OUR KUMARA LETTER.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 30 September 1901, Page 3

OUR KUMARA LETTER.

(OUE OWN CORRESPONDENT).

Representatives from the Hokitika Debating Society are to try conclusions with our local men on Tuesday night at the Town Hall. The subject is “ Should the Imperialist!!) spirit be fostered.’’ The Hokitika representatives take the affirmative and Kumara the negative. Messrs Perry (toader), Michel and Doreen represent the Southern Club, and Messrs Whitebouse (leader), Sinclair and Murdoch will do battle for Kumara. The debate will be open to the public. The concert in aid of St Andrews Presbyterian Church came off on Friday night before a large audience at the Theatre Royal. The expectations raised by the ['presence of several appearing for the first time before a Kumara audience were amply justified, while the old favourites added now luster to their reputation. Greymouth sent a strong band in Misses Holder and Oxenham, and Messrs Moss and Stark. These in themselves had all the elements necessary to make a successful concert, Miss Ho der’s singing "of “ The beating of My own heart,” and as an encore 14 High Ho ” and in the first part “ A may morning ” with Miss Oxenham's rendering of “ Link Divine," and “Only Dreams’’ were very highly appreciated as the loud and long plaudits of the large audience eloquently testified' Mr Stark gave 44 The Skipper” and 44 The Admiral's Broom,” and received a splendid reception. Of Mr Moss being an old favourite it is unnecessary to say more than that his 44 There’ll be a good time in the old town to-night,” and •• The good young man that died’’ with “Come under do ole Umbrella” and “One More Polka” as encores were quite up to his old style. Mr Doreen had a rather trying time, as the audience after his first recitation “The Amateur Rider” seemed unwilling to allow him off the stage. Miss Duff from Staffordtown sang very sweetly “Jessie’s Dream.” Of the local talent taking part it is unnecessary to say more than I have already. There were Misses Eggloton and Preston pianaforfce duet. Songs, Miss G. Burger, “We’d Better Bide a Wee,” Mr P. Tansey 44 For Ever and for Ever ” and 44 When other Lips ” as an encore; Mr Bennie 44 Isle of Beauty,” and auto harp selection. Mr Preston's recitation “The Life Boat” made quite a hit; Violin Solo Mr Bremond; Mr Stubbs, 44 Ho Ho, how the wild winds Blow,” and finally Mr P. Mordaunt gave 44 Killarney ” and 44 Down went McGinty ” as an encore. This is the latter’s first appearance on the stage, and we hope to see him there again. Rev J. C. Thompson who presided, returned thanks to the audience and the various singers, etc., particularly mentioning the Greymouth members for their services. I ommilted to mention that the Catholic Band played a selection at the opening. The Chairman thanked them for their generous services, and the singing of the National Anthem and Auld Lang Syne, brought the evening to a close.