CONCERT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 958, 23 February 1911, Page 3

CONCERT.

There was a good attendance at the concert held in All Saints’ schoolroom last night in aid of the Ladies’ Guild. Mr R. T Betty’s orchestra played two capital selections, “ Zampa ” and “Martha.” Mr Holliugton sang “ The Deathless Army,” but in this he did not do himself justice, being too far back on the stage. Later on in the programme he contributed with taste and feeling the somewhat pathetic song. “Thora.” This is Mr Hollingtou’s first appearance in Foxton as a vocalist, and he made a very favourable impression. Mrs John Robinson sang two songs, “Remember Me no More ” and “ The Treasure,” which were received with great applause. Several songs were given by Mr Buglass, whose fine tenor voice was much appreciated. The Glee Party contributed two items which were much appreciated, the party consisted of Mrs Boyes, Miss Jenks, and Messrs Jenks, Buglass and Betty. Tosti’s “Good Bye” was sung with fine interpretation by Mr Collins and was highly appreciated by the audience. Mrs Boyes was quite at her best in the vocal effort, “Awake.” She received a most enthusiastic encore. The duet by Mrs Teviotdale and Mr Alf. Jenks was excellent. The voices blended exceedingly well, and the effect was really fine. This item received high appreciation, and had to be repeated. Miss Baruicoat, from Palmerston, gave a piano solo, “The Rustle of Spring,” (by Binding). Her execution was perfect, and it was apparent that she is a musician of no ordinary merit. As an encore she gave a fine interpretation of “ The Turkish Wedding March.” One pleasing incident of the evening was the appearance lor the first time of Miss Beryl Fraser, who showed much promise as a vocalist. The audience marked its approval ol her effort with such zeal that lew have made their debut with such eclat. Miss Barber sang a taking little song, “The Swallows,” and was encored. Mr G. F'owler's rendering of “Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes,” and “ The Better Land,” were very fine. Before singing the National Anthem, the vicar, who was in the chair, paid a high tribute to Mr Betty, who had compiled such an excellent programme, and spoke of the zeal and enthusiasm he showed in musical matters. He thanked all those who had so willingly and effectively taken part in the evening’s amusement, and on behalf ol; the Ladies’ Guild thanked all present who had, by their presence, helped to collect a sum of money to start the Guild again with material for another year’s work. The accompaniments were played by Miss Jenks in her usual finished style.