The Portuguese community in general and the Clube Lusitano in particular are to be congratulated upon the opening of the new gymnasium at the club premises at 46 Rue Mas-sener on Saturday night. A variety entertainment was presented, before a capacity house, in the new premises where exceptional amateur talent made its appearance. An attractive souvenir programme was published for the occasion.
The first part of the evening was devoted to variety proper with turns ranging from instrumental to the' "Big Apple," effectively executed by s Stella Souza and Mr. E. da Silva. Perhaps the most popular item was the harmonisation by Mrs, A. M. Allemao and the Misses Marie and Loretta Allemao where great credit must also be given to the accompanists, Messrs.
Allyrio and Braga. One of the outstanding features of the evening was the music and the accompaniments, The piece de resistance occupied the second part of the programme and was in the shape of a revival of the sketch "Porcus ed Beanus" written by Mr. J. C. de Britto, which skit has been so favourably reviewed in the past. The large cast performed to perfection but particular mention must be made of parts played by the host, Mr. A. S. Braga and the "Nobleman from Nowhere," Dr. D, M. P. Gutterres whilst the gracefulness of the three ladies in the Alice Blue Gowns and the harmonica music of Vagabond Musicians cannot be overlooked. Jerusalem, played by Mrs, J. M. E. Lopes, was a work of art, whole evening was an immense success and was thoroughly enjoyed by an appreciative audience,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.