CONCERT AT PRINCESS THEATRE

Hokitika Guardian, 21 October 1927, Page 1

CONCERT AT PRINCESS THEATRE

A PLEASING SUCCESS. Despite an extremely wet afternon and evening there was a large attendance at the Princess Theatre last niglu when the pupils of the Convent School presented a very pleasing -’entertainment. The programme was a well varied one anil the whole formed a delightful change from the style of entertainment usually given. The organisers are to. be congratulated on the success of their work, though it must be said there was excellent quality to work on, and there was quite a display of native talent, revealing once again tbe resou lies of the town in this respect. 'l’he programme opened with a very bright chorus by the Convent pupils, a presentation which gave at once a distinctive air to the fare to Ik> provided. Alisses Jacobs (2) and Lynn wero responsible for a pianoforte trio, executed brilliantly. Next came a happily humorous item, “Afcnamara’s Band,” with topical airs. The advent of the band suggested at once that it was quite superior to the ordinary Tin Can band, and the Black Hand musical organisation must certainly look to its laurels. Here a thought for the times might be expressed: “AYby not a drum and fife band for our juveniles.” Aliss Sherrill and Alls Findlay next rendered a vocal duet. ‘‘Slowly and Softly,” in a very acceptable manner. A clever presentation was given by AUss Pat Gilloolv who recited “Competition Echoes,” in inimitable style. The action song by the junior girls of the Convent- School, who represented a corp ol old ladies, in a liunioioiis song “The Rheumatic” was provocative of much laughter. In the unavoidable absence of Aliss Evans and other performers from the country, detained by the floods. Aliss Kerridge, a visitor, played a brilliant pianoforte solo for the 101 l hand. “Beautiful Flowers,” by Hie junior girl, was another pleasing action chorus Aliss G. Jacobs rendered a pianoforte solo “To tbe Spring,” excellently. Tbo vocal duet “The Second Minuet,” by Aliss AL Ilanrahan and AUss A. Lynn was very appro-?’ pri;v tely dressed, and most pleasingly rendered. The arresting pari song. "Westland,” by the senior girls which was rendered first at the Competitions, was next sung, and made a striking item for tin- close of the first half of the programme. 'i’lio second half opened with an agreeable surprise, an orchestral item by seventeen pupils of tbe Convent, fourteen of fho instruments being violins. “Oriental Perfumes’’ was tbo piece rendered, and the audience was greatly pleased w ith I lie performance.. An old favourite. “Bide a. AVee.” was attractively rendered by Afrs Findlay, and was followed by another brilliant pianoforte trio, Alisses Paget. Carroll and Houlalian being Die executants, “ilutlerflies" a song anil dance by junior pupils was a very bright item, happily dressed, and greatly enjoyed. A quaint dialogue entitled “Geese” was given by Aliss B. Stephens (the farmer’s wife) and Aliss E. Hannihan (a neighbour). ■Aliss Gillooly was heard to special advantage in her vocal solo “Summer.” Another bright class number was “Aliss Milligan's School.” in which the senior girls excelled. Little Nila. Stephens recited with much confidence and grace "If No Olio Ever Alarries ATc,” anil was pillowed by a very clever presentation by the junior girls ol tbe action song “Rag Dolls.” This was a very humorous conception, and the deception wins almost complete, So excellently did the large class perform to the evident delight of the audience. Another brilliant pianolortc item was given, a duet by Alisses Jacobs (2). “Hungarian Dance.” and then came the closing item, a bracket of two numbers, glees (a) “Beam of Light,’ (b) “Calm by Thy Slumbers.” This proved to be one of the best items of tho programme, aniT supplied a musical treat in voico balance.

Among . the aueompa.riis'ts for the evening were Misses Giese, O'. Jacobs, Rtopforth ami Carroll, all of whom gave faithful service. Father Finertv on behalf of the Sisters of the Convent. spoke a few words of thanks isnd appreciation. and deservedly praised the performance. The whole concluded shortly ‘before 11 o'clock with the singing of Ihe National Anlliem. the entertainment being described as most enjoyable and entertaining; throughout.