CONCERT AT ST. MARY'S HALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 185, 7 August 1903, Page 2

CONCERT AT ST. MARY'S HALL.

In spite of tho inclemency of the weather last evening there was a very g. od att'-ndance at the invitation conce.t given by a few New Plymouih gc-itl raeu, and, judging by the loud applause each i:em received, the coaj ceri was an unqualified success. During' tbe interval Mr ftlannering explained to those pre-ent that it was the wish jof those giving ihe concert to forma Liedertafel in New Plymouth, and bofore asking the public for their empathy and assistance, to show them that there were some musical members who were earnest in their endeavours to form such a Society, The opening iteta, Mendelssohn's part song, " Turkish Drinking Song," was well rendered, as were Reveral olher part songs, those receiving the unst apphuse being "On the Water" (Mendelssohn) and "Camrides in Arms" ("dam), the light and shade in the latt-r number being well marked, and justly merited the emphatic applause accorded it.

Dr. Bennett St. ored a great success ia his song " Across the Blue Sea" (Somerset), and in the secon I half of the programme pang "Oh Promise Me," both of which items were emphatically encored. Miss Nixon's first ite n "An Irish Folk Sang" (Taole) was rendered in a most pleasing man ner, the audienoe ins'sting on recalling her. Her other item " Yorrei" (Tos'i) was even more appreciated than her first. One of the gamß of the evening was Blumenth i's duet " Venetian Boat Song " which was most beautifully rendered by Misses OjlHs and Q. Holds worth, who, in response to wild applause gave " When the Wind Bloweth in from the Seai 1 ' A duet by Messrs Mannering and Nelson, with hummiDg chorus by the other members entitled " The Laurel and the Rose" (Qrell) was a most pleasing item, and the members had to respond by giving a pretty part song entitled " The Soldiers Farewell." Mr Ryan, who was in splendid voice, excelled himself in bis rendering of " Hybrias to the Cretan " and received a double encore, the audience not being satisfied with his second item "A Clinking Toast" he bad again to respond with " Tomorrow will be Friday." The accompaniments were played by Misses Holdsworth, Paul, and M. Oollis. A word of praise must be given to Mr A. E. Fletcher the honorary conductor, who has be»n UD'iring in his efforts to form a Liedertafel, and to whose credit much of the success of the concert is due. We are very glad to see a proposal is on foot to .form a Liedertafel in New Plymouth and we wish the movement every success. A Society of this sort is much needed and should be well supported and .would cartainly give enjoyment to all lovers of good musio of whom there are many in the town and neighbourhood.