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Marlborough Daily Times, Volume II, Issue 173, 16 November 1880, Page 3

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[From Our Own Correspondent.] November 10. Mr Yannini’s concert, which was to have taken place on Friday lust (November sth), was, on account of the inclement wcathei, postponed until Monday, the S.tli, when, fortunately, there was a fine night. The attendance was tolerably good. There were two choruses sung, one at the commencement, “Lo, the gladsome day is breaking,” and the other, “ The sun smiles in beauty ” at the end. Both were fairly rendered by the whole strength of the company, and as the stage and fittings were tastefully put up the general effect was very pleasing. As I cannot give a very detailed account on the present occasion (having other matter to send) I will merely notice the leading features from my own point of view, though, possibly, some may not a croc with it. “ Truth in absence," and “ Erin, my country,” were both sung with taste and feeling by the same lady. “ Family troubles,” and “ Love among the roses ” were given by a young man who always elicits an encore. “ I love my love was given by the lady who has always been successful in receiving a rapturous encore, and on this occasion the same happy results followed. In a strictly musical point of view the gem of the evening was‘-Home they brought her warrior dead,” and if encores are to be taken as any criterion of the merits of the performers the audience on this occasion missed its mark by not awarding one. “Give my love to all at home ” was sung out clearly and distinctly by a young lady well known in the musical circle. “ Tommy, make room for your uncle,” “The Northern star,” and “ Take me home,” tilled up a pleasant entertainment. I must not omit to mention there was a slightdeparture from the programme, Mr Paget Jones gave his recitation, “ I m not happy” very happily, and as.the audience seemed bent on having a little more he gave an address containing some local hits which took immensely. The “ Chiasso Polka,” a composition of Mr A. D. Vannini was played by that gentleman at the commencement of the second, part. As far as 1 can judge of this class of music, I should certainly say this composition does not deserve to be placed among second class compositions. It is a polka which, when played, a person can dance to and that says a great deal in its favor. “The Happy Pair”—a farce—concluded the entertainment, and here it may be re-

marked that it is a matter of regret that we do not more frequently witness. what YX- Ad on Monday evening. The acting ot the (lofofsitS scene by both lady anti gentleman was’ Amfiie. They earned the audience with tlutiti # nothing was forced : there were no exaggerated outbursts ot frenzy and tall talk of bJhd.ted aflections but tiic effect was natural, and the moral to be conveyed—Don't allow a tim'd party to interfere’ between husband ami Vile—was well inculcated. Tuesday last, the .Prince of Wales' Birthday, turned out aline day. The Sunday School children had their tea in the J ow n Hall, and about 120 partook of it., and it was followed hy tea for the adults at live o’clock. At seven p.m. the public meeting commenced, the chair being taken by tho Rev. F. T. Opic. The proceedings Ixgran by singing the National Anthem, ami n rather lengthy programme followed, no less than 25 pieces being gone through, recitations anti music alternately. Ihe recitations were as follows : “ Home for the holidays," by Oliver Firth, N. Jones, Maud Firth, and Amy Bickering; “The Baby s Debut,” Ivy Bickering; “Soldier’s Reprieve," Harriet Bopc ; “Woodcutter's Evenin'* Soil!*,’’ Maud Adams ; 1 lie Hound," Willie Clarke; “The Deserted Village,” Ellen Adams: “The Orphan.’. Cora Mills ; “Wreck of the Hesperus/ Maw'a ret Fraser: “Charge of the Six Hundred,’’ Rev. F. T. Opic; “ British Volunteers," Herbert Jones ; “Little .Tim, Madeline Blackwood; “The Christmas Tree,” Mary Dive; “ Listening to the Wind,” Amy Bickering; “The TV reck of the Golden Bee,” Jessie Matthews ; “ Sprint*,” Annie Adams; “ Ihe Little Cavalier,” Oliver Firth ; “1 he Childs First Grief,” Bertha Kreig ; “ Casablanca," Mary Jane Bopc ; “ The Dog at his Master’s Grave,” Elizabeth Dope : “ ( ountry Girls, ’’Annie Kreig; 11 I’wo Little Kittens," Lilian Brice; “Bruce and the Spider,” Willie Brown ; “ The Lily,” Annie Clarke ; “ The Well of St. Kcyne,” George Brice ; “ ’the Lifeooat, Herbert Jones, Charles Matthews, Fred Scott, Willie Clarke, and George Price. The singing of the “Accession Hymn,” No. 474, (Mercer’s Hymnal), brought the proceedings to a close at ten o clock. Everything passed off satisfactorily; the Chairman, children, and parents were all pleased. Between each recitation a hymn was sung and the sweet youthful voices of the children sounded to advantage. To Mr Vennimore, the Superintendent of the school, we are much indebted for the trouble he took in drilling the small army in their recitations, and well they did their work. The .musical portion was under the direction of’ Mr H. L. N. Clarke, ably assisted by MrsH. N. Firtliand Miss Fear. Very much of the success of the meeting was due to the able tact and management of the Rev. F. T. Opie.