored for his excellent rendering. Misses F. Masters and H. Filer were heartily applauded for their rendering of Liszt's “Hungarian Rhapsody No 2.” The item was a treat to listen to.

The Young Men’s Choir followed with a song, “Mother Macree,” and further humorous songs were given by Mr H. Hall. A quartette, “The Long Day Closes,” and an excellent playette, “There is so Much Good,” were the concluding items. The singing of the National Anthem brought the entertainment to a close.