ST. BATHANS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 751, 8 September 1876, Page 3

ST. BATHANS.

(FROM OUR CORKKSPONDKNT.) , The district has, at last, secured the services of a resident medical practitioner, I ' —Dr Allan having accepted the terms offered by the Committee, viz., a guarantee of LIOO per annum, and fixed amount of fees according to distance. The weather, ■frhich had been on its best behaviour, for some time past, gave tis a benefit on Friday last, and so prevented many from attending the Cambrian Concert; but still, it was a great success, both financially, and also in the excellent manner in which all the arrangements were carried out, and the very large audience seemed highly pleased with the night’s entertainment. I hear that the Committee will net about Ll2. The programme was so large that it is almost impossible to give a critique 'Of it where everybody succeeded so well in doing their best. But I must not omit according the thanks that are due to Mr Handyside for so ably presiding ; and Messrs Holland, Campbell, Pyle, and Collett, who gave their services as musicians. Mr 11. Smith led off with a comic song, given in good voice. Mr Campbell’s violin s-do “ The murmur of the shell,” was decidedly the getn of the evening, and was highly appreciated by the audience. The Welsh Choir also delighted their listeners with a glee in their native tongue, and received loud applause. The Two-mile Choir, both in the first and second parts were also highly successful, and well merited the applause they obtained. Mr Pyle had also well chosen songs capitally rendered. Master Kermode’s song “ Kitty Tyrrell,” was sung in good style by that young -gentlemen. Mr Thomas Davis surprised the audience with two local songs, both apparently impromptu, and greatly delighted his listeners, the local “hits” taking their fancy greatly. Mr A. Harley, in a Highland dance received a repeated encore. Mr Comick, in his sailor’s hornpipe, was also successful, and obtained an encore. Mr Scott’s reading “ A Lecture on Patent Medicines,” created much laughter, and he was loudly applauded. Mr J. Matkay and Mr Carrick, who kindly took the places of absent performers, gSvfe some capital comic songs, and both received encores. Mr .Eagle and Mr Collett also, favored the audience with-stmgs, which were highly appreciated. Mr S. Morgan’s song “The Handsome Page,” was given very effectively. Mr Douglas, Mr Hastier, Mr Cochrane, and Mr Melvin added to the night’s enjoyment by well delivered songs At the conclusion the Chairman, in a few welbchosen wort’s, thanked the audience for their attendance, and called for three cheers for the performers, which were enthusiastically given. Mr Brown, Chairman of the Committee which organised the concert, also proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman (Mr Handyside) which were cordially given. Dancing was kept up till daylight and thus ended what was decidedly the beat ‘entertainment we have had for some time past in the district.