"The Old Man of Cromagnon."

Feilding Star, Volume IV, Issue 86, 22 December 1883, Page 2

"The Old Man of Cromagnon."

On Thursday evening last the Ber.W._ Tread well delivered the above lecture in the Presbyterian Kirk. The Bey. H. Murray introduced the lecturer to" the audience. The attendance was remarkably small, and considering the attractive nature of the subject,. the object for which it was given, the splendid music provided by the choir, and last but not least, the fineness of the evening, we were much disappointed. As . far as we could judge, not even the ordinary congregation wall present, and, ~ '' the outside public was but poorly reprpr. • sentei. Those who failed to attend missed an intellectual treat, and the only remedy we can suggest is' that the lecture be repeated to give the publican opportunity of hearing a different subject treated in a masterly manner. The .Rev. Mr Treadwell has a pleating style of delivery, which is very attractive; and , commands the attention of his hearers. " The Old Mas of Cromagnon" is evidently a favorite subject, for it has received more than ordinary care in its preparation by f the lecturer. We are pleased to know his labors receive their reward in the approval of -"hw audiences, and the favorable notice of the Press— the example of which we gladly follow— > wherever the lecture has b*en delivered

chairman, Mr Murray, moved a resolution of thanks in a highly complimentary address, which was heartily endorsed by the audience. Under the able leadership of Mr George Bartholomew, the choir sang the anthem, " Make a joyful neise " at the opening, and during an interval, " The earth is the Lord's " with " Sing unto God " at the conclusion. We must congratulate the members of the choir on having bo excellent a leader and Mr Bartholomew on hating performers at his command with such excellent voices. The sopranos (especially the leaden were much to be admired. The tenors and bases showed excellent training, which enabled them to give feeling and expression to the various difficult parts placed before them. We conclude ova remarks briefly, but we must repeat the hope that the lecture will be given again, as well as the musical gems which made a mjst agreeable part of the evening's entertainment.