ENTERTAINMENTS.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXIII, 10 December 1920, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS.

6 BAND CONCERT AT MANAKATJ. iLast night a conceit and dance was held at the Manakau Hall in aid of tho , instrument fund for the Otaki Brass !' Band. Prior to the entertainment the band played a number of selections Jin the open air, attracting a large I crowd of appreciative listeners. The hall was packed to the doors, and the wholo performance was a huge success. The programme opened with a fine band selection. Mr Stahlc gave a song in his well-known forceful and finished style. Miss F. Bevan's song was deservedly encored, while Miss Kilsby had a splendid reception, doing exceptionally well with a pretty song, entitled, "1 Wonder if Love is a Dream," giving "Dawn" as'an encore. Humorous recitations by Mr A. Trovethick and Miss Burnell were capital items, both recalled, while Mr Byron Brown, who has not appeared in public for a long time past, scored a great success with his recital of "Henry V. at Agincourt." Three Wellington performers, Mr and Mrs Cooze and Mr Levy, proved great favourites, all scoring repeated encores for their songs. Mr Levy and Mr Cooze's comic character sketches fairly brought down the house and caused great merriment. Songs were also given by Messrs Puku Kikiliana and Frank Penii (encored). The programme concluded with a humorous sketch and song by Messrs Honi Hapcta, Jacob Utiku and Puku Kikiliana. This item, of course, had to bo repeated. Mrs Smith and Mrs Cooze supplied the acconipnninienta in good style. Mr H. Witchellj who made an efficient stage manager, thanked the performers for their assistance, and especially tho Wellington visitors. He mentioned the fact that the band was doing splendidly, and commended it to the Manakau public as an organisation deserving their heartiest support. The floor was then cleared and dancing indulged in. The baud supplied the music for several dances, and the great crowd present was delighted with the novel experience of dancing to brass band music. TE HORO CONCERT. On AVcdncsday night a successful and enjoyable concert was held at the Te Horo Hall, in aid of the Anglican Church organ fund. There was a good attendance, and the audience was well pleased with tho really excellent programme provided. Following is the programme: —Pianoforte solo, Miss A. Muir; comic, song, "AVhen Father Papered the Parlour," Mr Jones (Levin), encored; recitation,, Mrs Young; song, Master Ernest Baines; song, "Believe Mo," Mr Mottershead, of Levin (encored); recitation, "Aunt Tubitha," Miss Eva Windley; musical monologue, "If," Mr Frank Penn (encored); song, little Miss N. Muir (encored), a delightful item; recitation, Miss Burnell (encored); song, "Beloved, it is Morn"; Irish jig, in costume, little Misses Burnell and Bryant (encored): recitation, Miss Best (Levin); song, "Bonny Mary of j Argylc," Mr Mottershead (encored); song, "Abie," Mr Jones; recitation, Master C. 'Yates; song, Mr Stahle. The programme closed with a dialogue, entitled "The Practical Pedlars." The parts were ably sustained by Miss Muriel Mnir and Masters N. AVindley, R. McChesney and C. Gawlor, and it was a most creditable production. ' AVant of space prevents our giving details of the items in full. Suffice to say, it was a particularly good programme, and the items were all greatly enjoyed. Miss Albie Mnir played the . accompaniments with much taste, and i This lady also deserves great praise for her able management of the whole function. At the conclusion of the concert tho floor was cleared, supper was served, j and the usual dance followed, Mrs Day ! and Mr Beanchamp very kindly supplying capital dance music.