ENTERTAINMENTS.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 16 March 1910, Page 2

ENTERTAINMENTS.

*-• —-— THE BESSFS-O'-TH'-BARN BAND The plans of reserved seats for the Besses-o'-th'-Barn Band, appearance at the Century Hall oil Monday evening next,' under the direction of.J.N.Tait, are now open at Phillips', and from indications there is every likelihood of a great rush to book seats. Special facilities enable suburban and country residents to secure their seats by po.st by forwarding a postal note and a .stamped addressed envelope to J. and N. Tait ( Messes Fox Office, care of Mr Philips', Levin. The prices fixed for the evening performance Ire 'l.s (reserved), 3s and 2s. Regarding the performances of tin; Besses, it is said that the most extravagant anticipations are moro than realised, and that neither hefore nor since their last visit has such playing been heard in this town. 'I'he tone of the hand resembles that of a great organ. But in tlie marches and operatic .selections the brilliancy and soul of the playing is incomparatively superior to the organ. The instruments ire beatifully balanced, all helping to swell the general ensemble, and vet none standing out so as to suggest _ the slightest degree of obstrusiveness. The working up of erescend-os is simply a marvel of musical ability. The gradual swelling on the tone is felt, working up to a grand climax. Brilliancy, perfect execution and time, combine to make the Besses peerless; in the Brass Band world, and they have sustained their -Front reputation through- years. Their great success is undoubtedly duo to the famous conductor, Mr Alexinder Owen, who is with the Besses upon the present tour.