Shannon

New Zealand Tablet, 12 September 1912, Page 47

Shannon

(From our own correspondent.) September 5. V A concert held at Shannon on Friday evening was an undoubted success, and was greatly appreciated by a very large audience. Its success was due in a great measure to the capable organisation of Mrs. Moynihan. The programme commenced with a spirited overture, rendered with good effect by the Shannon orchestra. Then followed a recitation, ‘.What is a gentleman by Mr. Webb. This was given in a manner that showed great elocutionary talent, and was deservedly applauded. Mrs Norman sang ‘ Come back.’ Her finished rendering of beautiful song gave great satisfaction. - Mr. P. Cole played a cornet solo, a piece for which he took first prize at the Christchurch competitions. As an encore he gave another much appreciated item. Mrs. Costelloe sing ‘ Call me back,’ with violin obligato by Mr, Kersley. She had to respond to an encore, and gave ‘ Going to Kildare.’ Both items were enthusiastically applauded. Mr. Palliser recited ‘ Tommy’s autograph.’ He is a true humorist, and his items were well received. The Misses Dawick (2) gave a duet, followed by a sailor’s hornpipe. These young ladies acted their part exceedingly well. Mr. Yates, a clever entertainer, created much amusement with two humorous vocal items. Mrs. Hall and Miss MacDonald gave a very pleasing duet, which was much appreciated. Master McLeavy contributed a humorous item, * Is that a fact V for which he was enthusically encored. Miss May Dawick sang ‘ The old church choir.’ It was nicely rendered, and was excellently received. Mrs. Costelloe contributed ‘ Beauty sleep,’ and for an encore, ‘My curly-headed baby.’ Both items were given in that artistic manner for which this talented lady is noted. Mr. Yates followed with two humorous songs, which were well received. The final item was Tosti’s * Goodbye,’ by Mrs. Hall, who did full justice to that fine song. The secretary, Mr. Trainer, thanked the people, and paid a tribute of praise to Mrs. Moynihan and her talented friends who contributed to the evening’s entertainment. The accompaniments were capably played by Mrs Dalton (Wellington), Miss McDonald, and Mr. Kersley. The supper was supplied by the Catholic ladies of the district.