CITY BAND CONCERT.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 455, 26 June 1902, Page 2

CITY BAND CONCERT.

In the Theatre Eoyal last evening, the above concert took place, before a crowded and enthusiastic audience. The programme was of a lengthy and varied character, and without doubt the promoters and all connected are to be congratulated, not only on the inevitable financial success of the entertainment, but on the general excellence of the whole affair. The City Band’s two selections—“La Poupee” and “ Satanella ” —were two items rendored in a manner which must have left a very marked impression on those present. In every detail, careful training combined with unstinted perseverance and energy on the part of the band itself resulted in an interpretation of these two magnificent numbers which would be difficult to surpass in any colonial city. Mr H. E. Hill sang “ Coon, Coon, Coon ” in a manner that elioited an encore, for whioh he gave “ You’ro All Right, but Your Money’s No Good.” Mr Lyttleton made a distinct hit with his humorous song “ Recipes,” and in response to an imperative encerc gave “ The Burglar Serenade.” Of Mr Lyttleton’s singing, we are bound to say more than a word of praise. He is an artist of exceptional merit, and is a long way superior to many professionals we have had the pleasure of hearing. Mr A. McNeill (gold medallist) played a very fine arrangement of “ Rule Britannia ” as a horn-solo in a masterly manner. Mr F. Trounson’s cornet solo, “ The Return,” showed this gentleman to be a cornetist of more than exceptional ability, his brilliant execution and evenness of tone being distinct and very prominent features, Dr Buckeridge’s song was considered by many to be one of the gems of the evening,

and it certainly came in for a ver; fair share of applause. The speeialt; “ Coon Duo,” by Messrs Lyttleton am Hill, was much appreciated, and an encon was the inevitable result. Messrs Morri son, Chrisp, McNeil, and Don played £ brass quartette, which was one of the besi items of the evening. The gymnastic dis play by Messrs Goldsmith, Hoity, anc Piesse, assisted by the Bloomfield Bros, and Mr Skipworth, helped to vary the programme, and t{?eir exhibition was a credit to the town qf f}i9!)R?pe. We trust that these performers will be able on some future occasion to give us another of their clever performances. The ex hibition of wire-walking, plate spinning—though perhaps on the lengthly side—was immensely enjoyed. The entertainment concluded with an exhibition of tumbling and statuary, and proved a very effective finale to a very enjoyable programme. With reference to the Band, we not only congratulate them on their efforts, but we would like to make a very special word oi praise to Mr Foster, the hou. conductor. The Gisborne City Band are fortunate in possessing a musician and band master of a very high order. The services of Mr J. Chrisp should also be mentioned, that gentleman having been the most prominent figure in making arrangfinents for the concert, as well as those of the Club Orchestra, who played the incidental musio. As announced in another column, the entertainment will be repeated this evening,