ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waipa Post, Volume VII, Issue 330, 14 July 1914, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PREMIER PICTURES

To-night at the local Town Hall the main attraction will be the military drama, " Within the Enemy's Lines." The film, which is 2000 feet in length, shows happenings during the time of the American Civil War. Another good and exciting drama will be screened, entitled " Trapped in a Forest Fire," being a love story with a strong sensation scene and gallant rescue. " Sponge Industry " and " How Moving Pictures are Made," should prove industrial films of more than ordinary interest. Some humorous comedies are also advertised.

COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT

The concert given in the Town Hall on Friday last bv Miss Margaret Mackenzie, assisted byseveral well-known local artists, was well attended. All the items were well received, and numerous encores demanded. Mr Fredric opened the concert with a pianoforte solo, " The 6 flat Prelude," which greatly pleased the audience. Misses Gott and Mackenzie and Messrs Parker and Owen were associated in the quartette " Anchored," the voices blending well. They were equally successful during the second half, when they rendered "In this Hour of Softened Splendour." Miss Mackenzie, who received a cordial reception, sang "Three Fishers " in a manner that called for hearty applause. Her enunciation and expression were marked features in her singing. Her encore number was equally well given, being "The Blue Bonnets are over the Border." During the second half of the programme her contributions were " The Enchantress," (encored) and "My Ain Folk." For the latter song Miss Mackenzie received the compliment of a double encore which was well deserved. The encore numbers were, "Somewhere a Voice is Calling" and "Annie Laurie." The other lady soloist (Miss Gott, of Auckland) contributed in no small measure to the success of the concert. Her items, "May Morning" and "My Little Damosel," were nicely rendered, and for an encore she sang " On the Banks of Allan Water." This young lady was also associated with Miss Mackenzie in the duet "Echoes," which was encored. Owing to a severe cold Mr Parker was not able to do himself justice in his songs. Mr Chamberlain, whose first appearance it was before a Te Awamutu audience, sang with taste and feeling the song " Thora," and he was compelled to respond. Mr Moeller contributed two violin solos, and also* received a good reception. His playing, however, was not up to his usual standard. Mr Fredric was compelled to respond for his singing of " The Melody of Life," in which he was decidedly successful. " The Rosary " was his encore number. An item that pleased the audience was a monologue " The Same Old Lie," by Mr Owen, and he was recalled.

The aocompanists during the evening were Misses Mackenzie and Rickit and Mr Fredric. After the concert a dance was held, to which a fair number remained.