SACRED CONCERT.

Southern Cross, Volume 2, Issue 28, 6 October 1894, Page 9

SACRED CONCERT.

The choir of St. Paul’s Wesleyan Church gave a sacred concert on Thursday evening, when a programme, including selections from the works of the best composers was submitted, and rendered in a manner highly creditable to the conductor (Mr J Hayes) and themembers of the choir. The only regrettable feature was the comparatively small attendance —the quality of the bill of fare deserved better recognition. The audience were,

however, quick to note and appreciate the many good things to which they were treated. The first solo and chorous, “ Oh, come, let us worship,” Miss Nicholas taking the solo part, was admirably given, and not less so the quartettes, Mendelssohn’s “ Morning Prayer,” and “ The "Vale of Rest,” by Misses Organ and Cheyne, and Messrs George and Hensley. Mrs Rigg excelled herself in her selection, “ The Kingdom of the Blest,” and Miss Organ wss not less successful in “ Oh that thou had’st hearkened.” The second chorus in the first part, “ Lord, have mercy upon us,” was a good piece of work. The opening piano and organ duets (Miss Trew and Mr Hayes) “March,” and “War March of the Priests,” were admirably played. The anthem in the second part, “ Ye shall dwell in the land” (with soli by Miss Nicholas and Mr Grenfell) was greatly appreciated. Mr A. Brown contributed “ But thou did’st not leave.” The singing of “ I know that my Redeemer Liveth,” by Mise Nicholas, was one of the features of the evening, and the composer’s score was strictly adhered to. Mr J. Hensley was in good voice, and gave a fine rendering of “ Eternal Rest.” The choral recitative quar» tett and chorus, “ I shall see Him, but not now,” was given in first-class style, the solo parts being taken by Miss Nicholas, Mrs Lindsay, and Messrs Brown and Hensley. Mr W. Ferguson played a violin solo with good effect, and Mr F. J. Lillicrap’s clarionet solo charmed the audience. The accompaniments were played by Miss Trew, and Messrs Hayes and Pearce.