TOWN BAND CONCERT.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 30, 25 September 1912, Page 2

TOWN BAND CONCERT.

The concert given in aid of the funds of the I'ukekohe Town Hand on Monday evrning was a great success and worthy of a much larger audience than that which greeted the performers. Owing to the concert having been postponed, Jhose taking part were unable to attend , "In\t the audience more than approved of their substitutes. Trior to the entertainment the baud played several selections outside thy hall and these were much appreciated, but a groator treat was to come

The programme opened with an overture " March Militaire," by the Pukekohe Orchestra under the baton of Mr 11. McMahon, and this was well received. Mr W. Jones was loudly applauded for his rendering of " Island of Dreams," as was also Mrs Blatnires for her song, " Three Fishers." The next item, a comic, " May You Never Come Monday," given by Mr Wilson, of Auckland, quite took the house, and iu response to hearty applause he gave "Roaming iu the Gloaming" Mr Wilson also sang "Just a W9e dock-an'-doris." Mr McMahon gave a cornet solo, " Electric Concert Polka" in tine style, after which followed Miss (j. Smith's song, " I don't sooui to want you when you're with mo," and as an encore ''Mainly." Mesdames Blamires and Howard's rendering of a duet was greatly enjoyed, and Mr Stevens, who gave " Out on the Deep" was well received. Mr Bollard, of Auckland, greatly delighted the audience with " Pass the Salt" and

" Paper Bag Cookery,'' two exceedingly amusing comics. The second half of the programme opened with a song, " Thora," by Mr A. Young, who was recaled. "Nocturne" was rendered iu pleasing style by Mrs Audrew and Mr W. Jonos. Mr Bollard kept the house in roars of laughter with'• A Soldier's Life," and "Isn't it like a nun." A clarionet solo by Mr Ord, and also his encore numbei\ wore very line selections. A Buckland singer, Mr A. Smith, gave a good rendi.riug of Somebody has to stand in front, so 1 will," and recalled gave " Billy Muggins." "Goodbye,'' given by request by Miss G. Smith and "The Trumpeter," by Mr Young, wore much enjoyed, and a most pleasant evening was brought to a close by the singing of " God Save the King." Miss Penman ably assisted as accompanist, and in an appropriate speech the chairman, Mr Wright, called for a hearty vote of thanks for all those who had helped to make the evening such a success.