GORE CELTIC DRAMATIC CLUB.

New Zealand Tablet, 4 November 1920, Page 23

GORE CELTIC DRAMATIC CLUB.

Writing under date October 27, our travelling correspondent says:— journeyed with the Gore Celtic Dramatic Club to Wyndham last night to see the members perform the comedy "Jane," The production of the play was splendid, and the acting of the company was thoroughly enjoyed by an audience which literally packed the public hall from stage to entrance. A local paper writing of the performance says: "The success of the play was instant, and the packed audience which greeted the performance speedily realised that they were to witness something far and away above the average. We must confess that our own expectations were more than realised, for it is seldom indeed that local performers can be brought to such a pitch of efficiency in a production requiring unusual tact and decorum, and one filled with abundant humor, in which the least sign of forcing would spell failure. But the artists were as to the manner born, and even the ultracritical could find little to disparage. During the evening excellent music was rendered by an orchestra under the direction of Miss Margaret Latham, and this was heartily appreciated by the audience." As founder of the Club and also as director and stage manager, Rev. Father Farthing has done wonderful work in training the principals and supporting performers to their high state of proficiency. The whole of the results of the efforts of the Club are devoted to worthy objects— this instance the Convent Schools of the parish. Already the play has been staged at Gore and Mataura, and is to be produced on November 23, at the Municipal Theatre, Invercargill.