CHURCH OF ENGLAND CONCERT.

Te Aroha News, Volume II, Issue 65, 30 August 1884, Page 2

CHURCH OF ENGLAND CONCERT.

This event came off on last Wednes lay evening in the Public Hall, Te Aroha, and considering that the nigUt was fine and more or less moonlight, the attendance was not anything like so good as was to have been expected. No doubt this is partly to be accounted for by the heavy state of the roads, which debarred many from the country districts putting in an appearance. Mr Burgess acted as conductor, which is a sufficient guarantee that everything was well arranged and carried out. It wns a matter for regret that more la ly voices were not obtainable, some well-known and talented siugeis were unavoidably prevented from coining from the Thames and elsewhere to assist. The following was the programme : Opening oxerture, by the Misses Wainwright and very well played. Song, Mr Pavitt, " Tin- Twins," \va? well received ; song, " Dear little Sham••ock," Mrs Lawless, w.is fileisingly rendered. Song (character), Mr Vause, '' Ail the way to the Poor House." This was really well given, the u got up" excellent, and the character well borne out. Clarionet solo, Mr Wright (Waiorongomai), accompanied by Miss Wainwright. Song. " I fear no foe/ Mr B.irges-% «lid fu 1 justice to t.iis fine old song. Duet (comic), "Very Improper," by Mrs Lawless and Mr Cottrell, caused considerable a.ijusement to the au lience. Song, " Parting " This was feelingly niven bj Mr Whitehouse, who was in good voice. Song, " Silver Rhine/ Mrs Burgess. Tiiis song appeared to be well adapted to this lady's fine contralto voice, and was given with much taste and feeling. Song, "The village blacksmith," Mr Cottrell «ang this wellknown song in good style. Duet (comic), '• The Farmyard," Messrs " Va'ise and Wniteiiouse, fairly brought down the hcuse, and an encore had to be responded to. The 'get up" was thoroughly original. TUe trio, " Hark ! Apollo strikes his lyre," Mrs Burgess, and Mespts Wlritehouseand Burgess, brought the first part of the concert to. a close. Tne second part opened with an overture, pianoforte duet, by the Misses Wainwright. Song, " When Sparrows build," Mr Hawkins. Song (comic), " Bother the nun," by Mr Vause, caused roars of laughier, was I'm lly applauded, and had to be repeated. Tne get up in this instance was admirable, and no doubt showed an intimate acquaintance on the part of the singer with the toilet and dress of a single lady of doubtful age. • Indeed we felt convinced Mr Vause would be able to sustain his assumed character in some of our large to mis in open daylight without awakening the suspicions of the guardians of the peace. Song, " Come back to Erin," was sung by Mrs Lawless in this lady's usual style. Clarionet solo, by Mr Wright, aoeompanicd by Miss Wainwright on the piano, whs well played. Song, ♦• The Outpost." Mr Burgess in this appeared in really excellent voice, and the song was w^ll received Duet, " Hopp B»yond," by Mrs Bnrg<ss and Mr Whitehouse, whose voices 1 »nde I together exceedingly well, was leu lly and do-"' servedly applauded, being about t : u> best piece of the evening. Song, " Dear old wife and I," Mr Pavitt. Song, *• Our Jack's come home again," appears to be a favourite with Mr Cottrell, ami always takes well with the audience. On this occasion it was loudly and deservedly applauded, and in response to an encore' Mr Cottrell sang' Jack's Yarn." Duet, " When 'the wind blows in front theses'/*' l>y Mr and Mrs Bar ess was well, re.-* ceived. Song, "The" wishing cap/ Miss Ho)d. This lady has a very sweet voice, which, however, does not appear