THE MERRYMAKERS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 269, 6 August 1908, Page 9

THE MERRYMAKERS.

that is -new,. novel, and.bright" is frl£at' : ' is; claimed by Messrs. J. and N. Tait ■ ■'foF'"their -combination, ■" Tho . . 'first Welling'ton appearance ,to:night:at .tho, Town Hall. ~ Eight clever tondpn., artists (five, gentlemen ■aiid' threfl ladies)',-'who.liavoi gained fame on' •the".'-'English stago", comprise ithe party. J;'..; and gam Welsh are tho prime, •mo'vers ::of. the; comedy .element, whilo Eric .. -Blore, X}a,yin, Betty Oh\s, Elsio Williains, and Qioris :Lind'..all contribute;turns said to bo. characterised bycoriginality. and sparkle. Evidenee of >''The Merrymakers' " ability is provided in "the fact that tempting offers have. , been'mado. several of " The Morrymakers" by . ' Australian managements,to extend their stay after" their , present engagement ceases in ' September.. ...-Box -plans 'for .reserved, seats i : '(3s'o'-'aro."4j>' the. Drenden, day sales-at Abel's.. .

. ..;• MISSIONS TO SEAMEN., aTlio' Missions ..to'- Seamen;' Institute .was ' : •.crowded to .the doors.'last "night when, a con-:oerfc.-vWas '.provided ~by;- tho', .pupils . .'of tho '• Girls'. Collego" Mndfer/ the!-."difcction. of '. Miss ' . the missioner, during a ■ .short ad- .J dress oiv-thet- wbrds, 'iTh'o'Way .Out." Fourteen meii" subsequently'tdpk the "pledgo of. total ab"stinenco,,as"Ja fesiilt ;of tho'address., A conundrum, competition,: which caused, a good deal, of aniusemont,' was won by sailors from ships' in v p'ort, aiid~'several popular , .sung ,in r ,go,o,d style by tho aiidienco,; ; ,:Tlie.;.foilo>Ving: contributed "items to-tho programme,:r--Misses M..■! Wilson,' E. ■ Hoby,'' Clachaii; M.' |'Jbhhstori/.and Mr.' Nic- .. ■holls. ■ Part;:.songs' :were:,rondored ..by. tho '~ i members -ofi ; the. iihging "class. 1 A team of girls," consisting of. tho.Misses M. JolnW.. -6onr M./.Wi*rd,y .B. N. Dorset, 'NV■' Lanksliar,-,• I:'. Pearson, -and E.. Cattell, i gavo'a display' of dumb-boll exercises, and a splendid .'exhibition, of.;lndian .club swinging,., ■was'givip. by.'tho.Misses I. Webb, I. Gill, 1 A -"Pallisor, }!.. Sievwright, U. Dement,- and . M^'Lyori!'. 'iA: Hearty vote ,of thanks, was . . accorded, thb,.performers I'at; .the close of ■the" concert, and light refreshments wore r "handed:round.. V ■.

" I'iWefh'ayb'Jost"our. powbf to become satisfied with tho essentials of life. Rich, and poor Inliko; !wo'seek .wealth as the greatest, promotor. to" human .happiness, the.greatest bless ing obtainable.—"Queen. ' The minor at thb'battery - • •• Was! suffering from a cold! oAs. mad ;aa; any.-; hatter, ■ he: . Was; pocketing, the . gold! ,VGood" gracious!" said the ..manager, ........ , "But this is pretty pur?." • .The.miner said; "Escuso -mo,'l ■ -•, Took just: ii' little,Tjit to:Twiy Great Peppermint Cure," ;J|