Conert at Fitzroy.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 125, 31 May 1904, Page 2

Conert at Fitzroy.

Tm» Fitzroy Church schoolroom was packed lußt night on tho occasion of tho concert organised in aid of tlio Ladies' Guild funds, and this despite tho fact that the event huu hud to be postponed from the previous week. Rev. A. i\ Smith prosided, and apologised for the absei.ee of certain performers, who on account of the change of date in some cases and of illness in others, were unable to attend, Rev. K u. Evans, vicur of the parish, was called on to explain the object 01 the concert, which he stated was to rais t funds wherewith to purchase a sewing muchine for the Ladies' Guild, whom ho described as a body 01 godly women who recognised Una there was more in religion than just attending church, reading scripture, or repealing, prayers, that Cliristiauity called on them to show for in their religion by the use of thu needle in the service of the Master ; and that religion, far from beinj; merely u, Sunday observance, shouio enter into every detail of life. The overture was a pianoforte solo |j> Mrs -Pope, i hose skilful playing oi Jules tie Swiuis' "Grand Fantasia" elicited a round of applause. This was followed by Mr Thomson's sone. "The Longshoreman," which was rendered in such a manner as to make an encoru undeniable. Ho responded with "Tho Storm Fiend." fn tho second part he was recalled for his singing of "Abide with Mo," and responded with "The Mighty JJeep," which was perhaps his best item, being splendidly treated. Mrs Home's "ilusheen" had a cordial reception. Her second item, "Ho little Girls," was vociferously encored, anu Mrs Homo repeated tho latter portion of tho song ; whilst "The ftaggletons," a comic duet depicting a peep into the private life of a quarrelsome family was sung by Mr and Mrs fltiKie, provoking roars 01 laughter. This item was re-demand-ed. Mr Hume further added to his success in his singing of a playful comic song, ''The Burglar's Serenade," being loudly encored. ■'■■ Hear the Wild Winds Blow" was a splendid item, sung by Hev. Brudbury, who was followed by Mr Tutschka with a violin solo "Meditations" (Gounod) cleverly played. Later in tho evening he played "The Harp that once thro' Tara's Halls" with clever variations that earned for him an encore, rather unusual for an amateur violinist in his own town. Misß Tuko sung "Sing me to Sleep" very sweetly, and earned the plaudits of the audience. A pianoforte solo "Tarantelle," by Miss Hawkins, was well played, and Miss B. Kirton sang '■• Whisper and I shall Hear" in a sweet, though rather light, voice. Kev. A. F. Smith and Mr Thomson's duet, "David and Goliath," was a rare treat, and was enthusiastically encored. Mr Armstrong and his pupils produced a laughable school sketch "Tlie Irish Schoolmaster," causing much merriment. Rev Smith briefly thanked audience and performers, on behalf of tho Guild for their assistance, and a verse of tho National Anthem concluded the entertainment.