Academy of Music

Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 5048, 18 March 1885, Page 3

Academy of Music

A re?y succeasful concert wai giren in the Academy of Music last night, under the aitpicea of the rarious Clubs of tho district. There was a good attendance, especially in the front seats and gallery, and the program mo appeared to give universal satisfaction. Mr M. Trowhcela acted as conductor, and pUyed the accompaniments. A piano dnet by Misnos Smith .(of Auckland) and Ferguson opened the proceedings, followed'by tbe song, " A Fuee to be Ee> membcred," which was well rendered by Mr J. Jones. The duet "Hearts and Hornet," by Misses Smith and For Roson was sweetly sun£, and Mr C. McLirer earned plaudits for " The Black imith." Messrs Vowles and Catran then gate the duet, "Army and Navy," and the hearty applause accorded them was the belt sign of the appreciation of their efforts. The comic song by Miss Brown, "My Little Darling, 1 Love You," was Vociferously encored, she responding with M Somebody Whispered." This young lady also secured a recall for her song, " Mrs Brady's Fianofortiy," in the second part, giving " A Woman's Resolution " in responie. The song by Miss L. Erowce, of Auckland, " Lore, I Lore Thee Ever," was deservedly applauded, and Mr WiseW*n'» recital of *'The adventures of the Loch Ken " secured the usual encore. The second part was opened with the quartette, " Fay» and Elves," by Misses Browne and Ferguson, and Messrs Vowles and McLiver, Mr Catran following with what was undoubtedly the best song of the evening " True till death." Tbe encore was merited, and Mr CatranVresponse, " True to the last," was as well suug as its pre decessor. The duet " The Cousins " was naively given by Misses 'Browne and Ferguson, and Mr Vowles pleased his bearers with hii rendering of " Let me like » soldier fall." Miss Ferguson secured applause for " The Eeign of the Roses," and Mr Wiseman's latest effort ~" Complainings on the Block," was encored. Mr H. Gordon gave a negro song and dance (encored), and Mr J. McLiver amused Ids audience with his " Jilts of ther brain." The National Anthem closed tho pro* gramme, and after the hall was cleered, "the light fantastic toe" was merrily tripped till tho " wee sma' hours."