METHODIST GIRLS' LEAGUE.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 13803, 1 October 1915, Page 5

METHODIST GIRLS' LEAGUE.

('(WEUT AND GRKDTAX T.UILKAUX. A unique entertainment was given last/ night at the Methodist schoolroom under Hie auspices of the Girls' League. There was a crowded audience, who thoroughly enjoyed the performance. My J. A. Jones presided, and as usual he made a capital chairman. Musical and vocal items comprised the first part of the programme, and the various numbers were much enjoyed. The items were as follows : — Trio, Mi^s Chrisp, Mr Birkett and Mr W. Chrisp ; song, Miss C. Johnston ; song, Mr Eyre ; recitation, Mrs Hooper ; song, Mrs Glover : cornet solo, Mr J. Chrisp : song. Miss Raine ; story without words, Miss Hutton and Miss* May Goldsmith : song, Mr J. East; recital, Mr Forge: song, Mrs Shierlaw : song, Miss Spurdle : song, Mr Goldsmith. The Grecian tableaux, which took up the second pr.vi of the programme, proved a fine • <rformance. In fact, the result excor >1 the expectations of the promoters, a I the display was considered well woni repeating m a larger hall. Judging I y the clever manner m which the part? were enacted, together with the general 'production of the mythological scene, the performers must have spent much time and thought m preparing for the occasion, and they have the satisfaction of knbwing that their efforts were \ crowned with success. The scene was a picturesque one. The stage properties depicting ancient Grecian architecture were arranged by Mr J. Walter Bull, and they served to make the tableaux more Tealistic. ISo pains were spared m regard to the costuming, and Mrs F. Everiss gave valuable assistance m arranging the novel and pretty toilets of the various "graces" and "spirits." Credit is also due to Mrs C. J. East, leader of the Girls' League, for the capable manner m which she' organised the performance. When introducing the tableaux the Chairman explained that each day the Three Graces met on the mountain and counselled as to how they would favorably influence the affairs of the world. On the particular occasion m question the Three Graces called upon all the immortal spirits to decide which among them was the most loved by and beneficial to mankind. As each spirit, heralded to the nymphs, came forward and stated their to seniority, some fine effects were obtained. Finally the Spirit- of Humble Service was awarded the wreath of laurels. The parts were taken as follows :— The Three Graces, Miss Hutton, Miss Grubb and Mrs C. East; Spirit of Wisdom, Miss Budd; Spirit of Beauty. Miss L. Godfrey; Spirit of Art. Miss M. Hawkins; Spirit of Music, Miss V. Smith; Smnt of Peace, Miss F. Wilkinson ; Spirit of Mirth. Miss M. Goldsmith: Spirit ot Hope Miss M. Raine; Spirit of Justine, Miss N. Mead; Spirit of Sport, Miss E. Sinclair; Spirit of Innocence, Miss O. Atkinson; Spirit of . Patriotism, Miss K. Ambridge; Spirit of Charity, Miss Hawkins: Spirits of Friendship, Misses hi. Elliott and L. Johanson ; Sprnt of Love, Miss C. Foster ; Spirit of Service, Miss L Brokenshine; nymphs, Misses Merle Bull and Chrissio Mean; pianist, Miss L. Wilkinson. The singing of the Russian, French and British National Anthems, concluded the entertainment .