BRITISH & INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 January 1924, Page 2

BRITISH & INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION.

The splendid sample of Coast weather prevailing just at present fits in well with the Exhibition period. Crowds are being attracted to tlio district, enjoying both the Exhibition and the weather. Yesterday there was a friendly invasion from luaugaliua County, whence came a district schools excursion. About 703 passengers travelled and they all crowded into the Exhibition at the first opportunity. Needless to say they enjoyed their visit greatly, and many of the visitors spent most of the day within the buildings. The Committee in charge of the excursion expressed thanks to the Exhibition authorities for the facilities given the children to inspect the display. Naturally till llie visitors were much interested in the evolutions of the living machine which took the air shortly after the arrival of the excursion train, and was busy till lute in the afternoon, making aerial excursion'-. Many ladies patronised the Avro and all enjoyed the novelty of being up in the air. Flying i-- very jtopular locally now, and is finding favor with the visitors who arc delighted with the experience. All day yesterday the Exhibition enjoyed liberal pit'milage. The attraction at night was the juvenile duo, who with local support perinnned ill the Orpheus Theatre.

The Exhibition Theatre was crowded again last nigliL for the second appearance of Joan Hughes and Muriel Kershaw. The programme submitted by these performers was a complete change and enjoyed to the lull. Muriel made a hit with her songs—that of "Miss Crinoline" living particularly good. Little Jotin has become a very popular favorite. Her success as "The Kid" was outstanding. The child shows remarkable talent, and delineates her characters with striking abandon. There is nothing still’ or heavy about her work. The light touch she gives In the characters assumed is the touch ol the born artist. She must be seen to be appreciated. The pair gave some clever ducts last night. "t he Keys ol Heaven” was a particularly good item, while "I’icamiiiiics’’ was a delight and sent the audience away in a merry mood. A special feature ot the presentations bv the children is the dressing. The duo have a very extensive wardrobe, aitli appropriate dresses for each part and character. They are a very happy pair, and quite at home at their self-imposed task. The duo last, evening were supported by the Jaz z hand, Miss Kerridge played a brilliant pianoforte solo, Miss Thompson and Wells in a pianoforte duet, and Miss. Jones who rendered vocal solos in a most acceptable manner. All the items merited the applause accorded. At the entertainment in the Orpheus Theatre last evening, special pleasure was given by Mr I’hil Julies, of Christchurch. with two humorous songs sung in character. The audience gave the singer an ovation, and it is hoped Mr .Jones will be heard further this evening. TO-NIGHT. This afternoon at 2.39 there is a matinee performance, in which lll ° children appear in an entirely new programme, while to-night at 9 o clock is the final appearance. Another new programme will he given, thus further revealing the wonderful vorsatalitv of the children. Hotli Muriel and Joan will sing and recite imw numbers. Jean will give three solos including her special recital mils "Cupid" and "Mrs Drown," while Muriel will re cite "Jim" ami ring "I'm Getting Hotter Every Day." 'file duet will be "Let me Call you Sweetheart." There will be good local support, the whole supplying a very entertaining programme 'ml worth the _ nominal eh a rge for : d min :< >’-- -- shilling. CCUING- FA'ENTS. On M-uiD-- ro-rh!. there will fie another popular dance in Hie Orpheus Hall to which admission will ho one shilling. Commencing Tuesday night, the Cowan Company of Christchurch juveniles, numbering seven, who ar. rive on Monday, will appear in the first of four distinctive programmes, filled entirely by the juvenile members of the party and Miss Cowan. the programmes for the four nights will he circulated with Monday’s issue of this paper. The company which includes Kathleen Read, aged 5 years, consists of performers all ol whom are in the front rank in the metropolitan centres in competition work. All have won prizes ill keen competition work at Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington. so that patrons may rely on first class entertainments. The programmes will he well varied, and will include several sketches, most of which have been written fiy Miss Cowan for special performances ot her pupils > n Christchurch. The juveniles give a bright - and entertaining programme full of mirth and humor, and the clover characterisations ol the young folk are sure to he appreciated by the patronising public.

Oil Monditv week there eoininenees :in entertainment of unusual merit. It will lie in the form of a dunce ro ' cjtal, producin': all that is best in the latest vaudeville theatres in the United States. Miss Bessie Macdonald „f Christchurch, is the organiser. There will he fourteen performers associated with Miss Macdonald, as also M.rs Adam, pianistc. Miss Mac,l,,nald i> one of the host known teachers'of dancing in Christchurch, besides being a very capable pianiste and ordiestra leader. Miss Macdonald went to America hist year, and spent six months at the Pettish awn school. here she became thoroughly acquainted with the very latest methods anil styles of llttssiatl and other classical dancing. That she has imparted the knowledge she gained on her trip to her pupils in a most efficient manner was very evident at the recital at Christchurch on a recent Saturday night, remarks the Christchurch Stai. For the entertainment to tie given by Miss Macdonald an alignments are being made to increase the aeeommodalion <>f tlio lisil!The? flower show in connection ' VIt " the Exhibition takes place at the Soldiers’ Hall on Wednesday and Thnrsdnv of next week, and the A. and p Show at the Hokitika racecourse on. Tuesday and Wednesday ot the wed: following. The Exhibition hall takes place cn Friday. February Ist at the Soldiers’ Hall. Ihe Exhibition is to close the following night with a grand-finale at 10.30 o’clock. Demonstrations of cooking with gas arc given at the Exhibition ni^litß, Saturday excepted. There will he demonstrations also on Monday am Wednesday afternoon of next week. Housewives requiring any special information regarding the use ot gas cookers, should present their pro >- lems to Miss Todhunter, the demonstrator.