PRESBYTERIAN CONCERT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3776, 3 October 1907, Page 2

PRESBYTERIAN CONCERT.

A very large attendance was present in the Public Hall last night, to hear the concert programme submitted by Palmerston vocalists, assisted by the local orchestra under the conductorship of Mr Berthold. All the items were much appreciated, and with two exceptions, the programme as published was carried out, Mr John Bett was responsible for the “ bill of fare,” and is to be congratulated upon the excellent entertainment provided. The local orchestra played two spirited selections, besides which the only other contributor was Mr Geo. Barber, who sang ‘‘King of the Deep ” and “ Daddy, ” very well. Mrs Hall put the necessary vim into the Scotch vocal efforts to win undeniable encores. The dancing of the Sailor’s Hornpipe and Highland Fling by the Misses Olive and Hazel Bett, respectively, delighted the audience, and both little lassies were recalled. Mr A. Bennett was in good voice and happy mood, and he had no difficulty in establishing himself as a favourite with the audience, his items ‘‘Peg Away” and ‘‘Admiral Drake,” called forth a storm of applause. Mr Burnard’s “ Proposal Sketches ” were very mirth-pro-voking and cleverly delivered, and he had to bow his acknowledgments. His humourous recitation, “The Kitchen Clock,” was also a great success. The duet ‘‘Hushed by the Twilight,” by Misses Humphrey and Brown, was one of the most successful numbers on the programme, the voices blending in sweet harmony, which called forth a well merited encore. Mr J. Bett’s rendering of the popular ‘‘Veteran’s Song” brought down the house. The exhibition of fire clubs by Mr Jarrett, was very effective, and was repeated by special request. The vocal duet “ Fxcelsior,” by Messrs Bennett and Bett, was much appreciated. The pianoforte duet, “Capricante” by Misses Bett and Brown, was skilfully played. Miss Humphrey’s vocal item, ‘‘My Josephine,” was the star event of the evening, and was vociferously encored. The various accompaniments were played by Misses Bett, Brown, and Furrie. A song and chorus by the company concluded the programme. A very amusing sketch entitled the “ Doctor’s Patients,” •sent everyone home in a merry mood. The parts were very ably sustained by Miss Osborne (Dolly Truelove), Mr Burnard (Frank Truelove), Miss Humphrey (excellently pourtrayed Aunt Tibbie), Mr J. Young (Jeremiah Pipkin), and Mr D. Fraser (Dooley).