HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

Gisborne Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1374, 8 February 1905, Page 2

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

CITY BAND CONCERT. There was a vory meagre attendance at the.excollont concert givon by tho City Band in Hie Majesty’s Theatre last night, in aid of tho contest funds, the amount of the proceeds being scarcely adequate to the expenditure. This fact is to be greatly deplored, and says little for the gratitude of the Gisborne public, who are always eager to secure gratis tho services of the Band, who have at all times been most obliging in complying with any reasonable request. We hope that many of those who were unable to attend will come forward and subscribe towards any deficiency. The programme from a musical point of view was an excellent one, and the Band items were played in a most capable manner under the baton of Mr James Chrisp. Mr P. Adair sang the popular song ! “ Egypt ’’ with good effect, being heartily applauded. Miss Large, of Hawke’s Bay, who is well known throughout the colony as a Boprano of the highest merit, sang “Cinderella” (by request) most charmingly, her enunciation being perfect. ' In response to a vociferous oncore she rendered “ Sing me to sleep” in a pleasing manner. In the second half Miss Large gave a most successful reading of Cowon's beautiful ballad, “ It waß a dream,” which item gave the young lady full scope to display her powers in vocalisation. As on encore Bhe sang “ Annie Laurie,” which was truly an artistic treat. The accompaniment to this song was exceptionally beautiful. Miss Large was also hoard in a duet, “ Oh for the Wings of a Dove,” with Mr Dalrymplo, the voices sustaining the harmonies throughout with excellent effect. Mrs .1. R. . Gardiner, who is a great favorite with local concert goers, gave an exquisite rendering of Tosti’s “ Good Bye,” and received an enthusiastic encore, responding with “ The . River and the Rose,” which was artistically contributed. Mr P. Wilkinson gave a most successful cornet solo, “ Edelweiss,” and Mr J. Rickards was heard to groat advantage in the trombone solo “ Men of Harlech,” both items being encored. Mr R. Douglas greatly pleased the audience with his horn solo, “ Swiss Serenado.” The Band are to be congratulated upon their rendering of selections from Mendelssohn, which, from a musicsl point of view, wore among the gems of tho evening. Mis J. Chrisp, Miss Bovan, and Mr Efaeet Chrisp played the accompaniment.