CONCERT AT PLEASANT POINT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 551, 12 July 1881, Page 2

CONCERT AT PLEASANT POINT.

On Friday evening last an entertainment was given at the P-eiirFby the members of the Temuka Brass Band, in aid of their funds. The attendance was good. Prior to the concert commencing the band paraded through the principal street, playing the following inarches :—" The Empty Cradle," "Over the Garden Wall," "Lardi, Dardi Doo," and " Companions in Arms." The programme commenced with an overture by the band, "Confidence," which was very good and well up to time. Mr Pilbrow's " Fate decrees that we must sever." was carefully sung. A duet (piano and violin) by Miss and Mr Morris was splendidly played, eliciting an encore, which was responded to. The song "Excelsior," by Mr Bishop, was correctly given. This gentleman has a very sweet baritone voice and knows how to use it. A cornet solo, " Star of England Polka," came next- It was nicely played and well received. A song " The noble 24th," by Mr Rutland was well sung and loudly encored, which was responded to by giving "Simon the Cellarer." Next came a pianoforte solo by Miss Morris which was warmly received . Master Fauvel acquitted himself most creditably in his recitation " I vant to Fly," and responded to by reciting " The Frenchman and the rats." Mrs Burton's song " The Gipsy's Warning," was well received. The instrumental trio " Red Cross Knight," by members ot the band, was smoothly played, and concluded the first part of the programme. After an interval of ten minutes the second part of the programme commenced with a waltz, " Rustic Queen" by the band, followed by a song " Nancy Lee" sung by Mr Rutland in his usual capital style. Mrs Burton's rendering of the " De Cceur Valse,'" was very correct and attentively listened to. An apology having been given for Miss Tombs' absence, Mr Adams kiudly undertook to fill the vacant space in the progr mme and sang, by special request "The Babies in our Block," and in response toanencore sang " Schneider's Party." Next came a cornet duet by Messrs Stratton and Dickinson, which was well played and Mr H. Dickinson's song " Chiming Bells' was sung in capital voice. ■ This was followed by the song " Killarney," by Mrs Burton, and a duet, (piano and violin) by Miss and Mr Morris. Messrs Pilbrow and Rutland sang the duet "Army and Navy" in fine style. A little girl, daughter of Mr Morris san§ " A Little Wee Dog,'' causing roars of laughter, and applause. Mr Bishop's song "Jennies's Bawbee" and the national anthem, i( God Save the Queen," concluded one of th,e most pleasant entertainments ever given at Pleasant Point. .