ENTERTAINMENTS.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 965, 17 March 1910, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ST. PATRICK'S CONCERT.

The programme 'for St. Patrick's Concert, which appears in the advertising oohimns, promises an excellent evening's entertainment aud pos- ; spssestlie great oliarm of variety, consisting of sougs, quartettes, orchestral items and instrumental solos, dances and recitations. Many of the items are old favonrites, without which no Irish oonoert would be ' complete, whilst others are of comparatively reoent date, and prove valuable additions to that already v extensive collection' of National mnsio, of which the Irish are justly proud. Miss O'Brien, who possesses a beautifully rich oontralto voice, appears for-the first time before a •; North audience, and her V; item, a oharmiug. old Irish ballad, will be looked forward to with keen interest. Miss Mary Ward is a pro* : misiug young violinist, who has already been heard hep, and her choice, "Tho Harp That Once," is sure to be a popular rno Miss ; < Evelyn Rawlins, L.T.0.L., is one of the most brilliant pianists that the Sisters of Mercy have ever had among their pupils, and she should have a great future before her. Miss Maureen O'Donovan is a dainty yonng dancer, who was always muoh sought after in Wellington, but whose first appearance it is in Palmerston North. Miss Blandford, of i Dunedin, was among the foremost ' prizetakers at the lecent Dunlin Elocution Contest, and her reoitation ) should be particularly inteiesting, Mr Frank R. Johnstone, 'cellist, ia 1 always a favourite, and the organisers are indeed fortunate to be able to include him in their programme. Mi P. Eadit is a monologue enter- , / tainer, and possesses that rare gift neoessary to make this class of entertainment a success. His humour is . delightful, and he is sure to be aooorded the enthusiastic reception he always receives, Mr G. 0. Keeble, the well-known baritone, is sure to delight the audienoe with his "Off to Philadelphia," and Mr T, J. Kodgers, who is also well known, is singing "Terrence's Farewell." "The Last Rose, of • Summer," arranged as a Quartette, in whioh. Mrs Broad, Miss Muriel Pegden, and Messrs. Keeble aud Rodgeis take ~ part, should be one of the most popular items of the concert. Mrs Broad possesses a sympathetic voice, and sings with a charm that.at. guce appeals to the audience. Miss Pegdeli'a sweet soprano is heard to advantage in this number, A large oroheatra, under the condnctorship of Mr W. T. Ward, is giving two Beleotions of Irish airs. Mr Ward has already,won fame as 9, conductor both here and in Dunedin. Altogether it promises. /*;.■ to be one of the best concerts ever 1 held in Palmerston North. .

THE BESSES 0' TH"' BARN.

HEARTY WELCOMES EVERYWHERE. - . • From all aloug the route comes evidence of the popularity of the famous "Seises" whose weloome baok to the Dominion is most hearty. The Sydi'ey Bulletin, in'referring to the matter, asys that other bandq have oome and gone bat the Besses have left the memory and wherever they ro they are hailed with pleasure for the fine work they do, Certainly our reoollection of the Besses is that they cannot be heard too often, and the oftener heard the greater the pleasure. For Tuesday's and Wednesday's performances at the Opera House.the box plan is to be opened at Park's to-morrow morning.