THE IRRESISTIBLES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1754, 20 November 1917, Page 3

THE IRRESISTIBLES.

SUCCESSFUL CONCERT. The Palmerston Concert Party attracted a good house in the Town Hall last night, and the entertainment was thoroughly appreciated by the audience. The stage was very artistically decorated by members of the local Ladies’ Patriotic Guild. Members of the Guild carried out all the arrangements in connection with the concert, and carried out their duties very satisfactorily. Prior to the entertainment a number of young ladies flitted hither and thither selling buttonholes. The Borough Baud discoursed a number of selections outside the hall prior to the concert. The only local talent to assist was Mr Betty’s orchestra, which supplied the overtures. The dresses of the Irresistibles were very dainty, and the movements of the performers in the various chorus work graceful and devoid of stiffness, which so often mars the stage appearance of amateurs. The programme was varied, and many of the numbers were not new to a Foxton audience, but were none the less appreciated on that score. Miss Bett presided at the piano. The company’s opening piece was a bright chorus, “Roll Call,” the voices blending nicely in this as in other chorus selections. ’ Another chorus by the, ladies of the company, “By the Sea,” was heartily applauded. Miss 0. Bett sang “I’ll make a Man of You,” and seeui’ed a well-deserv-ed encore. Scrgt.-Major Barchara was in good form, and sang a parody on “Monte Carlo,” entitled “Tanks.” He had to respond. Miss K. Freeth sang “The Only Way,” with chorus setting. Miss Watson’s fine interpretation of “God Send You Back to Me” was one of the choicest and best items of the evening. This young lady has a fine stage appearance, and is gifted with vocal talent above the ordinary. Mr Bowater fairly brought down the house with his comic song, “When are You Going Away I” “Carolina,” by Mr Jackson and company, proved another hit, Ptc. J. Aitken received a fine ovation when he appeared on the stage, and he sang two of his best renderings. Sergt.Major Chapman sent the audience into fits of laughter by his quaint get-up and funny facial expressions, and had to respond to his item “Do you Want Us to Lose the War?” The song “Dixie,” by Miss Nielsen, with chorus by the company in chorus. The dresses of Miss 0. Bett song “China Town,” and was accompanied by the’company in Chorus. The dresses of those taking part, and the movements of the girls with their lanterns, was the best of the chorus items. Pte. Aitken was again successful with his vocal item. The “Dream Girl,” by Miss Freeth and chorus, was much appreciated. Misses Watson and Nielsen, duet, “Venetian Song,” shared the honours with Miss Watson’s previous item. The voices blended nicely, and the interpretation was excellent. Miss Keeling scored an immense success with her graceful execution of the Dragon Fly dance. The song and chorus, “Monterey,” by Miss Nielsen and company, was well received. Miss K. Freeth, accompanied by her spaniel dog, put on a baby stunt, and greatly amused the audience. She was recalled, and told some more. A clever little girl; Miss Kirk sang “Some Night,” with chorus setting. Sergt.-Major Barchain contributed another humorous item, after which a capital programme was concluded with the finale, “Pack up Your Troubles,” by Miss Watson and chorus. The Mayor, Mr Chrystall, thanked the performers, on behalf of the Ladies’ Patriotic Guild, for the splendid entertainment and their patriotic assistance. He hoped that it would not be long before a similar concert was repeated. (Applause). He said (he concerl would assist the Guild funds to the extent of about £3O, which, added to the £OO taken at the Patriotic Shop on Saturday, would be a great help to the Guild in the work they were doing for patriotic purposes. He also expressed his pleasure at seeing Pte. Aitken among the entertainers. Every lady performer was the recipient of a charming good luck bouquet. The performers were subsequently entertained at supper by the Guild. The concert will net £2l. - The Ladies’ Guild desires to thank the Borough Band, which Mr Betty and members of his orchestra, w r ho kindly agreed to assist when the Awapuni Camp Band Avas unable to come, Mesdames Freeman, Blamford, and Mr H. Claris, who were responsible for stage decorations, and Mr E. A. Oxlev for loan of crockerv.