All Saints’ Concept

Manawatu Herald, 16 April 1903, Page 2

All Saints’ Concept

The concert given in aid of the above on Tuesday evening was very successful. Long before the entertainment commenced the front seats were filled to overflowing, and it was unfortunate that more seating accommodation for this particular part of the house was not procurable. The success of the concert can in a measure be attributed to the manner in which the afiair was organised and carried out. The inclusion in the programme of Mr and Mrs Tansley, and Miss H. Lorraine Tansley, who kindly came from Dannerirk© to as-

sist, was most acceptable ,to the audience;* they being old favorites with Foxton audiences. Our local talent are also to be complimented on their efforts, and it is a pity several of the performers are not heard more oftener at our local concerts. A few items were unavoidably omitted from the programme, Messrs Austin and Pemain being absent through indisposition. The stage was’nicely arranged. The tableaux, which had been arranged by Mrs W. 8. Stewart, were very effective, and was a pleasant ending to each part, the colored effects thrown on each group being very pretty. MrR. Noonan kindly supplied the material for the lights. The concert commenced with an instrumental quartette played by Mr Mullins, Misses Symons (2) and Cook entitled “ I Know a Bank." This received a well-merited encore. Mr Georgs Barber sang “ King of the Deep,” in a finished style. Mrs Olemett's solo “ Bid Me to Love ” with a violin-obligato played by Mr Mullins, was rendered in a pleasing manner. Mr A. Jenks sang “ Asleep in the Deep,” in fine style, after which Miss Tanaley, who was received enthusiastically, rendered in a faultless manner “ Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep,” and for an encore sang “ Violets,” another item much enjoyed. Miss Haywood next followed with the “ Prima Donna ” in a charming manner, for which she received a well-deserved encore, and the audience had another enjoyable item from > the singer entitled “The Song for Me.” Mr 8. Tansley followed with “ The Skipper,” and his fine voice was heard to great advantage in this song. The audi- ; ence demanding his re-appearance, when he returned and gave "The King’s Minstrel." Mr P. Robinson, who accompanied himself on the banjo, sang “ O Hear Dera Bells,” and well-deserved the encore he received, and he had to return, when another verse of the song was sung. Selections by Mr Hamer’s Gramajhohe were then given and appreciated. The curtain was then raised when the tableau vivant “ Caller Herrin," was produced with colored effects, and disclosed several ladies dressed in fishwife costume. The solo sung by Mrs Clemett and chorus was well received, and elicited loud applause. A short interval was followed by an overture played by Misses Mackay and Armstrong (piano), and Mr Mullins (violin), Which was nicely flayed. A duet by Mr and Mrs Tansley had to be repeated. This was a welcome change, and this number Was enthusiastically received. Mrs John Robinson who was next, sang most artistically “Call Me Back,” with violin obligito by Mr Mullins and had to submit to an undoubted recall. Mr George Barber 'endered in an appreciative manner “ The Triton,” and it is a pity this gentleman’s voice is not oftener beard at our concerts. Miss Tansley again delighted her audience with “ Slumber Sea,” and also contributed “ Home, Sweet Home ” as an encore number, both being most enjoyable items. A moat pleasing item was little Miss Ava Symons’ rendering of “La Serenata,” assisted by her teacher, Mr Mullins. A comic song “ Rocking my Baby to Sleep " by Mr P. Robinson, received a vociferous encore, and ho bad to return and give another verse. An Irish jig danced by Misses M. Laing, Alzdorf, Collins and Cook was nicely performed, and some Qramaphone selections were given while the stage was got in readiness for the tableau vivant “ The Anvil Chorus” from “II Trovatore” This showed a gipsy camp, with a large number of gipsies, all the characters necesary being well represented, and was a pleasing wind-up to a firstclass evening’s programme. Mr Alfred Cook capably conuotedd the concert, and the accompaniment! were nicely played by Mesdames Cook and Symons, Miss H Lorraine Tansley, and Master L. Jenks. The Rev, H F. Wilson before the conclusion thanked the audience for their attendance, and the performers, and also desires us to mention that very great credit and thanks is due to Mrs W. Cook, Who organised the affair A fine Oollard and Oollard instrument was kindly lent by Messrs Qillanders Bros for the evening, which : was appreciated by the vocalists. The balance sheet,-when published will show a substantial profit. ■