ST. PATRICK’S DAY.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 83, 20 March 1928, Page 9

ST. PATRICK’S DAY.

IRISH NATIONAL CONCERT. PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT. The Hastings Municipal Theatre was filled in every quarter last night on the occasion of the concert held in honour of the Irish National Festival. The programme presented was varied and most attractive, consisting of orchestral items, Irish melodies, instrumental numbers, no less than five dances by young ladies who were capable expedients and recitations, with a humorous sketch to conclude a eery satisfying bill The audience on their part, responded enthusiastically to th© enter tainment provided by the artists, several of the ladies receiving bouquets, and recalls were so frequent that only the more clamourous demands were acceded to. owing to the number of items set down The Convent pupils sang “My Native Land” and “Little Irisn Mother” with considerable effect, whilst Miss Kat© Mullanv’s song, “Come Back to Erin,’’ was interpreted with much feeling. Miss Ada Bruton’s numbers “Danny Boy’’ and “When All Were Young”, (Faust) were vocal selections that met with emphatic approval, and Miss A del la Grinlinton’s vocal contribution. “Edeen Aroon.” was sung with a sympathy which captivated her auditors. Mr. Horsefield sang “Three Leaves of Shamrock” with much spirit. Mr. Ferbrache joining effectively in the refrain, and Mr. William Balmer, who sang “Ireland. You’re Calling Me,” met with sustained applause and he had to appear twice. Miss Shattkv (piano). Rev. Father McDonald (violin) and Mr Widdop (’cello) played “Londonderry Air” and “Minuet in G” in beautiful harmony and Miss Kate Mullanv’s violin solo. “Molly on the Shore.’’ was a very popular number, whilst Miss Mona Hawthorn was equally successful in her dramatic recitation “The Vow,” which she delivered with strength and conviction The dancing was an outstancrina feature of the evening and each of the girls was obliged to repeat her performance to an insistent house The girls all abandoned themselves completely to the measure of the music in light and graceful movements and they deserved the gratifying receptions that they were accorded. Miss Molly Griffen contributed a Russian movement and a dance from “Tip Toes,’’ Miss Billy MeKeegan appeared in an elusive dance styled “Fancy,” Miss Zita Spink was very effective in a vivacious hornpipe, and Miss Patte Riley created a very favourable impression in her dance “La Grucieuso.” The entertainment concluded with a mirth-provoking sketch entitled “Cullinary Courtship.’’ in which Mrs N. Cowan Miss A Willis and Mr. Fl Poppelwell acted with a nice appreciation of the humour. A capable orchestra greatly assisted in the success of the eo.Ac/rt. Madame Lehmann. Miss Shattkv. Miss Rib’v and Mr. Ferbrach* acted as accompanists and the Hastings Citizens’ Band played selections in front of tlii'ali'e previous tu the perform an