ENTERTAINMENTS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3615, 30 August 1912, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS

BICE DRAMATIC CO

WYKEHAM NABLE CO

the LAMONT GURII CONCERT

| A special attraction for this eveni ing will be the concert to be given in ! His Majesty’s Theatre by Mr. and ! Mrs. G. Dumont Gurr. A high-class • programme, which should provide a treat but seldom enjoyed in Gisborne, will be submitted. Mr. and Mrs. Gurr will be assisted by a small band ' of leading amateurs, and the enter- ; tainment they will provide should ’ create the liveliest satisfaction. Patrons are reminded that the concert will commence punctually at 8 o’clock, and that the doors will be kept closed i during the performance of each item.

i The cast for “East Lynne,’’ which • is to be staged on Monday night, is one of the strongest the Bice Dramatic Company has yet produced. Since its last performance the company has ' been strengthened by the addition to j its ranks of Miss Millioent Moubray 1 and Mr. Frank May, two able perfor--1 mors well known on the Australian 'stage. The box plan is now open at MuC. Morse’s, where clay sales can . be obtained.

“Make ’em -laugh and you’ll make money,” is the policy of one of the greatest living theatrical managers to-day, and is his advice to young managers, and: Messrs Wykeham and Nable have apparently taken his advice in that they have secured three of the world’s greatest laughing successes. “Who’s William, The Belle of Newport,” and “Mr Plaster of Paris” are described as three of the greatest laughing successes ever written. Gisborne play-goers will have an opportunity on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next of laughing at what most of the world has just finished laughing. Messrs Wykeham and -Nagle are artists of wide experience, and should know the state of the theatregoing people. Mr Wykelici*m was as so-

/■dated' with Mr. Hugh J. Ward for six years as a comedian, and Mr Nable has played leading roles with J. C. Williamson’s companies, his last appearance in Gisborne being tfs Nisch m “The-Merry Widow.” Mr Max Montosble, who has been specially engaged as a light comedian, played with Mr Beerbolim Tree in his original production of “Oliver Twist,” in which lie took the part of th,e “Artful Dodger.” Miss Pressy Preston has starred with leading Australian managers as .also have everyone’s favorite, Miss Maud Chetwynd, and Miss SteHii Cazella. Miss Alice Moffett was engagied in London by the Clark and Meynell management to replace Miss Winifred O’Connor as Tombra in “The Arcadians,” and made a distinct hit as an operatic artist in Australia. Other members of the company include Messrs Lashbrook, Throsby, Hunte*, Blachard Seymour, Alexander, Hioras and Belter. The box plans will be. opened at Miller’s Corner this mo>.iing at 10 o’clock, v

THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY

The monthly meeting of the Scottish Society, held at Wcotton’s rooms la-st evening, was especially ivoll attended, and passed off with a. large measure of success. Piner Mclntyre opened proceedings with a skirl on the pipes, and Dr.-.(Porter followed with a few opening remarks Miss Dempsey was responsible for an enjoyable song, and Miss Stevenson for a step-dance, and the following contributed items:—Messrs. Bousfield and Howard, and Messrs. Graham, .Young, McClymont, Alexander, Rhinesmith, and Heathoote. The hearty singing of “Auld Lang Syne” brought the even in n to a close.

FANCY DRESS BALL

A plain and fancy dress ball in aid of St. Dominic’s Convent was held in His Majesty’s Theatre last evening, and was largely attended, over 200 couples being present. The Theatre was tastefully decorated for the occasion. and the floor was .in excellent order. There were a great number of fancy dress costumes, and the auditorium of the Theatre presented quite a gn-- scene. Some of them, however, bordered on the grot esc/ue, and what they lacked in beauty they made up f,or' ni humor. Mr. F. Holloway, dressed to represent a rooster, secured first prize, a silver cigar case presented bv Messrs. Murray and Crompton, and ii silver inkstand nresented by Mr. Dan. Parker. Miss D. Jones, representing “Erin-go-Bragh,” secured the first prize awarded to the lady who wore the most pleasing costume. The prizes were awarded by popular vote. Messrs. Vita Bros, sunnlied an excellent programme <j£ music. A splendid supper, prepared by a number of the ladies connected with St Mary’s Church, was served during the evening at the back of the stage. The tables were beautifully decorated with daffodils and violets for the oc- j casion. Much, credit is due to the ladies who supplied such a dainty repast. and a word of praise is also due to Mrs. Phil. Barry and Mr. Dan. Parker. the joint secretaries,, for the excellent arrangements, which added in no small measure to the success of this enjoyable ball.

SOCIAL AT MANGAPAPA

The usual fortnightly social under the auspices of the Mangapapa Ladies’ Guild was held in St. John’s Hall last evening, and was largely attended. Mr J. Renwick performed the duties of M.C. in his usual capable style, ana splendid music was supplied by the Messrs Renwick Bros (piano and violin), while an excellent supper was provided by the ladies. A thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent. The socials have been in aid of the Hall Extension Fund, and have resulted in a considerable wiping off of the debt on the building. A plain and fancy dress social, in aid of the same object, will be held in a fortnight’s time.

BACHELOR'S BALL AT ORMOND. The bachelors of Ormond, in accordance with their usual wont, gave a very successful ball in the Ormond Hall last evening, when between 60 and 70 couples were present, besides a large number of spectators. Tim hall was tastefully decorated with Lnion Jacks and evergreens, and the artistic display reflected great credit on the committee, who one and all carried out the work in an energetic manner. Added to the decorations the pretty costumes worn by the ladies lent a further enchantment to. the gay scene. The ball was voted one of the best yet held in Ormond, everyone present thoroughly enjoying themselves. The onerous duties of M/sC. were courteously and efficiently carried . out by Messrs W. Condon, F. Manning and 0. Morris, and capital dance music was supplied by Mr G. Copley (piano) of Gisborne. The catering for the supper was supervised by Mr Wootton, of Gisborne, and gave complete satisfaction. During the evening _ songs were creditably sung by Miss Notting (“Take Me Back to Bendigo”) and Mr F. Hobbs (“The Little Irish Girl”), for which he received a wellmerited encore. Extras for the dances were nicely played by the Misses Neenan (2). Tim gentlemen comprising the committee were as follow: Messrs W. Condon, F. Manning, N. Newland, J. Proudfoot, 0. Movis, F. Bowes, M. Mullooly, J. Bruce, W. Neenan, 0. Collins, and E. Rowe. The lion’s share of the work, of course, fell to the secretary. Mr W. Condon, who proved a host in himself, and lie is certainly deserving of credit for the great success which has to be chronicled in connection with the ball.