KAKARAMEA.

Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 1027, 27 April 1883, Page 2

KAKARAMEA.

[From our Correspondent.] Thursday.

The entertainment in aid of the funda of the Institute came off on Wednesday evening and was eminently successful. Long before the time for commencing the seats were pretty well filled and later on in the evening all were occupied, and many of the late comers had. scarcely standing room. The overture “ Marche au Flambeaux” was brilliantly rendered by two fair Kakarameans who have on former occasions kindly assisted. The “ Midshiprnite,” that old favorite song, by a gentleman of Patea, followed the overture and was well received. A trio “ Soft moonbeams ” was ■ very pleasingly sung and deservedly elicited an encore. Next came a violin solo with piano accompaniment, selections from “ Lucrezia Borgia,” which was loudly applauded. The touching old ballad “ Robin Adair ” sung by a young lady with great pathos and sweetness was encored. It seems a great pity that more of the old bongs are not sung, as they call up, very often, pleasing recollections to those who have heard them*in their youth, and 1 think that the tastes of those who have passed the meridian of life should receive some consideration. A comic song by a gentleman from Patea, who rarely fails when called upon, received its full tribute of praise. This brought the first part to a close. The enforced absence of two or . three. Patea. gentlemen unfortunately shortened this part. The overture of the second part by a lady was well received, and the song which followed, “Jessie, the Flower of Dunblane,” by a fair Patean, was very sweetly sung, and produced an encore. A duet, “ The Flower Gatherers,” by two ladies who have lately come to the district, was also excellently rendered. It is to be hoped that these ladies will contribute on future occasions. A recitation,(“Spartacus to the gladiators of Capua,” by a gentleman of Patea, was admirably rendered and vociferously applauded. This gentleman and the singer of the “Midshiprnite,” deserve especial thanks, as they very ably filled the gaps caused by absentees already mentioned, and had come from town simply as spectators. It is to be hoped that they will grace our boards again. The song “ Killatney” came next, sung b}' a young lady very tastefully, and received a good share of praise and a shower of bouquets. “ Cottage by the sea,” by one of our townsmen, produced an encore. The instrumental trio, “ Paris Quadrilles,” by'two ladies and a gentleman, pleased the audience immensely. A reading, by a gentleman from the classic shades of Whenuakura, entitled “The river,” was given in his usual felicitous style, and gave great satisfaction. Th&fc we may hear him again, is our earnest wish. The reading was followed by the song, “ She wore a wreath of roses,” by a gentleman of Patea, who, although suffering slightly from a cold, succeeded in eliciting great applause and bouquets. song, Dearly beloved breth-. ren,”\by the same gentleman who sang the cofnic in the . first part, was highly appreciated, and brought the second part to an end. The little daughter of this gentleman (who accompanied him) deserves especial notice, her firmness of tbuch and correctness of execution being particularly pleasing in one so young. The dance, which is always the great attraction here, was kept up with vigour until the small hours. The Library Committee express their warmest thanks to the ladies, who, by their generous gifts of ■ refreshments, and their fascinating presence both at concert and dance, contributed mainly to the success of the entertainment'. Special thanks are duo

to the lady who lent her piano and also to another lady who kindly ministered to the wants of others. The sum of £lO 8s 6d was taken at the doors, a fact which I have no doubt the members of the Institute will be pleased to hear, as the committee should be now in a position to procure a good stock of new works.