THE PIERROT CONCERT

Greymouth Evening Star, 24 July 1918, Page 6

THE PIERROT CONCERT

■ SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT. Tho ente-tainnicut given by the Vvest-poj-i Pierrots at tue Opera House last , evening, in aid of tiie buck, and Vv oundcu fluid, was, in regard to tue fact tnat peifOiineis were amateurs, a pieas.ng snccess. -1 here was a good attendance of tae public which in no small degree of enthusiasm demonstrated its approbation by its keen demand for enco.es. the programme was of a varied character con taming pretty dances, vocal solos an catchy cliovusos. ft opened with a pianoforte duet 1 by Mesdamcs VVi.sun and fucVVha, who executed Beethovens Liual’e to Symphony in 0” with pleasing interpretation and technique. Ihis whicn was well received was followedl b chorus from the comic ope.a, ihe spine Girl,” entitled ‘-Ihe laity. I s number like other ensembles in the pi o gramme was biiillantly rendered, - of Dudley Buck s popular 1 ALiss Ciabb was well suited m 1 ’ to a pleasing ■ treilt ment, good marked wda She inierpetaticn and 1 Fi . en( . h ballet was deservedly iccall • • j prettily followed in winch five Uttlc V 1 t . costumed showed much „ • • c which \ vcll of the audisr-#» si: viewpoint the ltcm ° novo of much possesses v. J; 1 j wr vocalism with <Lw ***** /“[“I “ “ tat over ,»1«Sf& mu." m*m fn”" J v *> Bathing Costume, _ • Ca d zo w. a good reception, 'y 1 Jn;, P ,nd „.mip pio enmnored of -Mis umey m tjhpv nnd chorus, whicn also was ebthn m con-V.M rift a Fc.mble and the singing of the Naao .

A TZmm »' "'I <'«"W Tv ,v and vlvrtiv- • t* Indies who were gowned m troncs. These hehicd considerably t enhance the evening's performance, on vr.re on all sides commented upon m co

pl’mentary vein. At the interval the Mayor (Mr J. ’• Tv-’ch) congratulated the performers on p, n ; r pnicrGvmmrnt. and expressed the wish that their concert to-rmvTOW evening would he even more patronised.

PERFORMANCE AT REEFTON. (Own Correspondent). There was a very large attendance at the Theatre Royal' on Monday evening on the occasion of the welcome to returned soldiers, when a splendid musical programme was rendered by the Westport Pierrot Company, under the baton ot Mrs A. A. Wilson, L.A.B. The proceedings opened with the National Anthem, after which Mr B. J. Scanlleburv, County Chairman, in a short speech, congratulated the returned men cn their safe return to their homes and frieudv He eulogised their noble patriotism in their voluntary service to their King and country. At the close the soldiers were louc.l, cheered by the audience who also gave three cheers for the bo vs t.u acta o stiv.ee, which was given with musical honours, the Pievrott 'Company behig most enthusiastic in cheering the heroes. The programme was then proceeded with-, ami was ■ one of the beet performances ever given in Reefton. The part ■ shying was beautifully balanced and blended, several songs being sung without an accompaniment, and a vp.-v fine ami intricate rendition. the eoloisis were nil well received, all coming in for unstinted applause, whilst Masses Crabb. L.T.C., and Doyle, L.A.8., were several times recalled. The encores were mostly responded to, but some of the singers were suffering from colds and had to decline. Alias Crabb scored a great success in her rendering of “Tatters. ’ and in response to enthusiastic encore gave a verse of “Coming Home,” which was quite the gem of the evening, being so appropriate and most feelingly sung. Miss Doyle's rendering of “Hush, My Little One,'’ was another great favourite, also her encore item. Miss Cadzow made a great hit in her monologue “When Maud Put Her New Bathing Costume On,” and had to respond to an encore. A solo and chorus bv Miss Pain. “Loveland, ’ trio, “Care Killed the Cat,” solo and chorus, “Sammy Sang the Marseillaise,” were tin favourite items. Miss Doyle in “No, No, and Miss Crabb in “April Morn,” were both heard to great advantage and encores demanded. Special mention must be made of the part song and chorus, “Italian Sa'ad,” by Miss Doyle and the Pierrots, which was a most wonderful performance, and must be heard to be appreciated, and was quite a masterpiece. Miss Taylor wp.s in fine voice in her rendering of “Ma Dusky Maid,” and received a wellmerited encore. The choruses “Old Mother Hubbard” and “Yankee Doodle.’’ were als'i much enjoyed In the first part the pe; forme’s worp the pretty Pierrot costumes, cud for the second part were dressed as “Sammys” and “Stars and Stripes. ’ and looked exceedingly mettv. A very pleasing item was the French ballet by the Pierrots, “Danse Tarantelle,’’ by the Fairies, which were wonderful perfonnnrices, the little tallies being most charming, and their costumes most dainty. They came in for much applause and admiration. Two pianoforte duets by Mesdamos Wilson and McWba, “Beethoven’s

Symphony in G,” and Hungarian danse, were also two musical treats. Miss Morris was the director of the dances- Mrs iUcWlia accompanist and Mrs A. A. Wilson, L.A.8., conductor. At the conclusion Mr Scantlebnry thanked the performers for their very fine entertainment, and hoped their visit to ’eefton and Greymouth would be a pleasant one. He algo thanked the audience for their attendance, the stage managers and decorators, .Messrs Wills and Sherlock, and the hostesses, with every one who had assisted in making the gathering such a success. ' Mr Crumpton responded on behalf of the Pierrots. The decorations of the hall were much aldmired and were very fine. At the conclusion the company and guests were entertained at supper by the I.adies’ Committee, and the hall cleared for dancing, which was also a great success. Splendid music was supplied by Mrs Lawn and Miss Banks (piano), Mi Anderson (violin), and Mr Christensen (cornet). , Apologies were received from several war veterans and returned soldiers, who were unable to be present, and on Tuesday morning Lieutenant Frickleton, \ .( ~ who had been invited sent the following wire: “Sorry .for delaying yon just received wire to-day, when I came from Col. lingwood. Will arrive Reef ton fust or second of August.”