GRAND ENTERTAINMENT AT OMAKAU.

Dunstan Times, Issue 3131, 21 August 1922, Page 5

GRAND ENTERTAINMENT AT OMAKAU.

'The Best show of its kind ever seen

locallv" seemed to be the opinion generally" expressed by the big. audience which filled the Hall at Omakau on Friday night last, nth inst, to enjoy the enieitainment organised to raise funds for the Vincent Sports Club. From.the opening Chorus to the final number there was not a dull moment, the programme being carried through without" a hitch and with a smartness that is certainly a credit io the Party. The variety and exlensiveness of the repertoire enabled the party to present an entertainment that catered for and appealed to all, and it was the wish of everyone present that they be treated to another such entertainment at an early date. The opening Chorus "Bingvillc" by the Company, was a bright commencing number which ended with some clever foot work Following this was a Character Song "Jogging along the Highway" exceptionally well rendered by Mr Frank Perkins, the audience making fn insistent demand for an encore. Two little girls, Amy Gallagher and Hazel Sexton were well received in their sweet singing of "Won't you buy my pretty Flowers- " Mr Newbury made his first appearance locally in "The Blight Red Dawn" and received a well deserved encore. A few minutes fun "Taking the bird for a walk" by Messrs F Perkins and W. Gallagher, brought roars of laughter from the appreciative audience. Mrs Sexton sang "Pretty Kitty Kelly" in very line style and the chorus was joined by four girls who did a pleasing dance to each Chorus. This number was warmly received and bad to be repeated. "'The Gallagher Quartet" of juveniles (Miss Amy and Masters Fred, Tom and Jim) gave a pleasing item 'Four Jolly Sailormen," in sailors costume, and had also to repeat the item before being allowed to retire. The first part of the programme concluded with a Comic Song "When I was a Boy at School," by Mr Geo. Spencer, of Alexandra, and in response to a well deserved encore he rendered "If Mr Cupid went on Strike," which number also took well with the crowded house.

After a very short interval the curtain rose on a Camp Fire scene with several children seated round. One of their number, Master Fred Gallagher,

sang " The Girl I loved in Sunny Tennessee," all the children joining in the chorus. Messrs W. Gallagher and S. Sexton brought down the House with their clever Limsricks on local characters. These were very amusing and being cmite inoffensive were much enjoyed. Mrs Sexton again appeared in " In the Candle Light," a pretty number, the only lights in the building being provided by Japanese lanterns carried by the soloist and four girls who did some fine movements throughout the number. The reappearance of Mr F. Perkins in ' Come to the Fair" was received with prolonged applause and for an encore he sang the favorite " I passed by Your Window,'' in splendid style, and was again loudlyapplauded. A pleasing number 'First love, last love best Love," was well sung by Mrs Purcell, and a Chorus of eight did some particularly fine movements which were very effective. What was generally considered the Star turn of the evening was a Duet "Come underneath my big umbrella little girlie do" by Mrs Sexton and Mr PerUins. This was a very fine number which concluded with a neat and effective dance, and in response tc continued applause the Chorus and Dance were repeated. Mr Spencer's Comic Song, ' The Gipsy warned me" was well received, and for an encore he sang 'Why am I always the Bridesmaid." The programme concluded with the Chorus "Kitty Kelly" by the Company, and God Save the King. The girls taking part in the various Choruses and Dances, whose names have not been mentioned were Misses Fileen Gallagher. Girlie Drake, Jessie Kirkwood and Melba Peterson. The accompanists were Messrs H. McIntyre piano, and B. Cottier Violin. Mr Mclntyre was also responsible for the electric lighting effects which showed the various costumes and stage dressings to a great advantage. The entertainment will be long remembered by those present, and the party is deserving of hearty congratulations. A tasty supper was dispensed and the Hall then cleared for dancing, which was continued till 2 a, ni, As a result of the Concert and Dance approximately £3O was raised. —Own Correspondent.