ENTERNAINMENT AT ALEXANDRA.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1462, 15 November 1881, Page 3

ENTERNA IN ME NT A T ALEXANDRA.

Thk concert and amateur dramatic entertainment, which took place here on the 9th instant, in aid of iho Public Hall fundn, was fairly attended, and the performance itself a most excellent one. Our local talent was again largely assisted in the vocal part by friends from Te Awamntu, and a young lady visitor, Mias Owen, from Cambridge. The Alexandra Band were also present, having kindly volunteered their services. They have now greatly improved, and added much to the success of the evening's amusement, more especially by contributing the music for the dancing. The programme commenced by the band playinp, for the overture, the " Christiana March in excellent time, followed by the song, 41 The Tar's Farewell," Mr Ct. Hunter, which was well received. The song "Killarney," by Miss S. Finch, was most impressively and sweetly rendered. The eong "Miserere Doraine," by Miss Owen, was one of thd gems of the evening. She had to submit to an encore, when the old favourite, ' ' He promised to buy ma a bunch of blue ribbons, was substituted in a most pleasing manner. The song (comic) "Medicine Jack* in character, by Mr Prince, amused the juvenile part of the audience immensely, and received an encore. Song, "My Bobin,'* Mrs Andrews; song, "The Queen's Letter," Mr Benge. The accompaniment somewhat marred the eong '• Yeslerilay," by Miss Prince, which was nioely sung. A contribution by the band concluded the first part of the enterxnent. After an interval to obtain refreshment, the curtain rose to ths performauoe of the farce "Petfeofcion," with

the following ca«t of characters : — " Sir Lawrenoe Paragon, Mr Gk A, Ahier ; bis nephew, " Charles Paragon," Mr J. 0. Griereon; ."Sam," Mr Charlfcon ; "Kate OBrien," Miss ß.Allan; « Susan," Mins Jane Finoh, The performance was a capital one, all having taken great pains to attain proficiency in their parts, which did them infinite credit. The ladies especially were at home, not a trace of tho nervoaaneFe generally characterising the performance "of lady amateurs being observable, while every gesture was appropriate and without exaggeration. The applause they received was as hearty as well deserved. It was a great treat for all who had the pleasure of being prebent. They may confidently expect a bumper house should they determine to once more tread the boards. The usual dance followed, which was kept up until the small hours. — (Correspondent.)