THE CONCERT

Little Un, Volume 1, Issue 65, 20 February 1885, Page 5 (Supplement)

THE CONCERT

Tbe coneert held last nigbt, in aid of Trinity Churcb Organ Fund, was a decided success, the ball being crowded, and tbe way in wbich tbe programme was carried out reflects great credit upon the leader, Mr H.L. Harston. Tbe Tauranga public ought to tbink tbemselves highly honored at having sueb musical talent in tbeir midst, and we feel sure that tbey will look forward to the next one under his managernentt Rev. C. Jordan started tbe proceedings by making a few remarks relative to tbe object for which tbe concert was started. Tbe first item a pianoforte duet was well rendered. Tbe glee by the ehoir was in goodtime, and received great applause. Miss Lundon in ber song Yes Sir, aeally excelled berself. Tbe Lost

Song, by Mr Esson, receivt d an encore and was very good. Tbe pianoforte solo by Miss Heywood showed great ability, an encore was called for, but the solo was not repeated. Mr Harston's song Tbe Little Hero was exeeedingly pretty, bis voiqe is not strong, though distinct. Tbe Minstrel Boy by Mis-s Smitb was well rendered, and

we hope to hear ber again. The song Torn Bowling by Mi Parker was not well chosen, as it did not suit bis voice. Tbe vocal duet by the Ladies was pleasing, but tbe effect was partly lost for want of volume. Tbe choir boys were very nervous and in tbeir song tbeir voices quavered. Miss Lundon's pianoforte duet was well executed. Mr Paget's song was vociferously received and be was recalled and sang Our Jack E as Coine Home To-day as an encore. Mrs .lobnstone's song Let Me Dream Again was tbe gem of the evening, unless it be ber encore song Home Sweet Home, which sbe sang with great pathos. Tbe second glee by tbe ehoir was very pretty, tbe voices blending nicely. Tbe pianoforte duet by Messrg Clark and McCandlisb was well executed. Mr Harston' s song The Litte Powder Monkey was sung with deep feeling, and was well received. Tbe next item on tbe programme was a song by Mrs Bennett, entitled Do'nt Forget Me, but it appears sbe forgot itheaudience as sbe did not put in an appearance. God save the queen by i tbe cboir and audience brought a most i enjoyable evening to a close, broken only by the noise of tbe boys m the back seats, and if tbey do not behave tbemselves on a future occasion tbeir names will be published.