ENTERTAINMENTS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 778, 24 October 1922, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

HAWAIIAN ENTERTAINERS. AN ENJOYABLE CONCERT. . . The Hawaiian fgbatertainers’ concert took place -in thq Strand Theatre on Friday evening and was largely attended, a large number of intending patrons being turned away owing to the inadequate seating accommodation. The entertainment, was enjoyed ito the fullest, and it was thei opinion of those who are able to judge that it was one of the finest functions of its kind yet presented, to a Pukekohe audience. The star vocalist undoubtedly was Miss Cora' Melvin, who possesses a beautifully sweet voicq, with a wonderful range.. Her rendition of “Oh, Lovely Night,” “By By*” “1 Wonder if Liove is a Dream” and “Ann,ie Laurie*” etc., was particularly pleasing, in spite or the fact that. Miss Melvin was suffering from a slight cold. Mr Norman Day is the possessor of a very strong vdice, over which he has wonderful command. He rendered the difficult number “King Charles,” in a. manner that reflected great ciedit, and his interpretation of the item was indeed fine. Miss Melvin anct Mr Day came with a reputation*’ which they upheld very ably. The pair were heard to advantage in the duet “In a Garden of Roses,” and jps an encore item “Rosary. 1 ” Mr A. Hall sang “Jack Briton” with wonderful effect, and he pleased h(is hearers to such a .degree that he was obliged to respond with a .further contribution, which he rendered in equally brilliant style. “Friend ’Q j Mine” also was well sung, and! in Mr Hall Pukekohe possesses a vocalist very much above the ordinary, Mr and Mrs L. Day rendered a couple of items in a manner which reflected great credit. Both possess sweet voices which blend beautifully. Their items were indeed very popular and were recipients of loud and long applause. Kipling’s “If,” “Comil/ ’Ome,” and ‘’Borrow It,” recitations, were entrusted to Mr H. V. Gribble, who upheld his high reputation as an elocutionist. This arfist is improving rapidly, and his rendition of “If” was indeed particularly fine. Mr J. L. Searell made a name for himself in the humorous monologues “We” and “Cohen and! Levi,” while he made a veritable hit with his skit on local affairs, featuring the Mayor and Councillors in leading roles. [The Hawaiian Entertainers, comprised of ") a iocal party, rendered in fine style “Hawaiian Twilight,” “The Dixie Band,” “Honolulu,” “Tuck Me to Sleep,” “Down the Trail to Home, Sweet Home,” “Yakabiula,” “An Oriental GenV” “Showers and Flowers,” “Blue Bird'/' and “Amazon.” The soloists were Mrs L. Day, Miss Kathleen O’Connor, Mr L .Day and Mr H. V Gribble. The cabaret scene was splnedid— the dancers being Mr and Mrs L. Day and Miss I. and Mr F. Duncan The accompaniments were played bv Mrs L. Day, Miss I. Duncan. and ‘Mr F. |Hubbard:. Cannell’s orchestra rendered the overtures. The function was indeed a great credit to the organisers—Misses L_ Perkins and I. Duncan, who worked assiduously to’make it a success, and it is pLeasimg to chronicle their efforts were not in vain. A request has been made to ithe organisers to A again present the entertainment, but*, we are unable to state their intend tion.

The party will appear at Drury shortly, and residents o.f this centreshoqld on no account miss the treat in store for them.

The proceeds of .the function are to be devoted towards furthering the candidature of the (Trades' Queen, Miss Marjorie Perkins.