KAIAPOI POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1696, 28 July 1879, Page 2

KAIAPOI POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT.

As a miscellaneous amateur entertainment (he third of this series on Friday evening he* seldom been equalled in the province, tho musical portion was marked by the excellent selections made, and the after piece by easy acting of the performers. The brass band opened the first part with “The Firefly Q-alop,” and closed it with “The Esmeralda Schottishe,” both of which were rendered in a manner only obtainable after careful practice. Mr S. Johnston sang “The Death of Nelson” in a telling and effective manner, Miss Johnston playing tho piano accompaniment. Miss Ellen contributed a vigorous piano solo, “ The Siege of Paris,” which was warmly received. Miss E. Pinebing’s song, “ My Grandfather's Clock,” with echo chorus, was greeted with loud applause. Dr. Ovenden and Mrs C. J. Champion rendered the vocal duet, “ The Sailor Sighs ” in a manner which earned a merited encore. Mr R. H Mathews (cornet) and Mrs Harvey (piano) gave “II Balen ” from “ Trovatore,” with accuracy and effect. Mr R. M. Wright sang “Nancy Lee,” the chorus being maintained by a strong party of vocalists on the stage. Miss J. Monk rendered “Do they think of ms at home,” as a first effort in public, free from nervousness, and with a clearness of voice deserving tho demand for its repetition. Mrs Crombie-Brown and Miss Johnston played a brilliant duet in D. Mrs Champion followed with the song of the evening, “ Tho Lady of tho Lea,” Mr R. Macfarlane playing the piano accompaniment. She delighted her audience by reappearing in response to a hearty encore. Mrs Hardey gave a piano solo selections from tho quadrilles of all nations, which was the gem of the entertainment in the instrumental portion. Mr Champion, who possesses a fine sonorous voice, sang “ The Village Blacksmith.” “Love’s Request” was charmingly sung by Mrs Crombie-Brown, and pleased so much that its repetition was inevitable. Pi lor to tho interval, the Chairman (Mr J. Lowthian Wilson) announced that the next entertainment would be for tho funds of the cricket club, when he heped there would be an equally large attendance. The comedietta of “ Cut off with a Shilling ” was then given, the cast being—Sam Gaythorne, Mr Montague H. Smith ; Kitty Qaythorne, iMiss Kauffman; 001. Berners, Mr G. F. Hewlings ; all of whom were perfect iu their parts. Tho sallies between the Colonel and Kitty provoked rounds of merriment, while the hauteur of Sam was a piece of capital acting. The receipts of tho evening were £7 As.