AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13416, 1 July 1911, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, ETC

HAYWARDS’ PICTURES. The splendid programme of pictorial gems at the Lyceum Theatre attracted another large attendance of the public li st evening, and the pictures were manifestly appreciated, applause being frefluent, whilst the comedy films caused no end of amusement. COMPLETE CHANGE TO-NIGHT. There will be a complete change of )) ctnies to-night, when some splendid dramatic, scenic, and comedy studies will b- screened. The Lyceum Orchestra will render a fine programme of incidental music,, which, no doubt, will be np to t! eir usual high standard. Intending patrons are advised to go early, as scaling accommodation is usually at a premium on Saturday nights. ROYAL RINK. Under Mr Gonard’s able management te s rink is finding prime favour with the pm rons of the fascinating art of roller sk iting. The management are holding a grand fancy dress mask carnival cm the 6tn of this month. Many prizes arc offered for competitors, and an exhibition in the art of graceful skating is to be given bv Miss Ata Millington a young lady pupil of the manager. Miss Millington comes wl!h a reputation as the daintiest and graceful lady skater in flic Dominion. 'Ili; rink in the meantime is open daily, u’-i in the evening, and the band is in ai i ndance. FULLERS’ PICTURES. Fullers’ Pictures show again in the Opera House on Monday evening, when a new programme full of attractions is promised, and as the firm has a reputation for keeping its promises, something good may be safely anticipated. FIRE BRIGADE ANNUAL BALL. 'Die Wanganui Voluncer Fire Brigade held (heir annual ball in the Fire Brigade Hall last evening, and it must be recorded that they scored an unqualified success. 1-v rythiug ■ showed good management, and. consequently, matters wont off smoothly and without a hitch. Fully 70 couples wore present, and when one considers the splendid floor, the excellence of Mis Lockett’s music, and last, but decidedly not least, the capital supper provided by the hardworking ladies ’committee. which, by the way, was quite’ a feature. it seems hardly necessary to say that the dancers thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Tlie M.C.’s consisting of Lieutenant ■ Pcrrctt. Foremen- Townsend and Piper, and Firemen Baunmnnn and J. Holloway, werp assiduous, and, conso-’ fluently “wall flowers” Were rare blooms indeed. It is only common fairness to (lay a tribute to the unselfish labours of th ■ committee, which comprised the M.C.’s and Assistant Foreman Bell and Fireman McArthur. Summed up. the function was one which the brigade have every reason to feel proud of. CASTLECLIFF ANNIVERSARY BALL. The good people of Castlecliff have well earned the reputation of doing anything they take in hand properly, and they certainly ‘’made good” last night when the sixteenth anniversary ball was held in the Public Hall and proved an unqualified success. The weather was fine, and the attendance very large, about 90 couples gracing the floor., which was in capital order. Amongst the guests were the Mayor (Mr C. E. Mackay) and the member for the district (Mr J. T. Hogan). The hall had been converted into a veritable fairyland, having been very tastefully decorated with streamers, flags, evergreens, aud Chinese lanterns, with innumerable little electric lights of all colours dotted about the ceiling and walls, the effect being very pleasing, and making, with the bright and varied colours of those in fancy dress, a really charming scene. Mr E. Hibbard, chairman, supervised the decorations, and ho and the rest of the committee—Messrs J. Thain (president), G. Marsden, W. K. Hi.ll, M. Waller, J. Connor, R. Mill, E. Robertson, \V. George, T. Glen, and L, A. Winter (secretary), are deserving of great credit for the success achieved. The music was supplied by Mr R. O’Hara’s orchestra, and was first-class. The hall was opened punctually at 8.30 o’clock with the grand march, and dancing was kept up with unabated vigour until the wee sma’ hours, when a most enjoyable gathering terminated. A word of praise is due to the M.’.sG. —Messrs George Hill, Connor, Waller, and Mill—for the very efficient manner in which they carried out their duties, thereby contributing largely to tho general enjoyment. An excellent supper was provided by Dustin’s, Ltd. Amongst those in fancy dress were the following:—Mesdames Waller, harem skirt; Mills, Maori; T, Hogan, “Red Rambler”; Dale, Spanish dancer; Connor, “Fortune Teller,” A. Anthony, s.s. Shamrock; C. Dowdall, Emerald Isle; S. Jarrett, Persian Princess; P. Swan, Folly; Bridges, Mother ’Xmas; Misses D. Hnlme, Royal Colours; Sigley, Lampshade; Anthony, Sunflower; Ellis, Indian Queen; V. Ellis, Momp; Hogan, Khaki; Brindzone, Cuban dancer; K. Hogan, Waiting Maid; L. Dooley, Runaway Girl; Dooley, Irish Colleen; Dilkes, Vilgrim Lady;- i T. Hogan, Norwegian Highway Girl; Orme, Quakeress; M. McCouaehie. Nurse; .Mary McConachic, Forget-me-not; Stewart, Puritan; Allan, Spanish Peasant; Messrs J. Connor, Naval Officer; T. J. Hogan, English Cavalier; R. Dcwson, Jockey; J. Lockett, Romeo; E. Grant, Clown; Bridges, Father ’Xmas; H. Allen, Maori; R. Blackburn, Starlight; H. McFctrish, After the Ball; R. Crozier, Jockey, and Roots, Jockey. Thanks to the untiring efforts of Mrs Sewell who trained the children, and the Rev. S. Bailey who arranged the entertainment, last night’s juvenile concert in tho Primitive Methodist Church was a thorough success, and was greatly appreciated by the largo number present. Tho programme was as follows:—Piano solo, Dons Wade; song, “The Basketmakor’s Child,” Eva Brown; recitation, “The vfemovy System,” Lizzie Sienberg; chorus. “Some Folks Do,” girls; duet, “I Won’t Ask You to My Party,” Doris Crutchly and Bessie Black; piano solo, “Dreedina,” Laurie Guffiin; action song, “Rock of Ages,” Lily Hamblcy and children; solo, “Grandma,” Doris Crutchly; duet, “You Can t Play in Ojir Y'ard,” Louie Ball aud Hazel Anderson ;\ trio, “Three Old Maids of Lee” (interval’of 30 years between first and last verse), girls; piano solo, Thelma Forbes; recitation, Joyce Sewell; solo, “The Gipsy Girl,” Annie Payne; to’o and chorus, “The Worst Girl in School,” Florry Jenkins; piano solo, “Dreams of Heaven,” Laurie Guffin; solo, “Kiss Me as Fall Asleep,” Eva Brown; duet, “Yon Stay at.Homo in Your Own House,” Bessie Black and Doris Crutehley; solo, “Please, Mr Santa Claus, Don’t Forget Me,” Dolly Tarrant; action song, “Ora Pro Nobis,” girls; recitation, “Die Children’s Angel,” Florry Goes; solo, "Come, Birdie, Come,” Florry Jenkins. The entertainment Was one which will well bear ropittion.

THE ROYAL HAWAIIANS. The audience that last evening greeted talented visitors from the “Garden of the Pacific” was a good one downstairs, the upstairs portion, suffering no doubt through the Sheffield Choir taking many folks from town. .Those present wore treated to a programme which appealed to them from first to last, and the way in which, the various items were rendered stamped the Hawaiiaus as born musicians. re opening number was a chorus in fixe native tongue, in which the blending of the voices and instruments was well-nigh perfect. The concerted singing of the party is undoubtedly their strongest point, "iiiis is not to say that the solo work was rot good; it was, as tho encores and double encores the soloists were given amply demonstrated, but in the choruses, quartettes, and double the audience were simply taken by storm. In Mr Ernest Kaai, Hawaii lias a musician and composer of undoubted ability, aud ■i-vcral of the numbers rendered last night were cither his own composition or arrangement. Even from tho mandolin, a tinkling instrument at the best of times. Mi- Kaai showed that music could be produced, Space will not permit a full report of-the whole programme, which, in addition to several choruses, included solos by Messrs R. Kaawa (baritone), 11. Kaco (baas); T. J. Carter (tenor),E . Kaai (bantoned H. Kailimai (comic), and J. Kamakaal (bass); also a solo by Miss Koala aud a duet by Misses Keala and Anchila. The M-ogramnie concluded with an ancient “Hula” dance by the two latter which fairly brought down the house. It was evident that the performers felt the oxkv;ne. cold, and it is certain that the audience, did so. It would be quite worth while the Opera House Committee considering the advisability of installing some radiators, both on tho stage aud about the auditorium. TO-NIGHT. The party makes its final appearance tonight, and 'we can thoroughly recommend the entertainment to all lovers of music. ROLLER SKATING. PRINCE’S RINK Tho Drill Hall has been leased, and is to bo opened on Saturday morning next, as a select skating rink,’ and an up-to-date skating school, where'the novice may lie initiated, and the more advanced pupil taught, waltzing aud many other graceful evolutions. The rink, whpichis named after the most select rink in England, will be under the management of an expert skater and first-class teacher. Skaters on Thursday- and Saturday evenings will have, the services of a good brass band. • , CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The usual monthly meeting, of the Chamber of Commerce will be held on Monday evening next, at 7,30 o’clock, in the Borough Council Chambers.