BENEFIT PERFORMANCE.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3406, 9 August 1913, Page 5

BENEFIT PERFORMANCE.

A BUMPER HOUSE AT THE OPERA HOUSE. Tli2 individual member?, of the Targe house which packed the Opera House in all parts last night had a double satisfaction —that thov were assisting a good cause and enjoying an evening’s exceTent entertainment. The entertainment- was organised bv the Gisborne FirA Brigade, in aid of one of their members, Mr. Arthur Walker -\vho has been laid aside for oyer twelve months as the result, of having his Ten- broken in a trap accident. The Gisborne City Band were responsible for attracting a good many to the concert, by playing stirring marches through the streets and rendering a number of bright selections outside the building prior to the performance. The programme was made Jup of a judicious blending of vocal items and moving pictures, which were to the entire taste of the big house. . Mr. Grant Downie was well received in his illustrated songs, “The Bees are in the Hive” and “Your Eyes Have Told Me All ” The songs, “Courage” and “The Gallants of England,” were well suited to Mr. A. Williamson’s fine baritone voice. Mr. Hal. Roc'kley

made a first appearance on a local concert platform, and created a very favorable impression with his songs, “More Than Ever’ and “There You Are ” Mr Geo.' 11. Tarr was quite a host in himself, and his humorous songs had the whole house laughing unrestrainedly. He had to submit to a double recall for his number, “Dreamy,” which was cleverly sung, as were also liis encore number, “The Gambing Man,” and a * parody on “Alice, Where Art Thou.” Mrs. Tarr tastefudy played the accompaniments. The picture programme submitted was thoroughly enjoyed, especially the thrilling detective story, “Zigomar and the Eel’s Skin,” which was quite an entertainment in itself. At the close of the concert, Mr. Tarr, manager of the Opera House, thanked the audience for so liberally assisting a good cause, and also the performers who had so willing’y given their services. , „ , The entertainment should result in a substantial sum being handed over to the beneficiare. There was over , £3O in the house last night, and a number of the tickets sold had not been presented.