CONCERT AT WOODBURY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1806, 23 October 1888, Page 3

CONCERT AT WOODBURY.

' A very successful concert in aid of the fundi of tke new Presbyterian Church at Woodbury was held in the schoolroom on Friday 'evening last. The usual loral decorations were prettily arranged around the room, adding considerably raits attractiveness. The Be v. Mr Archibald oooupied the /chair, and apologiied for the absence of the / -Bev. €r. Barclay, whose state of health did &/not allow of hie going out of an evening any more than could be avoided. He briefly stated the purpose for which the gatherig was held, namely the extinction of the debt remaining on the ohurcb, about £24, a oon •iderable portion of which, he hoped, would be wiped off by the present oonoert. He then asked the Misses E. and B. Dean to open the oonoert with a pianoforte duet, " which they played to the evident er.jojm.ent of the audience. A chorus by the ohurcb. choir, under the leadership of the choirmaster, Mr W. Glanville, " Christ Reoeiveth Sinfal Men," was an enjoyable item. " The Snow, that huiheth all," a song by Miss B. Dean, was a.treat for the audience, and received the appreciation due to it. Mr J. i Thatoher gave those present a change with the patriotic song " Why Bouse the British r Lion?" The song "Oomin' ■? thro* the Bye," was rendered in capital style by Mrs D. W. M. Burn. The recitation, "The Lay of the Last Minstrel," was oapii tally rendered by Mr Steven. Miss Dean reoeived a unanimous enoore for her rendition of the amusing song •'Tit for Tat," ' but did not respond. Mr Coventry biought down the house with the song, " I'm suoh a ' Simple Toucg Man," and in response to an enoore gave "What a Blessing," playing his own accompaniment to each song on the banjo. The oapital Scotch song " Within a '*' Mile of Edinboro* Town" was exosllently rendered by Miss Menzies. Mr J, Aitken was in splendid voice, and his rendition of the song "Why left I my Hamef" was loudly applauded. Mr Musgrave contributed the last item on the first part of the programme, a oomib song, "I'm going to Make Other Arrangements," and in response to an encore contributed two more verses in which he made several local hits that oreated great amusement. A pianoforte duet by Misses B. and B. Dean opened the second pert of the programme; a chorus by the choir, which followed, was much enjojed. Miss E. Meredith rendered the song " The Kerry dance "capitally. The duet, "The Two Lives," rendered by Misses Glanville and Webb, was a really good item. Mr W. Gianville sang the oapital song " The Lighthouse Light," and was loudly applauded. Miss **< Dean rendered the old but ever popular song expression. Mrs Burn and Miss B, Meredith were londly applauded for their rendition of an enjoyable and amusing' duet, " The - Cousins." Miis E. Dean received a hearty - " round of applause for her excellent singing of the favori-lMong "The Silver Bbine." Mr Coventry contributed another comio song, ..«' A Man can't be always at Business," and in rcspone to a unanimous encore sang another, ' ' s ' ' " Later on," whioh also evoked loud applause. "" Miss Meniieß sang with excellent expression ' - the pathetic song " The Land o' the Leal.?' " Her Bright" Smile haunts, me still" was rendered ; by Mr J. Thatoher. Mr J. * Aitken and Mies Menzies rendered the

duet " Prythee, Pretty Maiden " in a moat taking manner, and had to re■pond to a deafening encore. The ohoruf, by the ohoir, " Good Night, Beloved," oon oluded the musical portion of the programme. Mesdames Turton and Barn, with .Misses E. and B, Dean and Menzies, acoompanied Ihe singer* on the piano, kindly lent for the oocsslon by Mrs Murray. Miss Webb acted at organhte for the choir. The usual vote of tbanki to the performers and others who had assisted with the gathering wai carried by acclamation. The concert over, a dance was held, which was kept up with much enthusiasm till early morning. Messrs W. Hadfnrd and Glanville, wi'h Mrs Quaid, provided the muiio, Mr A, Ferguiion proving an »fficient M.O. An exoellent supper was prepared, and was fully appreciated by all preient.