CONCERT AT WOODBURY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1278, 16 December 1884, Page 3

CONCERT AT WOODBURY.

The concert held in the Woodbury Schoolroom on Friday evening in aid of the children’s prize fund was in every way a great success. The room was crowded with people from all parts of the district, a great many having to stand. The Committee appointed to carry out the concert, Messrs Dean and Cooling, are to bo congratulated on the success of their arrangements, the whole affair going off without a hitch. The decorations, which were very pretty and tastefully arranged, were put up under their supervision also. The Rev. Geo. Barclay presided, and Mrs W. B. Turton kindly acted as accompanist, giving universal satisfaction. Tha various singers were loudly applauded, and encores were the rule rather than the exception, the local talent naturally coming in for the lion’s share. The concert was opened by an overture on the piano by a lady. This was followed by a duet, “ The Convent Bella,” by Misses Taylor and Boss well, which was sung fairly well. “The last Rose of Summer” was next given by Mr Hammond. Mr Lloyd was not in good voice, but sang “ The River and the Maiden ” very creditably, and later on gave “My Love Loves Me Dearly,” receiving loud applause. With another gentleman he also took part in the duet “ Flow on Thou Shining River.” The song, “The Lighthouse Light,” was well rendered by Mr Lodge ; in the second part of the programme he sang “ Sailing,” and responded to the encore demanded with “Truetill Death.” The first encore of the evening was awarded to Misses Harraer and Cooling for the pretty nay in which they sang the duet “ Spring.” In response to an enthusiastic call they sang the last verse over again. “The Bailiff’s Daughter” was next given by Mrs Hammond, folio wed by a gentleman singing “The Lass that Loves the Sailor,” and he responded to an encore with a repetition of the last verse. Mr J. Thatcher was greeted with a deafening encore for the way in which he sang “ The Cottage by the Sea,” and responded with a comic song. Later on he sang “The Hazel Dell.” The school children were duly rewarded for the pretty and and pleasing way in which they sang the chorus “ We’ll go to the Mountains,” and had to sing the last verse over again. The second part of the programme was commenced with an overture on the piano. Mr and Mrs Hammond had to respond to the encore demanded for tha duet “ Hunticgtower,” and sang another duet. “ Jack's Yarn ” was well sung by Mr Logan, and be gave a comic song in answer to the deafening encore awarded him. Miss Bosswell sang “ Remember or Forget,” very creditably. The school children were again called upon to sing the last piece on the programme, the chorus “ Good Night.” Their singing pleased everyone very much, and regrets were expressed by many that they did sing more than two pieces. Mr Barclay then called upon the Chairman of the School Committee, Mr Dean, who proposed a hearty vote of thanks to those who had assisted in the evening’s entertainment, and also a vote of thanks to the Chairman. The votes were carried by acclamation. The singing of the National Anthem brought a very enjoyable concert to a close. The schoolroom was then cleared for dancing, which was kept up with great spirit till after dayhght.