BENEFIT CONCERT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19107, 28 February 1924, Page 11

BENEFIT CONCERT.

A benefit concert, initiated by tbe Ancient Order of Foresters, in aid of two members of Court Enterprise, was held in the Early, Settlers’ Kail last evening, when, there was a large attendance. Bro. "W. Hogg, who presided, said that those present could rest assured that their presence there would be the means of bringing sunshine and pleasure into the lives of those who had put up a big fight against their troubles. The concert was then proceeded with. The programme was a varied one, and proved thoroughly enjoyable throughout. In the absence of ° tbe Ngairoa orchestra, an instrumental trio opened with a selection, and were subsequently reinforced hy a hanjoist. Bro. J Patterson gave an admirable rendering of “The Bedouin’s Love Song,” and Miss Mary Wilson sang a solo very pleasingly A Scotch reel danced by Misses Eileen M’Carthy, Jill Fox, Masters lan and Hugh M'Arthur, was enthusiastically applauded, and the same four later gave an Irish reel. Mrs Astley Black was amonget the most favoured vocalists, and Mr Laurie North scored a decided success with his singing of a Spanish ballad. A very amusing recitation was given, by Miss Anita Winkel, and Mr J Gilchrist proved a clever ventriloquist, and extracted a lot of fun from “Jerry.” Bro. Sydney Taylor’s singing was exceptionally pleasing, and on Mrs Astley Black making her second appearance she was just as warmly applauded as before. Bro. Alex. M’Leod and Mrs C. H. Isaacs both easily won the approval of the audience by their einging, and the welcome accorded Miss Anita Winkel when appearing again in the role of a reciter showed that her previous successful eSort had not been forgotten. Mr Bert Rawlinson can always be relied upon to sing a good song, and he did not fail to sustain bis reputation as a popular vocalist. The dance music was supplied by Piper Lament, and Miss Rita Holmes is to be complimented upon the way she played the pianoforte accompaniments for the singers. A dance followed the concert.