CONCERT AND PLAY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 405, 2 July 1908, Page 2

CONCERT AND PLAY.

The above took place in tie Public Hall on Tuesday night, and despite the threatening weather, there was a lair attendance present. The Rev. Mr Young-Woodward, vicar, presided. The programme, arranged by Air T. Betty, was much appreciated, and there were several encores. Two budding vocalists made their deb ut, an 1 were very well received viz., Miss Hilda Barber, and Master Alex. Rimmer. The latter had to respond to a double encore, for his rendering tf “Plymouth Hoe.” We hope to hear these young vocalists again at future concerts. Mr Berthold’s orchestra contributed two inspiriting pieces, instrumental items weie rendered by Miss Honore (pianolorce solo), Betty and Rimmer (duet trombone and cornet), and Moorman (flute solo), Miss Ailken a solo, Mrs J. Robinson was recalled for her solo ; Mr Bullard’s nautical solo was well received ; recitations were given by Messrs Hornblow and Clarice. The accompaniments were played by Mr Berlhold and Mrs Bullard.

The humorous play, “ Dearest Mamma,” was splendidly staged by Mr Alf. Fraser, and created roars of laughter. The drawingroom scene was very effective. The plot showed what unhappiness an indiscreet mamma-in-law can [make in the home of a newly married couple. The title role was in the very capable hands of Mrs A. D. Clemett, aud that she did justice to it, goes without saying. She objected to the presence of a harmless and lachromose old uncle (Mr •H. Haslett) in the house, and the “scenes” between the two were most amusing. Mr G. Fowler was quite at home in the character of “Harry Clinton,” the newly married man, and the same must be said of his bride (Miss Jenks). “Nettle Croker,” a confirmed and pessimistic bachelor, was ably pourtrayed by Mr A. Fraser, while Mrs Rodie excelled in the part of “Mrs Honey wood,” a gay young widow ; the manner in which she essayed to bait “ Nettle Croker ” was excellent. The minor part of “Jones, the butler,” was done ample justice to byMrW. Gordon. The piece went off without a hitch, the enunciation and original creations of each showed that the parts had been carefully studied. The histrionic talent displayed proved that Foxton possesses plenty of talent to produce something of a higher standing in the dramatic line. The entertainment was in aid of All Saints’ Church.