1915 Auckland

Source: New Zealand Herald (Auckland), 3 June 1915, Page 12 Advertisements.

1916 Hawkes Bay

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Miss Coralie Stanley who is well known professionally in Wellington as a high-class interpreter of ragtime music has consented to contribute two items to the Pop. Concert at Hastings on Friday.

Source: Hawke's Bay Tribune (Hastings), 14 June 1916, Page 4.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Everything points to the success of the 16th Monthly Pop. which takes place to-night in the Hastings Municipal Theatre. The programme includes a piano solo (Grieg’s Norwegian Wedding March) by Mr. Percy Tombs; a duet by Miss Mary Monteith and Mr. Tombs; two dances by little Miss Gwyneth Thompson from Dannevirke; two recitations, "The Red Duster" and "Tobe," and two comedies, "Aunt Priscilla's Lover," produced by Mrs. Geo. Hartshorn, and "A Storm in a Teacup," under the direction of Mrs. T. W. Lewis. Two items of special interest will be contributed by Miss Coralie Stanley, who is well known throughout New Zealand for her dainty and delightful rendering of the ever-popular ragtime ditties. Miss Stanley is spending a few weeks in Hastings and very kindly offered to help in the war work of the monthly entertainment.

Source: Hawke's Bay Tribune (Hastings), 16 June 1916, Page 4.

1918 Canterbury

WOMEN'S CORNER.

The attraction at the Art Society's Exhibition, on Tuesday evening, was a most enjoyable variety entertainment, provided by Mr F. C. Raphael's Concert Party. Songs were contributed by Miss Coralie McKellar, Mesdames Bernard Wood, and F. C. Cother, and Messrs B. B. Wood, Rex. Harrison and H. Gill, a violin solo by Mr Vere Buchanan, a piccolo solo by Mr A. E. Hutton, a butterfly dance by Miss Marjorie Frostick, concertina selections by Mr Colin Campbell, and a ballad horn solo by Mr F. C. Raphael. Miss Lilian Harper played the accompaniments.

Source: The Press (Christchurch), 14 March 1918, Page 2.

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Mr F. C. Raphael's concert party gave a very successful performance in aid of the Islington and Hornby Red Cross Society in the Social Hall at Islington, by which a sum of £95 was realised. Songs were given by Misses Cicely Audibcrt and Coralie Stanley, and Messrs A. F. Cade and Hugh Hobbs, Mr Leslie Cookson performed some conjuring tricks, while instrumental items were rendered by Messrs F. C. Raphael and Colin Campbell, and a tambourine dance was given by Miss Marjorie Frostiek, Miss Lilian Harper acted as accompanist. In replying to a vote of thanks to the members of the concert party and to Messrs F. D. Kesteven and R. Allan for motoring the party out, Mr Raphael mentioned that this was the 140th concert, and the party had raised over £17,000 for the Red Cross.

Source: The Sun (Christchurch), 28 May 1918, Page 2 (Supplement).

NEWS IN BRIEF.

The patients of the Coronation Sanatorium and King George's Hospital, Cashmere, had the enjoyment of listening to a high-class concert programme yesterday evening. The arrangements had been carried out by Mr F. C. Raphael, and items were contributed by Miss Maud Courtney and "Mr C." (by kind permission of the Fuller vaudeville management), Miss Coralie Stanley, Miss Lillian Harper, and Messrs Leslie Cookson, F. W. Barker, and F. C. Raphael.

Source: The Sun (Christchurch), 2 June 1918, Page 2.

TAI TAPU.

An entertainment in aid of the Lady was much enjoyed by a crowded house on Friday. Tho programme was arranged by Miss Clarke, of Opawa. The music by the Christchurch Salon Orchestra, the vocal items by the Misses Coralie Stanley, Clarke, and Partridge, and Mr Stanley Fleming (accompanied by Mesdames Joll and Minson and Mr Bloy), and the recitations by Miss M. Hercus were all enthusiastically received. Illustrated items were given by some young folks of Tai Tapu. The programme concluded with a pageant, "Great Britain and her Allies." Mrs H. Holland, in an effective speech, expressed her thanks for the assistance given. Captain Macartney, supported by Messrs Gilmour and Forbes, moved a very hearty vote of thanks to Miss Clarke and her assistants for their successful effort on behalf of the fund.

Source: The Press (Christchurch), 3 July 1918, Page 3.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A feature of the "Dick Whittington" Pantomime on Thursday night will be the singing of "The Tramway Copper Trail" appeal song, the wording of which is by Miss Coralie Stanley, wife of Lieutenant A. C. McKellar, who is at the front, and the music by Mr B. A. Home. Miss Vera Pearce, the principal boy, will have the honour of being the first artist to sing this song in public. Copies will be on sale during the interval of the performance, and possibly some autograph copies will be auctioned.

Source: The Sun (Christchurch), 15 July 1918, Page 8.

The Tramway Copper Trail was an organisation established in Christchurch to raise funds for the Lady Liverpool Fund.

DARFIELD.

Mr F. C. Raphael's Christchurch Concert Party braved the elements on Friday night, travelling out here, and giving a concert in aid of the Y.M.C.A. Christmas Parcels Fund. There was a very large attendance, which thoroughly appreciated the pluck of the party in making the trip on such a wild night. The members of the party who supplied the programme were:— Misses Cicely Audibert and Coralie Stanley, Messrs Leslie Cookson, A. F. Cade, Colin Campbell, F. W. Parker, and F. C. Raphael, and Miss Lilian Harper acted as accompanist. The concert yielded £50 for the fund. The party were motored out by Messrs J. Hamlet and F. Blackmore.

Source: The Press (Christchurch), 24 July 1918, Page 3.

TRAMWAY COPPER TRAIL CONCERTS.

The first of a series of concerts in aid of the Tramway Copper Trail enterprise, in connection with the Lady Liverpool Christmas Parcels Fund, will be held at the King’s Theatre tomorrow at 8 p.m., when Mr F. C. Raphael's Concert Party will present an attractive entertainment. Among items on the programme are a futurist dance by Miss Coralie Stanley and Mr W. Fredericks, conjuring by Mr Leslie Cookson, monologues by Mr H. M'D. Vincent, and a pantomime sketch, "The Chemist's Mistake."

Source: The Star (Christchurch), 31 July 1918, Page 8.

RAKAIA.

A concert in aid of the "Our Day" appeal was held at Rakaia on Thursday night, the residents turning up in full force, completely filling the town hall. Very popular turns were given by Mr Fred W. Dennett, pianist to the "Look Who's Here" Company, and Mr Colin Campbeii was recalled many times for his concertina solos. Mr F. C. Raphael gave a ballad horn solo, and songs were sung by Misses Aileen M'Davit and Coralie Stanley, and Messrs Allan Shripton and F. W. Baker. Miss Lillian Harper played the accompaniments. Mr Leslie Cookson appeared in a conjuring turn, and a pantomimic sketch entitled "The Chemist's Mistake," was played. During an interval Mr J. Hamlet made an appeal for funds and headed the list with five guineas. The sum of £4O was taken at the doors, and £22 17s 6d by collection. Mr Perry, president of the Red Cross branch, thanked the visitors, who motored back to town, cars being provided by Messrs J. Hamlet, J. H. Pedder and Aker.

Source: The Lyttelton Times, 24 August 1918, Page 10.

AMUSEMENTS.

YE MERRIE COUNTRIE COUSINS
THEATRE ROYAL TO-NIGHT.

This well-known Christchurch Amateur Revue Company, which for same months past have been giving performances in aid of various patriotic purposes, will make their bow to a Timaru audience to-night. The Company have earned an enviable reputation, and the Christchurch critics have been loud in their praise of the work done by these talented artists. Ballets are a special feature of the Company's entertainment. They have been specially trained by Miss Coralie Stanley, and the finished work of the young ladies reflects the greatest credit on their tutor. During the evening Miss Stanley will sing "The Tramway Copper Trail," her own song, set to music by Mr R. A. Home of Christchurch. Miss Drucy Turner and her little sister Emily contribute some very fine dances, and Mr Jack Wright is admitted to be New Zealand's best male dancer. The Company carries a chorus of twenty picked voices, and this is a strong feature of the show. The musical director is Mr T. Noble, who has American and Continental experience as a conductor. The proceeds of the performance will go to swell the funds of the Lady Liverpool Copper Trail, and as the Company is such a good one, and the cause so deserving a bumper house is anticipated. The box plan is open at the Bristol, and the Theatre is already well booked. The performance will commence at 8 p.m., and during the evening Mr L. B. Hart of Christchurch, will take the opportunity to explain the working of the Trench Comforts Fund, and the object of the "Copper Trail."

Source: Timaru Herald, 13 September 1918, Page 5.