CONCERT.
The public of Foxton has been surfeited with entertainments and attractions by the various committees connected with the swimming baths carnival during the past few months and this fact no doubt accounted for the moderate attendance at the Royal Theatre on Tuesday evening, when a concert programme was submitted which, in point of merit, would otherwise have attracted a crowded audience. We refer particularly to the talented performers from Levin, whose items were Versatile and of a very high standard of merit. The first portion of the programme wasi provided by local entertainers and their efforts were much appreciated. The concert opened with an animated chorus. Miss M. Patterson contributed “Just Aruond the Corner,” Mr Powell sang “In the Carden of Tomorrow,” Miss Chalk “Pucker Up and Whistle,” Mr King “ZuyderZee,” Mrs L. Bullard “The World is Waiting for the Sunrise,” Mrs Corn “The Navy,” Miss Martin “I’m Going.” Ir\ all of the above with harmonised choruses by the company were very effective. The quarrelling duet by Mrs Corn and Mr Barron created a storm of applause, and was deservedly encored while Messrs H. Hornblow and B. Barnett, the two inimitable corner men, fairly convulsed the audience with their inharmonious duet “That Certain Party” and their jokes ‘and funnyisms. Prior to the final chorus entitled “Good Night,” Miss Stevenson was made the recipient of a pretty bouquet. The accompaniments were played by Mr Jensen and Mr S. Powell conducted the chorus work.
The second half, contributed by the*Levin concert party, opened with the catchy and well-balanced chorus “People Like Us.” Miss Thelma Shaw, L.T.C.L., had to respond to an undeniable encore for her finished pianoforte solo. Mr Allan’s humorous song “Archie,” was much appreciated and lie, responded with a fine interpretation of “Friend of Mine.” Madame Lola Mariees immediately won over the audience with her vocal items “G'armencetia” and “Here’s to Love and Laughter.” Later this performer displayed histrionic talent above the amateur standard in a monologue and a further recital of her brother’s composition “The Land of Beginning Again.” She scored a great success. Miss May Williams captivated her audience with her graceful dancing. Mr J. Varnham’s vocal items entitled and “Salaam,” were much appreciated. Mis? Best was heard to advantage in her vocal items “Love’s a Merchant” and “Come Again,’’—a talented and soulful young vocalist. Mr Ailken is always a draw, and his elocutionary items were top-notchers. The audience were specially fortunate in having an opportunity of listening to such a finished violinist as Mrs Powell and her two numbersNvere keenly appreciated. Ifl is hoped that Foxton will be given an opportunity of hearing these talented artists at a. later date. The concert, a as whole, was excellent.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3564, 18 November 1926, Page 3
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451CONCERT. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3564, 18 November 1926, Page 3
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