HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1489, 24 June 1905, Page 3

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE

GBAND VOCAL AND INSTEU MENTAL BEOITAL.

There was a large and appreciative audience at His Majesty’s Theatre last evening on the ocoasion of the grand vooal and instrumental recital given in aid of the Beautifying Association. The oonoert, which was organised by Mr A. J. Massey, was one of the most successful held in Gisborne for many years past, and the favorable opinion of those present was amply testified by the enthusiastic reception accorded to the singers, almost every number being encored. Chief interest centred in tho appearance of Miss Lynn Mills, and needless to say that young lady fully justified tha.many huge encomiums passed in regard to her. She has a pleasing soprano voice ot excellent quality, which she us 63 to the utmost advantage, and in all her songs last evouing she fairly captivated'the most critical ot audiences. Her first number, “ II Bacio,” was enthusiastically encored, as also was “ L’Efie,” Miss Mills responding to the latter with the popular number “ Dear Heart,” of whioh she gave a most oxcellenfc interpretation. In the opinion of many Miss Mills scored her greatest success in “ Sing Sweet Bird,” which was exquisitely treated and gained for the young lady the heartiest applause. Mr Dudly Trent made his first appearance before a Gisborne audience, and made a moEt favorable impression. He has a powerful baritone voice, of which ho has full control, and siugs with euoellent taste. Mr Trent’s first song, “ XiDg Davey,” was much appreciated by the audience, who insisted* ou his reappearance, the vocalißt responding with “ Alterwards.” “ The Bivals ” waa Mr Trent’s second number, and in com m pliance with enthusiastic demands of theaudience for an oncore he responded with

11 My Beloved Queeo,” whioh was without doubt one of tho gems of tha evening. Mr Trent is a deoided acquisition* to musical circles, and as an instructor in the art of

singiDg he should meet with strong support. Mr McGibbon was heard to great advantage in the song, “ King of the Deep,” and as an encore contributed “ The Sweetest'Flower that Blows.” Mr Hunter, who "was in excellent voice, sang ” Plymouth Hoe ” in a most spirited manner, and being compelled to reappear, gave

“ The Postilion ”- with much success. A feature of the concert was tho instrumental selections by the Gisborne Club orchestra, under the able conductorship of Mr M, L. Foster, the musio being much enjoyed by all present. The pieces contributed included the, overture, “Blennerhosset,” “Birds in the Wood,” 11 The Orobid,” and “ Message from Mars.” Two instrumental trios, “ Romanza,” by Messrs Sidebottom, Barton, and Masssy, and “ Ave Maria,” by Messrs Foster, Sidebottom, and Massey, wore pleasingly rendered and loudly oncored. Another instrumental number of considerable merit was the violin solo, .“ The Shados of Evening ” (a melody on one string), by Mr A, J, Massoy, who wa3 accompanied by tho Club orchestra. Altogether the concert was an unqualified success, and the gentlemen assisting have every reason to be proud of their efforts. Messrs E. N. Sidebottom and Ernest Chrisp played the acoompauiments during the evening. The beautiful rich-toned Bohm piano used for the concert was kindly lent by Mr P. B. Lomax, of tbe Dresden Piano Company.