ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waipa Post, Volume VII, Issue 331, 17 July 1914, Page 5

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PREMIER PICTURES,

Notwithstanding the unfavourable weather on Tuesday evening, there was a fair attendance at the local Town Hall, a splendid series of films being shown. On Tuesday evening next, Blache’s brilliant star sensation drama will be screened, entitled “ A Prisoner in the Harem.” Another drama, “ Two Aristocratic Penetents,” deals with a stirring story of stage and society life. A Cines educational film is “ A Day in a Sailor’s Life,” showing interesting scenes of life on a warship. Several scenics and comedies are included in the programme.

RECITAL,

The entertainments arranged by the committee in connection with the Methodist Church, and which are being given throughout the district, are meeting with well-deserved success. There was a good attendance on Wednesday evening at the local Town Hall, when a first-class programme was presented. The chief attraction was the recital by Rev. J. B. Suckling, English elocutionist. Needless to say, every item was good and wellchosen, and the rev. gentleman kept the audience in a happy ljiood throughout the evening. His recitals included poems from Longfellow, Tennyson, and other well - known poets. Several items of a decidedly humorous nature were also given. The recitals were interspersed with songs by well-known local singers. An item that greatly pleased the audience was the song “ Because I Love You,” sung in Maori by Mrs Hone Hare, who appeared in native dress. She was warmly applauded, and had to respond. Mr Fredric was also recalled for his admirable rendering of the sacred song, “ Nearer, My God, to Thee.” His encore number was “Song of Thanksgiving.” One of the most pleasing songs during the evening was “ Come Sing to Me,” sung by Miss Price, who is the possessor of a rich contralto voice. The audience demanded an encore, and she replied with “ Somewhere a Voice is Calling.” Miss Olphert was heard to advantage in the song, “ Summer,” and she, too, had to respond. Hearty applause greeted Mr Smith for his rendering of the song “ Down the Vale.” The accompanists during the evening were Miss Price and Mr Fredric. At the conclusion of the concert Rev. J. Olphert thanked all those who had assisted -towards the evening’s entertainment, which, he felt sure, had been appreciated by those present.