AMUSEMENTS.

Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 165, 19 April 1872, Page 2

AMUSEMENTS.

! PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT. j The first conceit given by this Society, | which is got tip in connection with the j Mechanics' Institute, took place last night j at the Academy of Music, and, as far as the performance is concerned, was, wc may say, an entire success. Owing to the state of the weather, there was only a medium house, and those who did attend certainly deserve credit for having faced : the mud of tlie streets and roads. The . first, part of the programme contained two : choruses, tlie last of which, 0, the Flowery Month of May," was very well rendered. “The Lark's Aloft," the opening chosns, not being quite up to the mark. •'England Vet,” by Mr Wright, was the first solo, and was very much liked. Miss Hawks sang “ Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Stiii" very sweetly, and was well applauded. That sweetly pretty duet, “ Home to onr mountains,’' was sung by Mr and Mrs Mitchell, and lost nothing by being entrusted to them. Wc were surprised that an encore was not demanded, but the audience were evidently keeping that honor in reserve for the next song, which was given by a lady new to the Thames piioltc as an amateur vocalist, Mrs Solomon. She sang “ Slowly the dnv is fading." and. though seeming a little nervous at the commencement, she entirely overcome ii and finished in such n manner that she had to come forward again. She then sang “ Beauty, sleep," and was again rapturously applauded. Wc certainly consider that this lady is n great acquisition to (lie musical talent of the Thames, ; and shall look forward with pleasure to hearing her sing again. Mrs Mitchell gave i “ 0 ye tears," and this and Mrs Solomon’s ]

song, were, we think, the two best of the evening. The gentleman amateur was conspicuous by his absenca from the stage when his turn came to sing, though hi was to be seeu in the stalls. We must say that we consider tin's not the, best taste, always provided that the song was inserted on the programme with his consent, which we suppose to be the case. The second part of (be programme opened with the overture to Masauiello, which Mr Owen played beautifully, and for which he received a well deserved round of applause. The “ Market chorus,' 1 from Masauiello, was fairly rendered, hut being encored was gone through very well indeed. and was much enjoyed by the audience. “I'll follow thee,” by Mrs Mitchell, was well sung, though we are sorry to state that this lady was not at all well. Mr Myers gave “ Phoebe Dealest,” and was encored, substituting the “Green Trees Whispeied.” wlbcli we liked (lie best of oi the two. “Only,” by Mrs Welsh was well received, as was also the trio “Shall a C’own," sung bv Mr and Mrs Mitchell and Mr Newberry. Mr Maclbe seemed to be utlier nervous in singing “The Bla ksmitli. ' which, however, lie sang very well indeed. “ The New Year ”by the Chorus, was very nicely rendered, and seemed to have been weli pn c.iscd. Had it not been for the weather we feel sure that a large audience would have been present, and that of course would make a great difference, but we still consider that the Society have made a very good beginning, and shall look forward with pleasure to the next concert of the series. THEATRE ROYAL. In spite of the weather and the counterattraction at the Academy of Music, there was a very fair house at this place of amusement to see the Miustre's. An entire change of programme took place. Mr Bent as the N ervous Amateur was great, as he was also in Jerry. Mr Brown sat g his songs well, and was deservedly ap; lauded and encored. “Riding in the Row "we liked best. The Pedestal Dance was beautifully gone through, and the “Pas d'Afriquc ” was something very good indeed. The Troupe have hitherto been very unfortunate in the matter of weather, not having had one really fine night since they started, and yet they have been well patronised, which is sufficient to show hotv they arc appreciated. To-night is announced as a grand fashionable night, and a very select programme is announced.