WETHERSTONES READINGS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume I, Issue 32, 19 September 1868, Page 3

WETHERSTONES READINGS.

Again a numerous and appreciative audience attended the above Readings on Wednesday evening. The absence of the Glee Club on this occasion was greatly regretted, but we trust to hear them sing at the next meeting. Mr. M'Clusky appropriately filled the chair, and first called upon Miss Emma Scott, who, in her usual careful manner, recited the "Village Gossips;" and Mister Tully followed with a song. Mr. Morris succeeded very well with a recitation — " Condemned to Death ; " after whom Mrs. Mooney recited Tennys-m's " Lady Clara Vere de Vere " in her best style, Mr. Hamilton read Scott's " Death of De Bourne," with better success than usual ; and Mr. Sutherland, who is too well known as a vocalist to need any praise from us, sang two comic scnga. ' Mr. Mulligan attempted " St. Patrick was a gintleman," but though the spirit was willing the flesh was weak, for after several attempts he sat down. Mr. Downe3 read the " Progress of Madness " in a very creditable manner. Mr. Ford, whoso tasteful" execution and beautiful voice received their merited applause, sang " The harp that once through Tara's Hall." Mr. Pnmdfoot did ample justice to Burns's "Hallowe'en;" while Mr. Griffen, of Tokomairiro, sang " Who's for the bank," and (an encore) " Champagne Charlie" very creditably. Mr. Adair followed with, a reading, and Mrs. Rheuby, who sings with remarkable sweetness, gave " BeQ Brandon," and, as an encore, " Fair, fair, with golden hail." " Remember Me " was very tastefully read by Miss Moonoy f Mr. King followed with a song, " The old musketeer," and in answer to an encore gave " The Fisherman's daughter." Mr. Herd's reading from Richard 111, was well received ; after which, Mossra. Ru.<»ell and Sayer each sang, the latter gentleman giving ample food for laughter by th& odrollory of lub rendering of "The Sausage Machine." Mr. Ford, on behalf of tho Glee Club, gave as a finale V Thenjrou'll remember me ; " and after a very , pleasant ovoning's entertainment, the audience dispersed.

Soa-Sioknoss. — \. clergyman, who wont in a Pacific stoaru&r, aid was aua-siok, thna describes his flennationo :—": — " Tho firsthour I felt as if wanted to go ashoyo ; the second ikoiir I folt aa i£ I should die ; the third hour I didn't oare whether I died or not ; thoforufch hour I was afraid I uhouldn't.