HOSPITAL CONCERT.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 1006, 1 December 1881, Page 2

HOSPITAL CONCERT.

The entertainment given last evening, under the auspices of the Gisborne Early Closing Association, was a most appropriate finale to a very successful day’s sport. MeFarlaue’s Hall was crowded in every part, with au audience at once critical and lenient, and who testified their appreciation of what was provided for them by redemanding nearly every item oil the programme. We cannot afford space—nor time at the early hour of the morning at which we write—to individualize the merits of the performers, suffice it to say, (in Captain Chrisp’s words, while returning thanks for the patronage bestowed) that “ where all have been so assiduous, it would be invidiousj to particularize.” We reserve however three exceptions, which, we are sure, will not be considered invidious, and those are Madame Stewart, Mr. Towsoy, and though last, not least, Mr. AValter Hydes. The lady sang with her accustomed sweetness and grace, and had to respond to an imperative encore on each occasion ; delighting her hearers, with (amongst others) the songs “ Kathleen Mavourneen,” “ The Shamrock of Ireland,” and “ Coming through the Rye.” Mr. Towsey displayed much talent and appreciation of the composer in his rendition of “ Nun e ver and sang “ When other lips ” with great taste, but a little too piano for so large a building. The mention of Mr Hydes’ name sufficcth—as did his appearance each time at the instrument—to secure a hearty round of applause.. His accompaniments were perfection, especially in Mr. Cohen’s song the “ Sexton ” ; while the first chords of bis solo on the pianoforte electrified the audience ; he was frequently interrupted during his performance with well-earned, but most inappropriate plaudits, and he received an ovation at its conclusion, with a desire for repetition, but Mr. Hydes merely bowed ’ his acknowledgments from the stage. The popular farce of Box and Cox J concluded the entertainment which was financially successful as in every other direction. There was about £4O in the House, £24 of which was taken at the doors, and we learn that the result of the day’s takings will net about £75 to the funds of the Hospital. We heartily accord to every one concerned in this laudable undertaking, the meed of public thanks which is their just due and reward.