THE GREYMOUTH PRESBYTERIAN MANGE CONCERT.

Kumara Times, Issue 966, 4 November 1879, Page 3

THE GREYMOUTH PRESBYTERIAN MANGE CONCERT.

; . The concert gi " last night in the Theatre Royal by t, anil gentlemen amateurs from G- -ymouth ought to have brought together an audience ■inore worthy of the occision. Those . who did take their seats in the almost empty hall at eight o’clock, expecting a musical treat, were nob at all disappointed: never was such an opportunity offered in Knmara to lovers of music, ’of heading a first-class programme fairly rendered. Ton company includes some ladies and gentlemen highly gifted in tlife tiiatter of voice-and musical ability. In fact, if fault can be found with the performance of iast night, it is in the .minor and easily mended details of expression and mechanical exactness. With such a fine lot of solo singers, fresh from practice and completely at home bn the boards, the glees, especially “The Red Cross Knight,” ought to have been given with more -spirit. As it was, the same languid,ness was perceptible in even the most rousing parts of “ When Winds breathe soft”; in which, the male voices might have been given with more effect. “Comrades in Arms” was not done justit&to at the rftrrt, but before the finish a more warlike key was sounded. Of ■the'duets, three were grand performances,: and' one was a mistake altogether,; “ Sainted Mother,” by Miss Badger, who possesses a pure, sweet, and correct treble voice, and Mr Warner a rich baritone, of high range, was given in such a manner as to make the hearers sorry fur all who were absent. The Very Suspicious” of Miss Moller, a contralto, who used her fine v,oice, very judiciously and acts with charming effect, and Mr Warner, was deservedly well received. “ The Lilly add ..the Rose,” hy Mrs Holder, a tfeble siilger, with a clear strong voice, and Alisa Moller, received merited approbation. Amongst the solo singers, to'take them as they appear ou the judgramniiv Mr W. Hamilton, a tenor of good voice snug the “ White Squall,” btit neither the song nor himself got justice. He made amends, however, in.his second song, “ Maid of Athens,” winch.was expi e.-.sivt:!/ tendered. Miss 8., Batchelor, a tight contralto, gave “Thy. Voice is Bear” and “Hairy Tates” very prettily. In the song “ fifb” Mr James acquitted himself well. This gentleman has a good round baritone voice. His other songs, which were comic, would be more cqaiically. rendered if somebody could design for him a pair of pants without peeked. *• The Vagabond,” by Mr Warner was v; i ■/ enjoyable ; but that gentleman s sum peiiormances are quite eclipsed by hU .'•ingir.g iu duet. Miss Muller's ha bads took' the audience by '-torn), and .si u sad t<> icpeat “'The dear battle Shamrock.” “ Nobodv’s Child,” am) tshe sang among the Hoses,” by Mrs Holder,- delighted the audience.. In answer to a call, this lady also sai g ,l J wrote my Love a Letter. ’ Mr Wood, a tenor singer wuh a r-itiu-r tnn voice, which he makes the best: el, sung “ Hippy be thv Dreams,” and the “Arab’s Str-ed.'” “Merry is the Greenwood,” by Miss Parkinson, anil Once Again,” fry Miss, Baigei, brou,.ho the night’s entertainment. to the concluding glee “ Thv G-ii’mivaie.” This w s given as a jmerry chorus, without any traces of the ydaintA e srrain one would naturally ex pent. Jo v- o i i.h i be the hoi,.lit o! ingratitude t • pas- oyer Mis Warner’s jtodWouiuces us s'-huso and accompanist pmoo wo 11.iic, i hear <„((ie meed of praise. The ivnin.-uv. Suing Band, although short-banded, lent their quota to the evemux’s entertainment. With the singing ot the National Anthem the audience dispersed, each one wishing ivumaia mav soon be favored bv a ft visit from our gifted Greymoiuh friends, but under happier auspices. / THE ZULU WAR. Among the items brought bv the mail steamer from the Cape aie the following It is reported that tin-re must sftili.rtiuia.iiißom 20,000 to 30,000

armed men in Zululaml who have not made submission.—The following terms ot peace have been signed by each of (lie Zulu chiefs : —“ I recognise the victory of the British arms over the Zulu nation, and the full right and title of Queen Victoria to deal as she may think fit with the Zulu chiefs and people, and the country. I agree and hereby signiliy my agreement to except from Sir Garnet Wolseley, as tdio representative of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, the chieftainship of a territory of Zulnland, subject'to the following terms and conditions.” These terms and conditions bind each chief to respect whatever boundaries may bo assigned to him by the Resident of the district; not to permit'the existence of the Zulu military system, or the existence of any military system or organisation within his territory; to proclaim and make it a rule that all men shall be allowed to marry when they choose ; to encourage all men in the territory to work in the Transvaal, Natal and elsewhere, for hire; not to allow tiie importation for any purpose of fire arms or ammunition ; not to allow life to be taken without trial before conneil after a fair examination of witnesses ; and not to pei mib witchcraft, witch-doctors, or smelling out; to surrender ail fugitives demanded by the British Gov.-nnncnt; not to make war on other chiefs without the sanction of the British Government; not to sell or alienate land ; iii cases of dispute with British subjects, to appeal bo and abide by the decision of the Resident. In all cases not included in the above, the ancient laws to be followed.