CONCERT AT WIATAHUNA.

Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 252, 28 November 1872, Page 7

CONCERT AT WIATAHUNA.

(From a Correspondent.)

A concert and ball in aid of the funds of the Tuapeka Hospital and the Benevolent Asylum, was given in the Atheneeum at Waitahuna, on Friday, evening the 22nd inst., which was well attended, and as usual when any movement of a charitable nature is taken in hand by the fair ladies of the district, was a decided success.

The most noticable feature of the entertainment, was the appearance of several of our young lady friends. Misses M'Kinnon, Tauton, M'Kenzie, Pennell, Carr and two Misses Leoffle*, who opened the concert with "The moon behind the hill," assisted in tha chorus by Messrs Pennell, Tanton and Tranter. This was exceedingly well sung. Mr. F. Moyle gave " The old bay mare," with " On. board the Kangaroo " ad an encore. Mr. J. Black followed with " Thy bright smile ;" and sang "Kathleen Mavourneen "as an encore. Messrs Tanton and M'Kinnon sang "Write me a letter from home," very effectively, repeating the last verse as an encore. Mr. Moggath gave " The Admiral." Mr. ilex. Cameron from Canada reef, sang a comic parody «>n " The roße ofJAllendale" entitled "The pig widout a tail," and several other comic songs, which elicited roars of laughter- Mr. F. Robinson of Paddy's Point, sang " Esau I saw kissing Kate,"- and other laughable songsMisses Carr and Pennell, sang " Annie Lisle " as a duet, and were greatly applauded. Mr. J. Cromarty of Canada reef, gave "Little Nell." The "Goddess Diana" was effectively rendered by Messrs Tanton, Pennell and Bosistow ; and they gave as an encore - ( Begone dull oare."

Mr. Ferguson, of Lawrence, at this Btage returned thanks on behalf of the Hospital Committee, complimenting the Waitahuna ladies very highly on the energy they display in carrying through anything they undertook of a charitable nature.

After a short interval, the young ladies again made their appearance to open the second part of the programme, and sang "Under the Willow- She's Sleeping," which was sung in excellent harraoy. Mr. R. Hamilton gave " Mother is the Battle Over" and " Cottage by the Sea;" MrTranter " The Slave Mother ;" Mr. Moyle "|The Maid of Athens ;" Mr. Bosistow "Be Kind to. thy Father." " The Old Oak Tree," glee, was effectively sung by Messrs. Tranter, Pennell, Moggath, Tanton, Bosisto, Moyle, and Foley. Mr. Cameron and Mr. Robinson also gave some very laughable songs during this portion of the entertainment, and the programme was concluded with "Auld Lang Syne," led by the young ladiesMr. Tranter thanked the audience for their patronage ou behalf of the Ladies' Committee, and stated thai, so far as ascertained at present, the proceeds of the benefit and subscription list would amount to about £40, to be divided between the Tuapeka Hospital and Dunedin Benevolent Institution.

Mr. J. Burton, of Roxburgh, presided at the harmonium ; and the concert was under the management of Messrs. Tranter and Pennell.

The room having been cleared, dancing was commenced and kept up with spirit until about 5.30. p.m., with the exception of an interval during which tea, coffee, cake, &c, ad lib, -were heartily partaken of. Mr. A. Hanseu filled the office of M O. in a satisfactory manner.