IN THE EVENING.

Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 13729, 18 March 1915, Page 6

IN THE EVENING.

The Theatre Royal was packed last evening on the occasion of the concluding performance of the Fete of Nations. The numbers that became most popular during the recent season were repeated with much success, together with several new items, including a new dance by Misses Edna Scott and Pattie Elliott; solo, "Come and Have a Try," sung by MisvS I. Lquisson (words by Mr E. Dimant), in which a bulldog was introduced with good effect; "Tipperary." solo (by Miss Myrtle Prussing) and march; solo, "Pull for the Shore," by Miss Edna Scott; and "Erin," which was sung by Miss Violet Mercer. The audience was most appreciative throughout, almost every item being encored, while many of the performers were the recipients of floral tributes The ceremony of the crowning of the Queen of the Carnival (Miss Gladys Baxter) and the conferring of knighthoods was repeated^, the latter proceedings again causing much amusement. It was announced by Mr. Lints, that, in deference to the wishes of Miss Bradley, it liad been arranged that Miss Dorrie Bland (who came within 58 votes of the Queen in the voting contest) should be crowned Princess, and this ceremony was gracefully performed by the Queen.

At the conclusion of the ceremonies, Mr. Field, on behalf of the Hibernian Society, thanked those who had voted for its candidate. He referred to the good spirit which had been ahown by the candidates throughout the contest, and thanked Miss Bland for her congratulations conveyed by advertisement in the Press. Mr. Lints thanked the performers, Mr. C. Webley (pianist), Mr. C. Leaper (secretary) and others who had given assistance for their cooperation. On the call of Mr. Field, cheers were given for the Queen, the Princess, Miss Bradley and the other candidates. There were also cheers for Mr. Field and Mr. Lints, and finally the assemblage sang the National Anthem.

The Carnival has been a great success, and undoubtedly every, credit is due to the organiser (Mr. William 'Lints), who has spared no effort to train the performers and bring them to a high state of efficiency.