ENTERTAINMENTS.

Waipa Post, Volume VIII, Issue 374, 11 December 1914, Page 4

ENTERTAINMENTS.

BELGIAN RELIEF CONCERT. The concert given last evening at the Town Hall in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund was well attended. The programme submitted was, although short, a decidedly enjoyable one and many items were encored. The Te AwamutuTown Band assembled outside the hall and rendered selections. The Rev. F. W. Clarke, who presided, said it was unnecessary to say anything in reference to the object for which they had assembled. It was a sufficient reward to know they were assisting the starving Belgians, who had done nothing- worse than stand up for their rights. Brief mention was made of the news received relating to the naval victory, which announcement was received with applause. After a selection by rhe Te Awamutu orchestra, which was well received, the "Soldiers' Chorus" was given by the Te Awamutu Quartette Party. Later thev gave " Comrades in Arms," with good effect. Miss Margaret Mackenzie contributed two items, and on each occasion had to respond to an encore. A good reception was accorded Miss N. McLeod and Mr Simes, who were associated in a mandoline duet. Mrs Cowan scored a decided success in both her songs, " Land of Hope and Glory," being one of her songs that was given. Miss Rogers created a favourable impression by her singing of the "Irish Folk Song." An imperative demand for an encore was accorded Mr E. A. Cox, who sang "Glorious Devon." A violin solo, played by Mr Moeller, n.et with, well-deserved applause. Two tableaux, entitled "The Allies," and " England and Her Daughters," were splendidly staged, and the audience showed their appreciation by loud applause. Ihe occompanists were Misses V. Rickit and M. Mackenzie and Mr Fredric. In thanking those present for attending, and also the performers for assisting, the chairman made special reference to Mrs Cowan, who had made the journey from Te Kuiti, in order to assist them that evening. He also paid a tribute to the work of the secretaries, Messrs Parker and Fredric. At the conclusion of the concert, a sale of jewellery was conducted by Mr Lawson in aid of the Belgian Fund, several articles being disposed of. Refreshments were provided after which an enjoyable dance was held. The chairman announced the election results during the evening as they came to hand.

PREMIER PICTURES. . On Tuesday next at the Town Hall will be screened Eugene Walters' masterpiece " Paid in Full." The remarkable fine acting will be a feature of the production, as America's big star actors are included in the cast. There are : Tully Marshall, the originator of the part of Joe Brooks, to be seen in the same role; William Riley Hatch, who played for nearly three seasons with the original company; Hattie Russell, Winfred Kingston, George H. Irving, Caroline French, Earl Mitchell, Irving Southard and others.