AMUSEMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 183, 12 November 1910, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE. The production of "Dorothy" in the Theatre Royal last night by' the Xew Plymouth Amateur Operatic Society in aid of the Hospital was well attended, and the opera went from start to finish without a hitch. Miss Olive Buckman was the same dear Dorothy, Miss Dulcet Fenton the same lovable Lydia, and Mr. F. J. Easther the same laughable Lurcher, as when last we met them. Indeed, all the characters were presented in "the same excellent manner as before, while the choruses revealed, if anything, a higher standard, which was, no doubt, the result of the additional practice, made possible by the interval since last performance. Mr. Cornwall and his orchestra were again an important feature in the evening's enjoyment. The financial result must be considered highly satisfactory, too, as the amount raised, roughly £4O, will carrying the Government subsidy of 24s in the £.

Prior to the third act of the opera, Mr. F. C. Bellringer, chairman of the Hospital Board, announced that His Worship the Mayor (Mr. G. Tisch) was unable to be present, and, on behalf of the Board, he wished to thank the performers for the great trouble they haol gone to. He was sure all appreciated their kindness. The performance kad been a very popular one, he was sure. (Applause.) Also he desired to say that the unfortunate transfer which necessitated Mr. Easther leaving New Plymouth was not going to be allowed to pass unnoticed, and a tangible recognition of Mr. Easther's services and kindness to the people of New Plymouth would be presented to him at a future date. (Applause.) They all recognised the manly way in which he had given his time and services ever since he came to reside amongst them- His performances had been a source of and amusement always, and never oh any occasion was there a touch of coarseness or vulgarity. (Applause.) Mr. Bellringer concluded his remarks by thanking all for their attendance.

PIANOFORTE RECITAL. We have much pleasure in announcing another pianoforte recital by Miss Warren and Mr. Renaud. to take place on Thursday evening. The programme to be brought forward, though full of names associated with all that is classical and cultivated, yet contains music at owe bewitching in its beauty and tremendously inspiring with its fire and vim. The dances of Dvorak are full of fire and also of many subtle beauties, while the Beethoven Symphony is alive with animation and exuberance. The duo for two pianos has probably not been played here before; and the term should be explained, as it means two performers each seated at one piano, both instruments being of equal importance, first one and then the other having the more important melodies. In a duet, both players are seated at the .same instrument. The remaining Chopin numbres are widely different in character, and though not so well known as other numbers of the same series, deserve of the fullest acquaintance on account of their beauties and varieties of style. The Beethoven concerto is a colossal work, great, dignified, the middle movement being full of lovely themes, the first and last being majestic, but bold and passionate. MissWarren will conclude the programme with the favorite Rhapsodie by Liszt, No. 12.