ENTERTAINMENTS

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 56, Issue 17, 1 November 1935, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

ST. ANDREW’S CHOIR CONCERT.

AN ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME. There was a very good attendance in St. Andrew’s Hall last evening, when the Presbyterian Church choir, assisted by Mr and Mrs T. A. Harvey and Miss M. Hartle, of Christchurch, Mesdames A. G. McHardy, A. C. Williams and Mr G. L. Ford, of Ashburton, gave a festival of vocal, elocutionary and instrumental numbei’s. The” concert was arranged! to raise funds to provide appointments for the interior of the church, and the financial result was satisfactory. The entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed, the contributions by the soloists being particularly acceptable. Mr Harvey’s rendition of several Irish airs was greatly appreciated. At the conclusion the Rev. R. ■S. Watson thanked the audience and also accorded the visiting soloists a vote of thanks.

The programme was as follows: Part song, “Where’er You Walk” (Handel), choir; solo, “Sing, Joyous Bird” (Phillips), “Siesta” (Maurice Besley), Miss M. Hartle; violin solo, Mrs A. G. McHardy; solo, “Goin’ Home,” from New World Symphony (Dvorak), “Bells of Claremont Town” (Old English), Mrs T. A. Harvey; pianoforte solo, Mrs A. CL Williams; elocutionary item, Mr G. L. Ford; twdpart song for ladies’ voices, “O the Pleasant Spring, based on Mendelssohn’s “Spring Song” ; duet, “Veronique” (Trot here and there), Mr and Mrs T. A. Harvey; male quartette, “As Torrents in Summer” (Elgar), Messrs I-I. S. Gardner, H. Silverwood, T. E. and L. J. Watt; part song, “O Happy Eyes” (Elgar); solo, “The Cherry Tree Doth Bloom” (Alma Goatly), “Raindrops” (Granville Rantock), Miss M. Hartle; instrumental trio, Mrs W. G. McDonald, Mrs A. C. Williams and Mr J. W. Woods; solo, “LaDonna Nai Mobile” (Verdi), Mr T. A. Harvey; part song, “Sweet and Low” (Barn by), choir; elocutionary item, Mr G. L. Ford ; duet, “Love was Meant to Make us Glad” (Ed. German), Mr and Mrs Harvey; part song, “Moonlight” (Eaton Fanning), choir.

ST. JAMES THEATRE. A feud, said to have started in the Stone Age, existed between the Tutts and the Ramsbothams. They were close neighbours, and the situation became acute when Charlie Tutt fell in love with Betty Ramsbotham, a fact that not only upset their respective parents, but sent old Nicolas Ramsbotham’s uncle into a positive fury oi rage. Charlie was a nice lad, but a sense of business had been left out oi his make-up, and' he had lost more jobs than he cotild count. This is the opening phase of “A Cup of Kindness,” showing finally to-night at the St. James Theatre.

MAJESTIC THEATRE. The story of “I Am a Thief,” showing finally to-night at the Majestic Theatre, is set in the colourful background of Paris and the Continent, where impoverished nobles, beautiful adventuresses and men of diabolical cleverness plot to steal the famous Karenina diamonds, almost priceless jewels, which have been auctioned off as a bait to catch the thieves. Crime after crime is committed, including two cold-blooded murders, a third killing, and the injury of several others. Thrill follows on thrill in the battles between rival robber bands, which wind up with a. daring gem bandit holding up a car full of people on a. trans-continental express and stealing the Kareninas from the head of the secret service.’

CELEBRATION OF HALLOWE’EN. The Ashburton County Scottish Society celebrated Hallowe’en last evening, when a good number oi children were entertained with games and competitions. They spent a thoroughly enjoyable time. After supper had been served, a dance was held for the adults. Music was provided by the Misses McDonald, and Messrs J. Turnbull and T. McGregor were M.C.’s.

PLAYS AT CAVENDISH CLUB. The drama, circle of the Ashburton Cavendish Club presented three oneact plays, a drama, “Where the Whirlwind Blows,” a comedy, “The Hat and the Stick,” and a farce, “Old Moore s Almanac,” at the club room last evening. There was a large attendance ol members, and tlie entertainment was greatly enjoyed. The plays were produced by Miss A. Madden, who was heartily congratulated by members.