BATTLE OF THE BULLION.

Wanganui Herald, Volume L, Issue 14774, 30 November 1915, Page 7

BATTLE OF THE BULLION.

| FETE OF NATIONS. A GREAT RECEPTION LAST NIGHT | Since tlie opening performance on Thursday last a steady improvement has been shown and last night's fete reached tin Inga water mark of efficiency. \\ ilium exception every item met with a grcaj reception, and from the rise of the cur ! tain on the 40 little Japs till the fall a j the conclusion of the dazzling spectacnla grand March of All Nations, there wa not a dull moment. Applause hearty an: I prolonged greeting the performers. li was remarked on all sides that it wa; j right up to professional standard, and fa, I ahead of anything of a similar uatin. I previously staged in Wanganui. Th ! result is not only due to the performers [ but to the excellent management and able assistance Mr. Lints is receiving from tin property manager (Mr G. Pownall) am; Mr Payne, as assistant stage manager, who are practically responsible for the rapidity in which the items are staged, and is in no small degree a feature of the performance. It would be most gratifying to the wardrobe mistress and chaperone (Airs Lundius) could she heirthe laudatory remarks which have been made ou all sides in reference to the gorgeous costuming and harmonious blending of colours, and the mere fact that one individual has been solely responsible for the whole dressing of the full company, some 200 performers, speaks volumes for the ability of Mrs Lundius as a wardrobe mistress and the immense amount of energy she must have expended in the work. Last evening the ballet appeared to even greater advantage than hitherto, the extra lighting effects being a great improvement, an imperative encore being the result, Aliss Lundius proved herself a versatile danseuse in association with Air Lints in the Tango, while her appearance later in the Argentine Kchottische would be most fittingly described as the poetry of motion. Both items were heartily encored, and Miss Lundius was the recipient of* a, choice spray bouquet. The novel and original Human Bar of Afu sic again established itself as a warm favourite and had to be repeated. Miss F. Sutherland's song, “A Little Bit of Heaven,'' was most artistically rendered, and the .supporting chorus, a rollicking Irish dance by 12 girls, was a fitting conclusion, and here again an enrore had to be responded to. “I he Soldier" took the house by storm, the solo was sung with vim by Aliss Alice Wood, and the dancing of the chorus, combined with the excellent uniforms of red and gold braided tunics, blue skirts, red stockings and gold shoes, with caps to match, made up a star turn. The same squad appeared later in the evening in the Dutch dance, and it is questionable which item met with the heartier reception, and both had to submit to the inevitable encore. For daintiness (he Hesitation AValtz as performed by Aliss Jean Cameron in eonjunction with the organiser was, to use a popular ladies’, expression, "simply sweet." The first portion of the programme concluded with the spectacular March of the Allies, in which the whole strength of the company appears in a veritable fairy laud of hglit, 'lue general opinion about the opening number on the second part is that no one unless they saw it would believe it possible for anyone to acquire the skill these girls show in the short space of time that has been expended on their training. This item alone is worth going a long way to see, tlie statuary posing, bends, and hand balances being easier seen than described. "Old Frin. the Shamrock, and Ann" gav° Mis-. Kathleen Wood an opportunity to display her voice to advantage, and th' l floral tiibates she received at its conclusion were thoroughly deserved. The electrical and mechanical effects and the supporting chorus were most novel and added appreciably to the success achieved. “This Bit of the World Belongs fo Us," a military march by 16 kilted Highland lassies, introduced Aliss Vivian Bruce in the Highland fling, a wonderful performance for a child, which brought down the house, the item having to be repeated. Aliss A'allie South saug tlie name piece excellently. Tne programme concluded with the Grand Umpire March. On the curtain rising to the strains of “Rule Brittania," Mrs Lundius is seen to advantage in the role of Britannia. Then appear squads representing eight of the Umpire's daughters—England, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, South Africa, Australia, India, and New Zealand —the whole concluding with wonderful revolving electrical effects, -Jie climax being reached when the hack curtain rises disclosing a living background and multi coloured electric lights, truly a magnificent spectahle. To-night! PADDY’S MARKET. Notwithstanding the fact that Monday is generally regarded as an "oft" day, there was again a. large attendance at Paddy's AJarket yesterday, both duriiie the day and in the evening, especially the latter. The business done was again very satisfactory, patrons continuing to spend freely, and all .stalls doing a good trade, while the various side-shows showed no diminution in the volume of patronage. An announcement relative to Paddy’s Market appears in another part of tiiis column, which will doubtless interest everybody Good Imsiues.s was again done at the market to-day. COMPETITIONS. Results of the competitions arc: Fusiliers.—Work bag. No. 27, V. B. Price; cushion, No. 3, N. Butler; tea cloth, No. 38, Airs Chas. Lockett: Xmas cake, No. 26, J. R. .Sutherland. Cuirassiers. Pot plant. No. 10, Mrs Greenwood; fur rug, No. 1 (-9, €. A. Thomas. ~-. Vincent de Paul.—Cushion and vase. No. 12, Stanley Paterson; copper vases, No. Pi, Miss McTubb; wedding cake, No. i(tt2, Airs W. 1). Bates; palm stand, No. 15, D. Kendrick; hand-worked tablecloth, No. 711, Mrs M. Hearn. Bombardiers.-Table centre, No. 67, G. AleAneny: pot plant, No. 2, 0. Hodgson; tea cloth, No. 33, Airs Swanger; camera, No. 121, D. 0 Donnell; cake ana jug cover, No. 32, Miss V, Potbury. Railway Lancers. —Cosy cover, NV. 5, Miss Rathbone; manicure set. No. 11, Miss M. Davis; salad bowl. No. 23, Mr Swanger; ciif'iiion, No. 28, L. Hodder; stocking bag, No. 6, Air McFarlaue. Grenadiers. —Bed spread, No. 11, L. McLean; copper vase, No. 16, A. Dickson; diamond sapphire ring, No. 56, Walker, Gold tie pin. No. 4t, J. Miles; amethyst brooch, No. 33; wristlet watch, Air W. G. Scott. Commercial Hussars.—Dinner service, No. 164, W, Raynor; pillow sham. No. 27>, I). Hartnell ; cushion. No, 31, Mr Lind; picture Lawyer’s Head, No. 16, Mr Brown.

BOMBARDIERS (Colour, Cold). Tli'' flower, jumble, produce, and ire cream stalls of tac Bombardiers have been replenished to-day, in anticipation of a hi;; attendance this evening in Paddy's Market. As big crowds are expected lor the remainder of the week. Bombardiers and their friends are urged to forward supplies io that the fight may he kept going till closing time on Saturday. Members of A Company National Reserve who have not yet sent in their donations and cheques, are requested to forward same on or before Saturday evening next to any of the officials, who will be pleased to have the amounts credited to the Bombardier funds. The men in the firing-line are holding on grimly to the position where they are entrenched, and urgently request the immediate despatch of fresh munition:'. GRENADIERS (Red) Kveryue should role that tlie price of merry-go-round tickets is now lid rnly. and, fmtlier, that yon can leave Paddy's Market I:> enj'-y a ride and return without paying again for admission. Try it to night ! The i.e? sleek department is exceptionally busy, and we have, besides the cow, bantams, fowls, canaries, and a magnificent Angora grat (the latter kindly pro sented by Finn and Ted fhallisl. Ther-dav will be the “night of nights,'’ f-r it is then that Beauty's features will bo (temporarily) concealed behind a mask —for the sale of which we have the srlc rights—and many surprises may be expected when the hour of unmasking arrives. Masks will cost 6d each, and o” Thursday evening everybody is expected to provide themselves with one at the door. Only official masks will Tie permitted. The haunted ensile continues to give most satisfactory thrills, fudging from the shrieks of delighted laughter issuing from it ev'ry few minutes last evenin'". The sboo’iug gallery has been extensively reti‘tcd. owing to the skill of ear patrrns. who have shot away the centre of three solid timber gargets, and are onlv stepped by the steel boiler plate behind. We claim it is ensile the most attractive ranee over seen in Wanganui, and imperils to all al’ke; many ladies are regular in their attendance. also members of his Maiesfv s fo-ces ashore and afloat. Pour shots for Gd. and yon can take away your target a<i't frame it. We have just received a magnificent tiger--!;in rn l " from Mr McGregor. Bo n-t mi s having a “bob” on this, ROYAL FUSILIERS (Light blue). On the front page of this issue will be fount! an urgent appeal to all supporters of the Fighting Fusiliers to rally to the colours. Three times on Saturday, ami three times yesterday. their jumble stall was completely sold out. The l Fighting Fusiliers confidently appeal to their supporters and the public to contribute goods, produce, and saleable articles of ( any kind to the stall at the very earliest moment. Loss Lf time ipeans loss of j victory, and tin' Fighting Fusiliers are going to die teniblv hard. Bring your ammunition at once! CUIRASSIERS’ BENEFIT 70-MCR-ROW NIGHT. Paddv’s Market Theatre is to be the scene of a benefit performance to-mor-row (Wednesday) evening, on behalf of the Cuirassiers'. - -A high-class continuous vaudeville entertainment will be presented. beginning at 8 .o’clock. The performance will be under the direction and management of Airs Leon Wilkie, wellknown as one of Wanganui's cleverest ladv amateurs. Mrs Wilkie has searched the whole of the Coast for the best available talent, and some of the performers will appear from as far away as Llawera. besides whom there will he several of onr best local artists. Songs, dances, conjuring, and other attractive items , will make up a splendid entertainment, I and the price of admission to the continuous show is only Cd. A COSTER’S BARROW. Housewives should look out to-morrow for the Cuirassiers’ coster’s barrowTwo energetic Cuirassiers will sell about the town and at Paddy’s Market, all kinds of tempting edibles at prices beyond reproach. An error appeared in the list of contributions to tbe Carnival funds which appeared in onr issue of yesterday. A donation of two sections of land was made by the Trustees in the Kstate of F. B. Parkes, and not F. B. Patker as printed.