THE RIRORIROS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2282, 29 August 1908, Page 2

THE RIRORIROS.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE. Owing to the extremely rough and boisterous nature of tho weather last niglit there was hardly as large all imlicnco in the Salvation Army s Citadel for the second entertainment bv tin* Riroriros, as on tho preceding nigld. The ball was, however, very •comfortably filled, and the different items were received with quite as much enthusiasm as by the larger audience. A completely different programme was given, and quite equalled that presented on the opening night indeed in some respects it was bettor —as the little ones, gaining ill confidence showed not 1 lie slightest tooling of restraint, which might naturally be expected at a first performance in a strange town. After the opening hymn ol praise and a heartfelt prayer by Major Holdaway, the popular “Biros” gave their first; item, an action .song, entitled “Salvation’s Grand,” which went with a splendid swing, and was i fitting opening to a long and varied programme. Handbell selections, fairy glass selections, recitations, and drills wore all gone through with that attention to detail which characterised the first programme,, and once again the talented company went through tho intricate movements of Die various items without tho slightest hitch. A very special feature was the Timbrel Drill, performed by eight of the girls with tlieir tambourines gaily decorated with streamers of ret], blue, and yellow ribbons—the Army colors. They presented a very pretty appearance, and the movements of the drill were executed in perfect time to the music. A perfect furoro of applause greeted this item. Another “turn” that was keenly enjoyed by tho audience was the dialogue, “The Old Country Aunt’s Visit to the City.” Four of the girls took the leading part in this item, and each spoke her lines with that naturalness and ease which only comes from close application and study, combined with intelligence above the average. The gem of the evening was undoubtedly tho “Poi Danco” by the girls, a truly realistic imitation of tlio Maori danco of that name, and one that earned for them round after round of cheering, and an imperative demand for an encore, which was readily given. Sometliing in the nature of a novelty is included in every performance of the Riroriros, and last night it took the ienn of a “Tennis Ball Game.” In this the entiro company, armed with ordinary tennis balls, tako their stand in a irclo and on joy fivo minutes’ gooil romp, all the while keeping in tune tu tin* music by bouncing and throwing the balls in tlio air. It was a really unique item, ono soldom seen on a platform, and was deservedly applauded. As on the first niglit, the members of the company came down into the audience, and going from seat to seat collected considerably over tho amount realised last niglit, which constituted a record for a week-night entertainment on tho tour so far.

The singing of a hymn and tho pronouncing of tlie benediction by Adjutant Dickens brought a most successfill entertainment to a close. Tlie remaining performances of tho Riroriros are being looked forward to by many with pleasurable anticipation. To-morrow services will be held all day at the Citadel, at 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.in., and 7 p.m. Tlio visiting singers will assist at these meetings, and a hearty welcome is extended to all. A silver coin collection will bo taken at the door. Oil Monday night the Riroriros will give another entertainment in His Majesty’s Theatre, tor which, as will be seen in "another column, a splendid programme lias been arranged. Given a fine night a very largo attendance is expected, and those who visit the theatre on that evening aro promised a rare treat. Adjutant Dickens wishes it to be known that tickets for Monday evening s performance mo obtainable atMr. IV. Miller’s shop.