CONCERT AT CARLUKE

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 23, Issue 8, 30 January 1912, Page 7

CONCERT AT CARLUKE

(From a Correspondent) The Dramatic Club gave another successful concert and play in the Brownlee Hall, Carluke, on Wedneaday, 24th, to raise funds to pay off the debt on the church. The ball was well filled with an appreciative ' audience. A shooting competition for a quilt presented by Mrs Leonard brought the receipts up to the required amount, with something over. The ladies of the Anglican Church supplemented the amount raised at the concert with a handsome donation of four pounds. The extra money is wanted for some, very needful improvements at the church. It promises well for the church at Carluke when so many take an interest in clearing off the debt. Carluke is fortunate in having a combination like the Dramatic Club. The Wednesday’s concert is the third they have to assist the church and once for the hall, each time realising useful amounts. All the money is banded over —there is nothing kept back for expenses. The concert was opened with an overture by Misses Janet and Hilda Leonard, which was well rendered. Mr A. C. Jennings sang “ The Veteran’’ in his pleading manner. Mrs Marriott’s song, “ When the convent bells were ringing,” was well received; Mrs Marriott always gets a good reception in Carluke. Mr Geb. Hutt sang “ You taught me how to love you ” ; Mr Hutt is a good singer. Mian Janet Leonard gave a humorous recitation entitled “ Out baby,” and created much amusement, and she had to give an encore; she recited “ Trouble in Amen Corner.” Mrs Field’s song, “ In the gloaming,” was nicely given. Mrs Marriott and Mr Hutt scored a hit in the duet “ Flaunigan.” The interval was passed listening to band selections and songs on the Gramophone, manipulat' d by Mr Albert Alquist. The second part of the entertain-

ment was a farce in one act, “ Goffin’s latch»key.” The acting was -very good. Mrs Gatdinec took the part of Mrs Sloggs cleverly; Miss Janet Leonard as Elizabeth Ann, a servant girl, was very amusing; Me A. 0. Jennings, as Mr Sloggs, had a very difficult part to play—that of being a gentleman under vary trying circumstances, which he did admirably Me Henry Jennings, as Mr Goffins, the cause of all the trouble, caused much merriment, and acted his part very well indeed. The shooting match for the quilt brought a pleasant evening to a close. Mr John Leonard made an excellent chairman.. The Dramatic Club have to thank Mrs R. Maule for the use of ■, her piano for the concert, the hall ! piano being out of order.