CONCERT.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2389, 12 November 1880, Page 2

CONCERT.

The filial entertainment of the season, at the Wesleyan School Room, was repeated, last evening by rcipicst, before large and appreciative audience. An attractive programme was presented, vocalists were unavoidably absent, the gaps wore filled up in a way that was decidedly creditable. The instrumental portion was eflieiently managed by Miss Hall, Miss S. Clarke, Miss Mansfield, and Messrs Statham, Oliver, and Miiller. The piano duets and solos were particularly well rendered, the artistes displaying a finished execution, delicacy of touch and expression that surprised and charmed the listeners. Mr Oliver’s cornet solo, with piano accompaniment by Mr Statham. was a most pleasing and effective performance. The rest of the programme consisted of songs, glees, recitations, and readings, and we need hardly say that tire contributors acquitted themselves in a wa} r that gave much satisfaction. The vocalists were uniformly in good voice. Miss Lines rendered some familiar ballads with exquisite taste and feeling her “Coming thro’ the Rye,” fairly bringing down the house. Mr Saxon sang “The Village Blacksmith” with much expression and was loudly applauded. .Mr Waleol, who is always a host in himself, shed a vocal lustre over “The British Lion.” The popular duet “ The Larboard Watch,” by Messrs Saxon and Gilchrist was an exceedingly pleasing feature. Mr Metz displayed the combined effects of a good voice well cultured in his rendition of “ Alice, whore art Thou ?” and “ Eily Mavourncen,” . for both of which he was rapturously applauded. Two glees by the Choir, “ Awake, fEolian Lyre,” and “Swiftly from the Mountains brow,” were pleasingly sung, the time and harmony being singularly good. As for the readings and recitations, they diversified in a pleasing manner the musical selections. Mr Tichbon recited “ Paddy the Valiant,” and had an enthusiastic reception, the audience being convulsed with merriment. Mr Kirby was equally good in the sentimental line, reciting " Virginia” and Byron’s shipwreck, with explanatory remarks, with soul-stirring effect. The recitations of Messrs .1. G. Bowie and Nathan were also well received, and altogether the last concert of the season produced a most pleasing impression.