Amusements.

Manawatu Herald, 13 October 1904, Page 3

Amusements.

THE CATHEDRAL CHORISTERS GLEE AND CONCERT PARTY. The boisterous weather prevented a large attendance lost evening at the Public Hull to witness the above talented combination, livery “turn” was of (he first grade, and certainly deserved a L-Rcr house. Mr Edgar Collins opened with a tuneful piano overture, followed by Mr George Warsaw, who rendered “ The Mighty Deep” in splendid style-. Perhaps Miss Alice Layton is (lie host, contralto Fo.xion hits yet heard. Twice site had iu respond to an encore. Her most pleasing number was “ Doreen.” Kclhnan is a magician of great skill, am! lie cleverly deluded his audience with trickery (or some twenty minutes. The humourous portion of the programme was left to Mr Leslie Warton, whose eoon Story and song earned loud applause. His cemetery epitaphs and “ Why dont you get a, lady ofyour own” were perfect. Mr Carden Wilson imitated some notable actors to effect, impersonating Johnny Sheridan as “ Widely O’Brceon ” to the letter. The Cathedra! Choristers Bovs (four in number) gave many enjoyable items, their sweet lone and harmony showing complete training. With Miss Layton these highly accomplished lads rendered “ Good Night ” in capable style. In a chat with Mr H. Muller wc learn Mr Dix lias booked Foxton for race nights in January, when an entirely new set of artists will appear here, including Howard Bros., the famous thought readers, in new acts. OLD GIRLS EUCHRE PARTY. A very pleasant Euchre party was given by the Foxton Old Girls on Tuesday evening last at the English Church schoolroom. Somewhere about fdi’ty visitors and friends at tended. All arrangements were excellently carried out under the supervision of Mrs Stewart. The refreshments were of the best. Miss M. Alzdorf won the lady’s and Mr H. Franltland the gent’s prize. The 11 booby ” prize was won by Mr W. Edwards (gent’s) and Miss M. West (lady’s). An enjoyable evening broke up at 11.30. LU MSDEN’S ENTERTAINERS. A treat is promised the residents of Foxton and surrounding districts on Friday and Saturday next, when an opportunity will be afforded of seeing Lumsdcn’s Renowned Entertainers in a high class programme of refined vaudeville, including the Great American Biograph. This company has been showing to packed audiences throughout New Zealand, and come with a good reputation. So wc would advise all not to miss this opportunity