HAMILTON BAND CONCERT.

Waikato Argus, Volume XI, Issue 1106, 23 November 1901, Page 2

HAMILTON BAND CONCERT.

The co icert in aid of the funds of the Han. ikon Brass Band eventuated last evening, and the way in which the public responded to the call made upon them showed plainly that the efforts of the members to work up a strong musical combination do not go unappreciated. There was scarcely a spare seat, but it would have been far better if several of the back forms had been empty rat her than that those who gave their services and did their utmost to amuse should receive the treatment they did. It is not pleai ant to have to iefer to a matter of th : a kind, but there are a few youths who frequent these entertainments who are sorely in need of a few lessons —forcible or otherwise—in deportment. We have no objection to the boys making as much good-natured noise as they like betw-een the items, and indulging in light banter amongst themselves, but they should remember that a singer, be it lady or gentlemen, is entitled to respect, and if they are not prepared to concede this, then they should stay away altogether. This sort of conduct is easily suppressed if taken in time, and the police would do well to keep a watchfll eye on the offenders at future entertainments.

The programme commenced with the overture 1 Gems of Scotia, by the band. Mias Cussen followed with ‘ The Lovetide,’ and being encored gave a pretty little coon song. Mr Thos, Cre'ghton sang ‘The Pilgrim of Love,’ with conversational accompaniment in the recitative part. The song was well received, and as an encore number Mr Creighton sang ‘ Farewell, My Arab Steed.’ Mias Reid was moat successful in extolling the virtues of ‘The Man Behind the Gun,’ and for an encore gave that seasonable ditty, ‘ The Boers have Got My Daddy.’ The brass quartette ‘Summer,’ by four of the youngest members of the band—Masters Munro (2), Coombes and Tri-stram— was a most popular item, and the youngsters were compelled to repeat number. Dr Douglas’ song ‘ King of the Road,’ was well sung aud received in a similar fashion, and Mr Creighton’s song, ‘Don’t he Angry With Me Darling’, concluded the first half. The Band then gave the selection ‘ Gems of Evergreen Melody ' ; Miss Allen following with ‘ Won’t You Be My Sweetheart,’ for which she vas encored. Mr Blamires sang, Ihe Diver,’ in good style, and Miss Meaohem was hard to advantage iu ■ TheG’-tesof the West ’, The concert concluded with the presentation of caps, won by the City Football Team last season, the ceremony being performed by Mr G.Edgecombe President of the Union. A dance followed.