AMUSEMENTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 384, 5 August 1911, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

i CATHOLIC SOCIAL. i | A DISTINCT SUCCESS. | Surely never in the history of I'< | Kuiti has occasion been when, a greatei ! number of people experienced so fully | the thrill of glad surprise, as whei ! the strains of the first waltz lloatec | through the hall on Thursday evening ; last. The sensation was born of the ! wonderful celerity with which the hall | was filled by those happy folk who love to be stirred by the dance delirium. The charming springlike weather favoured the social, and the spirit of the season was aptly conveyed in the tasteful scheme of decoration, and the event was in every sense successful and enjoyable. Every function in which a great number of people take part, requires careful organisation: the measure of success denotes the ability and tact of the prime orIganiser; and Thursday evening provided a reflex of Mrs Quirk's splendid generalship. Perhaps the most surprising revelation was that this Vidng town could produce from its own talent a programme so pleasing | and varied in an off-hand manner as | that produced on the occasion under review. Every item was a treat in itself, and coming as they did in rests between dances, they multiplied the sumptuousness of the occasion. Mr Tassell was in fine voice in "Go to Sea"; Mrs Johnson's violin solo "Berceuse" was exquisitely rendered; in the vocal duet "Nocturne"; Mrs Quirk and Miss Clifford were pleasing to a degree; Miss Wells' delightful young voice was heard to advantage in "Flight of Ages"; Mr Price sang "King Charles" in convincing manner; Mrs Ovens' beautifully controlled voice captivated the audience in "Sunshine and Rain," and the encore item "Beautiful Land of Nod" set the seal of charm; Misses Morgan and Wells daintily tripped a Spanish dance in costume; Mrs Porter sweetly sang "The Gift"; Mr Ciapham's violin solo, a fantasia on "Home Sweet Home," was an artistic feast; Miss Clifford was especially pleasing in her singing of "A May Morning"; Master Mora was a boisterous young Irishman, proud to claim the title of "Harrigan." Naturally each item was roundly applauded, and the excellent calibre of the performers commanded the attention of all present. The accompaniments were another bright feature, and were supplied by Mesdames Quirk, Lissaman and Ovens, j and Misses Honan and Graham, i Hetet's band was as usual in good ■ tune and time with the dance music, j and "'extras " were pleasantly per- | formed by Miss Graham and Mrs j Johnson (piano and violin), Miss Honan, Mrs Spencer and Mrs Quirk. I The floor was in perfect trim. Mr J. Jones proved a painstaking M.C., and was ably assisted by Mr P. Mora. The complete arrangements reflected the full attention to detail which the committee had made a feature of their work, and one was astonished to learn that the committee comprised ladies jnlv, as follows: —Mrs Quirk, organiser and secretary; Miss Mora, treasurer; Mesdarnea Walsh, Corban, Rothery, Keogh, Placket and SalisDury, and Misses Noonan and Clifford, general committee. These ladies did everything except certain ivork beyond their strength in the matter of preparing the floor and reTioving fittings, etc., for which they iesire to thank Messrs P. Cotter, L. and Walsh. In the delicate and comprehensive suppei alone was advertsed the patient efforts of the ladies, and we congratulate them upon the all-round success attending them. We understand the total receipts :ompletely overshadowed the most sanguine expectations. Thanks are also due to Mr J. Thompson for the gratuitous use of the supper room adjuncts; to Messrs Blackman and Cobb, J. R. Graham and C. B. Lever for furniture and decorative fittings.

EMPIRE PICTURES. On Monday evening, the Empire Picture Company will produce the great Coronation pictures at the Te Kuiti Town Hall. A splendid panoramic view of the great procession as witnessed in Piccadilly on the day of the Coronation: the crowds of sightseers, the enthusiasm of the crowd as the procession passed, the State coach drawn by the famous team of eight cream hoses, the colonial troops and Indian princes on stately chargers are all shown, and many other things of interest that were seen in London on Coronation day. Besides this very up to date picture, a long programme of other subjects all new and, as usual, of a very high clas3 order —will be shown. The Coronation pictures will ba shown at Otorohanga on Friday evening next.

ALEXANDRA RINK. Skating continues to be very fashionable in Te Kuiti. There has been an alteration in the management, also to the building, which provides more comfort and pleasure for the public. The sports items have become more numerous in the evenings. The floor is also in excellent order. • On August 15th the management have decided to hold a plain and fancy dress ball in the rink, and half the proceeds are to be donated towards the Cottage Hospital fund. Doubtless a very large attendance will reward this generous action. A dance social is being held on Tuesday nexu August Bth.

! ENGLISH PIERROTS. —TO-NIGHT. The above clever company of entertainers give their one night's season in the Town Hall to-night. The "New Zealand Times" sneaks in the following high terms of the performance "A bright, humourous musical entertainment was provided by the English Pierrots last evening at the Corona- ; ion Theatre in the Exhibition. The iiems, while mainly were always refined, and the total qualifications of the performers were.' well suited to the

nature of the programme. The audiI ence almost filled the spacious I all, ! and was so appreciative that sca-cely ! any number was not encored." Dining the long season in Wellington the Pierrots scored a remarkable success, in reasing in popularity all the time. The company boasts an almost in ex- | haustible repertoire, and all along the j line in the North Island so far the press has been most eulogistic, and in | many towns the hope has been ex- | pressed that they may s:;e their way !to pay a return visit. It is generally ! admitted that theirs is the best enterj tainment of its kind seen in the Doj minion. As a rule every number on : the programme is encored entertainment is mainly humourous, and goes with a swing from start to finish. Clean and wholesome throughout, full of variety and originality, the Pierrots entertainment is one that, should not be inised. It is not a "one star" bill by any means —though in Mr Maynard Dakin the company possesses a comedian of the highest rank in this line. The other members are all artists in their respective roles, and the combination is undoubtedly of excellent calibre. They claim also to be original they do not imitate. They initiate everything in their show, and produce a great many items which are their own, and, of course, unpublished, and cannot be heard elsewhere.

PRINCESS PICTURE CO. BENEFIT EXHIIBITION. The above Company produced a capital programme on Wednesday evening last. The management had kindly offered half the takings towards the Druids' benefit fund for Bro. Welch, and Mr E. C. Tassell, Arch Druid, was entrusted with the duty of selling the admission ticket?. The ball was filled, and everyone was completely satisfied with the programme submitted. Before the close of the pcr-

formar.ee, Mr Wilson, on behalf of the Company, presented Councillor Young with half the gross takings, a sum of £7 10s, for transmission to the Druids' Lodge officials. Mr Tassell received the amount from Cr Young. Each made a brie" reference to the cause, and Mr Wilson was heartily applauded for the splendid action of his company. The Company are to appear here again on Thursday, 17th inst., when a bright and well produced programme may be relied upon. The Druids desire to thank Messrs Hattaway and Fitzpatriek for carting the Picture Company's plant free of charge, and the proprietors of the hall for a reduction in the rent.