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Kumara Times, Issue 2708, 27 May 1885, Page 2

POSITIVELY FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY, Commencing TO-NIGHT, WEDNESDAY, 27tb MAY. MADAME PAULINE RITA, The most birdlike Songster on our Shores. MR JOHN RADOLIFF, The World’s Greatest Flautist, Assisted by MR. GEORGE OLUTSAM. Flute, Voice, and Piano, blended in inextricable melody. Part I. Pianoforte Solo—“ Moses in Egypt” (Kettern) —Mr G. Clutsam. Flute Solo—Variations on Scotch Airs, with marvellous rapidity of fingering and wonderful legato effects. Scena—Madame Pauline Rita will sing “ The Bird that came in Spring,” composed expressly for her by Sir Julius Benedict, with Flute Obligato (Mr John (Radcliff.) “ Flute and voice never before heard to blend so beautifully.” Mr J. Radcliff will exhibit some of his world-renowned collection of musical instruments of ancient days, the only known instruments in the world, which instruments can only be played by Mr Radcliff, producing some of the most peculiar and exquisite music ever heard. “Auld Robin Gray” and Home Sweet Home,” as never heard before, played on the silver cylinder bass flute, the only one in existence, the tone being indescribably sympathetic and mellow. “ Ave Maria,” on prelude by J. S. Bach (Gounod), specially arranged for voice, tenor flute, piano and organ.—Madame Pauline Rita, Mr John Radcliff, and Mr George Clutsam. A sublime rendition. Interval of Ten Minutes. Pianoforte Solo, “ Caprici Hongroiso ” (Kettern), Mr George Clutsam. Mr Radcliff will exhibit and play upon Musical Instruments of the Middle Ages. Madame Rita will sing Sir Henry Bishop’s famed and charming song, “Lo, here the gentle lark,” with flute obligato (Mr J. Radcliff). Mr Radcliff will conclude his exhibition of musical instruments by showing those of the present day. Flute Solo—Fantasia on Irish Airs, with astounding intricacies, with double and treble tonguing effects, unapproachable in the annals of musical history. “Berceuse,” by Gounod—Madame Rita. Concluding with a sparkling selection arranged by Mr Radcliff from “Patience” a redundancy of melody and brilliancy. Prices of Admission : 3a and 2a. J. S. SMITH, Business Manager. ON FRIDAY, 29th MAY, A GRAND DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE Will be given in the ADELPHI THEATRE, For the BENEFIT OF THE KUMARA DRAMATIC CLUB, On which occasion will be produced the Two-Act Comedy TMi (Ml» T@ syifiT* And the One-Act Screaming Farce, THE ALDERMAN’S MISTAKE. Tickets of Admission : Front Scats or Gallery, 3s; Back Seats, 2s; to be obtained at the principal business places in the district. Doors open at half-past Seven ; Performance to commence at Eight o’clock sharp'. KUMARA QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY. THE usual weekly ASSEMBLY will be held on THURSDAY EVENING May 28 th, at the A del phi Theatre. Dancing to commence at Eight o’clock. Admission, 2s. JOHN WOODS, Secretary. DILLMAN TOWN QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY. THE usual QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY at MRS. HOULAHAN’S Empire Rooms, will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 27th inst., at 8 p.m. Good Music; and an efficient M.C. will be present. FIRE ALARMS. One Toll and Peal.—Drummond’s Corner and all places south and south-west. Two Tolls and Peal. —Albion Corner and all places north and north-west to tire Zigzag. Three Tolls and Peal.—All places between Main and Second streets. Four Tolls and Peal.—All places east of Second street.