Band Concert.

Te Aroha News, Volume XIV, Issue 2128, 16 July 1898, Page 2

Band Concert.

On Thursday evening last a concert in aid of (he Te Aroha Brass Band Uniform Fund took place in the Public Hall. As the purpose for tf the entertainment wag most deserving one, it is deedless to say the inhabitants of Te Aroha and the surrounding districts patronised it in large numbers, the result being that the. Hall was crowded, and a substantial sum received towards the fuud mentioned. Prior, to the commencement of the concert the Band, under the conductorship of Mr D. Pearson, played several selections in Whitaker Street, whi<?h reminded many who may have forgotten, that the night o the long-looked-for concert had arrived. The programme, comprising a number of varied and select items, to suit the tastes of all, was gone through without a hitch, some of the items being vociferously applauded ; the audience demanding encores on several occasions. The programme opened with an overture by the Band, and considering the somewhat disorganised state of the Baud during the past few months, was in a creditable manuer; Meslrs LBuchau, bonk and Cook supplied the comic portion of the programme ; the latter especially, f irly brought do v wn the house with his rende.iug of ‘McNamara’s Band.’ Miss Hirst, who is ever to the fore in assisting at all deserving functions, rendered several solos in her usual efficient style. A cornet' solo by Mr C. Lawn, proved that that gentlemen is master of the instrument he handled ; Mrs Scholium (nee Miss Katie Fitzpatrick) on making her appearance, was.received with applause, and the manner that lady - rendered her several solos, proved she was worthy of the esteem in which she is held by lovers of vocal music. Mr Scholium sang withjpleasing effect; Misses Flatt and Johnson, and Misses Craig and Harris contributed vocal du f eß. ‘Mrs Clapazouli, also sang; Mr Eagar made his debut to a Te Aroha' audience, and despite his nervousness, was well received. A flute solo by Mr Harkins was listened to attentively, the audience signifying their appreciation of his efforts by loud applause. Miss Stanley maintained her reputation as a taleuted violinist, her manipulation on this occasion, if anything, surpassing all previous Mr Coiling’s iugpvas received with rounds of ap" • p'.ause. Mrs Geo. Robson played*the accompaniments in her usual efficient style. Mr Geo. Sherlock, hon secretary of the Band, thanked all those who so kindly came forwarded and assist, d ,in any way|towards the success of the entertainment. At the conclusion of the concert a dance was held, the Band supplying excellent music, Mr H. Keesing making a capital M.O.