ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH BUILDING FUND.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9225, 24 June 1909, Page 5

ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH BUILDING FUND.

SUCCESSFUL CONCERT.

The entertainment given in the Masterton Town Hall, last eveniue, in aid of St. Matthew's New Church Building Fund, was a derided succes from every point of view. There was a large audience, in fact the Town Hall was was packed, and the programme submitted was a most enjoyable one. Those who had lh2 arrangements for the entertainment in hand are to be congratulated on the result of their efforts. Every detail had been attended to, and there was not a hitch in any respect. The first part of the programme consisted of vocal items, and a beautiful tableau display. The overture by the orchestra was nicely played, after which Mrs P. It. Cook sang "Three Green Bonnets," very sweetly. "Roses," a floral song, rendered by Mrs H. C. Low, was a very pretty item, and was encored. Miss M. Cameron's singing of "Dresden China" was much appreciated, and the singer had to respond to an encore. "The Blind Girl's Dream" was splendidly sung by Mrs H. E. Francis, and was encored. Mrs M. McKenzie, who had to submit to an encore for her tendering of "Tit For Tat."

The setting in the second pstrt of the programme was a realistic Gipsy encampment—a very pretty scone indeed. The various songs and dances given were heartily appreciated by the audience, who were most liberal in their applause. Mr G. C. Branson, who has a fine easy style and a good voice, was encored for his song "Troubadour." Mrs Taplay, who used her splendid voice to the best advantage, met with a cordial reception from the audience. She sang two songs, "Ever so Far Away" being her best effort, and for which she had to submit to a vociferous encore. Mr W. S. Jago was in fine voice, and received an encore for his rendering of "Sweet Adeline." The singing of Miss E. Jago ("Sycamore Tree"), Misses Carr and Cook ("Shine Little Moon Flower"), and Mr J. Gray ("Moon Deaf"), wbs all that could be desired, and each vocalist was encored. The various dance 3 were executed in a artistic manner, and brought forth rounds of applause from the audience. The accompaniments were excellently played by Miss Hampton.