Princess Theatre.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 September 1921, Page 2

Princess Theatre.

KATUB DAY XIGIIT’S CONCERT. Saturday night, though not considered a good night for a local entertainment, was not a very adverse circumstance for the benefit tendered by Mrs Stavelev’s musical party in aid of the funds of the Hokitika Meantitying Association. Jo fact there was rattier a nood attendance, and the financial result should be considered very satisfactory. The concert went with a fine swing. The first half was the Mlaek and White Party in their musical revels in revueland, "Somewhere, Some Xiidil." Some •J I ladtr and gentlemen performers were seated in semicircle, and for one hour kept the audience entertained with a verv bright and snappf programme. Kvcry item was well received, all applauded heartily and several encored. The soloists were recalled in evurv case, and .Miss Mclntosh, who made her debut as a soloist, t revived a floral tribute. Mr Aldtidgo ins another fresh face, and be bad a happy reception. and is going to be a very pleasing addition to local musical ranks. The concerted numbers went with a vim, and (ptite captivated the favors of t! e audience. Altogether the whole part was most happily conceived and very pleasingly carried through. The second half was a musical variety entertainment in which the .juvenile element lent very friendly aid to the ildults. The kiddies’ items were till well received. The fantasia "Spring Song,” was quite a delight, ami the gavotte by eight tillv mites, very good. Melba Gibbons ill a Moth dance was very dainty, find the older girls in their novelty dances added further pleasing variety to a very entertaining evening. Miss Perry was very successful in “My Crinolin.” as was also Miss Sliaud in "Daddy Moon.” Mr Aldridge made a bit with bis reform song, and the male chorus in "The Indian Hag” levelled in some stage ecentrieities. The chorus was again most helpful, and| wound up with a merry and bright Cncliuca dance. Mrs Houston was tinobliging pianist. Before the final curtain Mr Kvatis on behalf of the Beautifying Association, thanked the audience for the patronage extended, and Mrs Staveley and he, compatny tor the pleasant entertainment given. The Kanicri Kim re Power Coy were thanked lor granting free light, as also Messts lomlinsnu and Gifford for installing the service gratis. Mr Kvnns stated it was tinaim of the Association to make the town beautiful, and he invited the sup* port of the people in creating a healthv pul,lie opinion Unit would make the task possible. Given that backing tie* Borough Council and the Beautifying Society would do the rest. Hie evening’s entertainment concluded with i - singing of the Xational Anthem.