NATIONAL CONCERT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1375, 18 March 1915, Page 2

NATIONAL CONCERT.

The concert aud dance held in the Coronation Town Hall last night, under the auspices of St, Mary’s Church, was well patronised, including a number of people from outside districts. Prior to the concert, the Borough Band rendered a number of items outside the hall. The concert programme was varied, aud calculated to please all tastes, including appropriate Irish national songs. Mr Ebbett’s orchestra contributed two overtures with fine effect. The Tableau, “Britauuia,” was particularly well grouped, and gave a fine effect, a bile a full chorus rendered "Rule Britannia." The characters in the tableau were represented as under : Britannia, Miss A. Neylon ; France, Mrs Barr ; Belgium, Miss Jeuks; Japan, Miss E. King; Russia, Mrs Glider. Master and Miss Eenihau rendered a humorous duet, “Something Political," in good style. "St. Patrick’s Day" was sung in chorus by the pupils of St. Mary’s school, and the little ones gave evidence of careful training. Miss Keraptou’s fine voice was heard to advantage in her well-interpreted number, ‘‘She’s lar from the Eaud." Mr Barr and Miss Signal’s duet, ‘‘Autumn," was a particularly pleasing item. Mr Hornblow recited Bill Boggits’ exploits against the Prussian Uhlans. Miss Gladys Walls’ pianoforte selections of Irish airs was a fine achievement. Messrs Jeuks aud Buglass gave a finished rendering of "Excelsior." Mr W. Hooker, assisted by a chorus, raised the patriotic spirit of the audience in his song, "Our Nation Once Again.” The rendering of Gunod’s "Ave Maria" by a combined choir, under the conductorship of Mr J. Golder, was a real vocal treat, and elicited a hearty recall. Mr Alf. Jeuks’ soldier song, "Fear God, and Honour the King,” was a great success. "An Irish Lullaby" was nicely interpreted by Mrs Boyes. The Convent pupils scored another success in the rendering of "The Dear Little Shamrock." Mrs Guilder sang "Kathleen Mavourneen” with appropriate feeling, Master Tim Leuihan’s humorous song was

much appreciated. The Irish j'g, danced by a number oi the pupils of the Convent school, was gracefully executed. Mr J. Golder’s comic song in character fairly brought down the house. Mr Jackson, on behalf of the promoters, returned thanks, and suggested that with such vocal talent in the town, a philharmonic society should be formed. A special word of praise is due to Mr J. Golder, upon whom the brunt of the work of organisation fell, also to the Rev Mother Superior for the careful training of the little ones.

The dance was a huge success. Refreshments were supplied in abundance, and this department was supervised by Mrs Curtis.