Mrs R. Gray's Concert.

Manawatu Herald, 30 December 1902, Page 2

Mrs R. Gray's Concert.

Last weak Mrs Richard Gray’s pupils gave a private concert at the Triad Hall.

On assembling Mr R. Gray made a few remarks and called upon Mr Thoa.Westwood to take the chair, who; bn doing so said that though He was not a musical authority he was delighted to take part in the proceedings, his children being present as performers. Mrs Gray wished him to say that parents coaid very much assist her by insisting on their children practising. Heme advice was to practice—practice. It was the wish of Mrs Gray: that it should be understood ; that all her pupils were giving an item, i however- short a time they might- have been- learning. The hall they were in had been purchased by Mrs Gray for her own pupil’s convenience, but she would be glad to let it for any purpose at the times not engaged for such

The programme was a very long one as every child played or sang something. The juveniles who played pianoforte items were as follows, all acquitting themselves well: —The Misses M., A. and E. Newth, M. Laing, K. Spelman, B. Speirs, M, Walker, N. King, E. and M. Coley and May Walker. Duets were played by the Misses Coley and by Miss and Master Jonkn. Masters Newth and B. Westwood performed some items on the piano. Mr Alf. Jenks sang two songs—- “ Asleep on the deep ” with chorus by four young ladies, and “The Diver.” These items were very well rendered, Mr A. Jenks having been an old pupil of Mrs Gray’s, and havihg returned to Foxton, is again receiving tuition from her. The little girl pupils sang very nicely one of the choruses of the evening; and the descriptive song “ Robinson Crusoe ” sung by eight boys was a very good item. Several choruses were sung by all the pupils. A pianoforte piece played by Miss Jenks, entitled “The Warrior’s Farewell” was especially good, though the other items played by her were very well given. Master L. Jenks’ performances formed a feature of the evening, as he played several difficult pieces, from Mendelsshon and Beethoven as well as j a piece “The Transvaal War” was ; very much admired. Miss Furrie 1 deserves recognition for the first | class manner in which she played. | During the interval in the pro- 11 gramme Mr England was called J upon to present the Trinity College Certificates won by the five elder * pupils presented at the last examination. These were beautifully framed and Mr England said he was glad to have the honor of presenting them as he realised it and knew the hard work Mrs Gray and her pnpils must have had to enable them to secure g this distinction. These certificates . were not “ shoddy ” but were < exactly the same as were presented at the college in London. He advised the recipients to still work on as there were greater honors yet to be secured. Remarking on the concert Mr England said that in his opinion the items played by all were very good. Mr England also presented prises of handsomely-boundbgpks given g winners ,r o f . certificates. ■

Tfaen Mrs Gray bad a aurprisi her pupils, presenting her with . address and gold brooch and crystal bowl. The petition was engrossed by Master Llewellyn Jenks. Mrs Gray had to reply, and with much feeling thanked them all for their kindness to her. She said her work had been a pleasure to her.

At the close Mr Edmund Osborne

moved a vote of thanks to all, and expressed the pleasure he had had in being present also his surprise at the way all the pupils had t flitted themselves. Mr Jenks seconded the vote, which was heartily carried. Mr Gray acknowledged the compliment, and concluded by proposing the customary vote to the chair which Mr Thos. Westwood briefly acknowledged. Thefollowingia the programme *. — First Pabt. i. Duet “Waves of the Ocean,” Misses Coley; 2. “In the Fields,” Master E. Walker; 3. “Pretty Wavelets.” Miss King ; 4- The Flower Gatherer,” Miss Nellie Laing; $> “ Myra’s Birthday,” Minnie Walker; 6. “ Snowdrop Waltz," Master Newth ; 7. “ Flower Song" (Faust) Miss Bessie Speirs; 8. “Beautiful Star Waltz," Miss Ada Newth; 9. “ Sack Waltz,'’ Master B. Westwood; 10. “ Fall oi Delhi March,” Miss Elsie Newth ; xr. Bass Song “ Asleep 00 the Deep; Mr A. Jenks “ The Shepherd Boy," Miss Bessie Speirs; 13- “ Maiblume,’ Miss Ada Newth ; 14. Chorus " Sweet Caroij-boat song,” six little girls; 15. “ Sonatina," (Kahlau) Miss jenks ; 16. ■Song,” Miss Madge Newth; 18. “ Assembly Grand. March ” Miss Edith ColeyChorus “Home Memories,; ' all pupils; *O. “Warrior’s Farewell, v Miss jenks; ax “ Hill’s Celebrated Match,” Miss Kale Spelman; 22. " Transvaal War," (characteristic) Master L. Jenks. ", s / v Second Part. I. Bass song, “ The Diver " Mr A. Tanks; 2. Gavotte, Miss Madge Newth; 1 Songs without words (Mendelsshon) Mr A. Jenks ; 4. Perles et Diamans Mazurka, Miss Furrie ; 5. Rondo Opus (Beethoven), Master L. Jenks; 6. Viccola Galop, Miss May Laing; j> “ Mill Wheel," Miss May Walker; 8. Three Fantaisies, Opus 36 (Mendel* sshon), Master L. Jenks; 9. chorus, “Robinson Crusoe," eight boys; 10. Kbyber Pass March, Miss May Coley; 11. Woodland Stream Mazurka, Kate Jpehnan; 12. “The Wolves,” (char* actemtlp); Miss May Walker; 13- duet «pra Diavoli," Master L. and Miss leaks; 14. chorus “Why do Summer %ußoses Fade,” all pupils; 15-chorus, Njghfy”' all pupils; National

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