CONCERT AT TOKOMARU.

Shannon News, 19 May 1925, Page 2

CONCERT AT TOKOMARU.

The Shannon Choral Society rendered a concert programme at Tpkomuiu Han on Tuesuay evening last. Hie Rev. A. J. Farnell briefly introduced tne Society to the Tokoniaru audience, remarking that he had ulmniv heard the fame of the society talked of in that place, and he had e*erj reason to .believe that,after the concert there would be more to say. as least tne Society would endeavour i<» do their best/" l«e nail- was well-filled with an appreciative audience, who responded lifceruily in their applause. Several pcfiuriucrs were recalled." Before the concluding item the Vicar returned tnaiiks on behalf of himself and y& audience to the Choral Society and Iheir supporters for their kindness in giving the enjoyable concert, and remaining tliat in his opinion the rendering of the items even surpassed their work at the Shannon concert. The proceeds were in aid of the Anglican Church finances, which beneilitd 'bv t'.ie sum Qf £ll ss. Mr Howard Andrew (the musical director), returned thanks on behalf of the Society Program me.—lnstrumental selection, Misses Ae.de, Quarrie and Spencer; anthem: "What are these," the Choral Society; song, "Thank God f°r a Garden, ' Miss Aim; vocal duet, "Nocturne," Mrs Cro.ng.uest and Dr. MacKereth; song, "Nita Ghana," Mr Howard Hunter (recalled); violin solo, "Sonatina," Miss Pickles (re-called); son, "Deep in my Heart," Mrs Riddier; musical monologue, "The Sea is His," Mr Howard Andrew (re-call-ed); song, "A String of Pearls," Mrs u-onquesi (re-called); anthem, "The Radiant Morn," the Choral society; violin solo, "In the Cloisters," Miss Pickles; vocal duet, Venetian song, Mrs CrOiiquest and Dr. Mackereth; song, "Because," Mr Howard Hunter (re-called); recitation, "In the Usual Way," Miss Gapes -(re-called)? song, "Laughing Spring," Miss Aim; musical monologue, "Devil May Care," Mr Howard Andrew (re-called); song, "A Chip off the Old Block," Mr Cronquest (recalled); chorus, "The Ang«lus," the Choral Society; sQng, "Nelson goes a'sailing," Dr. Mackerelh; humorous duet, "The Quarrel," Miss and Mr Quarrie (recalled), National Anthem. \n enjoyable supper was provided bv the ladies and the chairman asked tliat they should show their appreciation by acclamation. Hearty and prolonged applause followed.