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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 426, 20 August 1908, Page 2

At last night’s concert, several vocalists were subjected to interruptions by certain persons who persisted in jabbering like monkeys while the items were being rendered. One auditor, whom we fear had been indulging rather freely, persisted in keeping time with his feet and waving a programme to what he considered was four beats to the bar. In his merry mood, he considered he was the only sympathetic listener, and urged the singer in a droll voice to “chorus it!” His antics and interruptions, though amusing, were somewhat disconcerting. The great majority of people who attend a concert are there to listen to

the various items set forth on the programme, and not to the clacking of other people’s tongues. Certain lads persisted in going out and coming in while items were being rendered ; this should also be put a stop to. Perhaps the absence of a constable at last night’s concert, was, in a certain measure, responsible for the interruptions. We hope we shall not be compelled to have to refer to this subject again, asFoxton audiences as a rule are very orderly.