ENTERTAINMENTS,

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2218, 23 October 1907, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS,

CATHOLIC BAZAAR

The bazaar was continued in the Theatre last night, and the promoters and various stall-holders are jubilant over the success which so far has attended their efforts. Upon entering the building one is struck at once by the business-like manner in which the many helpers are joining together in their efforts to augment the funds. Fancy dancing was again a feature of the evening’s entertainment, and by special request •to-night, at 10 o’clock, there will he a still further and different exhibition by the pupils of Miss Putman.’ The bazaar wilt be continued this evening at 7.30.

BIBLE-IN-SCHOOLS CONCERT.

There was only a moderate attendance in the Trinity Church Schoolroom last .night oil the occasion of the above concert. The programme opened with an item by the bellringers, who had to respond to an undeniable encore. Songs were rendered by Mrs. Dawson Thomas, Mrs. Kissling, Miss Mabel Wilson, and the Rev. Mr. Grant, and were enthusiastically received. Miss G. Pyke cnotributed a recitation, for which she was deservedly applauded. The second part of the jirogramme was taken 11]) by a n(istrel entertainment provided by the Te Rau College students. Part songs, solos, and choruses were rendered, and some of the jokes perpetrated fairly brought down the house. Accompaniments were played by the Rev. H. N. • Wright, who was applauded for liis rendering of the song “Rosalie” with chorus.

O’NEILL’S BUCKJUMPING SHOW

Patrons were treated to an excellent display by Neill’s buckjumping show last night, on a location near the Royal Hotel. There were exciting anil amusing turns, which were most interesting, and the ridmg ot the principals was ’superb. A couple of ialls occurred during the evening to the delight of the spectators if not to amateur riders. Of course Mr. O’Neill accepts no responsibility of life or limb for those riding any of his horses. The buckjumpers will he at the Show to-day.

BARRABA BUCKJUMPERS

The above company gave another performance last night. A lady rider took part in tlie steeplechase, and gave a beautiful disjilay. Air. Bibbv, who was injured on Monday evening, liad charge of the ring, and its is expected that he will be able toride later ill tlie week. Some newbuekjumpers were brought into tlio. ring, and two local riders sought toi sit them, but both were unsuccessfulAn amusing unrehearsed incident was; given. A Maori tried to ride a buckiumper, but was unseated in sensational fashion, being precipitated! through the window of the building; on the side of the ring; hut marvellous to relate he escaped with onlyone slight scratch. To-niglit Harry l’earce, wrestler, will appear, and wrestle two local men. In tho back to front act a. substitute took tlio seat and did excellently. Tlie challenge to ride tho chestnut “Lightning” last night was not taken up.

WARD-PALOTTA COMPANY.

As instancing tho popularity of Air. Hugh Ward and Aliss Grace Palotta. in Australia, the Sydney Daily Telegraph, referring to tho final performance of the Willougliby-Ward Company, says:—“At the Criterion last, night there was ‘standing room only’ 1 in all parts of the house. As early as: 5 o’clock people began to gather outside tho doors of the theatre, and beforo long an immense queue was formed right‘round the corner anil well up King street. Alost of these enthusiasts had brought their tea with them, and this bellied to beguile the tedium of waiting for the curtain to rise some hours later. Needless to say Air Ward and Aliss Palotta wer greeted with thunders of applause, .and were called on for tlio usual speeches. In the audience were the Governor-General and suite. ’Hie boz plan for the Gisborne season, will be opened on Friday morning. Air Edwin Geacli. tlie well-known-theatrical manager, arrives by theAfmira this morning to complete all arrangements for the Willoughby— Ward season, commencing on Wednesday next." The box plans will bo opened on Friday morning.