MUNICIPAL MUSIC.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1225, 6 September 1911, Page 5

MUNICIPAL MUSIC.

ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. If the guarantors of tho new Municipal Orchestra experienced any qualms Willi regard lo the prospects of the venture, at indicated by the nttciulnucc of the public at eoim of (he earlier conervts, theii* forebodings must liow be a diminishing quantity, for the orchestra, having justified its existence as a bjiml, is now justifying, in a large measure, (lie confidence of its financial supporters Hint it: would prove a popular draw. Talcing the attendance at the last Ihrrc concerts, it may with some confidence bo asserted that the popularity of tho orchestra is in a fair way to becoming an established, asset. There was a large attendance, ftt the Town Jlall last evening, when the. orchestra, under the baton of Mr. J. Mnughan Ttavnelt, treated its tiiuUcuce to a very fine proßvamine. ' The opening number was Lachner's "March© Cclobro, from the third movement of Hint composer's first suite. This attractive number, which opens with the strings and (lutes, pianissimo, and develops an imposing climax, was played with commondabta enro and precision. Haydn's "Andante" and "Monnetlo" from the celebrated "Sururiso Symphony," was a delightful nunil)cr,. the Andante in particular being a treat to listen to. Rather an ambitious effort was Tschaikowsky's brilliant "Caprice Italicui" a bright and richly-col-oureu fanlasie. Tho impression gathored from the orchestra's treatment of the caprieu was that while parts of it were excellont, others were somewhat incoherent. As a study reilecting the characteristics of T.schaikowsky's music, it was more than acceptable. Perhaps the most attractive i'.em of tho whole of tho programme wove three movements from Massenet's "Scenes Hongroiso," the melodic charm and slrildm; orchestration iimJcnii irresistible appeal to the audience. The three movements included tbo "Entree on forme du Dsnso," (he gradual "Intermcde," in march time, and the imposing wedding music, "Heiiwliclioii Jvii]>tialeet Sortie d'egli«," of tho comnoKr's S"coml suite. The intermezzo was particularly well done, and a treat to listen to, The orchestral part of tho programme- -concluded with a bracket— Thomas's daintv "Migiion" Gavotte, mid. Rnbiiistcin's brilliant "Toreador ct AndaMγ. Barnctt's contributions on the'organ included (he delicate "Andante Cantabile,' and the fiualo from . Widor's "fourth Symphony," and Gujlma.nt's exquisite "J'rierc and Berceuse," the latter number being enthusiastically applauded. The final orchestral concert of the present series,will be given during the last week of the present month. Lond6n Suit novelties are strongly ;ia evidence i\t the Milliiriui Merchant Tailoring Rooms iii Kelbmne Avenue just now* No. 8 Raining Street, the residence of .Too Toitg, was (lie scone last evening of n little surprise party, which was arranged by Sergeant liutlcdgc and Constable irKelvie, of (he Mount Cook. Police Station. ' .100 Tong was suspected of purveying opium, ami with (he idea of ascertaining wlicther these suspicions had. anv inundation in fact—nnd Hint nuestioii will be argued bcl'ire the magistrate this morning—the constables lay behind his back fence for about half an hour last night awaiting developments. Their vigil was rewarded, mid the doer had no sooner closed'upon a visitor than (he constables raided (lie house, and seized certain things, .100 Tong will be charged this morning with having been found in passession of opium in n form suitable for smoking purposes. Let .!. J.- Curtis and Co., Shipping Forwarding nnd Customhouse Agents, Customhouse Qim.v, move your Furniture. They've had years of experience in this kind of work, and will do it to your sati.C faction. j\'o careless packing or rough handling. Moderate Charges.—Advt. Mr, Frank I .awry, who h.is represented Parnell for_ many yrars in tho House of Kcproscnlalives, has informed a numbop of his friends (hat he has fought his last fight. This means, that the Government will hnvo to seouro another candidate. Mr. Moss, « former member of l'arlinment, is the Opposiliou candidate for (he seat. . On Friday, September 15, an exceedingly attractive «ile of farm stock and implements will lake place on Mr. Frank Mould's farm, Olianu Valley, .Tohnwinville. The stock includes 100 lambs, 10 hoggets, 2 lmlf-dranghl horses, trap mares, all young and staunch, 100 pure white leghorn fowls. 200 while leghorn chickens, all from (lie very liest si nuns, including l'udmair's breed nnd The Kange Poultry Farm, Queensland. Amongst (he implement to h?. offered are:—Ono Mjisseyilarris 2-horse mower, with reaping n't-, tm'hmcnt and knife-griiidi-r, ] Ma.wy-! Harris O.K. plough, twin harrows, Planet ,lr. seed drill, Syracuse hillside plough, and also 100-;;allon Perfection separator and farm sundries, etc. Messrs. A. h, Wilson and Co. are the auctioneers, and; they will bo pleased to give any further, particulars, and which also can. lx> scon, iu our auction columiie.