THE CARNIVAL.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 144359, 25 March 1914, Page 3

THE CARNIVAL.

SECOND PERFORMANCE. OP THE ARCADIAN REVELS. Tho Theatre Royal was thronged throughout Tuc.sday evening with largo crowiia of delighted ple.t-alo-M-eke-rs. The many stabs, laden with articles suitaine tor e'.cry person, again i e[s.rtcd an excellent turnover. The -rls practised by tho young ladies, eiuiv.ua:ng tor nu:nci\>u.s art unions, to exlranine nimble -sliming or so trout the visitors seemed to bo wholly satisfac-loty, lor at tho end of the i-veuing’s enjoyment the cry of “I haven't a cent lelt” becamo genera). The .second performance of tho Arcadian Revels occupied the attention of the public for tho majority of the time. The onthiisiasUc references made to those revels hv “first uightors” led those who attended lor tho first time last night to expect a really good porlormanco, and they wore in no way disappointed, if tho thunderous applause was any criterion. Most of tho dances submitted bust night apiwarcd on Monday night’s bill-oi-iiu-c. Tho brilliantly coloured Costume., worn by the performers made a beautiful spectacle, and tho limoliglu illumination added considerably to the effect. Tho many dances wont with a pleasant swing throughout and again frequent references wore made to tho capable coaching of I’rofoswir Cardstou, trad his efforts in bringing his largo munlror of pupils to such a state of pot feetiou in tho short timo at his disposal. “Tho Quaker Girls at Piny,” with Alisa Eileen M'Guirc as leader and soloist, seemed to In' the most popular item with tho public. “Tally-Ho, Tady-Ho” was enthusiastically welcomed and- tho costuming came in for special praise. The final item ‘‘A Night, in Bohemia,” was submitted by tho whole company. This performance included several excellent catchy songs. A number of now items aro promised for to-night’s performance, with several by special request. The evening passed off very pleasantly—and profitably from tho Carnival Oommittoo’s mint of view—and another bumper house is predicted for this evening.