SCHOOL CONCERT AT WINCHESTER.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1419, 17 November 1885, Page 2

SCHOOL CONCERT AT WINCHESTER.

On last Friday evening a very successful concert was held in the school roem, Winchester, in aid of the ; school ■ funds. There was a very large attendance, and a programme of about thirty-six items was gone through. It lasted from 8 o’clock until after 11 o’clock. Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Hon. W, Rolleston the chair was occupied by Mr Ensor, Chairman of the Committee. The programme opened with an overture played by Mrs Hayhurst in her usually brilliant style, and was followed by Mr Thruston singing “The Tar’s Farewell,”' accompanied by Mr Fred. Fish on the piane. Mr Thruston subsequently sang “ The Boatswain’s Story,” and was loudly applauded. Mies Moss recited “ The May Queen” well. MissLadbrooke sang “ Auntie ” in her usually finished style, and a dialogue between Masters Ensor and Qimpson passed off satisfactorily. Mr Binskin, accompanied by Mias Qimpson, sang “ The Bunch of Roses ; ” Mrs Glass and Miss Andrews, accompanied by Mrs Hayhurst, saag the duet “Come with thy Lute to the Fountain," and Miss Andrews sang “ The Beating of My Own Heart,” allot which received well-merited applause. A recitation was next given by Miss Corcoran, one of the school children, and considering her age she did well. Mr Gurr, accompanied by Mrs Hayhurst, followed with a song entitled “ A Motto for Every Man,” the rendering of which earned for him much applause. Mr Cook, the teacher of the - School,'

and his son next gave a scene from “ King John,” in which Muster Cook spoke with remarkable clearness and effect. Miss Shallard, accompanied by Miss Wise, sang “Little Sister’s Gone to Sleep,” and Mrs Glass, Miss Andrews and the Rev. T. A. Hamilton sang a trio entitled “The Wreath.” Mr Hamilton sang in the absence of a gentleman who was set down for it, and had only one rehearsal previous to the opening of the concert. It was certainly * splendid piece and well rendered, Mr Lodge followed with 'the ever-popular song “ Sailing,” which ho sang in a splendid baritone voice, and Misses Fenton and Blissett gave a dialogue “To-day and To-morrow.” The first part was wound up with a song, well sung, by Miss Wise to the accompaniment of Mias Gimpson. The second part was opened by Miss Wise, who played an overture very cleverly, after which Mr Bolton appeared in the inevitable black face, belltopper, and gorgeous wig, and delivered an oration on a variety of subjects. His lecture created a furore. Mr Penny sang “ The British Tar,” and Mrs Hayhurst, accompanied by Mr F. Fish, “ Come Buy My Pretty Flowers ” in splendid voice, and won great applause. Master Story gave a recitation, and Mr Gurr sang “Johnny Sands,” accompanied by Mrs Hayhurst, in his pleasant style. He was followed by Miss Pearson (the mistress of the school) and Master Cook, who gave a dialogue which created much amusement. Miss Andrews, accompanied by Mr F. Fish, sang “ My Heart is Over the Sea ” in splendid voice, and the Rev. Mr Hamilton delivered an address which will be found elsewhere. Mr Macro gave a reading, Miss Gimpson sang “ Thy 1 Face,” accompanied by Miss Wise ; Miss Klee and Mr Cook gave a dramatic scene from “ King John.” Miss Dunlop, accompanied by Miss Andrews sang “ We’d Better Bide A Wee,” and severs! of the school children sang “ See-saw;” all of which passed off very creditably. A vote of thanks to the performers, proposed by Mr Cook brought the concert to a close. A ball was afterwards held, at which there was large attendance, and dancing was kept up till a late hour.