KAKARAMEA.

Patea Mail, Volume IX, Issue 1090, 24 September 1883, Page 2

KAKARAMEA.

[From a Correspondent.] A most enjoyable concert was held at the Kakaramea Town Hall on Monday, notwithstanding the threatening aspect of the weather.’ 1 The first item in the programme, an overture by two ladies, met with a cordial reception. A gentleman sang the songs “The bonnie hills of Scotland” and “ Dear little shamrock” with his accustomed ability. A recitation by a gentleman was loudly applauded. The lady who made her dehut to a Pat#a audience gave “ We’d better bide a wee.” which was sung very sweetly and loudly encored. She possesses a voice of good quality, and with careful training will be a great acquisition to musical circles in the district. The song, “ Good-bye Sweetheart, good-bye,” an old favourite, was well rendered by a gentleman from Patea, who was, however, heard to better advantage in the second part of the programme in “ Weep not fond heart,” to which he imparted a good deal of expression. A pianoforte duet by two ladies was enthusiastically applauded, the steadiness and style of the young lady who played the leading part, reflecting great credit on her teacher. “ Bread and cheese and kisses” was excellently rendered by a lady, who was obliged tb submit to a vociferous recall. The gentleman who gave the readings, “ Josh Billings’ advice 16 girls,” and “ The Parson’s tithe” was very fortunate in his selection, and created roars of laughter. “ Twickenham Ferry,” was very prettily rendered by a lady. The first part of the programme was brought to a close by “The flag a thousand years old.” The song being well adapted lo the gentleman’s voice and style was loudly encored. In the second part the overture was played in a brilliant style by a fair resident, who made her first appearance here as a pianist, but whom we hope to have the pleasure of hearing again. “ Pour out the Rhein Wine ’’ was given by a gentleman in his usual rolling, jolly style, which takes ao well with a Kakaramea audience. The recitation “Out John” was short and sweet. “lam so volatile,” by a gentle-

man, created great amusement. An instrumental piece, which was heartily enjoyed, was played by a lady whoso style has improved very much since we last heard her. The next item was a duet, “Gipsy Countess,” which was very fairly rendeted. “It makes a man look like a fool ” was very amusing. A gentleman from Patea deserves great credit for the manner in which he played several of the accompaniments to songs during the evening. A dance after the conceit brought a -very pleasant evening’s entertainment to a close.

1 hear that the committee of the Town Hall intend to, call a public meeting to discuss way's and means of paying off the remainder of the mortgage at present on the hall.

Although we are glad to hail the advent of the iron horse, yet it has made our small township very much duller. The arrival of the mail coach twice a day is now a thing of the past, also the well loaded drays full of merchandise for townships further north. Yet we live in hope that it will ultimately be the means of benefiting us, in enhancing the value of our town sections, as doubtless, when Patea grows a large town, we will be able to sell the Patea merchant princes sites on which to build their suburban mansions with all the advantage of regular railway' communication with the city. A drain is being made at the Railwaystation to carry off the storm water, which has flooded the yard. It is a much needed improvement as a large quantity of wheat has been sent here from Waverley, for milling purposes, and it was with great difficulty it could be removed out of the station yard.