SPECTACULAR CONCERT.

North Otago Times, 7 April 1905, Page 3

SPECTACULAR CONCERT.

. There was a very satisfactory attend. at the concert in Wear Street Hall just evening in aid o( the very laudable (.ffort by the young ladies of tlio Methodist Church liible class to provide a class room In which to hold their meet' jugs, The chair was taken by Mr 11. Crocott, who explained that the'young ladies' class felt the 'need of improved accommodation, und had determined to provido the rnwus. Henco this entertainment, and a bazaar which was to be held later on. The principal feature of the programme was n series of tableaux .which had been carefully planned and .were carried out with nice effect, lho gtnge had been very prettily furnished mid tastefully decorated with autumntinted leave? and flowers, while limelights were successfully operated by Mr Jl, Drown, junr., and Mr 11. Grenfcll to enhance the effect. The tableaux were .' Faith, Hope and Charity,"- •" Gtysy s Camp" and "Home, Sweet llouie,'' while two other items combining spectacular effect with a series of declama- , tions, were ■' The Seasons," representing the various months ol the yoar, and " Tea Party," representing the friends of Britain gathered round her, and concluding with a well arranged ' and effective group* A number ol • little girls introduced anl exhibition of recreation drill, a ling song, and an ac- ' lion song entitled * Setting tho Tea," . which was concluded with a tableaux, all three numbers being warmly applauded. Other items were a piano duct by Misses Couch and L. I.ane, a trio, "•The Three Maids of Lee,"- .by Misses F, Moscrop, Cross and 11. Grocott; A quartette, ." Cnrnivnle," by Misses Sinclair and Chase, MrsCrcnfell amipfessrs Valpy and : Couch ; a pianoforte duel, by the Misses 1 Thorpe; a recitation by Miss C. GrenJeil: and a recitation by Master S. Cross. The audience proved ,ts satisfaction with the programme by frequent applause, and a number jf encores, the tableaux being most popular. Gratifying results should be experienced, for the iall was nearly filled.