CONCERT AT WAITOHI FLAT.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1819, 22 November 1888, Page 2

CONCERT AT WAITOHI FLAT.

On Tuesday evening a concert was given in the Waitohi Flat schoolroom in aid of the school prize funds. The chair was token by the Rev, Mr Dickson, who was introduced by Mr Fraser, chairman of the school committee. Ivlr Fraser, in making the introduction, spoke of the pleasure it always gave him to have anything to do with the annual concert, for he met with such ready sympathy and assistance from all persons that he ventured to ask to assist. The Rev. Mr Dickson expressed his appreciation at being invited to attend, and made a humorous speech on the duties of chairmen in general. The first item of a very attractive programme was “ Cornin’ thro’ the Rye,” by Miss Lee. This taking song was well received. Later on in the evening she sang “ Come back to Erin,” which was loudly applauded. Mr Story, who was in capital voice, sang “ Break it Gently to my Mother,” and subsequently “ Gentle Annie of the Yale.” Both items went well. Miss F. Guy made a good impression with “ Take Back the Heart that thou Gayest.” An encore was demanded but not responded to. Mr Henry Lee contributed a comic song “ The Velocipede,” and in response to an encore sang “ It’s nowt to do with me,” which was also redemanded Mrs Adams and Miss Prentice sang, very harmoniously and with much expression, a duet “ The Two Cousins.” Later on Mrs Adams contributed Molly Astaore,” which was applauded. Miss Prentice, who also was well received, sang “Ask me Again,” and Jessie’s Dream.” Mr Clinch, with even more spirit than usual, sang “John the Masher,” and as an ancore, “ I’ll never make a Gentleman of You, John.” He also contributed at a later stage of the evening “ Just as you are for Ninepence,” and “ Bank Holiday.” Two admired items of the programme were Miss Connolly’s songs, “ Robin Adair ” and “ Mary of Argyle,” both of which were heartily applauded. Mr Adams, in tattered garments of eccentric shape, and with well-blacked face, sang “ The Old Log Cabin in the Dell,” and “ Little Darling, come and Kiss Me,” a request that no one reemed desirous of complying with. In place of the usual interval, Mr Dickson gave a brief but amusing address, and Miss Blyth contributed a musical selection. Miss Blyth also played the majority of the accompaniments. After the votes of thanks customary on such occasions had been proposed and duly responded to, “ Auld Lang Syne” was sung very heartily by all present. A dance followed, which was well attended. The music was supplied by Messrs Hullen and Levens. The visitors before departing were hospitably entertained by the Committee. The attendance was exceptionally large, and it is satisfactory to know that a sum more than sufficient for all requirements was forthcoming.