ENTERTAINMENTS.

Mataura Ensign, 30 November 1912, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ROYAL STANDARD PICTUREB.

Last night's <nt<rtaiuinoni at thi Dominion H:ii; v. as well attend ed. tho various films being accorded i splendid; reception. Patrons ol tin Royal Standard Picturo Proprietuj arc reminded that to-night will be thi last opportunity of witnessing the cur rent programme which includes tin magnificent colored drama "(«od of thj Sun,"' a picture that would grace an] series that lias been submitted at (lore On .Monday the usual bi-weekly chann will take place, in addition to whicl there will ho a further change of bit on Wednesday (show .night) when t most sensational drama full of excite inent entitled "Crime and the Crira inals" will Ih» screened. The usua Saturday afternoon's matinee was hek this afternoon.

CARD TOURNAMENT. A return euchre and cribbage mate! was played at the Mataura Oddfellows Hall last night between members of th« Loyal .Mataura Kails Lodge, M.U., LOOK., and the .Mataura Lodge No 10, 1.0.0.1''. A dose contest resulted jn a draw, each side scoring 18 games, The American Order afterwards entertained the .Manchester Unity at suppei and a pleasant hour was spent. Songs, etc., were rendered by Bros. Jas. L, Mitchell, .1. Milne, .1. Broome, P Chamberlain, .1. Henry and A. Prydc, CONVENT SCHOOL CONCERT. The large audience- that assembled at tile Town Hall last evening despite the somewhat inclement weather WW amply rewarded by a splendid entertaiuinent given by the pupils of the Convent School. The programme «übmitted was a varied one, giving evidence of the excellent tuition received by the pupils. The stage was artistically arranged for the occasion and gave additional charm to the proceedings. which opened with an orchestral selection by the Mis>es Alice Lawlor, Kathleen (I a nicy and Master Lewis Boswell (first violin), Master James Daley (second violin). Miss Eileen Holland (guitar), and Miss Eileen Hantajr (piano). The music was very well IB* terprct<>d, with good attention to time and expression and the juvenile performers were warmly applauded. In the chorus which fallowed "Tra-La-La-La.'' :X) girls took part. Tliis item vat charmingly rendered and was most harmonious. A I'ianoftii'to selection (two pianos) wa> played well by Mioses Maggie Ford, .Martha lleid, Edi« Shore, and Agnes Kgan. The song (in character) "The Old Brigade" was given in fine style by a uuinl.er of small boys .and was loudly applauded. A comedietta (in one act) entitled "At Cross Purposes" concluded the first part of the programme, the dramatis personal being as follows; Miss Deborah Oldfield (an old maid), Miss Norah Graham; Miss Priscilla Blandish (another old maid), Miss Fib-en Holland; Mrs Harry Oldiield (young wife of Miss Deborah's nephew), Miss Maggie Ford; Martha (Miss Deborah's old servant), M iss Moua Poppeiwell; Carlottal (Italian beggar girl), Miss Kathleen Graham, au Italian woman (Carlotts'a mother), Miss Rubv Cox; Rebecca (Mr* Oldfield's maid), Miss Gladys Hose. Excellent work was done by all til* participants, of whom special mention might I>e made of Miss Norah Graham in the leading role and Miss Poppeiwell as maid, with whom, a great deal of the success of the production depended. The little play was very well enacted and reflected the greatest credit on all who took part and upon thoae who instructed tne children. The second part of the programme opened with a chorus by the pupila which was well rendered as was also a pianoforte selection by Mias Afhvna Daley, M. I'onpelwell, G. Rose, EL Holland, R. Edwards and R. Bourke. A feature of the programme was a vocal gavotte by Misses M. Johnston, V. Ind er, N. DelaJiunt, E. Heeler,! M. O'Neill. H. Egan, E. Cox and B. ■ Daley. The beautiful frocks of the winsome maids and their graceful dancing was most effective. A pianoforte duet was pleasingly given by Misses J. Corcoran, A. Daley, E. Ha nicy and H. McDonald. The concert concluded with a "good night" march and song bv 10 small girls carrying candles and dolls, their costumes and dancing being most pleasing. Mrs Poppeiwell did exoellent work as accompanist. At the conclusion of the concert Rev. Father O'Donnell thanked those present for their attendance. He said it was most pleasing to see that th#' people of Gore a!wayg supported the Convent School concert and he was sure that all had been well pleased with the excellent entertainment submitted which reflected great credit on the pupils and the Sisters.