TEMUKA MUSICAL SOCIETY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2489, 13 April 1893, Page 3

TEMUKA MUSICAL SOCIETY.

On Tuesday evening the above soc.ety gave a concert in f>t. Saviour’s Parish Room, to which invitations were issued to some 300 persons, about 250 of whom accepted. The concert was under the leadership of Mr W. C. Rutland, and, considering that the society is numerically weak, he has reason to be satisfied with the way in which they acquitted themselves. The following is the programme :—First Part (Sacred) : Chorus, “ And the Glory of the Lord,” company ; solo, “ Eternal Rest,” Mr Whitehead ; solo, “ 0 Rest in the Lord,” Miss Dale ; chorus, “ Lift up Your Heads,” company ; recit. and air, “ The Trumpet Shall Sound,” Rev. J. Dellow; solo, “ The Pilgrim,” Mrs Harrison ; chorus, “ Hallelujah,” company. Second Part: Overture, “ Riggoletto,” Miss Wethey ; solo and chorus, from “ Lay of the Bell,” page 1, company; song, “ True Till Death,” Mr Low ; song, “In the Chimney Corner,” Miss Russell; violin solo, “ The Lass o’ Richmond Hill,” Master Brown ; solo and chorus, “ Lay of the Bell,” page 50, company; song, “ Sonnie,” Miss Dale; song, “ The Mighty Deep,” Mr Whitehead; solo and chorus, “Lay of the Bell,” page 68, company; humorous quartette, “ Little Johnny Horner,” Messrs Dellow, Rutland, Ferguson, and Low ; song, “ The Desert,” Rev. J. Dellow; chorus, “Lay of the Bell,” page 96, company; finale, “ God Save the Queen,” company. Of the above Miss Dale gave a very correct rendering of the songs allotted to her, and especially pleased the audience with the the pretty song “ Sonnie,” and was encored, to which she had to respond, her selection being “ The Wishing Well.” Miss Russell’s song “In the Chimney Corner,” was scarcely heard to advantage, the singer evidently being very nervous. She shows, however, the promise of making a nice singer. Mrs Harrison’s song was also nicely rendered The Rev. J. Dellow’s solos were very good, his enunciation being remarkably distinct. “ The Desert ” was particularly well sung. Messrs Whitehead and Low each acquitted themselves creditably. An item that pleased the audience and elicited an encore was “ Little Johnny Horner,” and the society might safely in future concerts arrange for one or two of these humorous selections. Miss Wethey’s pianoforte selection from “ Riggoletto ” was pleasing, and Master Cecil Brown showed that he is rapidly attaining proficiency in the manipulation of the violin. Of the choruses generally it may be said that they were rendered correctly as to time, but somewhat lacked volume, though the voices blended well together. This, however, was to be expected. The accompaniments were played by Miss Wethey and Miss Lilian Brown, and Mr Harrison officiated at the harmonium, and rendered good help in the heavier choruses. Towards the close of the programme a collection was made to defray expenses, and about four guineas received. On the whole the society managed to afford a very pleasant evening’s enjoyment, and one that will bear repetition. After the concert the members and a few friends remained, and spent a social hour or two very enjoyably.