THE HEWETTS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1043, 3 February 1880, Page 2

THE HEWETTS.

Probably the majority of those who attended the Theatre Royal last evening were quite unprepared for the rare musical treat they enjoyed. That Mr Hewett is a musician of the highest order of merit there can no question, but his performances on the various instruments he undertook' lint evening stamped him as one who possesses the rai'e talent of combining expression with execution. The comet solos were brilliantly executed, the extreme range and purity of the higher notes being marvellous in their distinctness ; both solos elicited the unanimous admiration of the audience. With the violin, flute, flageolet and piccolo Mr Hewett is quite as much at home, his piccolo solo (giving a perfect imitation of the southern mocking bird) is a performance once heard long to be remem* bered; and again bis violin solo, with variations, “ The Blue Bells of Scotland,” was a musical treat that could but be listened to with rapt attention, and received marked approbation. The illustrations of second sight, or . mesmerism, given by Miss Hewett were well carried out, her answers to the numerous and somewhat perplexing qnestions being correct in every instance. The same lady, who is an excellent pianist and possessing a good voice rendered, during the evening, “Juanita,” Mr Hewett accothpanying her on the comet, with great success. The entertainment concluded with “ Zip,” a most laughable and enjoyable sketch of matrimonial differences, affording great amusement and at the same time an insight into married life under difficulties. As this is the last evening of these celebrated artistes fii this town, we would strongly recommend all those who eatt appreciate good music not to lose this opportunity of hearing one of the grandest .instrumentalists ever ou this Coast..- ■» y