BAND CONCERT AT GERALDINE.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2120, 4 November 1890, Page 3

BAND CONCERT AT GERALDINE.

On Friday evening last the much-talked-of concert in aid of the funds of the Geraldine Volunteer Brass Band came off in the Odd fellows' Hall, Geraldine, and was from every point of liew a decided success, The building, which was simply packed, proved altogether too small to accommodate all those who sought admittance, and quite a number of late comers had to be turned away from the door, The concept waß under the management of Mr l\ Sherratt, the bandmaster, who stated that it had been got up for the purpose of raising funds wherewith, to. purchase new instruments, for the band, some ol I these now in use being only fit for the [melting pot, The first part of the

programme was opened by the Misses Fish with one of their enjoyable pianoforte duets. Mr H. W. Moore's fine tenor voice was beard to advantage in the song "My Queen." Miss Andrews followed with a careful rendition of the song " Anchored." Mr J. Ryan took the house by storm with his clever dancing of a sailor's hornpipe. Mr W. Stonehouse, who has a fine tenor voice, rendered the song "Queen of the Earth" very successfully. Miss Dunlop earned a well-deserved round of applauße for her singing of " i a Bouqetiere." Mr H R. Morton's comic Bong " Quite English, you know " secured for bim a vociferous encore, and he responded with " A Sweet, Trusty Damsel." Phis gentleman accompanied himself on the banjo. Mr B. Post and Mr H. R Morton gave the audience something new in the shape of a banjo duet. The first part of the programme concluded by Mr M. Ryan singing (in character) " Moriarity," Mr Morton accompanying him on the piano. An encore was responded to with the last verse. Miss a. Fish acted as accompaniste, which added considerably to enjoyment of the singing. An interval of ten minutes now took place, during which Mr T. came before the curtain and thanked all those who had so willingly come forward to assist the band, and also the large audieivce for their attendance that evening. The second part of the programme was a performance by a nigger minstrel troupe. The orchestra consisted of Mr Leonard Post, piano ; Messrß T. Sherratt and F. Colbert, violins ; Mr W. Stonehouse, junr., cornet. Mr E. Logan took the part of "Mr Johnson," Mr M. Ryan that of «• Bones," and Mr Kraus that of " Pompey." The conundrums had the merit of freshness, while the local hits were original and witty, and they were consequently duly appreciated by the audience. The songs and choruses given were as follow: — Selection by the orchestra, " Wedding Bells;" song and dance, " Norah," Mr M. Ryan ; song, " All for the Sake of Sarah," Mr M. Ryan ; song, " The Old Wooden Rocker," Mr H. Baughen; song, " TJ-pi-dee," Mr G. Kraus; song, " Shells we Gathered Tears Ago," Mr E H. Logan ; song, " All Right, Mary Ann," Mr M. Ryam; song, " Kiss me and I'll go to Sleep," Master W. Morrison. This was a capital item, and well deserved the encore which followed. The singer, who is a mere lad, is possessed of a good natural voice, which has been cultivated Bomewhat by his parents. With training he should develope into a successful singer. The natural, easy, and telling manner in which he rendered his song before such a large audience was much appreciated. Song, '«Don't be Angry with me, Darling," Mr J. Fifield. The entertainment concluded with the sketches "Bones." "Baby," and "Patsy Bolivar." As the programme was a long one, the latter might have very well been omitted without in any way detracting from the quality of the entertainment. The room was afterwards cleared for dancing, which was kept up for two or three hours.