THE FOOTBALLERS' CONCERT.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 28 March 1901, Page 3

THE FOOTBALLERS' CONCERT.

Considering themany counter attraction, thero was a vory fair and highly appreciative audience at the Opera Houso last night, on the occasion of the concert for the purpose of supplementing tho ■funds°of tic foo:ballteam about to visit Christchurch and other East Coast towna at Ea3ter.

The control of the concert was undertaken by Mis 3 Easson, and her energy and ability were futly evidenced by the excellent prcgrauuno which sho presented.

The Black Swan orchestra composed of 15 performers played some really spirited music and tho audience more than once expressed its pleasure at the finished performance of the Company. Tho vocal part was openeil by Miss Oxcnhani who sang " Lone Tide." The song suited her voice to perfection and was admirably rendered. She was followed by Master "W. Evans, on the cornet. This .young performer gave an arlistic interpretation of ".Russia,'' the test piece which recently brought so much kudos to Mr Traversi in England, and which his pupil played in a way to make his old master proud, had he been in the Opera House hist night. Master Evans had to respond loan energetically demanded encore. MrJFrank Swcctmnn was in grand form, and sang "Queen of the Earth" magnificently, In response to an encore. he repeated the last verse. Miss Driscoll, of Wellington, followed. Her song. " Lady Lou," was a gem for which she received hearty applause, and an encore. •' Three Little Maids " by Misses Good, Hannan and Hilderbrand, was archly acted and sang, and took immensely. Miss A. Sweetman's interpretation of that lively song " Remember me no More " was excellent, and delighted the audience. Her encore song was equally well received.

The " Sixteen Amazons " gave a truly martial exhibition. They marched and counter-marched, and went through all the mazy figures in a perfect manner, and. on all sitbs, their performance was admiitsd to be creditable in the extreme.

The second part of the programmo opened with a well played march by the Orchestra, after which Miss Rosabel Weber sang " Gondola Dreams. " This young lady has a rich full voice of rare sweetness which appears to improve diily ; the song last night was one of the best we have heard from her, " Tho " Skipper " by Mr Stark was trolled in fine style, and as an encore h?. repeated tho last verse. Miss Solomon, of Hokitika, appeared for the first time in Grcyniouth. Her reputation bad proceeded her, so that great things were cxpectsd. The critical audience soon realised that they were in for a rare treat. Possessed of a highly cultivated and rich powerful soprano, Miss Solomon sang in a finished style, a beautiful old Italian song, and being vociferously encored, she gavo another number of equal excellence. "Woodland Serenade," by Miss Chapman, was given in this Greymouth favourite's usual pleasing manner, and received a well deserved encore, '"lt was dose," and "Sammy, my son Sam," in Mr G. T. Moss's inimitable style, and elicited roars of laughter, and was thoroughly enjoyed. '"True till Death," by Mr Guthrie was excellently rendered, indeed wc do not remember to hare heard Mr Guthrie to better advantage for years past. His song was a masterpiece. The Serpentine dance by Miss Malfroy, of Hokitika, was very graceful, and was highly appreciated. Daring the interval Mr Adams on behalf of tho Club thanked those present for their attendance, and also all who had in any way, contributed to the success of the concert. Ho did not forget the Town Band, whose valuable services arc always freely given for any deserving object. To Miss Easson he conveyed thanks of the Footballers and assured her that if at any time she undertakes an entertainment for charitable or for any other purpose, they will give her their heartiest co-opera-tion.