KAKARAMEA.

Patea Mail, 23 October 1880, Page 3

KAKARAMEA.

(f i;o)i ou u connesi* oxu e x t.) Friday Evening. The concert and dance to celebrate the re-opening of tbo Town Hall took place on Tuesday evening. There was a fair assemblage, but it was not what may bo termed a “ bumper bouse.” The arrangements made by the sub-committee were satisfactory. The ball was prettily decorated with flowers and evergreens, the effect being exceedingly pleasing. Messrs Pearce and Paterson deserve special thanks for their floral offerings. The overture to the first part, “ Tancrcdi,” was nicely rendered by a lady of our town. The eliorous “ Hark the lark,’'' sung by members of the Carlyle Harmonic Society, elicited much applause. This was followed by a comic song, “ Grandmother’s Catand was so much appreciated that an encore was called for, which resulted in an equally amusing song about a city near the banks of the Niger. A trio entitled “ Three Chafers ” was well received. ‘‘Just before the wedding” was snug by a lad}- who, although a little nervous at the commencement, gained confidence towards the close. “ The men of merry England,” by a very creditable specimen of an Englishman, carried all before it. I can imagine how tbo rafters, I should say coiling, would have rung had be invited the audience to join in chorus. A reverend gentleman gave a recitation, descriptive of a sea-fight in which one English jolly-boat scared the Spanish navy. This seemed to please very much. “Freshening Breezes,” by an “old salt,” put one in mind of life on the ocean wavoi and was sung with much vigour. “ Twickenham Ferry ” was rendered nicely by a young lady from Patoa, who also sang for an encore that sweet old ballad “Jeannette ct Jeannot,” which was vociferously applauded, and brought such a shower of boquets that I began to foci somewhat alarmed for the fair vocalist. This song was undoubtedly the song of the evening; and it was gratifying to sec the intense delight it gave to those who bad listened to it in the palmy days of youth. Another reading and instrumental duet brought the first part to a close. In the second part, “A little farm well tilled,” “Kathleen mavoumecn,” “ Rose of Allandalc,” and “Pour out the Rhino wine ’’(the latter by the well-known silver-toned tenor of Patea) were all greeted with applause. I must not omit to mention the song, “ The Arab’s farewell to his steed,” which was given wit’n much sweetness and clear enunciation by the gentleman who weilds the baton of the Carlyle Harmonic Society. “Eileen alaniiab” was rendered exquisitely by a lady from Patea well known for her superb voice. Tin's also produced an encore. A comic song about a clock brought the proceedings to a close. Dancing commenced about eleven o’clock, and was kept up until about three in the morning. A little dissatisfaction was felt, and witii sonic reason, at the absence of several ladies who on other occasions have graced the hall room by their presence. The bachelors deserve credit for the handsome way in which they carried out the arrangements, and the committee may congratulate themselves on the amount realised, namely, £l3 clear of expenses.

All sporting men will be pleased to bear that the celebrated steeple-chasing mare “ Medora,” belonging to Mr it. E. Mcßae, has dropped a fine filly foal by “ Pnriri.” Hitherto she has been considered barren, and therefore the event has been a pleasing surprise.