TRINITY CHURCH CONCERT.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 18 July 1901, Page 2

TRINITY CHURCH CONCERT.

The sacred concert held last night in Trinity Church, merits more than a passing notice. There was a large congregation present, and had the concert been held mother than a sacred edifice, there would have been numerous encores and frequent applause. The concert opened by the congregation singing the hymn “Praise my soul the lung of Heaven,’’ and the Vicar offering a short prayer. Miss Easson then sang “Lead Kindly Light” very tastefully, Miss Mabel Easson playing the violin obligato which blended exquisitely with the voice and organ. Miss Alice Wickes who is suffering from a slight cold, sang “ Last Night.” Miss Wickes has a a magnificent contralto voice of great volumn compass and sweetness and bids fair with a little training to make a name for herself in the musical world. Mr Staples did justice to the “Queen of Angles” his mellow flexible baritone is always pleasant to hear. • Miss Perkins and Miss Pike both gave renditions of ‘•Ave Maria” Miss Perkins one by “Machorone” and Miss Pike by “Schubert”, both ladies were in splendid voice and wo have never heard either to greater advantage.

Groymouth is fortunate in having as musical instructors two such cultured singers, Mr Stark gave a sympathetic rendering of the favourite “Consider the Lillies.” Mr Lawn in the “Star of Bethlehem” sang with clear enunciation and very good effect.. The Vicar apologised for Miss Oxonham’s absence, who is suffering from a cold and introduced Mr Malcolm Fleming who quite sustained his reputation by his faultless rendering of “Eternal Rest,” he has a clear sweet baritone voice of considerable power and entered thoroughly into the sentiment of the song. Miss Sarah Sweetman had a simple Christmas Carol song, which suited her voice admirably. Mr Pegler is still suffering from the effects of his Christchurch trip, nevertheless, he sang very feelingly “The Better Land.” Miss Cecil Yarrall, who also has a cold, assayed “The Old Cremonia” with a violin obligato by Miss M. Easson, and sang it very pleasingly. The Misses Chapman sang the solo and duet from “ Judas Maccabeus ” “ Come ever smiling Liberty, ” and gave one of the best items of the evening. Miss Chapman’s sweet voice in the solo and her sister’s equally pleasing voice, blending harmoniously in the duet, was a treat to listen to. The Revs. H. and G. York sung as .the final item “ The Lost Chord ’’ arranged as a duet, their powerful voices also blending nicely. The Hymn ‘ Abide with me ’ and the Benediction brought to a close a most successful concert. During the offertory, Miss M.abel Easson played a violin solo with great brilliancy and effect.