Complimentary Concert.

Manawatu Herald, 16 April 1896, Page 3

Complimentary Concert.

♦— The concert Rendered by the amateurs to Miss Wi)Hara3 on her leaving Foxton was givett on Tuesday night to ti very good house. Mr and Mrs Haraer undertook the management and the result proved that it was placed in good hands. Everyone appreciated Miss Williams' efforts to oblige and therefore a number of tickets were sold though all were not able, owing to the want of a moon, to be there. The net proceeds we are very pleased to learn amounts to £8 lfo, The performers it is needless to remark did their best to please and encores were very much in evidence. The opening overture Was excellently played by the Misses Stansell and Harris. Miss Williams followed with the song " Why Must We Say Good-bye ?" and her appearance evoked a round of applause. Her song wa3 encored and she kindly sang that sweet song " The Dear Little Shamrock. 1 ' Mr Lyall, who is the possessor of a splendid bass voice sang " Out on the Deep " very nicely. Mi3S Hauler's song " Gipsy Jane " with chorus, went very well. Miss Harley sang " I Was Dreaming " in such a manner as to raise an imperative demand for a repetition which she acknowledged by Singing the last verse. Mr Stansell's comic song and chovu3 " Off to Philadelphia " caught on and had to be rppeated. " Auntie " was sung by Miss Lettie Williams in character. Miss McDonald followed with " Castle Ga^e " which she gave in her usual pleasing manner. The comic song " The Blue-haired Boy " wa3 given by Mr A. Garrick, quite a new performer on the Public Hall stage, and in response to an encore gave " The Dandy Coloured Coon." Mis 3 Harris opened the second part of the programme with " The March of the Priests " on the piano, and received a round of applause. " Who Killed Cock Robin " a round by the company next followed. Mr 0. Gardner's comic song " Molly and I, and the Baby " was very well received and in response to an encore gave a recitation from Hood. Mr Alf. Fraser gave the recitation " Bay Billy " with his usual distinct and emphatic style and was much applauded. Mrs Aitkena sang very sweetly "The Kerry Dance" and was loudly applauded. Miss Hamer followed with " Buy a broom" which waß very nicely rendered. Mr Border, not new to any stage, but we fancy new to Foxton, rose equal to the occasion and gave a local song " The March of Intellect," and in response to the shout of delight gave " O'Shannessy." Miss Simpson sang " Take me Back to Switzerland " very nicely, and Mr Hamer gave " Simon the Cellarer " in his usual manner. Miss E. Spring gave the recitation " Death in the Mine." The last and one of the best items on the programme was Miss Williams' singing " Au Revoir," for whioh she was recalled, and sang another verse. Mrs Cook played most of the accompaniments for the singers, Mrs F. Young played for her sister Miss Harley, and Miss Williams accompanied her sister and Miss Hamer, Miss E. Symons played for Miss McDonald, and Mr England played for Mrs Aitkens. Miss Stansell also assisted. Mr J. R. Stansell was stage manager, Mr Stewart and Master Guy Rhodes were ticket takers, and Mr Rhodes was cashier. After Miss Williams sang her first gong Mr England presented her with a handsome bouquet, her sister Miss L. Williams also had one presented to her by Miss Jonson. Mr T. P. Williams thanked the audience very feelingly for their attendance and kindness to his daughter. To-night a social and dance will be held in the hall to say good-bye to Mr and Mrs Williams and their family.