CONCERT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2326, 8 September 1921, Page 3

CONCERT.

Some time since, -representatives of the various local churches anti Dorcas Society were called together to discuss united action in dealing with local cases of distress. The Catholic community for years past have rendered much service per medium of. the Vincent de Paul Society, and have rendered assistance unostentatiously and without publicity to many cases outside their own communion—we also do not forget their invaluable services during the epidemic period; other churches have likewise taken a hand in the care of the sick and distressed, together with the Dorcas Society. It was felt, however, that all should unite to raise and draw from a general fund to meet and deal with eases as they arise. The outcome of which was the concert held on behalf of that fund on Tuesday night. Mr Carmine, as secretary, and the Rev. Mr Walton, were responsible for the effort, which was a great success, both from an artistic and ilnancial point of view. The stage was tastefully decorated, and the concert as a whole was keenly appreciated by the audience. A spevial feature of the programme was the first-class items provided by the Levin male choir, under the conductorship of Mr Gilbert, and the item by the male quartet was also a wellbalanced vocal effort. Mr Mottershead’s fine tenor voice was heard to advantage in his numbers. Foxton takes pride in its lady vocalists, namely Mesdames McDonald, Bullard and Miss Upton, and the audience'pa id fine tributes to their items. Captain Tong was quite a favourite, and secured a double encore, while the Rev. Mr Minifie made a decided hit with his monologues. The instrumental quartette ]>y Messrs Belly, Colder, Captain Tong and Osborne, made a pleasant break in (lie Vocal items. Miss Folios’ elocutionary item was deservedly encored, as was Mr Ilornblow’s item. Messrs Poole and Dead contributed a duet, the voices blending nicely in (he old favourite, “Excelsior.” Misses Patterson and Hynes contributed it pianoforte duet. During the interval the Rev. Mr Walton, in a happy speech, thanked the performers and all who had in any way assisted to make the effort a success. He referred to the spirit of unity between (he churches in it common cause.

The programme was as follows: Pianoforte duct, Misses Patterson iind Hynes; song, “Oj't in the Stilly Night,” Levin Male Choir; duet, ‘Excelsior,” Messrs Poole and Head; song, Mr Tlornblow; “The Old Brigade,” Levin Male Choir; monologue, “The Game of Lilc, hc\. Minifie; song, “Carminin,” Miss Upton; “Softly o’.cr the Sea,” Levin Male Choir; song, “Love’s Garden of Roses,” Mrs McDonald; “Sweet and Low,” Levin Male Choir; song, Mrs Bullard; recitation, Mis.- Follis; Mr Mottershead, “Mary of Argyle”; selection, “Winter,” Foxton Brass Quartette; song, “The Old Church Songs,” Captain Tong; “Little Billie,” Levin Male Choir.

At the conclusion of the concert the visitors and local performer.were entertained at a tasty supper presided over by Mesdames Il.xncs, Bullard and Miss' Signal. Some happy speeches were made, and a pleasant time spent.**