WINCHESTER NOTES.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2568, 14 October 1893, Page 3

WINCHESTER NOTES.

The concert in aid of St John's Church Organ Fund took place aa arranged on Wednesday evening, 11th inst. As the Winchester Choral Society have acquitted themselves well whenever they have

performed, and the proceeds of the entertainment were devoted to a good cause, it was only natural that cue should expect to see the room crowded. Contrary to expectations, however, only a moderate number of people put in an appearance. Very likely this was owing to the threatening look of the weather, The following composed the programme. ;- Four glees at intervals by the 'society entitled "Rosebud," "W-; U( j 8 whistle cold," "Laughing chorus," and "Comrades in arms." These were given in a very creditable manner. Songs were sung by Misses Gimson and Hawke, and Messrs G. Barrett (2), Butterfield, and Opie Mr Barrett elicited an encore for his second song « My Son," which he responded to. The other Bongs met with hearty applause. A reading by the Rev. M. W. Butterfield pleased the audience. Miss Ginison and Mrs Fisher rendered piano solos, and Miasea Blackmore and Laugdon a pianoforte duet /ill of which were well executed

" Tickling," a trio by Messrs Hart, Opie, and Butterfield, was given in fine style, and caused a large amount of fun. " Ripe strawberries," by Misses Shallard, Cormick, and Hawke, and Messrs Opie, Hart, and Butterfield, was nicley sung " Little farm," trio by Messrs Hart, Stephens and Opie, met with an encore, to which they responded. " Four jolly smiths," was vigorously given by Messrs Hart, Opie, Stephen, and Shallard in working costume. The arrangements for this piece, representing a blacksmith's shop, were very good. The audience indulged in a good laugh just before the piece commenced through part of the forge falling down. Our four stalwart tradesmen, however, quickly re-erected it, and then set about business with a right good will. This piece was much enjoyed, the only drawback being that the lights in the building might have been turned down, which would have given better effect to the piece. " Fairies," by Misses Opie, Patrick, and MoLntosh, was applauded. The singing of " God save the Queen'' terminated the entertainment. Mrs Fisher and Misses Opie and Hawke accompanied the singers on the piano. All present were well satisfied with the evening's enjoyment. Had some gentleman been presiding as chairman it would have improved matters even more. A word of praise is due to the Rev. M W. Butterfield, who has been untiring \t\ his efforts as conductor of the society, with the result tha_t jihey \\a,ye provod capable of giyiug a very creditable performance.