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Service of Song.

There was a crowded and appreciative i audience at the Academy of Music last evening to hear the rendition of the Serf ice of Song, entitled "John Tregenoweth—his mark " given by a select choir of the Auckland Band of Hope Union. The rarious pieces were sung with precision, and the time was strictly adhered to. Mr Tudehope, the conductor, deserves great credit for the efficiency to which he has brought the choir, and we were pleased to hear that his valuable services had been recognised in the presentation by the Union of a very handsome baton, mounted with silver, with an inscription of the recipient's name, and by whom presented. There was a large and efficient orchestra, the organ being presided over by Mr W. S. Hampson. Mrs Hampson read the connective readings, which are most interesting, in a clear and touching manner, and elicited the attentiou of the audience. The gem of the evening was undoubtedly the hymn, "Around the throne," sung by Miss Katie Cundall, a little girl of about 7 years of age. She rendered the hymn very sweetly and correctly; without the aid of any instrumental accompaniments. A duet by the Misses Hargraves, " Glorious news," was also well rendered, the young ladies' voices blending most harmoniously together. w Water is best," a duet, was also given by these young ladies, and a solo, " Try, John," by the eldest of them, who has a very melodious voice.

WATER IS BEST. Water is best for the trees of the forest, Water is best for the flow'rs of the field; Stream? from the mountain are flowing in beauty, Purest of pleasure for ever they yield.

Water is best for the rich and the mighty Water is beat for the humblest that toil, Children and fathers may drink from the fountain, Flowering for ever to gladden the soil.

Emblem of purity, truth, and of freedom, Still let me love thee, and still be tliou mine, Gliding in streamlet or rolling in ocean, Telling of God ever glorious, divine. Water is best, &c. A solo was also sung by Mrs Willows, " John Anderson, my Jo." This lady has a full and powerful voice, and rendered the piece very creditably, At the conclusion of the service a vote of thanks was proposed by the Mayor to Mrs Hampson, Mr Hemus, and the choir. The vote was carried; by acclamation in a rapturous manner. Mr Hemus returned thanks on behalf of the singers, but said he dare not take upon himself the responsibility of doing so for Mrs Hampson. He would leave that for her to do. He referred to their object in coming here, and hoped soon to hear a service of song given by the Thames Sand of Hope Union in Auckland," when they would have their Choral Hall ready for them. Mrs Hampson also returned thanks, expressing her pleasure at appearing before a Thames audience again. She delivered an eloquent address on temperance, pointing out forcibly the evil effects of drink, and advising all present to sign the pledge, especially the children, as they-were the "band of hope." A very interesting entertainment was brought to a close by the singing of the " Doxology." The singers then adjourned to the Templar Hall, where justice was done to a substantial repast, after which haste was made for the steamer, all expressing themselves pleased with their visit.

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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3969, 17 September 1881, Page 2

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Service of Song. Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3969, 17 September 1881, Page 2

Service of Song. Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3969, 17 September 1881, Page 2

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