Huntly Brass Band.

Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume 2, Issue 48, 22 August 1913, Page 3

Huntly Brass Band.

i n order to augment tlieir iunds ; a concert organised by the mem- | hers of the Huntly Brass Band was eld in the-King’s Hall on Monday night, Mr J. Fletcher presiding over a most apprecia - tive audience, which, however, was not as large as the worthiness of the cause deserved, since the band has at all times given its services freely, spontaneously and gratuitously in aid of every worthy institution that has made a request for its assistance. Since Mr G. Clark has assumed the baton the band has made great progress, and its auditors on Monday night were surprised at the result of assiduous practice and carelul tuition. Ihe two selections, “Gems of Operatic Melodies” and “The Village Blacksmith,” characterised, as they were, hy even balance, precision, light and shade, and correct expression, showed not only the <* libre ot the members, but proved conclusively that Huntly ha ; a hand that it may well be proud of. While congratulating the members on their marked improvement, the zeal shown in the work entailed, and the sacrifice of time and money involved should enlist public sympathy in an institution that makes lor good, aid is one that appeals to the higher instincts. Alter a short speech by the chairman, the programme began with an overture by Darby’s orchestra, “ The Fighting Fusilier,” a tuneful and happy melody that was excellently interpreted. The item by llie band was followed hy the song " Peg Away,” which was sweetly sung hy Miss Gibb, on whoso voice nervousness had its usual effect. The duet, ‘ Cavaliero Rustirana,” on the comet and clarionet, as played by Messrs Goldring and i\ Collins, was highly appreciated, while Mr Geo. Morgan's comic ditty, “Tell me the R ason Why,” fairly brought down the house, a merited encore demanding the singer’s re-ap-p. a ranee. ”Ye Shepherds. Tell Me,” a trio hy Mrs Beck, Messrs Young and Farrar, was very nicely rendered, the voices lending harmoniously and the effects being distinctly good. Mr Clark’s euphonium solo, “ Thii-renga-\Yald,” one ot the gems of — ihMirly and ponded to an imperative cm ... for “The Toilers” wi h the famous and beautiful “Good- I bye ” song of Tosti. . j The brief interval was followed by well rendered selections from the orchestra and the ban 1, Mr Id. Woods following with the song entitled “The Gauntlet.” A spirited interpretation of ” Excelsior” by Messrs Young and Farrar, and t clarionet solo, carefully stud;'l uid w *ll executed hy Mr E. C dims, pav d the way for the rnon >i »gu , *' Trooper Campbell,” Mr Smith resp aiding to the hearty and enthusiastic \ recall with “ Tno B.uik that Failed. ” A e'og dance hy Mr T. Kelter was sucec • i«*d hy ” Good Nigiit, Beloved,” sweetlv sung hy Mrs Buck, M ss Gibb, Mes-rs j Voting and Farrar. ” Standing at the Corner of the Street,” which wa- rendered by Mr Morgan in his own inimitable way, received a hearty encore, the singer responding with an equally funny selection from his opious repertoire. Mr Brook’s ode-drum solo was the * excellent tern which came last on the varied programme. A word o. upraise is due to Mrs iV. T. Darby who, a.s accompanist, vas a li«-st in herself. Miss densely played for the trio and quartette. Votes of thanks to the artists j ind to the audience hy the chairnan, and t > Mr FI teller for -residing, hy the Baud Secretary, Mr .). Boyd, and “ God Save the King Drought an enjoy able evening t - a close.