WATERSIDE WORKERS' BAND

Evening Post, Volume XCVII, Issue 128, 2 June 1919, Page 3

WATERSIDE WORKERS' BAND

A largo audience assembled at the Grand Opera House ..last night, when the Waterside Workers' Band gave another of its enjoyable recitals. The programme was an excellent one, instrumentally and vocally, the musical standard being high and artistic. The interpretation of the overture,. " Caliph of Bagdad' (Boieldieu), was a masterpiece both in conception and execution, and the selection, "Melodious Memories,'' consisting of fascinating airs which have haunted the memories of music lovers during the past fifty years, was greatly relished and received enthusiastic applause. Another popular item was the duet ." Excelsior," played by Bandsmen M'Robis and Jackson, whose performance was especially good. Tho band's final number was the brilliant contest march, "Palmer House," Which was played magnificently! Among the assisting artists was Lucien Cesaroiii, whose opening number was "Till Death," followed by "Allah," an Oriental song, and his encores -included "My Life's Ideal" and "A Little Love, a Little Kiss." Signor Alf. Truda's brilliant flute playing made many friends and greatly strengthened the old ones. His playing of "Aur Alpes" was one of the finest items in the concert, and received great -applause. Madame.. JohnstonTopliss delighted her hearers with "II Bacio," and again in " My Hero " from the " Chocolate Soldier." She was recalled and sajig, "My Dearest Heart" and "Invitation." Mr. Frank. Crowther .niads a most efficient accompanist. ,