A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 144859, 10 December 1915, Page 2

A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT.

IX AID OF WOUNDED SOLDIERS. BY CONVENT PUPILS. There was a large and enthusiastic aumonce present at the Theatre Royal on Thursday afternoon, on the occasion or a concert by the pupils of tne Convent School. No dount tho tact mat tire proceeds were to be devoted to the Mounded Soldiers’ I'und helped to swell the attendance, but apart from tne spirit* ot patriotism the-entertain-ment well deserved the patronage it obtained. Alter the curtain fell for the last time, one heard nothing but praise on all sides. It was declared to be one of the best concerts ever held in New Plymouth. ii... dm. i icius were very well executed and elicited rounds of applause. They reflected great credit upon tne Sisters, who, so carefully trained the pupils, especially the smaller ones. It was a noteworthy feature that all who took part m tne performance were pupils of the Convent school. Financially the conceit was a great success, the promoters expecting to be able to hand in over £6O to tho Wounded Soldiers’ Fund.

Tire concert was opened by a wellexecuted pianoforte duet, “Marche Hongroise” (Kowalski), by Misses Bennett, Old, Commit and J. Bennett. Then the girls went through the Hag drill. This was very well hone indeed. The pupils next contributed a part song, filie May Morning.” Each section took its part excellently, the voices blending harmoniously and showing careful training. An instrumental selection, “Airs Irom Mozart,” rendered by Misses Mannix, Jones, Lindstrom, Esse, Hooper, Duggan, and Murray (violins), and Miss B. Alien (piano), evoked well-deserved applause. Miss Gilbert received an encore lor her vocal solo, “Roumanian Night Song,” as also did Miss £. Mannix tor a violin solo, “Andantino.” The next item, “Britain’s Soldier .Boys,” by the boys brought the house down and the audience enthusiastically demanded an encore. The song and drill, “Lovely Flowers, ’ by the girls was very pretty. The first half of the programme was brought to a close by a pianoforte duet, “Polonaise Brillante,” by Misses Barry, M'Mahon, Whittle and Allen. V.’hen the curtain rose for the second hall Mr. \V. T. Jennings, M.P., briefiy aUdressed the assemblage and apologised for the absence ot Mr. H. J. Okey, M.P. He .then asked the Mayoress (Mrs. C. H. 'Burgess) to open the envelopes containing the winning numbers in the guessing competitions. Then the following programme was given;— Pianoforte duet, "Hungarian Dance No. 2,” by .Misses Bennett, Old, Connell and J. Bennett; chorus, ■•'The Vesper Hymn,” the giyls, this item being very well rendered; instrumental selection, “Barcarolle,” by MisesS Mannix, Jones, Lindstrom,’ Esse, Hooper, Duggan and Murray (violin), and Miss B. Alien (piano). The hoop drill by the girls received an encore, and also Miss Gilbert for her song "Invitation to the Dance.” Misses Bennett, Old, Connett and J. Bennett gave a pianoforte duet, “Valse Brillante,” and “Soirees do Vienne” was rendered by Misses MTxenzic, Foiihy, Jones and Hooper. A song and drill, “The Fascinating Fan,” by the girls was greatly appreciated and Miss E. Mannix received an attentive hearin:/ for her violin solo, “Romance.” One of the best items was the cantata, “Our News.” In this item girls were dressed to represent tho following newspapers:—Times, Daily Mail, Standard, Chatterbox ! Black and White, Punch, and Tit-Bits. Each group sang appropriate songs and well merited the warm applause which greeted them. A most enjoyable concert came to an end with the singing of “God Defend New Zealand.” Tho guessing competition resulted as follows (the names in parentheses are those of tho ladies in charge of the competitions): Fancywork cushion (Miss C. Callaghan), No. 9'; pair of panels (Mrs. Kirkpatrick), No. 14; picture (Miss Fleming), No. 8; carved traV (Miss Bennett), No. 1; biscuit barrel (Miss. Tnohy), No, 29; cushion, crochet (Mica Langley), No. 5; table centre (Miss Tnohy), ,No. 7; poker trav (Miss Healy), No. 25; carved table (Miss Oliver), No. 19; fern stand (Miss Callaghan), No. 34; carved table (Miss Dillon), No. 33.