GERALDINE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1197, 28 June 1884, Page 3

GERALDINE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT.

On Wednesday evening the last, but moat certainly not tbe least enjoyable, concert of the season was given by the members of tbe Philharmonic Society, whose efforts to entertain the residents of Geraldine were but poorly appreciated on this occasion, for the Oddfellows' Hall, wherein the concert was held, was, we are sorry to say, but half full. We attribute this, however, to the severity of the weatli'r rather than to apathy on the part of I' 1 " residents. We can plainly tell such that they missed a real treat, such ;v one as th6y will not have the opportunity of being present at for, at least, some months to come. Many of the performers were suffering from colds, but they pluckily came forward and did their best. Miss A. Fish ably presided at the piano, accompanying throughout tho evening, and Mr Edmonds wielded his baton as conductor.

The first part of the programme commenced with the l Carnovale' chorus by the society, which was well given. Mr Willoughby followed with the song, 'Powder Monkey Joe,' doing it full justice, as did Mrs Glass to tho 'Auld' Scotch Sangs.' The duet by Messrs Eckford and Edmonds, 'Larboard Watch,' was a great treat, but the glee, ' Dame Durden,' by the Society was loudly re-demanded and it was sung over again. Mr Baddeley, who made his first appearance amongst the members of ths Society, sang ' We care not for the morrow,' and in response to a well merited encore sang another song. Mrs Edmonds and Miss Hamilton next sang the duet ' I Heard a Voice,' which was listened to most attentively. Owing to the absence of Mr W. C. Wright, Mr Edmonds sang 'Willo' the Wisp,' and received a well merited encore, which was not responded to, Mrs Edmonds took the place of Miss Andrews and sang 'Oh Fair Dove, Oh Fond Dove,' tbe audience being delighted. The glee, ' The Chough and Crow,' by the Society, terminated the first part of the entertainment.

After the usual intarval of ten minutes the second portion of the programme was commenced, with a glee by the Society ' Thy Voice, O Harmony,' followed by a song by Mr Lodge ' The Warrior Bold.' Miss Dunlop, who w«s from a severe cold, sang ' I cannot mind my Wheel, Mother,' and Mr Baddeley sang < The Desert,' and was encored, th« response being *Tha Viking's Song,' Miss Fish's pianoforte solo ' Tho Bard's Legacy,' wns much admired, and at its conclusion was applauded. Master Stonehonse, in spite of a cold, went through his song, ♦ The Skipper and his Boy,' very creditably. The quartette ' Pro Phundo Basso' in which Miss Fish, Miss Andrews, and Messrs Edmonds and Baddeley took part was the piece of the evening, being suDg amidst roars of laughter. Veiy naturally it was loudly encored, and sung again." The glee Spotted Soakes' concluded the programme.

Prior to the singing of the ' National Anthem,' Mr Willoughby, the Hon. Sec. and Treasurer, on behalf of th« Society thanked those' present for their attendance, at the same time regretting that the audience was so srnall, He would especially th'ink Mr Baddeley for his valuable assistance that evening. _ The Society were for some little time goioj* in for haid work in regard to vocal training, and he urged others to ioin the Society. He would also thank . their energetic conductor, Mr Edmonds, for the Rouble he had taken, the members. Mrs Edmonds was also deserving of a hearty vote of thanks for her assistance. That lady came willingly to sing at each of their concerts, no matter what the state of the weather was. He left it to Mr Edmonds to propose a vote of tlianka to the Masses JFish. Mr Edmonds, on behalf pf the Society, came forward and thanked the Misses Fish for the kind manner in which they had assisted at private practices, and at the concerts, and he would ask those present to testify their appreciation with their applause, lhe appeal was niwst heartily responded to,

The singing of tho National Anthem, •God Save the Queen,' brought the concert t© a close.

The Geraldine Brasß Band turned out add played a selection of music in capital style during tho evening. Many persons remarked the increasing improvement in their playing. Under the management of Mr B. Gibson, their bandmaster, we hope soon to have a band second to none in South Canterbury.