AMUSEMENTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 568, 17 May 1913, Page 5

AMUSEMENTS.

EMPRESS PICTURES. In addition to the,star feature film this evening the following strong drama will be screened:— Icela "°' the Oppressed." During a re&t at the harvest dance, Marty is requested to tell of the days when he was young. The good-hearted Irishman consents and tells the following Btory: 'ln those days, we got our l'arning from th' hedge school and whin I grew up, toimes bein' wurse, like mony anither spalpeen. I tuk to courtin.'. Just about thin Lord Kilhannock (the divil take'm), took to evictin' his penniless tenants by the way of a little divarsion. Con Hanley made a gallant run wid the news to Father Falvey. Hiß riv'rince, attimptin' to protict the Morgans, was put under arresht for his trobule. Bein' a knowin' lad and a nimber of the White boyts, I blew the horn as a signal to call the boys togither an' there in the glen we took ap rescue av th' holy man. Twas a grand place for the wurk, but it cost as dear. Wid the Red Coats scourin' th' countryside. His riv'rince lived for weeks on the food secretly paßsed him, in the cave where he was hidden. Rewards were posted ivvrywhere. A dhirty agent na-ned Michael Dee discovered the hiding place of bis riv'rince, an' sold him to th Crown, but Peggy overhea/d a drunken soldier's boast, and very toimely too, brought the news, an' disguised, the good priest shipped to sea. He kis3ed the shore of hie native isle and sailed him away to Ameriky. An', though Peggy dear served sivin long years, she's here hesilf to tell it.

FIRE BRIGADE CONCERT,

Those who appreciate a really good concert should not fail to be present at the Town Hall, Te Kuiti, on Thurs day evening, May 22nd. The proceeds of the entertainment are to go towards the accident and general funds of the Fire Brigade, which lact alone should ensure a bumper house. The programme is a comprehensive one, including songs, duets, recitations, pianoforte solos, violin solos, sailor's bornpipe, etc The charges for admissioon are most reasonable, namely, 2a T'reserved seats, Is unreserved. The concert is being held under the patronage of the mayor and councillors, and the chairman and members of the school committee. The chair will be occupied by Mr R. M. Somerville, chairman Fire Prevention Committee.

ROMAN CATHOLIC SOCIAL. A grand social and progressive euchre party in aid of the Roman Catholic Church building fund was held in the Town all last night. There was an excellent attendance, and the function proved an unqualified success During the evening Bongs were contributed by Mrs Clark and Mi as | Sheehan. and Messrs Dodge and Jephson. The music was supplied by Miss White and Mr Christian piano), and Mr Sowry (cornet.) The euchre games gave ri 3e to keen competition, and considerable interest was attached to the finals. Dancing was indulged in till the early hours to the music nf Mr Christian, whose services v/ere much appreciated. It u pleas£g to note the building fund will be considerably augmented as a result of the social.