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On Monday evening a benefit concert was held in the North Melbourne town hall, in aid of the widow of the late Mr. Henry Thomas and her six children. Cr. Clement Davidson presided, and there was a large audience present, and we are glad to say that the effort promises to turn out a financial success. The programme was opened with an overture by Helm’s orchestra,

followed by a song from Miss M. Slater, and a humorous recitation from Miss Stewart. Mons. Le Coiffic was heard to great advantage in the song  “Take a pair of sparkling eyes,” and his voice is a highly cultivated one, and he knows how to use it. Master Powell sang an illustrated, song, after which Miss Violet Felvey appeared in a song and dance. Mr. G. Deal gave a comic song, and the next number was a humorous recitation by the evergreen Mr Will Elder, which it is unnecessary to say, fairly brought down the house. Messrs. Ryan and Conway gave some interesting displays in connection with the horizontal bar and rings, but the former suddenly broke, and it is a matter of congratulation that a casualty has not to be chronicled. Mr. T. Sutherland sang a song (illustrated), and the first part of the programme was brought to a close by Mr. W. Martin singing “Sister,” and then some really splendid bioscopic pictures by Sculthorpe. Helm’s orchestra opened the second part of with an overture, followed by a performance by Will Carlisle, the expert trapeze and iron-jawed marvel. Mons. Le Coiffic then sang “An evening song” in first class style–was listened to with

pleasure. Miss Ruby Raymond gave a song and dance. Mr. Methwin sang “When Sweet Marie was sweet sisteen.” Miss Ruby Williamson sang a descriptive illustrated song entitled “Moonlight on the Silvery Rio Grande,” which in the opinion of many was the gem of the evening. Gay Bros followed in their

amusing comedy numbers, after which Miss L. Brady sang. Mr. H. Dyer rendered “Long live the King,” and was in good form, after which Mr. Laurence Castles sang “Love me and

the world is mine.” Views followed by Sculthorpe’s bioscope, and it should be mentioned that the pictures were remarkably good, and one of the features of the evening, and their display was heartily appreciated. At the conclusion of the programme, three hearty cheers were given by the audience for all who had

contributed to it, and made the gathering such a success. Among the performers calling for special mention may be

enumerated Messrs. Methwin, Deal, Sutherland, Ryan and Conway, Will Elder, Will Carlisle, Gay Brothers, H. Dyer, Mons. Lonis E. Coiffc, Master Powell, and Misses M. Slater, Stewart,

Williamson, Violet Felvey, and Poppy Atkins (pianiste). Vote of thanks were tendered to Messrs. Syd. Knowles, business manager; Mr. J. Lawson, stage manager; and also to the committee, for the work they had done in connection

with the concert. The refreshments for performers and

committee were attended to by Mesdames McDonald and Murphy.