ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 23, 21 July 1911, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS

WEST END CONCERT. Quite a record attendance greeted the junior pupils last evening, when their concert in aid of the prize fund took place in the West End Gymnasium. That the interest taken in the school still exists is evident by the number of parents and friends of the scholars who attended. The stage was prettily decorated for the occasion, and the way in which the little tots handled their very trying pieces left nothing to be desired, and was a tribute to the headmistress (Mrs. Dowling), Miss Mynott, and other members of the staff who had the training of the children. The following was the programme, the performers in nearly every instance being recalled: Pianoforte duct, Mrs. Denton and Miss Dowling; "'The Swing Son," Primer pupils; "Heads and Heels," Standard 11. pupils; duet, Misses Gilbert; "Marching Song," Primer 2 pupils; "In the Ferry Boat," Primer 3 pupils; song, "Long Live the King," Mr. Johnsoil; "Piggy's Ride," Standard I. pupils; "Candle Time," Primer 2 pupils; pianoforte solo, Mrs. Denton; "Don't Fly Away, Birdie," Primer 3 pupils; "Brown Eyes," Standard 111. pupils; song, Miss Dowling, "Elf and Doormouse," Standard I. pupils; "Drill and March," Standard 11. girls; song, Mr. Johnson; "Tired with Our Lessons," Standard 11. pupils. The Rev. Mr. Itellow, in a brief speechj thanked those who had so kindly taken part in the concert, and at his instance votes of thanks were accorded by acclamation to Miss Mynott, Mrs. Dowling, and the staff. He also informed the children that they would have a hotj, day to-day (Friday) on the strength.pf the entertainment. The youngster? replied with expressions of great joy. The singirig of the National Anthem brought a very enjoyable, evening to a close. A short play, entitled "The Happy Family," will be staged in the Theatre Royal by the senior pupils, probably on August 31 or September 1. The exact date, however, will be announced later.

ROYAL PICTURES. '•Jael of Sisera," a new colored Biblical film presented by the Royal Pictures at the Theatre Royal last evening, is one of the moat handsomely produced pictures yet seen in New Plymouth. Every detail tas been carefully studied, the mounting, costuming and coloring are gorgeously produced, while the battle scene in which Sisera's army is driven into the Kisihon Torrent is one of the most, realistic battle scenes over produced in cinematograph productions. Two new anid highly amusing comic pictures were also added to the programme. These were "The Count and the Cowboy" aiu! "Wifflc- as a Violinist." No pictures will be shown at the Theatre Royal to-night, but on Saturday "Jael of Sisera" and an entiTe change of programme mil be presented. Last night's programme will be submitted to the picture-lovers of Wait lira at St. John's Hall to-uigiit.

SAUNDERS' TSTOGTiAPH PICTURES. The Whiteley Hall was again crowded last night, when the current programme was screened' for the second time. Tonight is the hist occasion on which this series will be on view, and patrons should not miss .this opportunity. Particular mention must, be made of "A Tale of Two Cities," "The Vicar of Wakefmld," and '"Pile Big Scoop." a. trio of magnificent star dramas. "A trio of acrobats" consists .of two Indies and one gentleman, who perform a number of most wonderful acrobatic feats. The head and hand balancing hi tl«* clever trio is a revelation. To-morrow a complete (-tango of programme will be screened at the matinee, commencing at 2.30 ,p.m.