Concert at Kawhia.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 255, 20 April 1906, Page 2

Concert at Kawhia.

A concert in Kawhia is not an every night occurrence, so it was confidently expected that the concert in aid of the Tennis Club would be largely attended. Such, however, was not tha case, ae there was a dance at Kinohaku which kept residents of that locality away. However, those who did attend were amply repaid, for the programme presented was a really excellent one, and was well received by the audience, which wag a very appreciative one, encores being numerous. Miss Godsell opened the programme with an overture, “ Heme Sweet Home,” in which she displayed good taste, the result of careful tuition, Mr Archer is a'singer possessing a splendid baritone voice which he used to the best advantage in his numbers “ The King’s Own ’’ and The Dea'bless Army." The appearance of Miss Perham is always welcomed by local audiences and on this eccasion those present were, de lighted with ,tbe splendid manner in which she rendered “ Listening.” lt Anchored " is said to be one of the best songs ever written, and Mr Jonathan sang it splendidly, the excellent quality of his voice being favourably j commented on. Mr Bates displayed a tree tenor voice, which suited his saleetion, “ Sing Me To Sleep," perfectly, a flute obligato by Mr Gibson b’ing ably played. Miss Perham and Mr Jonathan sang • the duet “ Life's Dream la O’er,” their voices blending ' beautifully, whilst the same ramark i applies to Messrs Bates and Archer, | who sang “ Annie Laurie.” Mrg ; Barron is a welcome addition to local performers, her number, “ The ! Bridge," proving her to be the pos sessor of a sweet voice. “ Rum, Turn, Turn” was rendered iu a rollicking manner by Mr A. Jourdain, for which item be was vociferously encored. Dr 0. Campbell Jenkins gave a very humeroua stump speech. The piece de resistance was undoubtedly the omic sketch, “The Patent Agent," staged by Messrs Baird and Jonathan. The former proved himself to be not I even second to John F. Sheridan, bis i get-up, properties and funny'ums I keeping the audience iu roars of I laughter. The smallness of the Settler prevents us from giving the piece iu detail, the copyright for which, we believe, is held by Mr Baird. The accompaniments were played by Miss Stevens, Mesdames Laigley and Stevens and Mr Jourdain. A danoa was held afterwards, the music, being supplied by Mrs Langley, Misses Steveng, Qodsell, and Messrs Jonathan, Thonjpsoq and W. C e. Me E. Palwasser w»3 M. 6. Ihfreqhmente were provided and greatly appreciated. j