PHILNARMONIC-SOCIETY CONCERT.

Waipa Post, Volume I, Issue 26, 14 July 1911, Page 2

PHILNARMONIC-SOCIETY CONCERT.

The seventh concert of the above society was held in the Town Rail on Wednesday evening, and, in spite of the unpropitious weather, was very well attended. Although not packed the hall was very well filled, and the audience was a very appreciative one. The arrangements were in the hands of Messrs B.lythe, Moeller (conductor), and Warburton (secretary), and in every detail the arrangements were faithfully carried out. The four selections rendered by the Society orchestra and the four

part songs by Society members were very highly appreciated, as was shown by frequent applause, in every instance these items were very creditably rendered, and reflect great credit upon the Society. Mesdames Henderson and Andrew and Henry and Warburton as a quartette party CiC HO iC&o aui-Lv/OOiui ill LVV\J quartettes. The first "In a Wood," was loudly applauded : the second, "Farewell to the Forest," was so well received that an encore was demanded. Miss Jones and Mr Moeller received such applause at the conclusion of duc't "Bolero" as to leave" no doubt that an encore was demanded. The vocal duet, " The Wind and the Harp," by Mesdames Andrew'and Clarke was also well received as to call for an encore. Mr M. S. Laurie sang "Best of All." and in response for an encore sang " Mary of Argyle." Mr 11. Henry was very enthusiastically recalled for each of his two songs, both oi which were rendered in a very creditable manner. His first item was " 1 rooper Johnny Ludlow," following which, as an encore, lie sang "Marjorie." His second item " Land Across the Sea," was equally well received, and repeated in response to the demand for an encore. Mr j. Bathurst was recalled in his item "Can it be Love," on which occasion he sang "What Might Have Been." it would be impossible to individualise, as each item was so creditably rendered. Misses V. W. Richie, F. Mandeno, B. Alexander, and Mrs Henderson were the accompanists for the evening. At the conclusion the members of the Society adjourned to the supper room, where supper was served prior to dispersing. The Rev. F. W. Clarke (president) in a complimentary speech, congratulated the Society on the very successful nature of the concert. hie considered the programme a very good one, arid one which reflected great credit lipon all members and'the conductor. The conductor (Mr E. Moeller) -then responded in a very able manner. The party finally dispersed after singing " Auld Lang Syne." The evening was characteristic by the good feeling which prevailed among all members, all of whonx evinced a strong desire to make preoaration for another concert, and we understand that both orchestra] and vocal sections will continue the practices in order to do this at an early date which event will, we feci sure be heartily welcomed by all lovers of music throughout the district.