HARMONIC SOCIETY’S CONCERT.

Patea Mail, Volume V, Issue 441, 5 July 1879, Page 2

HARMONIC SOCIETY’S CONCERT.

The quarterly concert of the Carlyle Harmonic Society was hold in the Town Hall, on Thursday evening. The audience was not a large one, but the unpropitions state of the weather was sufficient to prevent any living a short distance from town, and even some in the town, from attending. The concert opened with an overture, “ Caliph of Bagdad,” by the piano, violin, ami flute, which, being an excellent piece of music, and in good hands, was done full justice to. Macfarren’s Cantata. “ May Day,” followed, and, evorthing considered, was very creditably handled. “ The choosing of the Queen,” chorus, was the first, followed by a part song-, “The Hunt’s up,” by two ladies and two gentlemen, who gave evidence of their musical talents. The solo and chorus, “ The Queen’s Greeting,” and “ Beautiful May,” was well rendered, mord especially the solo, which was sung by a lady who is not a stranger to tbe Carlyle public, nor to their appreciation. “The Revels” chorus, which concluded the first part of the programme, progressed very favorably till near the finish, when some of the singers seem to have losl themselves. The second part opened with an overture by the piano, flute, and violin. The piece selected was “ Fantine,” and was executed in a manner that only those who thoroughly understand their work could do it. The performers were loudly applauded at the finish. The “ Laughing and Singing” chorus was a lively piece, and took well. Song by a gentleman, “Jl Questa Tomba,” was well rendered ; followed by a trio by two ladies and a gentleman, “ It was a Friar of Orders Grey,” sung in good time and tune, for which loud applause was given. Next was a song by a gentleman, “ The Rhine Wine,” and it may safely be said that the singer never showed to better advantage. The song was excellently rendered, and loudly encored. Song by a young lady, “ Love Not,” was next given, and the manner in which the audience persisted in an encore, was conclusive proof that it was appreciated. “ Desolate is the Houseof Morna,” was a good chorus, being w’oTl hj ami led throughout. “ Queen of the Night,” song by a gentleman, received well-merited applause; followed by a quartette, “ Queen of the Valley,” by ladies and gentlemen, a very pretty piece of music. “ Thy voice is near,” was sung by a lady who appeared before the public for the first time. The voice was good, and a little practice would have the effect of making a fair singer. An encore was given. “ I would that my love,” duett by lady and gentleman, seemed to want something—the voices did not blend. “ The King’s Highway,” was given by a gentleman lately arrived from Wellington, and the Society would do well if they could get a few more of the same class to join them. The song was excellently rendered, and received a hearty encore. After the chorus of “ Blow thon winter winds,” the evening’s entertainment concluded by the singing of the National Anthem.