THEATRE ROYAL.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 12925, 16 March 1906, Page 7

THEATRE ROYAL.

ST. PATRICKS CELEBRATION CONCERT. At the Theatre Royal last night another i of . . tJie St- Patrick's concerts passed off I wita great success. The downstairs portion was well patronised, and the circle was comfortably filled. Despite the dark. I drizzling evening, those, who ventured out would have nothing ro regret, the concert in itself being a thoroughlv enjoyable one from every point of view", and the programme? was lengthy and varied. The arrangement was in the hands of Miss E. JSlcGuinness, to whom niueh credit is due. She also played the accompaniments' to everyone's satisfaction. Probably the prettiest item given was the club drill by a , dozer- of the Marist Brothers' School boys. The. time was almost perfect, and the innumerable movements were gone through | with creditable uniformity. Mr De Looze contributed two very .enjoyable his voice appealing to "all. The programme commenced with a chorus by the school girls, Mr Jordan- rendered "Off to Philadelphia " with good effect. " The Dear Little Shamrock" which song cannot be heard too often was pleasingly sung bv ■'Mrs- Jv. G. Venning, her first appearance on a Timaru stage. Mr J. H. Coombs' playing of two violin solos, was much appreciated; lie played with his usual finish and sweetness, and the' audience would have liked more. Mr Frank McDonald took very well, and a return was demanded of him. The school boys in a chorus of "Beautiful Isle of the Sea" opened the second part of the programme. This was sweetly • sung, the voices being very full and well trained; Mr Gimson's song was very v.--eT received, and he was obliged to return; giving; the. '■" Minstrel Boy."" The nexc song was abiv rendered by 'Mrs Edwards, a new figure on biir stage. The two vfuno. duets by Misses E. McGuinness and 3-.. Bennehy and Misses E. McGuinness and L-. .Steward, were well-played; both iiiu'cii enjoyed. .'The appearance' of Mr C Healey was a signal for loud applause-,- he appeared twice and the. en'hyisjastl" audiittiea- i«MS-:9tl on a return

in each case; Lis items were very amusing and greatly enjoyed. An eight-hand Irish reel was also danced. This proved to be a novelty, and it. lasted about seven minutes, during which time continual applause greeted the dancers. The whole performance was one to be remembered and was very artistically arranged. The respective teachers for preparing the chi'.dren in their choruses and drills were amply repaid, and these items completed an interesting programme. The Garrison arid Marine Bands kindly offered assistance by playing in front of the Theatre buildings.