EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 March 1943, Page 5

EKETAHUNA

ST. PATRICK'S CONCERT AN EXCELLENT PROGRAMME. (“Times-Age” Special.) At the St. Patrick’s concert in Eketahuna, there was a large and appreciative audience. After playing the National Anthem, the Eketahuna Orchestra (Miss M. Smith, Messrs Bouzaid, Marenzi, Thompson and Rowden) opened the programme with wellchosen Irish airs, played with their characteristic ability. Mr P. Bouzaid rendered violin solos, Mr Thompson piano-accordeon solos, and Messrs Marenzi and Rowden, saxophone duets. Miss M. Wilson (contralto) sang a bracket of three songs, which found much favour with the audience. Mrs Hart accompanied her on the piano. To the piping of Mr R. Burns, Misses Joan Brabner, Barbara Burgess and V. Davey performed the Irish jig. Miss P. Goggin gave elocutionary items of a high artistic standard. Miss M. Little, a young singer, proved a popular' artist. Miss B. Mabey, in two recitations, gave skilful and gifted renderings. The singers from Wellington, Miss Mollie Atkinson, and MN Ken Macaulay, of 2YA, were warmly welcomed. Miss Atkinson’s stage manner, her personality and beautiful soprano voice, were a delight to the audience, which was very generously treated with encore numbers. Mr Macaulay’s rich baritone voice in even and flowing tones was most impressive. His repertoire of Irish songs was of fascinating interest. Mrs D. Hart proved a very efficient accompaniste to the singers. The Rev. Father Sweeney paid appreciative tribute to all those who had worked for the concert, the committee who had made the preparations, the I performers and the audience. The audience then joined in the singing of ‘‘God Save Ireland” and “God Defend New Zealand.” Supper was served to the performers by the Catholic Ladies’ Committee. METHODIST CHURCH SUCCESSFUL GARDEN PARTY. The members of the Methodist Church held a very successful garden party on Saturday afternoon in the grounds of Mr and Mrs A. H. Herbert. The garden was gay with autumn flowers, and the well-laden stalls and the afternoon tea were well patronised. The stall-holders were as follow:— Hukanui, Mesdames C. Rasmussen and F. W. Groves; Eketahuna Ladies Guild, Mesdames J. H. Handyside and H. Smith; Putara Ladies’ Guild, Mesdames C. Devonport and L. Christensen. The competitions were won as follows:—Croquet, Mrs J. Taylor; clock golf, Master Len Brown; nail driving, Mr C. Richardson. The tearooms were in charge of Mesdames L. Waterreus, W. Edwards, L. Willis, R. Farrow, K. Edwards and Rasmussen, and the luncheon rooms in control of Mesdames I. Hopper, C. Rasmussen, Misses I. Waterreus and D. Gunderson. The Rev. I. K. Hopper thanked Mr and Mrs Herbert for the use of their garden and the people for their attendance. A substantial sum was taken at the gathering. Personal Items. Miss Penelope Simmers, who has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs Simmers, Bengston Street, has returned to Auckland. Miss Mary Murray-Aynsley is visiting Wellington. Aircraftman J. Curry and Private Beresford are the guests of Mr and Mrs W. C. Curry, Station Road. Soldiers’ Comforts Committee. The borough ladies’ soldiers’ comforts committee have knitted and forwarded to Masterton, 1002 garments, made up as follows: —Balaclavas, 321; pullovers, 139; scarves, 164; mittens, 275 pairs; socks, 80 pairs; skull caps, 23 pairs. • Mrs E. M. Simmers is in charge of the wool and knitting. Parcels of knitted comforts have been also given to all local soldiers who have been entertained in Eketahuna.