PIRONGIA.

Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 325, 9 August 1898, Page 4

PIRONGIA.

Christ? MrNsi*ELS.—The Pirongia Christy Minstrels once more made their appearance here on Wednesday evening last, in the Alexandra Public Hall, and gave a first-class entertainment in aid of the funds of the Public Library. The evening being a fine one the attendance was both good and most appreciative. Miss Grace Finch effectively presided both at piano aud organ, and played the accompaniments. Mr W. M. Chappell as Massa Johnson was a most impressive interlocutor, and the corner men (Bones and Tarr.bo), Messrs H. Bell and E. H. Aubin respectively, filled the bill in * way that would have caused envy to many of the professionals in the same line. The overture by the orchestra was well played and applauded, and the opening chorus by the company was most heartily received. Song, " Dandy Colored Coon," Mr H. Bell, was most humourously given, and narrowly escaped an encore. Song, "If the Waters Could Speak," by our popular Jehu, Mr S. Conn, was a happy surprise, being his first appearance, Sam can sing, and now we all know it, it is not likely to be the last time; the applause was great aud unanimous. Song, " Love's Old Song," Mr J. Prentice, was well sung, his fine bass voice being heard to advantage, and greatly pleased. Song, "Dinah," Mr H. Hodgson, was nicely sung and fully appreciated. Song, " Fine Big Girls," Mr E. H. Aubin, took immensely, causing roars of laughter, the call for a repeat was imperative. Song, " Autumn Winds," Mr J. M. Singleton, was sang with taste and expression, and received with approbation. Song, "My Dad's the Engineer," Mr G. Berry, was well given and greatly pleased. Song, " Honey My Honey," Mr W. Bell ; was well rendered and loudly cheered. Song, " That's a Pleasure Awaits You," Mr H. Bell ; was another of the gems of the evening and enthusiastically encored. Song, "Down By The Deep Sad Sea," Mr W. M. Chappell ; also was a most marked success. The singer was never before heard to greater advantage, the applause was long and sustained. boug, " Old Letters," Mr C. Berry ; was a good song and well sung and applauded. Song, " Nothing," Mr E. H. Aubin ; " Nothing," however, succeeded in pleasing the audience. Chorus finale, "My Old Kentucky Home," by the company, concluded the first part of the programme in a most happy manner, and an interval of five minutes was given to enable the audience to wipe the tears of laughter from their eyes aud take a necessary stimulant/at Mrs Finch's to endure the next. The second part cf the evening's entertaiment was a duet by Messrs Aubin and Prentice, which was excellently sung. Song, Mr 11. Bell, " The Verdict Was," sung in character ; was a great success. The eucore was a most undeniable one and responded to. Quartette, " Steal Away," by the " Tui " quartette ; was, by many, considered one of the best items of the programme,* few, however, fancying it rather out of place. This concluded the musical part of the evening. The hall seats being removed, a most enjoyable cup of tea and coffee was dispensed with most refreshments, both substantial and light confectionery, supplied by the Pirongia ladies, which were most heartily enjoyed, after which the usual dance followed, aud was kept up with spirit until the small hours of the morning.—(Own Correspondent). |