ROXBURGH.

Dunstan Times, Issue 727, 24 March 1876, Page 3

ROXBURGH.

(FROM OUR OWN’ OF.RESPONDENT.) March 22. A Concert and Ball was held at the Athenaeum on the night of the 17th instant in ce'ebration of St Patrick’s Day—the Hall was crowded, so much so that some had to stand outside. Mr J. J. Smith opene 1 the entertainment by reading a Prologne written by a member of the Dramatic Chib, af’er which followed a number of glees, songs, recitations, and “ Poor Pilhcoddy—concluding with the Burlesque of ‘‘The Babes in the Wool.” Miss Begg sang very nicely, this young lady possesses a fine voice, an 1 which no doubt will still 'mornvc. The Negro Song and Step-dance of Mr E Steddin was'exceedingly good, ho is one of the best stanrlanocrs woh,ave seen in this place. Our old friend “ Sandy ” as usual Convulsed the house with his ■comio recitations. “ Poor Pillicoddy “ was ployed to perfection by Mr J J. Smith, who was quite at home in his part, as he possesses a .natural ability and fondness for the dramatic profession. Miss A. Rees also played bor part very nicely, and seemed to have

studied it thoroughly. Master Roes as '■ Sarah ” also acquitted himself very well. In the Burlesque of “ Tho Babes in tho Wood,” Mr J, J, Smith, as tho ferocious Uncle was very good, both iu the got up rnd acting. MrJ Pitches acquitted himself evceedingly well as the “ Whisky drinking Nurse”—iu fact, the acting generally in both pieces was very good, and I do not think that two pieces have ever before been played with greater success at the Toviot. Rain began to fall heavily about 12 o’clock notwithstanding this there were a great many present at the Ball, which commenced about One in tho morning, and was kept up till about Six. Mr H. M'Dowall acted as M.0., and Mr Burton presided at the piano, assisted by Messrs Cormack and Allen on the flute and fiddle. A very fair proportion of ladies were present, an 1 their dresses, in most instances, were exceedingly pretty and becoming. Mr P. Brood, who is at present building a Temperance Hotel adjoining the Athemeum, supplied the refreshments and gave general satisfaction. | We have had some heavy winds and showers of rain during the past few days, and it is not unlikely that we may have a rise in the river. A number of persons have left for Dunedin, both to see Rlondin, and the Cup run for, and a little excitement prevails amongst a few who take an interest in such matters concerning the “ Cup.” j Mr O. ’idgood has opened his general store, mdlinery, and dressmaking establishment i i Scoiland-strest, and we hope to see him receive a f dr share of support from his friends and the public generally.