MR RANGIUIA’S CONCERT.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 314, 15 January 1902, Page 2

MR RANGIUIA’S CONCERT.

Thk concert given last night by Chieftain Rangiuia, assisted by local atnateurs, was most successful from a musical point of * view. There was a full front-seat house, and the concern throughout had infused in it a spirit of enthusiasm that was indicative of warm appreciation. The concert opened with an overture by Miss Frances Butt, who was also the accompanist for the evening. Mr Rangiuia was assisted by Mr Barlow, Misses Redstone and Heany, and Master Carroll. Mr Barlow gave the first song, “On Deck,” and in response to an enthusiastic encoro he sang “The Toilers.” Injhe second part he sang “ The Message,'’-'-'being again very warmly applauded. Miss Heany, in the_ first part, gave “Sing to Me,” with “ Bid me to Love,” in response to a warm encore. In the second part that popular , young lady sang “ Remember Me,” which was also much appreciated. Miss Rodstone, who has now taken rank as one of Gisborne s most popular young vocalists, sang “ Flight of Ages,” and in response tQ v an enthusiastic encore the young lady '>'3* sang, with much expressiveness, the tcharming Scotch song “Better Bide aWee.” In the second part she was again heard to great advantage in the son" “Love’s Lullaby.” Chieftain Rangiuia received a great ovation on his appearance. His first song was “ Come into the Garden, Maud.” He received a triple encore, great enthusiasm being manifested. He then sang “ Home, Sweet Home,” in Maori. This was given with exquisite expression, being undoubtedly the most artistic success of the evening, and it was greeted with prolonged applause. “ On' the Bank of Loch Lomond ” was then sung by Chieftain Rangiuia. That gentleman’s fine voice has been greatly improved since be has travelled afield and sang in company with world-famous vocalists. In the second part Mr Rangiuia gave a brilliant performance on the piano, being his own transcription of the “Last Rose of Summer,” and “ Fantasia .Polonaise,” there being a hearty encore. With Miss Heany, Mr Rangiuia sang the duet “ Go, Pretty Rose,” which was received with much enthusiasm. Towards the close of the concert Mr Rangiuia gave that grand old song “ The Death of Nelson,” and in response to an encore sang “Daddy.” Among the vocalists was Master Te Whare Carroll, who is only twelve years of age, yet pos-’ sesses a baritone voice of such power and ! quality that it took those present com! pletely by surprise. Master Carroll sang the ballad “ Doreen,” and the enthusiasm of the audience was intense. For an encore ho again sang some of the verses. In the second part he sang » Love’s Old Sweet Song,” and for an encore sang “ Cheer Up, Mother,” the young vocalist again delighting his audience. The enter tainment concluded by Mr Rangiuia playing the National Anthem