Morrinsville Tennis Club Concert.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXII, Issue 42788, 7 October 1905, Page 3

Morrinsville Tennis Club Concert.

Last evening, in the Phoenix Hall, Morrinsville, a concert and dance was given in connection with the Morrinsville Tennis Club. A large audience was present, Te Aroha being well represem ed. The concert opened with a pianoforte solo by Mrs Campbell, and was well received, as alsp was Mr J. McCall’s opening song, “ Sweet Genevieve.” Miss Empson’s interpretation of “ In Old Madrid,” received an encore for which “ My Bonnie blue-eyed Jean” was given in taking style, Miss Empson playing her own accompaniment in this case. A weirdly grotesque but humorous recitation by Mr W. Weeks produced much laughter. “The Link Divine ” was prettily rendered by Miss B. Wild, and a duet “ Silver Moonlight,” by Miss Biggs and Mr A. G. Liddell, followed. The next item was “ Daddy,” sung with much pathos by Mrs Granger, accompanied by Miss Taylor, and gained an encore for which ‘ ‘ Whisper and I shall hear ” was rendered in finished style. The musical monologue, “An old Bachelor,” was given with the requisite pathos and action by Dr Seville, and warmly applauded. A song and dance given by Mr Stackpole in conventional darkey costume was loudly applauded and received an encore. Miss Empson accompanied this item. After the interval the second part was opened by Mrs Campbell and Miss Stewart with a pleasing pianoforte duet which was tastefully executed. Mr Mackenzie followed with the “Island of Dreams.” “The Better Land ” was rendered with much feeling by Mrs Granger, and received much applause. This item was accompanied by Miss Taylor. The duet, “Life’s Dream is o’er,” was tastefully rendered by Miss Biggs and Miss Wild. Miss Empson was the accompanist. Mr J. McCall showed his powers,to best advantage in “The Young Brigade.” Miss Empson followed with “ WLen the Heart is Young,” but though receiving an call, did not'contribute a further item. Miss Wild gave “ We’d better bide a wee,” with good expression, and was accorded a good round of applause. ' Dr Seville acquitted himself to advantage in the humorous song “There’s a Home for you with me,” and received hearty applause. Much credit is due to Mrs Campbell, who played all accompaniments where not otherwise stated. A humorous sketch entitled “A Manager’s Difficulty ” was produced, in which Mr Pickett, as a worried theatre manager, Mr G. Brayshaw as an applicant for a place in the ballet, Mr M. B. Mackenzie as a lunatic negro handy-man, and Mr J. T. Spargo as an aspiring actor, all quitted themselves admirably, causing roars of laughter, and loud applause. During the progress of the concert, Mr Hinton, supported by Mr Marshall and Dr Seville, rice-presidents, and Mr T. Ryan, captain of the Morrinsville Football Club, presented Mr J. T. Spargo, on behalf of the club, with a handsome dark wood davenport writing desk, in recognition of his sendees for six years as secretary of the club. Mr Spargo acknowledged the gift with a few well-chosen words, A vote of thanks to Dr and Mrs Seville for their efforts in arranging the concert, was propofol and carried by acclamation. After the concert the audience nd’ourned

to a tent outside the hall, where all manner of good things in the shape of refreshments were served. Meanwhile the hall was being cleared, and dancing soon commenced, being carried on into the small hours of the morn • ing. Mr F, J. Marshall, on behalf of Dr Seville, conveyed his best thanks to the committee of ladies who had worked so hard to make the entertainment the success it had been, and he wished also to thank all those who had given their support or assistance to j the undertaking. I This being the first occasion on which many of the audience had seen the new hall, general approval was expresseed at the ar.vagoment of this great acquisition to Horri.isville.