Concert.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3560, 25 May 1880, Page 3

Concert.

A concert in connection with the

Pioneer Lodge of Good Templars, was given last evening in the Temperance Hall, Eolleston street. The weather wns not at ail propitious for concert-goers, but there was, notwithstanding, a good attendance. Mr Nodder occupied the chair, and made some preliminary remarks appropriate to. the day. Mr L. W. Parsons opened the concert with selections from Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera "H.M.S. Pinafore," on the piano—which performance was much appreciated. A glee for three voices, " Lordly Gallants " was excellently rendered by Mrs May and Messrs Hilton and Nodder. Mrs James Gribble then sang " We parted by the river side" in a most efficient manner, and the effect was much heightened by the pathetic manner in which the accompaniment was played. A recitation by Mr J. James entitled " The Quaker," met with tbe heavty approval of the auditory, and the pc-former was compelled to respond. Mr J. Hilton gave the patriotic song " Why rouse the British Lion" in his usually

accomplished manner, and the audience showed their appreciation of his efforts by •»a vociferous re-demand. In response Mr Hilton sang "A Warrior Bold," which was almost as heartily receivrd as his former selection. "Oh! Ye Tears," a song requiring a great amount of expression^ was very prettily sung by Miss Cleave, and she, like the previous performer, had to respond to the wishes of the assembly. Mr James Vivian then sang " Oh could we but recall the past." Mrs May sang "Somebody's Darling," and was loudly encored. Mrs Alexander's pianoforte solo was most effectively rendered, and obtained well-merited applause. Mr Jas. Cocks then gave " The Outlaw," and in response sang " Every bullet has its billet" as an encore. Mrs May then sang " Still I Love Thee." The piece which brought down the house was undoubtedly the trio " Of all the brave birds," by Messrs Hilton, Nodder, and Jones, in which the latter gentleman caused much merriment by appearing on the platform wiln a remarkable, but by no means uncommon physiognomical peculiarity—a Bacchanalian nasal organ. The flute and piano duet between Messrs Vivian and Parsons was also weli received. Tbe first selection rendered was the " Cujas Animam" from Rossini's "Stabafc Mater," and in response to an encore the performers gave "Euby," a short but pretty air. Mr James Jones then sang " The Student," illustrative of the unfortunate individual who laboured under the distressing influencas of a Bay of Whiskey—which was sung to the celebrated air " The Bay of Biscay." The National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close, Mrs May taking the solo. On the whole the concert was a success, and was calculated to advance the cause of Temperance. Mr L. W. Parsons acted as accompanist during the evening. After the programme had been gone through the votaries of Terpsichore indulged their weakness, Mrs Alexander officiating at tbe instrument.