BENEFIT CONCERT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2131, 22 May 1920, Page 3

BENEFIT CONCERT.

The benefit concert in aid of a local ease of distress was held in the. Town Hall last night, hotore a fair and very appreciative audience. The inclement weather and prevailing

epidemic prevented many who had purchased tickets from attending.

Several of the performers, including four members of Air Osborne’s orchestra, could not fulfil their engagement, owing to sickness. An apology for absence was also received from the Mayor (Mr Chrystali), who, however, forwarded a donation to the fund. The stage was tastefully decorated. Nearly every item was encored, and deservedly so, Air Osborne’s orchestra rendered t»yo spirited selections, which were much appreciated. Miss Bryant’s numbers were “The Heart of a Rose” and “In Dreams.” Mr Beale received a battering reception for his two songs, “Salvation Lassie-of Aline” and the “Veteran’s Song.” Air Peter Robinson created roars of laughter with his comic songs, “The Polka,” “Bob Ridley,” and

“Any Rags.” His antics and makeup were immense. The Alaori songsters. Alessrs Hakaraia, McGregor

(3), T. Ellers, Cl. Kill", and Miss Ellers, were vociferously ericpml for their items, which included ‘‘Annie Laurie,” trio “Sausage Meat” (humorous), "Beautiful Ohio” (solo and chorus), “Dixie” (humorous, 1 with local allusions to the several llaxmillers), and a solo, “Mr Booze, hy Mr Hakaraia. “The Bridesmaid” was sung by Mr Hornblow, in character. A lively farce entitled “Johnny Bladder,” was the concluding item. Air Peter Robinson, Mis* Stella Robinson, Messrs Bullard, Ellers, Hakaraia and McGregor. The accompaniments were played by Miss Evans, Messrs King and Thorbur. A special word of praise is due to Mr Peter Robinson, who organised the concert, and to all who took part. The result of the ■effort will be published in a later issue.