Personal
Miss Noeline Parker, who has severed her connection with the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, was the recipient of a handsome secretaire from her fellow employees (says the Christchurch Press). Miss Parker intends leaving shortly for Dunedin to take up elocution as a profession. -Otago Daily Times, 7/4/1916.
MISS NOELINE PARKER. Teacher of Elocution, Voice Production, and Deep Breathing. Studio Address: While's Buildings, Stuart street, Room 15.
’Phone 5,144. -Evening Star, 10/6/1916.
JUVENILE ENTERTAINMENT (abridged)
An entertainment of considerable merit was given by the pupils of Miss Noeline Parker in the Congregational Sunday School on Saturday evening. Miss Parker's good work as a teacher of elocution in this City was amply demonstrated to the packed audience by the correct and cultured methods displayed by her pupils, some of whom distinguished themselves by their easy and natural manner on the stage. It was quite apparent that, in addition to the correct enunciation of words, expression and modulation of the voice, deportment and gestures are part of the curriculum of Miss Parker's methods. Where all the younger pupils performed so creditably it would be invidious to single out any particular performer, but of the more advanced ones special mention may be made of Miss Mollie Andrews, who, in addition to possessing a sweet singing voice, which she uses to advantage, she took her parts in the various playlets with confidence and some ability. Miss Madge McCleary also performed most creditably, both as an elocutionist and for her clever acting. The programme opened with a neat little speech of welcome by Miss Mollie Andrews, and this was followed by the playlet "Storyland," in which the parts were taken by the following:... -Evening Star, 3/6/1918.
FOR WOMEN
NEWS AND NOTES
Miss Noeline Parker, elocutionist, Dunedin, has recovered from a severe attack of influenza, and is expected to arrive in Christchurch this week for a holiday. -Lyttelton Times, 17/12/1918.
Amusements
HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE,
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 1919.
MISS NOELINE PARKER.
Presents her JUVENILE PUPILS
In an Excellent Programme of
CHARACTER COMEDY AND MUSIC.
ADMISSION, 2s and 1s; Reserved Seats, 6d extra, at Bristol. Plan opening 22nd. -Evening Star, 15/11/1919.
MISS NOELINE PARKER
In His Majesty’s Theatre to-morrow evening an entertaining and varied programme of quaint and dainty novelties, in playette, recitations, songs, stories, dancing steps, and dances will be presented by the juvenile pupils of Miss Noeline Parker. This lady’s work as a teacher of elocution and kindred accomplishments is favorably known, and her ability with children is acknowledged. The children enter heartily into the various tasks allotted do them, and the dances and marches, which have all been arranged by Miss Parker, promise to be pretty and effective. An original item of some interest is a quaint storyette, entitled ‘Dolly’s Playtime,’ and in which the song ‘Dolls’ will be given for the first time. The words of this song are by Miss Parker, and the music was composed by Mr Chas. Andrews. The bigger girls will have an opportunity of showing their abilities in ‘The Saucy Sailor Boy,’ and the finale, ‘The Fairies’ Good-night,’ with its dainty effectiveness, should be a delight to both young and old. The Misses Haweridge (2) and Hughes are contributing the instrumental items, and Miss Clair Feltham is the accompanist. Star, 25/11/1919.
A clever band of six performers travelling under the name of “Miss Noeline Parker's Concert Party” will visit some of our southern towns shortly. The programme will consist of concerted and individual items of music, dancing, elocution, and songs. -Otago Daily Tmes, 22/12/1922.
MISS PARKER’S PUPILS
Miss Noeline Parker is well known to Dunedin audiences as a gifted organiser of juvenile entertainments, and the news of her intention to present to the public, at an early date, that most popular of all fairy tales ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ should give much satisfaction. Already the demand for tickets has been such as to indicate an unusual interest in the forthcoming entertainment to be held in His Majesty’s Theatre. That it will be one of high excellence, and unique presentation was evinced in the full dress rehearsal held on Thursday evening last. The high standard attained by the performers bore unmistakable tribute to Miss Parker’s able management and bright judgement. -Evening Star, 11/8/1923.
REMOVAL NOTICE.
MISS NOELINE PARKER (Elocution and Voice Production) has REMOVED HER STUDIO from Stuart street to No. 427 GEORGE STREET (near Albany street, opposite to Miss Effie Yorsion). -Evening Star, 18/6/1927.
MISS NOELINE PARKER
The play entitled ‘To-morrow,’ to be presented by Miss Noeline Parker at His Majesty’s Theatre this evening, promises to be one of unusual interest. It is attractive, clever, and bright, and is full of quaint touches of humour. There are between sixty and seventy performers, who have been carefully trained by Miss Parker. The musical programme is under the direction of Miss Florence Pickard. -Evening Star, 8/9/1928.
Social and Personal
Miss Noeline Parker was given a rousing send-off at the Dunedin Railway Station on Tuesday morning by a large circle of friends who had gathered to bid her farewell prior to her departure for Sydney to further her musical studies. -Otago Daily Times, 14/3/1930.
DEATHS.
PARKER. — On July 12, 1940, at Dunedin, Noeline, youngest daughter of Mrs S. H. Parker, of 427 George street, and sister of Mrs A. F, Browne (Leith street), Mrs Hancock (Christchurch), and Mr R. H. Parker (Christchurch). — The Funeral will leave her sister’s residence, 534 Leith street, on Saturday, the 13th inst., at 2 p.m., for the Anderson’s Bay Cemetery. — Hugh Gourley Ltd., funeral directors. -Evening Star, 12/7/1940.
It was with great regret that the many friends of Miss Noeline Parker learnt of her sudden death last week, after a short illness. Well known as a leading elocution teacher in Dunedin, a woman of high ideals and gifted with a sunny disposition, the late Miss Parker was much beloved by all who came in contact with her. -Evening Star, 20/7/1940.
REPERTORY SOCIAL
TWO PLAYS AND A SKETCH (excerpt)
A one-act play of considerable possibilities, entitled “Such Sweet Sorrow” (Cedric Mount) opened the programme at the social evening of the Dunedin Repertory Society last night. The popularity of this monthly function never seems to diminish, and the August meeting drew another good attendance of members and their friends.
Prior to the staging of the plays, the audience stood for a moment in silence as a mark of respect to the memory of Miss Noeline Parker, who had been a valued friend of the society both as a producer and as a member of the Social Committee. -Otago Daily Times, 27/8/1940.
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