CANTERBURY CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVIII, Issue 24, 8 October 1886, Page 17

CANTERBURY CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY.

Christchurch, October 4, 1886. The dramatic section of the above Society gave another variety entertainment on the 21st September, before a crowded audience. Miss Dobbs, who acted as pianist, played a very nice selection as an opening piece. Mr. Henessey, Mr. Price, Mrs. Kelly, and Miss Burke rendered songs. A concertina solo by Mr. Nolan and a golden shoe dance by Mr. Carr brought the first part to a close. " His Last Legs " was then given, the cast of characters being the same as in the last farce, with the addition of Mr. Carroll and Mr. Gamble, the last named gentleman having received only one day's notice to prepare himself. As a whole, the performence of the farce may be said to have been very fair, with the exception of a slip that occurred through a wrong cue being given. The cause of the slip is not difficult to point out, and it is to be hoped it will not occur again. It is evident that there is a someone wanted to " coach " those who would fain be footlight favourites. The talent is there undoubtedly, it only wants bringing forth. The method of scene-shifting is very primitive indeed. In future it is very likely that a charge of sixpence will be made at the door, and in all probability a concert will be held in the Theatre Royal during the coming carnival season. At last it can be said that the Society is out of debt. This may seem to the uninitiated a very small matter to rejoice over, but to those who bear in mind the fact that the subscription is only 12 shillings a year, it will be very plain that the members have very often to consider that very unpalatable subject — Ways and means.— Now that we are told by our President that we have sufficient money in hand to pay all our debts, let us at least be grateful that that very much desired state of events has arrived. Our President, never content to stand idle, has interviewed Mr. A. J. White anent a piano, the result being that Mr. White, in his well-known liberality, has offered to supply one at coat price.