Library Concert.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 14 May 1913, Page 3

Library Concert.

The Concert held in the Forresters' Hall-last Friday evening^ m aid of the Public Library funds proved very enjoyable and successful. There was a fairly good attendance despite the unfavourable weather, and there would certainly have been far more present under better' climatic conditions. -Those in attendance, however, showed keen interest and enthusiasm in the proceedings, i-iie programme, though qonskting practically of vocal /terns, was of a, diverse order, and featured by highly instrucMj& a^d educative qualities, of :^Jp*h. the audience showed markealappreciation. At the close of the Concert the hall was cleared for dancing, and a large number of lovers of this fascinating winter pastime remained for the dance programme. The opening and closing items were given by the Helensville Glee Club, which had a fairly representative number present. Their first effort, Spofforth's Hail! Smiling Morn," was rendered very creditably, the bright and cheerful melody receiving expressive and careful treatment, but a little more vigor could have been advantageously introduced. In their other number, Bishop's pretty little lullaby," Sleep Gentle Lady," they scored a decided

success. The dainty and winsome theme received a most sympathetic rendition. The various parts were admirably sustained, contrasts in light and shade were well defined, whilst the phrasing and delicate movements received every attention,1 all of which tended to bring out the beauty and winsomeness of the melody. Practically all the solo items were encored. • Mr H. White jur won approbation for a capital rendering of "The Bugler" (Pinsuiti); a duet by Messrs J. E. Page and C..S. White, "Watchman, what of the night," was given effectively and met with loud applause ; Miss Little's interpretation of " Annie Laurie " was so pleasing that she was heartily recalled to sing it again ; a humorous song titled " Stonecracker John " gained an encore for Mr R. Screaton, who also presented a ventriloqual item ; the ' pretty "May morning" song had a charming rendition by Miss Rimmer, who was equally successful with her encore number ; Mr^H. B. Drower's interpretation of " Thora " met with such favour that he had to respond with an encore item ; a pianoforte solo," Marche Hongroise," by Miss Little, was played in artistic manner and was loudly applauded ; the " Sleeping Camp " song (St Quentin) was contributed in good style by Mr C. S. White, and had a popular reception, an encore being demanded. The accompaniments were played by Misses Rimmer and Little. For the dance Miss Rimmer supplied the music, and extras were played by Misses Little and Cullen. Mr C. S. White was M.C.

Messrs Page, Stringer, Rimmer and Hill were the Concert Committee.