MASTERTON ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10246, 24 May 1911, Page 5

MASTERTON ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY.

A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT. The popuJarity of the conceits gliven under the auspices of the Ma&lerton Orchestral Society was fully demonstrated la&t evening, when their first concert of the eighth season drew a record attendance in the Towm Hall. The programme was a most attractive one, and the frequent outbursts of applause testified to its excellence. The orchestra rendered no fewer than' seven numbers, all of which showed most oareful training, reflecting great credit upon the conductor (Ma- J. Candy) and the leader (Miasi Hollo way.) Probably successful contribution was "Ye* Oldeai Chymes" (Baitten), in which the chime effect was very cleverly. and effectively introduced on the glockenspiel by Mir F. McKenzie. Another piece in which tho orchestra gave -a good account of themselves was the raise "The Ch»-colate-Soldier." The 'Xtoronatrion" march, which was played by special request,'-" was a most appropriate . numiber, and was exceedingly: well handled by 'the Orahesfera. Other numbers worthy of special mention were "Light Cavalry," "The Evening Hour" and "Three Dances." The violin playing of Misis Hjolloway was , a special feature of tihe programme. This young lady is indeed a finished artiste, too much cannot be said in praise of her performance. She gave a miost brilliant interpretation of Rode'-s "Btb Canceirto,-' at the conclusion of which, sihe received a great ovation. Her encore number was "Plainte d'Amour" (Tellier), in which she was equally as successful. Miss Vera Edwards has a very pleasing soprano voice, which was heard to good advantage in the recitative and air "Gaultier Malde" and "Caro Nome," from Verdi's Italian opera "Rigoletto." The rendering of this difficult piece stowed most careful training,. and in response to an imperative encore she sang "Tho Lark'is Song" (D'Hardelot), most effectively. Mr H. F. Green, who' is the possessor of a rich tenor vocie > of rare range and quality, estab- j Mshed himself an immediate favour- j ite, giving as an encore to "The Message" (Blumenthal), that popular piece "Come Into the Garden, Maud." In the second ha'lf the number set damn for Mr Green was "Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes." At the eleventh hour, however, the secretary of the Society received a telegram stating that there was a fee attached to the piece, and it was decided to give as a suibsrtiitlute "Thora," (S. Aidams). This piece was rendered in fin© style, tihe soloist giving ais Ms* encore numlber "A -- Farewell" (Laddie). A most delightful duet was given by Mis® Edwards and Mr Green in the piece "Siunget," tihe voices blending to perfection. Altogether the programme wa« a most entertaining one, and those present enjoyed every minute of the 'concert. The accompaniments during tihe evening were played by Mrs P. Hunn and Mr H. S. daughton, wiho gave every satisfaction in their respective parts. A word of praise is aliso due to the Sieoretary (Mr H. Inns), Who had all his arrangements well in hand. The piano used during the evening was kindly supplied'by the Dresden' Piano Company.