WESLEYAN CHURCH CONCERT.

Kumara Times, Issue 737, 8 February 1879, Page 2

WESLEYAN CHURCH CONCERT.

The concert in aid of the building fund of the Wesleyan Church g,b Jjlje Theatre Royal last earning was.ap eriterfcainment of a different ebarfleter to those generally presented under the category of a concert, - as it consisted chiefly of sacred pieces, rendered as choruses, duets, or quartettes, in conjunction with reaUngepa-tbe Life and Dcrfth of little “ Eva,” as depicted in Mrs Stowe’s world-famed book ■“ (Jude Tom’s Cabin.” The choruses throughout were most effectively and admirably rendered, “ Home, sweet Hume,” and “Vital Spark” receiving marked approbation. A sola by KlLs Parkinson, “Tue' Happy Home” (fm chorus to which w:is sung by the choir) was rendered with exq lisite taste and feeling, as abo was the duet by tire s.une. I.idy in C mj unc ti 'll with Miss LI. Apted, the rendering of both s-mgs eliciting wed-nmriied applause. “Thou art passing away," it gram! sold, sung by Miss R Apted with excellent eff-ct, was most warmly applauded. Tim quartettes were splendidly given, great attention having been evidently paid in theit rehearsals to fiiipi and harmony. “Sweet by-and-bye,” which was sung by special r. quest after the last item on the. announced programme., %y :l s tnosi enthusiastically Mbs R. Apted ninging the- solo to this chorus in a manner that showed she posse, sed not only a good vice but great musical ab llity. The lle.v. J. Nle.wmun Riiitle read several d -scriptive pieces pourtraying tlm life, charactm, and death of little “ Evil.” Some of these ifmiden's wen-tmchi -g in the - xM-eme, ;m d the rev. gen Tem.au eon Id not ban e had a 'letter testim my of the feelings they produced, and tlm appreciation with which they were lisrbned to, .than the hushed silence.which prevailed throughout t:m audience during their delivery, e. ai the subdued, ibough unanimous, ■ ijyduuse that greeted when he

finally concluded. The Kuniara Striqsj Band; whd had kindly given them a services, played the “ Adieu Waltsfl ,\ and the “Overture to Caliph of B unhid’’ during tile Evening most brilliantly, greatly to tile enjoyment nf tho<e present. The vocalists were indebted in up small degree to the services of Miss Parkinson, \yho presided at tlie har : moniuui, and vv'lid b'y her excellent accompaiaihent, contributed greatly to the success of the entertainment. The “ National Anthem,” snug by the choir i£ud atldience, terminated a inost enjoyable evening;