SCOTCH CONCERT

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1949, 20 September 1888, Page 2

SCOTCH CONCERT

The ninth annual oonoert, under the auspices of the Aahburton Caledonian Society, was held at the Oddfellows' Hall last night, and wbb a thorough success In every reapeot. There waa a lar^e attendanoe, though the houa9 was not packed bo olosely »b has bee a the oaaa at former concerts of the Society. Still, however, the result ahou'd be very aatiafaotory. An excellent programme was provided, ~ Tjmrt t n,luu a LU »ua tub l«r*-+h»+?**»^_c±: tho Items vnre enored protracted the proceedings to a very late hour. The euterUlumant opened with a p'.brooh by Piptr Tolm'f , attar which tho Ligtnhor Highlanders Masara MoKiy (2), Gallic and Lyons, dmced a highland reel In their wall known Btyle. Mr Israel, a stranger to Ashbgrton audiences, sang " Scotland yet," with feoli ig and well merited the warm applause accorded him* "Oaller fierrin' " by Mrs 0. M. Brooke wjb splendidly rendered, this lady sustaining the high reputation as a yooaltat she bus gained on htr forme* appearances herd Mr Donald Uallie danced a high Und fling excellently, followed by a well rendered song, "My Old Friend John," by Mr Peter Wllllama. Miss Fanny Martin's ; rendition of " When the K'ng comes owre the Water," was loudly encored, and she responded with a humorous Scotch song. The Doric was brought out In an imltabla manner, and Miss Martin's abilities as a Scotch vocalist are of a high order, Mes Xv Heury eang <c Mary o* Argyle " very Bweetly and feelingly, and had to re3pond to a unanimom encore. An Irish dance, " T.ie Oreea Fields of Erin," was givea by 8 performers — Mejers Fitzgeiald (3), Soanlao, C'Loughlln, H. Oallen, D. B irry, and J McOreighan — with spirit, and the item was re-demanded by the audienoe, two of those taking part responding with another Irish dance. A duet, " The Flower Gatherers," was excellently rendered by the Misses Butler, and the encore which followed wa3 well merited. Mr Simpßon oontrlbnted '• My Highland Home," the item being warmly received. An orohbstra-wMlas Simmonda and Mr Purchase , Ist violins } Mr Sim* moods, 2 id do ; Mr G, Hosken, cornet ; Me U. Hoskon, double bass; and Mr Kneon, piano— played an Instrumental selection, •' Rob Roy," m excellent style, evidencing careful preparation Mr H. Ste/tnaau met with an undeniable enoore for hte song "Steering" which was very well rendered Indeed, Mr A. McKay's contribution of "Gillie Oallum," which closed the firat portion of the programme was redemanded. The second partopened with a reel of Tullooh by the Lagmhor Highlaudera, followed by a song, given m a masterly way by Mr j. H. Brooks. Miss Holloway played a piano solo " Alma " m very creditable style Indeed. Mra William*' song, whloh followed, was a most enjoyable item. Me Lyons scored a great eucoass m the Sailoi'd Hornpipe, and a voolforous re-demand had to be acceded to. Mr H, Gates Bang an original song, the local hits m which quite struck the popular fanoy, and the enoore wjrioh followed was unanimous, The orchestra contributed another instrumental selection, " Qleopatra," nicely played. Mies Fanny Martin soored another suooesa with her song "The Blue Bonnets owre the Border/ and was enoored. Mr Kersol next sang *' The Song of the Emigrant " m good style. Miss Butler sung the "Rose of Hazjldean" very sweetly, the item being pleasingly rendered. An Irish dance by Mr M. O'Lougblln was re-demanded, Mr W. Fitzgerald appearing m response, and he, m return, was onoorod, Mrs Brooke's song "Robin Adalr," was a fine rendition, and h voolferous enoore was the reiult. Mr T. McKay danoed a se^antreus very nicely, and the singing of " Auld Ling Syne by the oompaDy bronght the entertainment to a aonoluaion. Miss Holloway and Mr Jfnoen were effioient eccompanylsta. The pipers were Masars McKay, Tolmie, Robertson, Maben, and Qallie, and Mr A. MoKay sapplied violin mußlo for the Irish dances. To the stage manager, Mr A. McKeDzle, and to Mr taeen, who had much todc In connection with the organising of the musical part of the programme, great ored.it is doe. The monetary results of the concert, though not so large at has been the oase m some previous years, still should be satisfactory^ I A b»U was held subsequently, whloh ■WM W«lk,D»tr9nUed,