WINTER EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS, ALEXANDRA.

Dunstan Times, Issue 791, 15 June 1877, Page 3

WINTER EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS, ALEXANDRA.

—o— The first of the series for tho present winter was held in the Library Hall, Alexandra, on Saturday evening last, the 9th instant. The evening being excessively dark and threatening ram, the attendance was limited; of outsiders, indeed, there were but few present, the townspeople, however, showed up well, and managed to pretty well fill the room. The entertainment, which consisted of readings, recitations, and singing, was opened by tho Alexandra Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr Craven Paget, playing some selections, one especially which was now to us, was a beatiful piece of music, and was played in a masterly manner, redounding much to the credit of the Baud considering the very short time it has been in existence. Tho readings were by Messrs Finlay, Samson, and Chappie, and were well received, the first named gentleman’s especially, which was the opening chapter of Wild Will Enderby (Vincent Pyke). Tho recitations were by Mr Williams, and Miss and Master Chappie, and were given with good effect. Mr Williams was exceedingly effective in the two pieces he gave, and shewed that he had studied in a good school; the two little ones apparently had a keen knowledge of their pieces, and considering their natural timidness did remarkably well, and under earetul tuition and study they will doubtless improve. The singers were Messrs Williams, Austin, Odell, and Muuro. The two former are well known, and sang equally as well as ever. Mr Odell was very happy in the songs •ho gave, and will prove a general favorite. Mr Munro sang some good songs, but to our mind rather too noisily; that, however, is a fault easily shunned, and if he but falls in with our suggestion, given we can assure him in all kindliness of spirit, he will be more acceptable. God save the Queen by the Band brought tho entertainment to a close, and a general dispersion took place, all apparently well pleased at the opening entertainment.