CONVENT SCHOOL CONCERT.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1000, 19 September 1903, Page 2

CONVENT SCHOOL CONCERT.

At the Academy of Music last evening a ■ most successful concert waß given by the pupils of St. Mary’s Convent. There was a large attendance. The programme opened with a chorus by the pupils, entitled, “ Come Birdie, Come," which was given in excellent style. Tho pianoforte duet, 11 Pcinco Imperial,” played Barry, Wyllie, K. Martin, and M. Martin, was a splendid item, the young Jadies being heartily applauded. The violin selection, played by Misses L. Power and D. Booth, was a pleasing number, as also was the song, “ Please Miss 'Give Me Heaven,” sung effectively by a number of the junior pupils. Misses Martin, Maynard, and Nicholson (2), a pianoforte duet, entitled ”11 Baccio,” and Mis 3 L. Power created a favorable impression with' a violin solo, “Carnival de Venice.” The second part of the programme opened with a pianoforte duet by Misses Liddell, Somervell, Currie, and Solvander, aud wa3 of special merit. A capital item was the recitation “ The Spider and the Fiy,” given by Miss D. Martin, who -has promise of becoming a clever elocutionist. Miss D. Booth was deserving of much praise for her violin solo, “ American Airs,” and Miss E. Law gave a charming rendering of “ The Carnival,” for which she received rounds of appiause. Other excellent items were : Pianoforte solo, “Chopin’s Nocturne, op. 62,” by Miss Liddell, and “ The Fisherman’s Hornpipe,” by tho pupils. Intermingled in the programme was a cantata of three scenes, entitled “ Too Bad,” and the acting of the young people elicited much applause. The characters were represented by the following Miss L. Power, E. Law, N. Martin, P. Maynard, and Iv. Martin. An appropriate chorus by the pupils, entitled “Good Night," closed a most successful concert, and the Sisters of St. Mary’s Convent are to be congratulated upon the result.