Mr A.H. GEE'S CONCERT COMPANY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5030, 31 May 1895, Page 2

Mr A.H. GEE'S CONCERT COMPANY.

In spito of the cold weather, and the uncomfortable building, a largo audience assembled at the Mastcrton Theatre .Royal last night, to hear the above Company, about which a good deal lias been beard of late. Mr Gee came to Maslci'ton with a very' high reputation as a vocalist of exceptional merit, and he certainly sustained that reputation last night, although under difficulties, ami for each number had to respond to imperative encores. The programme opened with the pianoforte duel " Clique," tastefully executed by Mrs Gee and Miss Marion Sampson. Mr Edgar Walton next sang "The Rolling Wave," and was well received, and in the second half was heard to even greater advantage in " The Diver." Miss Marion Sampson sang "Dear Heart "and "Call Me Back," mid as both songs arc admirably suited to the lady's sweet soprano voice, it is not surprising that for both numbers she was heartily recalled, Mr Stevenson contributed two fine violin solos, his playing quite captivating tho audience, who would not bo satisfied until he had appeared again. The first contribution by Mr A. H. Gee, was Blumenfchal's "Across the Far Blue Hills, Marie," and in it, bis wonderful baritono voice was heard to full advantage, his effort being received with prolonged applause. Mr Gee very kindly responded to the encore, and in the second half, after liis splendid rendition of "Tho Desert,"—a descriptivo song of great powerwas recalled twice, charming his hearers with "Simon the Cellarer," and the" Yeoman's Wedding Song." Mr Harry Evans contributed two humorous recitations, which were well received, but owing to a bad cold he was unable to sing, Amongst tho other items given wore a humorous duet "The Singing Lesson," by Miss Sampson and MiGee, and the trio" The Wreath," in l which Mr Walton, also took part, both contributions being charmingly rendered, Mrs .Gee played the : accompaniments, and also gave a : piano solo, " Irish Diamonds," her ixecutiou proving her real ability, ; md gaining her marked, applause. ' Ufcogether, the concert was a very ' food tha Company carefully ' IB lected as H evidently has,been, is ' i aredit to the organiser, Mr A. H. • }ee, of whom we may expect to hear ' ;reat things in the future.

During last month two bankruptcies occurred in the Wairarapa, making a total of eight for the year. Last y W the bankruptcies up to the end $ May were only three, none during tho month of M&jr,