ST. PAUL'S HALL.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIX, Issue 12638, 27 October 1905, Page 8

ST. PAUL'S HALL.

HOCKEY ASSOCIATION CONCERT

Tho Wanganui Hockey Association havo every reason to be proud of last night's concert. It was a decided success in every way. The seating accommodation of St." Paul's Hall was taxed to its utmost, extra seats having to be brought into requisition. The wet weather apparently had no effect on' tho attendance, but a number must havo been pi-evented by the weather. They will bo pleased to hear that the Association have decided to hold another concert shortly, due notice of which will be given. The audience was mcst appreciative, and frequently demanded encores. The Banjo, Mandoline, and Guitar Club opened with ail overture, "The Master Stroke." This new departure in orchestral music was most successful. The music was delightfully quaint, and the performers proved themselves masters of their instniments. The audience would not ho satisfied until they repeated the item. In the second part they opened with "Creole Belles," and again had to respond to an encore. Mr. H. Neverman «■ as heard to advantage in "The Banclalero" and "The Fog Bell." Mr.-H. B. Strange sang "Sing Me to Sleep," and in response to applause, he bowel his acknowledgements. In the second part he contributed "Echo." Miss* Taia Strack received a vociferous encore for her singing of "Douglas Gordon" and "Tho Dream of Home." As encores Miss Strack gave "Dawn" and "Creole Cradle Song." The quartettes rendered by Messrs. H. Were, J. D. W. Meßatli, J. G. Swan, and H. Hatherly were greatly appreciated. Two were bracketed, "War Song" and "Serenade," the encore number being "The Soldier's Farewell." Mr. E. C. Hardwicke's song, "To-morrow will bo Friday," was very successful. He contributed as an encore number "The Young British Soldier." Miss Myra Bassett sang "Sleep and Forget" and "Sunshine and Rain" very nicely, and was warmly applauded. Mr. W. James . sang "Good Night, Beloved," and had to repeat the song for an encore. He also sang "The Message." Mr. J. G. Swan, who wias in excellent form, gave a musical monologue, "The Lesson of the Watormill," and had to respond to a double encore, giving "Kitty O'Toolo" and "The Old Soldier's Story." The humorous portion was in the hands of Mr. Morley Evans, who sang "The Beautiful Sea" and "The Happy Land," his encore numbers being "When Father Laid the Carpet on the Stairs" and "The Wee Doggie." Mr. Stewart Austin and Mr. J. S. Lomas acted as accompanists. We are pleased to say that the funds of the Hockey Association will be considerably augmented by the concert. The oonv mitteo desire to thank Messrs. R. H. White, J. T. Sinclair, and H. Purser for providing material for stage decora irons. The date of the next concert will ba announced in a few days.