Concert at Patutahi.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 149, 5 July 1901, Page 4

Concert at Patutahi.

A most successful concert was given at I’atulahi on Wednesday evening in aid of the building fund of the proposed Presbyterian Church. The hall was tastefully decorated, whilst the stage was transformed into a drawing room. ThcTc was a large and representative attendance of town and country residents, and an exceedingly pleasant evening was spent. Mr W. Mossman presided, and made a capital chairman. An excellent programme consisting of vocal and instrumental numbers, recitations, etc., was submitted, each item being given in firstclass style. After a instrumental duct, ’cello and piano, by Messrs Parker and Ohrisp, Mr F. Teat sang “ Once ” (Harvey) in a most proficient manner, lie was loudly applauded for his effort, and in response to an encore sang “ Star of My Soul ” with great depth of feeling. Miss Stewart’s song “La Sorenata ” with ’cello obligato by Mr Parker, was cordially received, as also was “ The Link Divine,” which was;[sung by Bliss Hilda Cox. Master Percy Adair sang “The Lads in Navy Blue ” in a pleasing manner, whilst a clever calisthcnic display was given by Misses Bloomfield. "Wallace, and Sheet. Miss Green sang with good effect “ Love’s Own Sweet Song,”, and was warmly applauded. Mr Heaney, who mot with an enthusiastic reception, gave a most suceesssful rendering of “ Dream Angel.” The instrumental duet, “ Serenade,” mandolin and violin, by Misses Lewis and Hyett, was effectively given, whilst Miss Gardner created a good impression with her song, “ Cradled in the Arms ot the Poor.” Mr Taylor gave an excellent interpretation of that favorite number, “ Como into the Garden, Maud.” Miss Heaney’s song, “ Bid mo to Love,” was without doubt the gem of the evening, and won for that young lady the plaudits of the audience. Mr Parker as a ’cello player is hard to beat, and the selection, Mascagni’s “Intermezzo,” was carefully treated. Miss Ferguson recited “ The Ilovengo ” in a most successful manner, and was heartily applauded. Mr Ernest Chrisp played a pianoforte solo, and also rendered excellent service in the direction of accompanying the singers, his playing being quite a feature of the concert. AYo must not forget to mention Mr Wakelin, who sang “ Anchored ” in good style. Mr Phil Sheridan filled in a gap in the programme with one of those humorous recitations for which he is so well noted throughout the district. At the close of the concert, Mr Mossman thanked the ladies and gentlemen who had assisted towards making the entertainment such a success, both from an artistic and financial point of view. Messrs Mossman and Harrison wore responsible for the - arrangements of the concert, and arc deserving of the thanks of the residents of Patutahi for the way in which they worked in connection with the concert. As the result of the entertainment the fund will be increased by fully L2O, bringing the amount in cash and promises up to close upon LIOO. On "Wednesday evening Mr Harrison stated that Mr McNair, who gave a site for the church, had promised in addition L‘2o towards finishing the church as soon as half the cost of the building was in hand, and the committee held strong hopes of being able to make a commencement by the Ist October next. Mr McNair was present at the concert, and was so delighted with the entertainment and the enthusiasm manifested that he gave another £5, an act of generosity that was much appreciated by the committee. During the evening refreshments were handed round by several ladies, and the good things provided wore done full justice to by all present. Visitors from town greatly appreciated the kindness of their country cousins, and look forward to another visit to Patutahi at an oarly date.