Picton

New Zealand Tablet, 22 April 1915, Page 47

Picton

-The entertainment, held in the Albert Hall, Picton, by the pupils and friends of St. Catherine’s Convent, proved a gratifying success from every point of view, and the Sisters and assistant organisers are to be heartily congratulated upon the successful result of their labors (says the Marlborough Press). The hall was packed with an exceptionally large audience, and its appreciation was voiced throughout in a very enthusiastic manner. The programme was a bright one, well arranged, and with plenty of variety. Visiting talent lent an additional attraction to (he programme, and each and every one was accorded a flattering reception. Two of the most accomplished pupils of St. Mary's Convent, -Wellington— Miss Agnes Segrief, A.T.C.L., L.A.8., and Miss Teresa McEnroe, A.T.C.L. , Ij. A . B. , — gave Picton people a vocal treat such as seldom falls to their lot. Miss Scgrioi’s numbers were ‘ Kathleen, mavoiirueeii/ 4 Miguuii,’ ' Gounod's serenade,' ami 1 Annie Laurie,' Gounod's masterpiece being undoubtedly the gem of the evening. Miss Teresa McEnroe gave brilliant renditions of difficult compositions, and was particularly honored with a. double encore. Her songs were 4 Le camaval de Venice,’ 4 Those endearing young charms,’ 4 Hush, little one,’ and ‘Across the roseate sky.’ Miss McEnroe and Miss Segrief also sang a duet, 4 The Venetian boat song,’ with pretty effect, and were called upon to repeat it. Miss Marlett Watson, of Blenheim, gained a distinct success with her song, ‘ Wake up,’ and responded to an enthusiastic encore with ‘ Terence’s farewell.’ Miss Daisy McLellan fairly took the audience by storm, and her every appearance on the stage was the signal for an outburst of applause. Accompanied by Mr. Donald Scott with his pipes, the little kilted lady danced the Highland fling and the sword dance with perfect grace and agility, and, later in the programme, gave an Irish jig. Miss Mollie Perrin is another talented little performer, whose fancy dancing evoked an imperative recall. Dr. Bennett received a great reception for 4 The Kaiser’s waking dream,’the words of which were written by Father Herbert, and he responded to the encore with 4 Thora.’ The Rev. J. S. Herbert greatly pleased the audience with his three monologues 4 Charge of the fright brigade,’ 4 Les Tommies,’ and 4 Guiseppe, the barber.’ Mr. Donald Scott made his first public appearance in Picton as a bagpipe specialist, and his items were well received. The pupils of St. Catherine’s Convent occupied a, fair share of the programme with choruses and action songs, and, acquitted themselves very creditably. A pleasing Item was that of Miss Edna Wilton entitled 4 The lost doll.’ With the assistance of Master Allistcr Mclntosh, she sang and acted the part very nicely. Other well appreciated numbers were a pretty trio, 4 Three green bonnets,’ by Misses M. Perano, M. Hall, and E. Forbes, and an action song by Misses M. Perano, E. Forbes, Masters O’Grady and Forbes. Much of the success of the concert was due to the assistance given by Miss Edith Chambers and Miss Sylvia Williams as accom-

panists, and their services were highly appreciated by the organisers. Miss Williams, A.T.C.L., also played a piano solo, ‘ Prelude/ in the early part of the programme. Before the last,item, the Mayor thanked the performers and all who. had assisted I; in the success of the entertainment, and felt sure the, Sisters would be gratified at the result of the first effort of the kind in Picton. After the concert, the performers and friends were entertained at supper by ,the ladies of St. Joseph’s congregation. - ’