ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 66, 8 September 1911, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

TOE DEACON BENEFIT CONCERT. Thanks to the self-sacrifice of a few ladies and gentlemen and the enthusiastic support of some of our most talented local amateurs, the Deacon KenefU Concert held in the Good Templars' Hall was an emphatic success. There was a particularly nice selection of items, and the whole bright little affair was perfectly stage-managed. A surprisingly good orchestra of fifteen instruments added much to tlie triumph of the entertainment. In its opening selection the orchestra displayed a pleasing mastery of technique, playing with great spirit. The Misses Buckman were in fine voice, and their duties gave the greatest possible pleasure, the sisters' voices blending excellently. Mr. Guv's numbers were notable. He has a well-balanced and telling voice, u-ing it with emphasis and producing it naturally. Mr. Nixon s songs were well received and much applauded. The two recitations given by Mrs. ,'L Grant displayed her unquestionable elocutionary gifts, as she tells her storv with gentle and natural emphasi-, and illustrates it acceptably. Mi-s Ilea's .ongs in both first and second parts were sung with musicianly feeling, while Mr*. Rowe's pianoforte soli indicated a commendable mastery of the instrument. One of tlie features of an exceptionally- choice concert was Mr. Blythe's highly diverting recitation, which created great merriment. .Miss Perry presided ably at the piano, and Miss Standish played the accompaniments for Miss Taylor. Tlie large audience throughout showed great- appreciation and enthusiasm. Quite :!p:iri from the highly deserving cause for which the concert was held, it was worthy of the best, support for its value as a musical and elocutionary entertainment. A GREAT ATTRACTION. The great, film, "Rack fo the Primitive," in which realistic scenes, including wrecks, adrift, on a raft, midnight attack' by lions, and the eventual killing of a huge specimen. attracted a crowded bouse to Saunders' Pictures last night. The film is-unique and very interesting. and should be w-en to-night, when it. will .aivpear for the last time. Resides this there are several other good views, scenic, humorous and dramatic.