HAMILTON MUSEUM.

Waikato Argus, Volume III, Issue 187, 23 September 1897, Page 2

HAMILTON MUSEUM.

DR. HAEUSLER'S ENTERTAINMENT. Dr Hakuslkr and those who assisted him on Tuesday nigh tat the entertainment given in the Volunteer 11 all in aid of tlie proposed local museum are to be heartily congratulated on the almost unqualified success which attended their efforts. The audience, which was a large one, the hall be'llg well tilled, were kept interested from the first beat of the learned doctor's baton till the curtain fell bf-forc the gem of the evening, " Rule Britannia." The performance commenced with an overture by the school orchestra, all young ladies, who performed on violins, as-isted by one lady pianist. This was wed rendered in good tune and li'ne. For convenience we will deal with the musical features of the entertainment before touching upon the tableaux and other items. Miss Ida Cussen gave " Killaruey." As is now known to Hamilton audiences this young lady has a good voice, which careful training enables her to control. Her rendering of " Killaruey " was very pleasing to the musical ccr, The same young lady sang with Miss Hilda Graham " Juanita" as a duet Their voices mingled very effectively an the perform nice was a success. Mi Graham has also a good voice and sh sings with taste. Three of the young Indies gave a trio, and elicited well-deserved applause. Miss Mary Whitakcr sung "Merry Bird," this young lady has a sweet voice and her effort was duly appreciated. Miss Sandes played the accompaniments with taste and discrolion. The first tableau presented was " Preparing for the Soiree," by Misses Kate O'Neill and Evelyn Ward. The idea was well conceived and equally well expressed. Then followed a representation of the " Niobe Statue," by Misses Nora anil Mabel O'Neill. Wc congratulate these young ladies on their success. Miss Inez -amies represented the familiar piece of statuary, " The Accident,'' very well iudeel She expressed by her countenance both surprise and regret, which is the result a'nied at and attained by the sculptor. " Diana " was postured by Miss VVatkin, and eould scarcely have been belter depicted. The draping of the statuary in every instance was very artistic, a trained eye was evidently directing this necessary adjunct to success. The c'osiirg tableau, " Britannia and Her Daughters," was unquestionably the event of the evening. Miss Watkin represented " Britannia " and she was surrounded by figures, emblematical of all the possessions of Britain. " A Visit To lire Dentist," a comical moving picture reflected on the screen caused much laughter. The origina's were Miss Watkin and Masters O'Neill and Whitakcr. " The Scandal Mongers," by Misses Hilda Graham and Kate O'Neil', was an amusing scene, and the tying of their dresses by two mischievous boys and their screams in consequence, greatly amused the juveniles. Mr- R. F. Saudes had charge of the Magnesian wire, axd much of the success wheh attended the tableaux, .vas due to his efforts. He was assisted by Mr T. Jolly. We again congratulate Dr. Haeusler and all the performers on the success of their efforts, and on beha'f of the public, thank them for their public spirit. Wo never remember a more enthusiastic audience being assembled in the Volunteer Hall. Nearly every number was vociferously encored.