PATEA GOOD TEMPLARS.

Patea Mail, Volume 1, Issue 30, 24 July 1875, Page 2

PATEA GOOD TEMPLARS.

The second entertainment, given by the above society, took place in the Immigration Barracks on Thursday evening last, and was numerously attended. The chair was taken by Mr Williams, sen., and that genthman having briefly explained the object of the meeting, introduced Mr Startup, who sang the ever popular song ot “ The Blighted Gardener.” This was followed by a reading by Mr Williams, Jun., and was creditably gone through, but like all amateurs was much too hurried, and therefore failed to give effect to his subject. Sister Keys followed by singing" “ The Vacant Chair.” A reading (comic) by Brother Whelan, entitled “ O'Comic II and Biddy Moriarty,” gave universal satisfaction, and at the close was loudly applauded. A duet by Miss Williams and Miss Annie Hirst was very well rendered, the alto voice of the*latter young lady being a noticeable feature. Mr Rhodes was “ encored ”in his song “ Castles in the Air, but that gentleman did not seem in such good voice as on the last occasion. The old song of “ The Cottage by the Sea” was the next item on the programme, and was done full justice to by Mr Sergeant. A Mr Adams, “alias” Troloney, then essayed to deliver an oration, but we failed to discover his “role.” His marks were grossly personal and offensive, which wo are glad to say, were p:empt y marked by the disapprobation of the audience. His presence neither added talent nor dignity to the entertainment. Mr Fish’s recitation caused roars of laughter. Mr Connolly, Bm. (with banjo accompaniment) sang “After the uproar is over,” for which lie was deservedly “encored,” that gentleman complying with a repetition of the last verso. Master Carey was evidently suffering from the effects of a cold when he sang “ Pulling hard against the stream,” as it was only by perseverance that he managed to “ pull ” through the song. A duet by Mr and Master Connolly (flute and violin) was highly appreciated, and brought the first part of the programme to a close. The magic lantern was then introduced, and evidently seemed to please all. those present. We cannot conclude this report without a word of censure to those persons who were so noisy during the latter part of the performance. They ought to bear in mind that the whole of the performers are amateurs, and apart from this the entrance to the entertainment was free.