TWA HOURS AT HAME.

Colonist, Volume XXVII, Issue 3856, 1 March 1884, Page 3

TWA HOURS AT HAME.

As we anticipated there was a large gathering at the Theatre last night, on the occasion of the opening night of the Kennedy Family in their entertainment." Twa Hour.s at Hame." The introductory stories of Mr Kennedy were highly apprec ated, and hi, humorous description of the courtship of Saunders; M'Glashau took immensely. At the same time it must be understood that fchese'storias-win^uo way lessened the enjoyment' of the vocal performances, which

' seemed to. ba the more heartily appreciated in consequence of the narration of the anecdotes ■ attached to each. Of the parent Kennedy, , his songs " Get up and bar the door O " and s " Scots wha hae 'wiih Wallace bled" were i 'especially well appreciated, and each of the ; three Misses Kennedy delighted their audii ence; the rendering of " Caller Herein" by , Miss' Helen, who pourtrayed a sympathy of i feeling that is true art,' being perhaps the i best performance «f the night. Miss ; Marjory and Miss Maggie also deservedly . received the' heartiest applause..' Mr Robert. ; Kennedy took the house by storm in his ■ rendering of the " Death of Nelson," but not i a few, and especially Scotchmen, will give tbe palm to the " Macgregor's gathering," i which hei. sang -in splendid style. The I pianoforte performances of reels and strath- ' speys by the Misses Kennedy; and the trios in which the piano passages were especially well j executed, ; were. all highly appro-, ciated, and, the; audience found the twa hours had expired ■ all too soon. The iclever family take a rest this. evening, .; but on, Monday night they give a " Night'wi Burns." We have been requested to give a hint to the management that the stoppage of a leakage of gas, which was very offensive last night, would greatly conduce to the enjoyment of the audience. Crowded Out.—Owing, to a pressure on our space several matters are left over. Auction Sales.—We refer our readers to our advertising columns for particulars regarding to-day?s sales. The Churches.—Several of the members of the University Senate now in session here are announced to preach at the respective Churches to-morrow, as will be seen in another column. ...... Vital Statistics.—Tbe vital statistics for the month ending February 29 were as follows: births 16, deaths 7, and marriages 10; Professor Nimshi requests us to state that having removed to -Mi* M'Gee's, Nelson Hotel, he may be consulted there at any time of the day. ; We are requested to remind our readers that Messrs James and Co.'s auction room will be open again from half-past seven till half-past nine this evening for the sale of goods' placed in their hands with slight reserves on them, thus giving a good opportunity for those who are unable to attend the usual auction sales. The Council of the Nelson Philosophical Society are arranging for the reception of the members of the Senate of the University of New Zealand on Friday, March 7, at the Provincial Hall. The members will receive information as to the admission from officers of the! society. We; regret to learn that the Colonial Secretary, the Hon.' Thos'.' Dick, is seriously indisposed, and is in consequence unable to attend to his duties at Iris office.--'New Zealand TimesI,'Feb 28/ The reason why E. J. Warner & Co. are at prosent selling goods at cost price is simply this: /They find it more profitable to sell the balance of the season's stock even at a loss and get in an entirely new assortment than to allow stuff to accumulate and "get old fashioned. Sale now on, preparatory to the arrival of winter goods.—Advt. It was Dr Samuel Johnson, the greaf lexicographer, who wrote the lines, " Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy.'' Johnson knew nothing or less about teetotalism. No Blue Ribbon Army in those days. Had Johnson lived now he would doubtless have finished his list with, " and for invalids nothing like 'Hitchen's Blood Restorer.' ' All diseases of the skin fly before it, and the sight of one bottle only of this world-renowned medicine would scare away the worst attack of rheumatism a man was ever cursed with. Ask for "Hitchen's Blood Restorer," now procurable from all chemists and respectable storekeepers in New Zealand. Ask for testimonials.—Advt. Advice to Ladies.—lt would be tj their advantage to call and inspect a special line of floral Satnens and Cambrics in all shades, now showing at 9d the yard, original price Is 6d. Complete dress to measure for 18s 6cl at the Mode-de-Paris.—Advt. Where authentic signatures are affixed to recommendations regarding a certain preparation, the character of the article stands eloquently vindicated: perhaps no other preparation can boast of a more complete record of eminent names than Wolfe's Schnapps.— Advt.