GORE ANGLICAN CHURCH.

Mataura Ensign, Issue 467, 4 August 1898, Page 2

GORE ANGLICAN CHURCH.

THIRD WINTER SOClAli^ilj

The third social of the current winter series, under the auspices of Holy- Trinity Church Ladies Guild, was given at the - Gore Town Hall last oveningin the face, of most unpropitious circumstances, so far as weather was concerned. Under the conditions a large audience was not expected", but, nevertheless, the entertainment was fairly well patronised, and a somewhat lengthy programme duly appreciated. The only lady performer in the vocal department was Miss Grindley, who sang with Mr Irving, " Life's Dream is O'er!" This duet was charmingly given, Miss Grind- ' ley proving herself a soprano vocalist of great promise. The gentlemen vocalists were : Messrs Bowler (" Here Upon My Vessel's Deck ") J. B. Paterson (" The Light of the World") and Brannigan ('; Maid of Athens," and as an encore, 'f There is . a Flower that Bloometh,") The comic element was in most capable hands. Mr Moncktpn (at present on tour with Mr A. W. Sinclair's Concert Company, and who very kindly placed his services at the disposal of the promoters of the entertainment) gave a number of comic ditties, with banjo accompaniment, in a manner that evoked hearty laughter and encoreß. Mr John Jamie, in the humorous song, " The Waiter," achieved a distinct success, and was deservedly recalled. Enjoyable overtures to either part of the programme were given by Mrs Godby, Miss Taylor, Messrs Aldridge, Taylor, and Buchanan. An excellent pianoforte selection was contributed by Miss Dewar, and Mr Cormack supplied a violin solo in his wellknown style. Mr Macassey, whose elocution was much admired on a previous occasion, gave in a masterly manner Wilfred Denver's dream from the famous .drama " The Silver King." .Mr Macassey's effort was rewarded by very hearty applause, and on his reappearance he recited in equally finished style " The Dandy Fifth." Little Miss and Master Wallis, who were splendidly " got up," gavea duologue most excellently, and their item thoroughly deserved the hearty appreciation of the audience. Two local amateurs designating themselves " The Gorsican Brothers " appeared in a highly diverting negro sketch, portion of which was redemanded. The tableaux, as usual, weie splendidly carried out, they being as follow : — " Winning and Losing " (arranged by Mrs Jones), " Vanities " • (arranged by Mrs Bethune), i' Lead Kindly Light " (arranged by Mrs Aldridge), and " St. Cecilia" (arranged by Mrs Wallis). The accompaniments during the evening were supplied by Mesdames "Godby and Paterson. The entertainment was concluded by a dance, a large number taking part.