CELEBRATION OF INDUCTION OF REV J. TORRY.

Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 272, 21 November 1877, Page 2

CELEBRATION OF INDUCTION OF REV J. TORRY.

In last issue appeared particulars of the Induction of the Rev J. Tony, together with with short notice of tea meeting in connection therewith. Being then unable to procure full list of names of the ladies who so kindly and satisfactorily presided at the tables, we have pleasure in doing so now. The ladies who presided at the various table were—Mrs Winks, Mrs Greig, Mrs G. Hunter, Mrs Moore Hunter, Mrs Smith and Misses Douglas and Alexander. Last Friday morning a few Presbyterian friends, including Mr and Mrs G. Hunter, Mr and Mrs Greig, Mr and Mrs Moore Hunter, Mr and Mrs Winks, and Mr Thompson (our valued schoolmaster) got up an impromptu Picnic, for the children of all denominations resident in Hawera and Ketcmarae. The place of resort was at Tawhite Stream, about one mile from Hawera. The school children were given a holiday, and they, with all their comrades, were driven down by waggons and other conveyances. All enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Before parting, the Rev Mr Tony intimated to the children that their School Inspector was about to visit them, and he hoped they would work as hard to please him as they, had done to please themselves that day. Abouc four o’clock the horses were yoked, and all started for home, although very tired very much pleased with the day’s amusements, of which there was ample in the way of racing, jumping, football, &c.

CONCERT AT CARLYLE. The Carlyle Harmonic Society gave their first concert on Thursday last. The Hall was well filled by a respectable audience, who appeared prepared to give a fair hearings so as to be enabled to form a fair ■judgment on the attempt made by the society, formed of course, of amateurs, to present a higher class of music than' hitherto attempted. Though there may have been better performances in Carlyle, yet great credit is due to the conductor, committe, and members for the success attending the late concert. The opening overture was well played and well received. i: Macbeth” went, on the whole well and firmly, some parts being very good, whilst others were somewhat weak and doubtful. One alto voice was noticeable as ringing out strongly and sweetly—the tenor in some parts was a little strong. On the whole “ Macbeth” went off better than was generally expected, the minor strains being well taken by all parts, and were very effective; “ II Balen,” a violin solo, was well executed, and deservedly encored. The chorus, Comrades in Arms, was only fairly given, a want of precision and a flatness in certain parts being noticeable. The music not having been long in possession of the Society, may justly be pleaded in excuse for minor defects. After an interval of ten minutes a pianoforte overture was rendered with finished excellence, and was an especial treat to musical critics. A pretty and well sung chorus ‘‘ So the Gladsome Day is Breaking,” followed. The singing was firm and the baton of the conductor was well obeyed. An old favorite sang “Here upon my vessel’s deck,” in a manner highly appreciated by the audience, who rewarded the singer with an enthusiastic encore, for which they were favoured with, “ The ship in full sail,” which was equally well sung. A further enthusiastic demonstration of appreciation and loud encoring was not responded to* and as we think justly not. Violin solo was well played and deservedly encored. “ What are the wild waves saying,” a duett, was encored and was responded to by another duett “The Gipsy Countess,” which latter was given with great credit both to the lady and gentleman. The rather well known song and chorus “ William Rufus” was sung with good effect, and was deservedly encored. The next chorus was well given, but appeared rather of the ABO sort after some of the preceding. “ My Queen,” solo, was beautifully sung by a lady so well known as an amateur that comment is unneeded. A perfect torrent of applause and encores rewarded the singer. This was followed by a beautiful song, beautifully sang, by a gentleman who made his debut on this occasion in Patea—“ Will o’ the wisp.” Though the novelty of the situation appeared slightly to effect the singer, the clear musical voice told ou the audience, and enthusiastic applause and encoring followed, for which the last verse was sung over again. The Tickling Trio” was well put forward, and brought clown the house as regards applause. The chorus “ Chough and Crow” was one of the best performed choruses of the evening, every part being balanced and effective. On the whole the first appearance of the Harmonic Society may be voted n decided success, presaging .well for the future. Too much praise cannot be given to the conductor and management, as not a single hitch occurred throughout.