Entertainment at the Theatre Royal.
Last evening a most successful entertainment was given at the Theatre Rojal, by the teachers of the Waiotahi District School. The Theatre was well filled, ; every available seat being occupied, and the promoters no doubt obtained a considerable sum for the purpose of establish* . ing a library for the use of the schools. Not only was it a success in a monetary point of view, but it was. thoroughly admirable musically. Tha proceedings were opened by the bund (uuder the leadership of Mr C. H. Stewart), with a selection from the well known but seldom performed opera "Lurline." The amateurs comprising the band acquitted themselves wfth .credit iv this selection. Next came an instrumental . duet by the Misses Mcllhone, -who are to be complimented on the excellence of their playing, but need to attach greater importance to time. The duet, violin and piano, by Masters Hay don Grigg and Driver was satisfactorily rendered. Mr Newell Phillips followed suit with. a humorous reading, the " Bee care," and caused great amusement by his laughable illustrations. The song "Beauty ship," by Mrs Corrigm was loudly applauded, as it deserved to be. Mr C. H. Steward played one of De Beriot's airs for the violin, with intricate variations, and although great praise must be accorded him, the music was far above the comprehension of the v younger portion of the audience. A duet followed between the Misses Wolff and Hamilton, and though a fair performance, the effect was marred by. an exhibition of nervousness. That old favorite amateur, Mr Wynne Gray, brought down the house with "llm Flaherty," and in response.to the wishes of the audiesce, sang the " Mulligan Guards," for which he narrowly escaped another encore. Miss Day appeared to advantage in " Children's, voices," the effect of her long being enhanced, by the chorus "Kyrie Eleison." ."The <-W March of Parihaka " was admirably rendered by Mr Richard Wiseman, and had to be repeated. Mr Wiseman dressed as a Volunteer just returned from the front, evidently one who had not been cared for overmuch by the Government. " May'st thou dream of me," by Miss Day and Mrs Mackay, was excellently sung. Mr Phillips took the opportunity of thanking the audience for their patronage, and Mr Mcl hose for the use of the theatre. The proceedings closed with a charade in which the Misses Patterson, Mcllhoie, Horgan, and Wolff, and Messrs Home, Phillips, Gray, and Keary took part The singing of the National Anthem terminated a most enjoyable entertainment.
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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4044, 14 December 1881, Page 2
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419Entertainment at the Theatre Royal. Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4044, 14 December 1881, Page 2
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