ENTERTAINMENT AT CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2148, 15 April 1886, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENT AT CAMBRIDGE.

A very enjoyable and successful concert followed by the comedietta, " The Are* Bello," was given at the Public Hall, Oambeidge, on Monday evening-by the members of 'the General Gordon Lodge 1.0. G.T. assisted by, the leading amateurs. Mr T. Haitly coinmonced with a pianoforte solo, which was most carefully rendered. The Glee Company sang three glees, the accompaniments being played by Miss Wilson. The must successful of these, "O Bird of Eve", which narrowly escaped an encore. Mr Johnson sang, " Life is a River," as only a carefully trained vosalist can. Mr Russell's son*, "The Englishmen," produced the usual signs of approval from members of that favored country that its patriotic tone always evokes, and he was vociferously eneorodi The Misses, Murray, Mis Ferguson and Mr Chambers added to to the harmony of fcho evening by, rendering their several songs very pleasingly, but undoubetdly the palm must' be awarded to Mrs Chambers for 'her singing of "Allan Water," for which she received a wejl merited encore, and in responding gave. "Near Woodstock Town,'' successfully bringing the first part oftho prpgramme to an end., -After a piano solo by Mr hartley, the curtain wai run up, disclosing "the kitchen 4n which the different incidents In. the "Ate* Belle" take place. It was occupied by the- 1 Belle herself, one charming enough to turn the ' heads of stronger minded men than Messrs Tower, Pitcher, and Chalks. Miss E. Walker, pourtrayed this character, the most difficult in the piece, at if to the manner born, and was ably assisted by her sister as Mrs Croker. Mr F. Sauudera mado a very good "Chalks," his make up and dialect being equally good. Mr J. Sharp played " Tosser " carefully, but evidently comedy is not his forte. He looked too nice (as a lady hitting in the hall observed) and spoke too grammatically. We should like to see this gentleman as Romeo or some like character, and have no doubt we should have a treat. M,r &> Dickinson played "Pitcher" admirably, as in his make up and acting he quite lost his individuality, which is the result most to be desired in acting. It only remains to say Mr Hartly was a splendid accompanist to the songs, and nn efficient leader of the Glee Club. Mr Stewart returned thanks to the performers, which brought to a close a most enjoya,bly spent evening.