Mr Pulliene's Concert.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3146, 19 March 1879, Page 2

Mr Pulliene's Concert.

The grand complimentary concert to Mr F. A. Pulliene took place at the Academy of Music last evening. The concert was under the patronage of the Carbine Champion, Rifle Representatives, and Volunteer Officers, and the spacious hall was crowded. On P.O. Gordon entering the room, he was received with loud applause. After the glee, "Blow gentle gales," had been sung by the company, Miss Chilcot favored the audience with, "When other lips," which was rendered very sweetly. Mr Pulliene sang "The Lugger " in his usual good style, which was followed by a song by Mr Meachem —deservedly encored. Mrs Macky and Miss E. Day fairly took the audience by

storm by their excellent rendition of the duet,^"Oh, could I teach yon.warbling bird." It was the gem of the evening, and was vociferously encored, as also was Mr Hilton for his song, " Keep your powder dry." Miss Hunter sang a pretty ballad " Birdies come," and was, as usual, encored. Mr Day sang a seriocomic^ "I know I must be dreaming," and, in response to an encore, sang "Booked in the cradle of the deep." The first part of the concert was ended by the singing of the appropriate glee. " The Victor's Keturn," by the company. Miss Mason pleased the audience with the old ballad " Home, sweet home,*' and Mr Airey's "I arise from dreams of thee " was an excellent piece of vocalization. Mrs Payne, whose forte appears to lie in Irish ballads, sang " Eileen Aldnnah," and in response to an encore sang, "Oh, steer my bark to Erin's Isle." Messrs Stewart, Aivey and Pulleine sang a irio—"The Wreath," which was followed by a song by Mr.C. Brown,; who was in excellent voice. Miss Probert sang "■ Hearts and Homes," and Miss Fleetwood the ballad, " A dream of love," after which Mr Pulleine again appeared and sang " The s Blacksmith." The glee V Huntsman Chorus " and " God save the .Queen" terminated the musical portion' of the evening's amusement. Mr Pulliene briefly returned thanks. We must not omit to state that Messrs Bell and Owen played the accompaniments, and Mr Owen acted as conductor in the glees. After the hall had been cleared dancing was commenced and kept up with, spirit for several hours. '