CONCERT.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2104, 25 September 1885, Page 2

CONCERT.

A conoert was given in the Theatre Royal last night, it being one of the series of winter entertainments, in connection with St. Matthews school-room. A grand programme had been prepared, and as it was thought that the School-room would be too small for the audience, the Theatre was taken for the occasion. The anticipations as to the attendance proved perfectly correct, for by 'pigjjt rfclpck therp was scarcely standing room in the dress circle, very lifctje room bejng left in the front seats, Contrary to the usual order of things in a theatre, the pit was the least patronized. The programme contained some very good items, though the music was perhaps here and there -too classical, anditwasno doubtduetothis causethatthe. rendition of the two duets on two pianos "La Donna del Lago" and Thalberg's March from Norma, by Mrs Paige and Miss Beard, were so little appreciated. the very fjattteririg encore which they received for the duet " Night is down the valley stealing," and equally well earned was the compliment bestowed on Major Eccles for his flute solo, with piano accompaniment, from' 'LaFavorita." Miss .Maud Williams gave a piano solo "La Triiite," which was very difficult of execution, but presented in splendid style. Mrs Samuel's song " Payrjer John" was rendered in very pleasing style, ' A recitation by Miss Lizzie Lawrenco, "The Letter," received the compliment which it deserved by being encored, "Sing me an English Song" was sung by Miss Deakin, who was assured of an encore before the second verse was reached, In response die gave "The Cantineer" in siich a vivacious style that the audience was completely carried away. Those who love good vocal music [ will regret to learn that it will be some time before they, will hear Miss Deakin sing another song in Masterton. Mr Sjfajisfield had a very effective song in " Sweet]ieartp'and tyiyes," and Mp Foley secured a double encore for the " Little Hero" and the humorous song with which he followed it. Mr Gant rendered "The Lost Chord" with appropriate feeling, the beauties of the Bong being further set off by the piano and harmonium accompaniment. In conclusion, a number of the leading phoruses and solos from "The Merry Men of Sherwood Forest" were performed. In the former, there was an i" ■■

apparentlack 'of practice, and the altos completely outweighed the sopranos. The solos were well rendered by Mrs J. G. Hogg t Mr, Coleman, and MrF. G. Moore. The proceeds of the concept,,which must be very satisfactory, will go to pay interest on the Church debt.