Entertainment at Arrowtown.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 2, 8 January 1903, Page 15

Entertainment at Arrowtown.

There was an exceptionally large attendance at the Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown, on the occasion of the annual concert by the pupils of the convent school. Wo (' Lake County Press ') understand the gross takings amounted to between £22 and £21. The programme was long and varied, and each and every item, was warmly applauded. The efforts of the pupils particularly we,re commented upon in the highest terms. It must be gratifying to the Sisters of St. Joseph to know tbat their labors in bringing the littlo ones to such a high state of perfection met with due approbation and praise. Particularly in the club exercises and short dramas did the children excel themselves. In the former their time and precision were perfect, while in the latter they showed wonderful aptitude in the parts allotted to them, and were, moreover, letter-perfect. We congratulate the Sisters on the capital programme of juvenile items ptesented to the public, and the high state of efficiency attainod by the pupils'. The adult portion of the evening's entertainment was also highly appreciated by the audience. Mr. D. Hutton, the well-known Dunedin singer, contributed four items, and they were real gems. He tvs warmly applauded, and encores wore demanded after each solo. The following was the lirst part of the programme :—: — Overture, ' The dear little shamrock,' piano, Misb Henderson ; organ, Miss Baker ; Ist violin, Misses X and E. Treacy, 2nd violin, Miss Myrtle Rattigan. Vocal solo, ' Only to see the dear old place again,' Miss Jopp Canadian club drill, Misses M. Quinn, M. Tobin, M. Cotter, Masters E. Quinn, H. Treacy, and I). Cotter. Vocal solo, ' The better land,' Mr. I). Hutton. Recitation, ' Fontenoy,' Master James Henderson Solo and chorus, ' The lazy boy,' Master H. Treacy and children. Dance, sailor's hornpipe, Mr R J. Cotter. Song, ' Barney O'Brien,' Miss L Rattigan. Musical selection, ' Scotch airs,' piano, Misses H. Treacy J. Butel, and Master H Treacy ; organ, Miss E Treacy ; violin, Miss K. Treacy Song, ' I'se goin' back to Dixie,' Master 1") Cotter Violin solo, ' The keel row,' Miss K. Treacy (accompanied by Miss E. Treacy). Song, 4 Mary of Argyle,' Mr J. C Mcßride. In the drama, ' Aunt Maxwell's return,' the following took part : Misses E Treacy, N. Fitzgib"bon, I) Graham, B Giay, K. Cosgroxe, E. Romans, X Treacv L Nolan, N. Nolan In announcing the interval, Mr. R. J. Cotter, in the absence of Rev Father O'Donnell, returned thanks to the Sisters and the performers for their untiring efforts in making the social the great success it was. and the public for their liberal patronage. He specially thanked the band for playing in front of the hall. The second part was made up as follows : Overture. ' The home flower,' Misses E. Treacy, E. Romans, and N. Baker; American club drill, Masters J. Kerin, J. Cosgro\e, and J Quinn ; vocal duet, ' The bonnio banks o' Loch Lomon,' Miss A. Cotter and Mr. Kitto ; vocal solo, ' The skipper,' Mr. P Hutton ; dialogue, ' The little helpers, Misses At Tobin, M Qumn, M. Treac,\ . Masters H Treacy and D. Cotter ; Irish airs, piano, Misses E. Romans, E McDonnell, and E. Smith ; moliiis, Misses K. Treacy, and N. Baker ; organ Miss E Treacy Song Mr. Tonkin The entertainment was concluded with the drama, ' Cherry Bounce, m which the characters were sustained by Masters J. Quinn, E. Qumn, J. Kerin, H. Treacy, D. Cotter, and J. Cos-grove. Mrs. P. do la rerrelle, and Misses Cotter, Mclntyre, Baker, McDonnell and Henderson played the accompaniments during the evening.