Waihi Liedertafel Concert.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4487, 11 November 1909, Page 2

Waihi Liedertafel Concert.

The splendid programme provided at the Public Hall on Tuesday evening last by the Waihi Liedertafel, failed to draw a good house, which is no doubt accounted lor by the large number of entertainments we have been having lately. The smallness of the audience was no doubt disheartening to the members of the Society, who nevertheless weut through their lengthy programme and responded to the numerous encores demanded, and the impression created by this talented combination was decidedly favourable. The soloists, Miss Kuby Oliver, Messrs P. W. Powell and Stan Williams gave a satisfactory accouut of themselves. Miss Morgan presided at the piano and imparted harmony into the several items, which demonstrated skill and judgment. Ini the openiug part song “ In Absence,” the Company were well received. The next item “ Deep in the Mine,” by Mr Powell, brought forth a well-deserved encore ; part song, “ Calm as the Lake,” was the next item, followed by the song, “ A Dream of Paradise,” by Miss Ruby Oliver (encored). This lady is i the possessor of a fine full contralto voice, full of richness of quality and depth of tone, which she knows how to use to advantage, and she at once established herself a favourite with her audience. In the bracketed part songs (a) “ The Long Day Closes ” and (b) “ Two Snails ” an encore was demanded. Mr Stan Williams next contributed “ The Mighty Sea,” (encored); part song, “ Hark ! the Merry Drum.” Interval. The second part of the programme was opened with a capital interpretation of “ The Soldier’s Farewell.” by the Liedertafel; this, we consider, the gem of the evening ; all the parts were nicely taken, the voices blending, the piano passages being especially flue. Miss Oliver again delighted her audience with that beautiful number, “ Down the Yale,” for which she was recalled Part songs, “ Bright Sword of Liberty,” and (a) “ Ave Maria,” (b) ‘‘The Goslings” bracketed, were well received; violin solo, Mr Ulrich (encored). Mr Powell’s fine deep voice was again the delight of the audienco in “Trooper Johnny Ludlow ” (encored). Part song, “ Glory and Love,” was the last item on the programme, and the evening’s entertainment was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem. The conductor (Mr McKinnon) is certainly to be congratulated on the high state of efficiency to which he has brought the Liedertafel, and we feel sure that should we again be favoured with a visit from \ his talented vocalists, they will have a much more encouraging reception.