AMUSEMENTS & MEETINGS

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15198, 19 April 1917, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS & MEETINGS

"WATCH YOUR STEP/' A SPLENDID PEHFORMANCE. Press comment*; are most favourable concerning the performances of the Auckland company which is on tour in aid of the Returned Soldiers' Association and which appears at the Opera House this evening. Commenting on Tuesday's performance at Palmerston North on Tuesday evening the Manawatu Standard sayß: —"There was a large audience, who thoroughly enjoyed a bright, and satisfying performance of the revue "Watch Your Step.' Richly costumed ballots, timely music, and dainty dancing made up an entertainment of unusual merit and one upon which Professor Cardston and his company can be justly complimented. The conductor's artistic and musical attainments are well-known in Palmerston, and in this revue he has worthily upheld his high reputation. The hunting scene, 'By t*he Sea,' the living statuary in the gardens, the skating ballet, and the cabaret scene were all delightfully conceived and carried out, and the parts played by the members of the company were not less pleasing. Mr Wallace Atkinson, who make.s up as the conventional dame, scores some distinct successes. He appears to best advantage iu his "Tea Stoop" solo and in his duet with Mr J. H.' # Davey 'ln the Springtime.' The latter is quite the best piece of comedy of the evening. Suzette, portrayed by Miss Eva Cardston, is the most exacting part of all. It calls for- much versatility, and Miss Cardston both in singing and dancing won the approval of the audience. In one of her numbers, in which a tiny child figures, the house became most enthusiastic. Much good work was done by Miss Ethel Rao, who is the fortunate possessor of a charming voice and an excellent stage presence. As the beneficent fairy foiling the designs of Mephistopheles, she gained much applause. Supported by a strong chorus she sang 'Here's to Love' most effectively. One of the most artistic items of the evening was the singing of 'Rendezvous' by Miss Ida the Domain scene. Mr T. 11. Davey a* 'Lord Limine' proved a decided acquisition to t»he company, both in comedv and solo work. There was a host of other characters all capably filled."

ST ANDREW'S. HAWERA, THANKSGIVING. The thanksgiving service held at St. to-dav by the Mayoress (Mrs C. E. Mackay). In declaring- it ojien she said thai she had not intended to take part for some little time in any public function, but the importance of the harvest was so great all the world over that she felt she could not refuse to come. Practically all the world was crying for food. In the midst of the plenty that reigned here, we should never forget the claims of our suffering fellow-subjects and Allies on the other aide of the world. She felt that many of the farmers would be with them in spirit to-day. The recent mild rains that, had followed the prolonged drought would relieve many anxious minds. She trusted the harvest would be a plenteous one and would 60on be crowned with peace. DKUIDS' HALL DANCE. Jk long-night dance will be held in the Druids' Hall to-moi-row night which promises to afford lovers of dancing a capital night's enjoyment. The committee are making every effort to make this one of tbe beet functions of its kind, and Mr H. Hooker will officiate as M.C.