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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 25 October 1901, Page 2

OUR KUMARA LETTER.

(oUE.OWN CJKHKSPONDENX). Despite the unfavourable weather the concert in aid of the Wesleyan Church, held on Wednesday evening in the Theatre Royal, was very successful. A number of Hokitika residents, who had promised to be present, were unavoidably absent, llev. J. R. Clark who had charge of matters, succeeded in finding excellent substitute?, and thus obviated in a great measuro tho disappointment of those who looked forward to the concert on finding several items missing. Mr Holder of Greyraauth was the only outsider whom tho weather did not deter, and ho came in for a special need of thanks for his action. The programme was attractive because of one speciality, the myrioramic illustrations given by the Rev. Clark to several items. The following contributed:-- Orchestra: Mr B. Bremond (Ist violio), Miss Nosbit (2nd violin), Master McKenzie (picolo), Mr W. Lamason (flute), Mr Holder (cello), Mr B. Richards (cornet), Miss Clark (piano), rendering " The High-, land Wreath." Mr J. Bonnie's song "The White Squall" and "Annie Laurie," also Auto Harp selection; Misses Galbraith, duet, "What are the W r ild Waves Saying"; Mr Will Saunders sang " The Diver," and "Anchored"; Mr Bremond, Violin Solo; Miss K. Galbraith, song "Her bright smile haunts mo still"; Mr Stubbs, song "The Village Blacksmith"; Mr Holder sang "The Gladiator," and received an encore. Mr Tansey, sonsrs " Tho Little Hero," and " Link Divine "; Mrs Hobbs and Miss Petrc, duet " Life's Dream is O'er." "The Three Maids of Le& ! ' was given by Misses Clark, Lamason, and Nosbit, and was encored. Misses Clark, Mulvihill and Galbraith were th<! accompanists. The Volunteer Band also deserve special mention for turning out on such an unpleasant night. Tho Rev. J. E. Clarke thanked tho audience for their patronage, also tho band for their services. Tho evening wa3 concluded by singing tho National Anthem.

A young man Garret Punch lato of Koss died at the residence of his siator, Mrs J. Murtha yesterday. Deceased had only been married a coupla of years and leaves a wife and two children —another victim of consumption. Tho members of the Stoen-Smith cancert have generously decided to give their services towards a benefit in aid of the instrument fund of the Catholic Brass Band to be held in the Theatro Itoyal on Saturday night. A number of items from local vocalists of standing are promised, the wholo 'forming an excellent programme.