ALL-NATIONS FAIR.

Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 275, 20 November 1899, Page 2

ALL-NATIONS FAIR.

On Saturday afternoon there was a lsrge attendance at the New Zealand Natives Association's All Nations Fair in the Agricultural Hall, and an Interesting feature of the gathering was the presence of a large uumber of "old identities" at tho invitation of the Association Committee.

Mr J. J. O'Brien (president) and Mr Churton (vice-president) heartily welcomed the old colonists present.

During the afternoon fancy dances were given by tlie children, and songs were sung by Mr Pryor, who also in conjunction with Miss Beatrice Hermann gave a very amusing variety performance. A "Punch nnd Judy" performance was also given.

At. the close of the entertainment Mr It. C. Taylor (who arrived in New Zealand (32 years ago) returned thanks to the New Zealand Natives' Association for their kindness, and cheers were heartily given on either side.

In the evening an excellent programme of songs and dances was given, and the attendance was a large one. •

Tho last two nights of tho Fair are announced. This evening a specially attractive programme of sougs and dances will be given, the dances including some very pretty ballets by Miss Knight's and Miss Mcllhone's girl pupils. The Fredo Brothers will give an acrobatic performance. On. Friday night there will be a plain and fancy dress ball.