HOSPITAL CONCERT.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 992, 11 September 1903, Page 2

HOSPITAL CONCERT.

Last night a largo, appreciative, and enthusiastic audience filled tho Thoatre Royal on the celebration of the grand concert given in aid of that worthy institution, the Gisborne Hospital. Tho programme commenced with an appropriate selection, given by the Club Orcbestra, which was played in an excellent and musician-like style. Miss Bright was in excellent voice, and gave a pleasing rending of “ 1 Dream of Thee Again,” and thereby scored an enthusiastic round of applause. In the second half she sang “ The Maid of Malabar ” in a most expressive manner. Mr Barlow, whose abilities as a tenor are well

known, sang “ The Pilgrim of Lovo,” in good style. He afterwards sang “ The Dear Homeland ” with much effect and careful expression. Miss Eglington made her first appearance before a Gisborne audience, who thoroughly appreciated her elocutionary powers in the rendering of “An Idyll of Battle Hollow.” In response to a decided encore, she gave a clover rendering of “ Especially Jim,” and later on recited “ The Maiden’s Lament.” Mr Mitchell was heard to advantage in the song “ Vesper,” which was admirably suitable to his fine baritone voice. Miss Large, who is most favorably known in this district and throughout New Zealand as a soprano soloist of a very high order, received a most enthusiastic reception, and charmed her auditors by singing the descriptive ballad *• Cinderella,” which gave her ample scope to display the flexibility of her beautiful voice, and delighted her most attentive audience. In response to an undeniable encore, Miss Large rendered with exquisite taste “ Aanie Laura.” In the second part of the programme Miss Large selected from her largo repertoire “ Love the Pedlar ” and “ Leaving Yet Loving,” which two songs were rendered in excellent style. In each of Miss Large’s items she displayed faultless enunciation, pronunciation, and phrasing, combined with culture and finish to a high degree, which is only acquired by an artist of lengthy training. Captain Wnitely was in good form, and gave an excellent rendering of “ King of the Mist,” which was an enjoyable item. He was equally as successlul id his second number, which was much appreciated. Miss McQuirk, in her usual good style, sang “ Fiona,” receiving the hearty plaudits of the audience. Mr Edgeler made his initial appearance on a Gisborne platform, and gave a truly good rendering of “ Kimberly,” which delighted the audience. Mr W. S. Lichtwark, a violinist of excellent musical repute, provided a rare treat with his performance of a Scotch fantasia, and in response to an enthusiastic recall he played the ever-popular “ Alice, Where Art Thou.” This gentleman produces a most pleasing and sympathetic tone, and displays excellent execution and technique. Master P. Adair has a good voice, and sang “ Some Day ” with much musical taste and expression, being the recipient of a hearty encore. Master Adair has a good, promising baritone voice, which he should not fail to develop and cultivate before he acquires any musical faults.

The accompaniments were played by Mrs Hooper, Miss W. Adair, and Mr Gittos.

From a financial point of view, the concert was a great success, and the Hospital is likely to benefit to the extent of some £4O or £SO. '