ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 223, 19 March 1912, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

IRISH NATIONAL CONCERT. Tickets for the Irish National concert in the Theatre Royal on Thursday night are going off at a great rate, and a bumper house is already assured. That this is so is no more than the enterprising committee and the first-class array of talent deserve. Miss Teresa McEnroe, the Wellington soprano,' received a most flattering reception in Wellington last evening, and her first appearance in New Plymouth is certain to be looked forward to with a good deal of pleasurable anticipation. The Garrison Band and Mrs. Woods' orchestra will supply the concerted instrumental music, while Mr. A. L. Cooke (violin) and Mr. Arthur Carbines (pianoforte musical sketches), with Mrs. Rowe as accompanist, are popular performers requiring no advertising eulogy. The remaining vocalists, Miss P. Ward, Messrs. B. McEwen, Johnstone and J. Somerrille always provide popular and enjoyable items. The national concert would not be complete without the "jig." which is to be provided by an expert exponent _ in Mr. M. Norris. Holders of 2s tickets may reserve their seats at Hoffmann's without extra charge.

"COLLEEN BAWN." "Colleen Bawn" was again shown to a large audience at the Empire Theatre last evening. Apart from the story, which has always appealed as few Irish stories have appealed, the views of the historical places and features stamp the piece as one of unusual value. From these one gets a splendid insight into the beauties of "the emerald Isle," and the beauties are unique and to be appreciated they must be seen. It is hardly necessary to make a special visit to Ireland in order to do this, for nothing could be clearer or better than the views portrayed by the cinematograph. To-night will be the last occasion on whicy they will be shown, and the opportunity should not be missed. The supporting programme is an excellent one, the view of Niagara in itself being worthy of a "star" position on the programme. To-morrow night the programme will be submitted to the Waitara public, and if they desire a treat they should make a point of attending.