CONCERT.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 399, 3 November 1876, Page 3

CONCERT.

As wo anticipated, the attractive features of the programme of the entertainment given by tho Naseby Brass Band in aid of the funds of the District Hospital drew a large and appreciative audience to tho Town Hall on Friday evening last. In tho unavoidable absence of the President, H. W. liobinson, Esq., his Worship the Mayor occupied the chair. The proceedings commenced by an overture by the band, which was well played, and heartily applauded, followed by a song by Mr. Christopher, "The Picture on the Wall." Messrs. Collett and Vickery next gave a duet on the piano and flute, •which was well received. Song, " Apply to Me," by Mr. Pyle, was so effectively rendered that an encore was demanded, when that good old Scotch song, " My Heather Hills," was given. The " Sailor's Horn pi po " (in character) by Mr. Cormick., camo next, and so satisfied the audience that an enthusiastic call was made for his re-appearance. A duet on tho cornet, by Messrs. Martin and Jacob, was followed by a violin solo, " Tho Murmur of the Shell," by Mr. E. do B. Campbell. This performance was listened to with rapt attention. The chief characteristic of this gentleman's playing seeuied to be elegance and pathos, and in these lie is remarkable- At the conclusion of the piece an encore had to be responded to, and " The Blue Bells of Scotland," was performed in a similar careful and elegant style. A Her tliis three Chinese musicians appeared with novel-looking instruments, from which music of some sort was extracted a love ditty, perhaps, of the " Flowery jjund." Ono of the Celestials sang to tho music of his instrument—which resembled a Fijiiiri war club —in a very high key. His high notes were extraordinary, and completely eclipsed Mudllo. do Murskn s favorite note F in alto. They wero very earnest in their endeavors to please, and succeeded in do ing so, being encored. Mr. Saridow, who was well received, gave, in character, tho comic song, " The Tin Pot Hand," which look well, and was encored. A song, by

Mrs. Martin, was capitally given, and in responding to an encore gave, " The Publican's Daughter." Messrs. Campbell and Pyle, in the duet (violin) " Home to our Mountains," delighted the audience by their excellent and correct execution of the piece. A recall was unanimously asked, and a selection from "Norma" was artistically played. Mr. Sandow followed with a comic song, " The Rocky Road to Dubliu " (in character), and was loudly applauded. On his re-appearance he performed a clog dance, which met with the hearty approval of the spectators. Mr. Sandow is an amateur of no mean ability, and is a great acquisition to our local talent, His singing and dancing especially are superior to many of our so-called professionals. Messrs. Martin and Jacob again appeared and gave a cornet duet, which was well received. The national sword dance, by Mr. Cormick (in Highland costume), was a special feature in the evening's entertainment, and was cleverly executed. The vociferous demands of the audience had to be appeased by his re-appearance, when the Highland Fling was gracefully performed with enthusiaitic precision. A duet, on matrimonial troubles, by Miss Jacob and Mr. Sandow, was most deservedly appreciated, and at its conclusion their re-ap-pearance was loudly called for. Miss Jacob did her part well and effectively. The violin solo, by Mr. Campbell, " The Harp that once through Tara's Halls," was admirably rendered, and will not be forgotten soon by those who heard it, its repetition being enthusiastically called for. The programme was concluded by Mr. Grumitt singing "Up with the Lark." In responding to an encore he gave the " Skipper and his Boy," which was sung feelingly and was well received. During the evening theßand played several fiieces with taste and skill, and, under the eadership of Mr. Martin, is attaining great proficiency, and increasing in strength. Master Collett presided at the pianoforte, and rendered good service as accompanyist. Votes of thanks were proposed, and heartily responded, to Messrs. Campbell, Pyle, and Cormick whose presence from St. Bathans materially assisted towards the success of the entertainment; to the Band for their services ; and also to the Chairman. All through the entertainment was one of the best ever got up in Nasdby.