ENTERTAINMENT AT KERRYTOWN.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2441, 22 December 1892, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENT AT KERRYTOWN.

The annual entertainment by the pupils attending St. Joseph’s School, Kerrytown, was held on Tuesday evening last, and, despite the inclement weather, in every respect proved an unqualified success. The schoolroom has had extensive additions made, including anterooms, etc. The stage is admirably erected, upon each side of which are elaborately-filled wings. The scenery which constitutes the back-ground is in touch with the effective appearance of the surroundings. On the whole the staging is a great credit, and will prove a great boon to companies desirous of playing at Kerrytown, and public alsso peakers. The stage was lighted with two powerful Rochester lamps, which gave a pleasing appearance to the floral decorations. It was also beautifully carpetted. The room despite the additions, was full. There were present people from Timaru,' Temuka, Pleasant Point, and surrounding districts, among the visitors being the Rev. Fathers Aubry (Diocesan inspector of schools), and Tupman The entertainment commenced punctually at 8 o’clock, the following programme being given : Overture, “ Royal Irish Quadrilles,” Misses O’Driscoll and Goughian ; chorus, “ Hark the Goatbells,” Singing Class; dialogue, “Who was the Mother-in-law of Moses,” Masters J. Scannell, W. Naughton, Matt, and Michael O’Driscoll, P. and D. Scannell, and J. Lyons; solo, “ I’ll take thee Home Again,” Miss Goughian ; duet, “ Mrs Brown’s Luggage,” Misses Hoare; duet (piano), “Osborne Quadrilles,” Masters W. Mair and D. Hoare ; song, “ Mr Mulcahy,” Miss J. Hoare drama Characters; Governess, Miss Hoare; pupils (Louisa and Francesca), Misses Goughian and D. Hoare; song, “Killaloo,” Master P, Swaney ; song, “ Fairy Queen,” Singing Class; duet (piano), “Great Globe Quadrilles,” Misses Scannell and Goughian; drama “The Duchess of Mansfeldt.” Characters : Duchess, Miss Louney; Maid of Honor, Miss Brosnahan; Dame Gertrude, Miss O’Driscoll; Great Norah, Miss Perry; Swiss Peasants, Miss Sullivan, J. Brosnahan, M. Hoare, M. Brosnahan, Fleming, H. Brosnahan, Scannell, Day, H. Hoare, and Connell; solo, “ The Swiss Maid,” Mary T. Brosnahan; chorus, “ See-Saw,” Singing Class; duet (piano), “ Florence and Constance,” Miss and Master Swaney; duet, My Mother-ip-Law,” Misses Hoare; dialogue, “ Paddy’s Crossexamination,” Masters Swaney, Fleming, and Cqnnell; solo, “ The Harp and the Shamrock,” Miss O’Driscoll ; duet, (pianq) ‘‘ West End Polka,” Master and Miss Hoare; duet, “ Gipsy Countess,” Misses Hoare. Drama—” Paddy Miles’s

Boy.” Characters : Paddy Miles’s Boy, Master C. Foley; Dr Coates, Master W. Mair ; his son Harry, Master H. Brosnahan ; Servant John, Master T. Fleming; Country Lad (Reuben), Master J. Connell ; Mrs Fidget, Miss M. Goughian; Her Daughter Jane, Miss J. Coughlan. Solo, “ I Cannot Sing the Old Song,” Miss Coughlan; duet, “ The Crookit Bawbee,” Misses Hoare and Coughlan ; duet (violin and piano), “ Irish and Scotch Airs,” Master H. and’ Miss D. Hoare; chorus, “Take Me Home.” The dramas were really splendid. The parts in “ The Governess ” were sustained with excellent equality. “ The Duchess of Mansfeldt ” proved very interesting, and the characters were sustained with much ability. In “ Paddy Miles’s Boy” Master C. Foley (who took the title role) completely convulsed his audience. The whole piece created a furore, as 'did also “ Paddy’s Cross-examination.” The drama “ Jack and the Beanstalk ” had to be omitted, owing to an accident occuring to one of the principal actors. The choruses were exceedingly well given, while the duets, solos, and instrumental music was received with applause, nearly every item being vociferously encored. The children throughout displayed most careful training, and no mean amount of labour must have been spent in bringing about such a result as the one on Tuesday night. The Sisters of St Joseph may well feel rejoiced at the crowning succes of the past year’s labor. The entertainment was the best that has been given in Kerrytown, and those who yielded to the elements missed a treat they may never have an opportunity of having again. Miss M. A. Hoare accompanied the singers, and to her tasteful playing much of the success of the entertainment is due.