THEATRE ROYAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4915, 2 January 1895, Page 3

THEATRE ROYAL.

Concert. The coucert arranged by Messrs Keisenbwg and Candy, took place at the Masterton Theatre Royal last evening, in the presence of a very large and appreciative audionce. The selection of items was above the ordinary range of amateur entertainments, and a splendid programme was successfully gone through, despite the disappointment caused by the non-appearance of Miss Orr and Mr P. 6. Moore. Miss Sheßn, of Feathorston, who made her first how toa Mastorton audionco, received a very enthusiastic welcome, The young lady quite sustained the high reputation that had preceded her, and it is to bo hoped that other opportunities will be given to residents of this town at no distant date to again hear her. The programme opened with a well-played overture from "The Pirates of Penzance" by the Masterton Orchestra, and under the baton of Mr A, von Koisenberg was a real treat in orchestral music. _ MrW. Simmswas in excellent voice, and sang, " At the Fountain," in his usual good style. " The Hugenots," played as a piano selection, by JHbs C. Booth, followed, and Miss Shoen created a distinct impression by singing "Mitcham Town" in a very captivating and finished mannor, An imperativo recall was the result, and tho young lady kindly rosponded.' Mr Ralph sang with fine effect," I foar no Foe," and Master Elkins'violin solo "Life lot us Cherish," was roceived with acclamation by the audience. Miss Corhett sang " Dear Little Shamrock " very prettily, and had to respond to an enthusiastic encore, Mr Gant was as succesiful as everin his number, " I Hear tbee Speak," and for an encore sang "The Friar of Orders Grey." During tho interval MrW. Lowes, in a few kindly remarks, in which he eulogised the teaching abilities of Messrs Keisenberg and Candy, presented the Trinity College certificates to tho successful pupils. Tho second portion of tho programme opened with a brilliant selection "Tho Fair Maid of Forth," by the large orchestra, and Mr Ralph Bang "Tho Wolf" in the place of Mr Moore's song. A violin solo by Miss B. McKenzie of" Scotch airs" was undoubtedly ono of .tho best and most appreciated numbers, and a encore was insisted upon. Miss Sheen again charmed the audionce with "Remember Thee," and as an encore sang " Fiddle and I," which proved certainly tho gom of the evening. Miss Elkins' piano solo, "Alice," was played with taste and expression, and Miss Cran was recalled for an excellent rendition of "MyFisberßoy." A violin duet, "La Somnambula," by Miss and Master Elkins," reflected the ntmost credit upon their tutor, and "Hemember Me no More," sang with considerable effect by Mr Langton, ' ended the programme. Most of the songs were accompanied by the orchestra, the effect being really excellent. Mrs McLean accompanied Miss Sheen on tho. piano, and Mr Mowlem played a violin obligate to! the lady's last number. Altogether |

the concort was a distinct success, and the promoters are to be conjgratulatod on the result.