Young Men and Boys' Club Concert.

Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 62, 10 September 1896, Page 2

Young Men and Boys' Club Concert.

«_ _ • There was a large attendance at the Volunteer Hall last evening to witness the first of a series of concerts to be given in aid of the funds of the Young Men and Boys' Club, which institution has now obtained a firm footing, and is, wo are pleased to notice, being fully appreciated by the young men ot Feilding. The programme was of au attractive nature, and each of the items was well received by the audience. Mr Greenwood, president of the Club, presided over the meeting aud introduced the performers. The Feilding Brass Band opened tbe proceedings with tbe selectiou, " Gems of Columbia," and khia was played in very good style, and showed the band is improving after the somewhat lack of enthusiasm it has undergone lately. The band also played two quickstep marches prior to the commencement in a very creditable manner. Miss L. Roe's pleasant voice was given good scope in the song " The Island of Dreams," and her rendering of it was very good. The mandolin solo, " Sfcrathauie," by Mr O'Kelly, accompanied by Mr Grist ou the piano, was an item rarely given to a Feilding audience, and the sweet strains of the mandolin were greatly admired. As an encore a medley of popular airs was given, and was also played in an excellent manner. Miss Stewart sang " Waiting," a song very suitable for her sweet voice. " Oh, Promise Me " was given by Mr Jack, and in response to an encore he repeated a verse. Mr Wood's reading, " A Dutchman's difficulties with the English language," was very laughable, and was given in an amusing way. The vocal duet, " Army and Navy," was given by Messrs Eade and Greenwood, and excited loud applause. Mr Grist's pianoforte solo, " Mammoth March," com posed by himself, "took" immensely, and he had to respond to a vigorous encore, giving a variety of popular airs, which were also greatly appreciated. Mr Grist's performance showed he has great power and ability as a pianist. The second part of tbe programme was opened by an overture by the Oddfellows' String Band, which played " Tbe Valley of Ferns " waltz very nicely. This was followed by the song " The Longshoreman," by Mr W. B. Giesen, which was given in a splendid manner, and in response to an encore the last verse of the song was repeated. Airs Reader and Mr Greenwood then gave the duet, " The Sailor Sighs " in good style. Mrs Header was loudly applauded for her song, " The Land o' the Leal," the rendition of which was splendid. Mr O'Kelly " brought down the house " with the comic song " Tinga-ling," and he gave another song in response. The programme was concluded by a pianofortQ duet, an overture to Zampa, j^iven by Misses Greenwood and Giesen, and this was executed in a very creditable manner, and was much admired by the audience.