THE CONCERT.

Waikato Times, Volume 492, Issue VIII, 15 July 1875, Page 2

THE CONCERT.

The concert under the auspices of the 1.0.0.F. r . M.U., given last evening in the Town Hall, Hamil ton East, was in every- respect a genuine success. It was apparent that the committee had spared nopains to bring the affair off with eclat, and the arrangements did them infinite credit. They hady doubtless, to contend with numerous difficulties, not the least amongst which was the building itself, but tfae result \erifiecL tla old proverb, that " where Wierat^^wily thare'^m way." A tern porary stagte haf Jjeen e^ectdtt'fg^h occasion,, and tastefully de^prareeL_wittt ffiigf \n€ wings > and though somewhat small, it was made to answer all requirements. Except a few trifling matters, which must not be too critically noticed in amateur efforts of this description, the concert passed off without any serious hitch, the programme being judiciously varied. There was a comparatively ' large audience, all the seats being occupied, with, just sufficient intervals to allow of comfort. Taking the applause as a test, the audience appeared tobe thoroughly satisfied with the entertainment. The concert was opened with a tastefully executed pianoforte overture by Mr Lane, followed by a trio(Juanita) bv Messrs Harkius, Ooombes, and Bauer, which was given with good effect. Mr Robinson's " Paper Collar Joe," was sung in gofld tune,\but somewhat too low to beeffectiteN^nlbe jkish^eonut" (Mr Revell) wasfairly \*nj| r^ r " Mary Queen of Scots" wfoh cWitfct Bux}t!tioiW4nd masterly effect, and was oeservedly applauded. In the " Anchor's Weighed," Mrs Clews was in good voice, but lacked! self-possession, which, however, she will acquire with practice. Mr Hark ins sang " Write me a Letter from Home" a little too slowly, and a fastidious, critic might add with less animation than necessary to give full effect to the music, but on the whole? acquitted himself creditably. Thesong "St. Anthony,' was humourously given by Mr Mylrea, but like many of the others he lacked voice. The fault, however, must be principally attributed to the bad acoustio properties of the building. "The Standard ; Bearer" was sung with excellent taste and feeling; by Mr Bauer, who was warmly applauded. Mr Moore danced a sailor's hornpipe very skilfully. la fact had he been a professional dancerit could not have been much better executed. He received an enthuaiastijericMje,w^vLidi J^ajresponded with another hornpi^Ti^^ucuW w^stw steps. l 'Terrence's Fare\vell\ wl^Qung nt CSbATvoice by Mr Slaterv Mr Lovell cttd fuii^fustictoiJo tßb*- comic element in "Belle of thevßall," the effect being heightened by a well-rendered chorus from behind, joined in by the gods. He was encored and gave the " Barber's. Daughter," with similar accompaniments, Afteran. intermission, " Dolly Dunn of Donnybrook " was suug by Mr llevell. Making allowance for th& somewhat broad nature of this song, and the hasty m.ike-up of the singer, it was satisfactorily given. A clo^-dauce by Mr Moore>,was vigorously executed^ and d3S«^§ly el^cor^k " Mother, *kiss me fi£r my dre^i^^Mrs cJJews^saife with improved effect,, and secured atvencorfeytb* wufoh'she responded with " Kathleen Mavourneen." This lady only wants confidence". Mr Lo veil was again to the fore in the comic clement with " Medicine Jack '* antl"My Cabbages," &c, or the " Melancholy Agriculturalist." "The Maids of Merry England" was tastefully sung by Mr Slater. A quartette, " Kiss me, Mother," was effectively rendered by Messrs Phillips, Bauer, Slater, and Mylrea. but the leading voice lacked power, though well glanced sftnflL. pleasing. Mr Bauer's. " When tfieVS^alloVs xjon*eward Fly" was one of the gems of -the" ev&aiihg. *-£Tegro delineations by Messrs Harkins and JXicKenzie were replete » with characteristic broad hh l »aour and sprightliness, heightened by extravagant costume and adornments. Mr Lane contributed much to the success, of the entertainment by the efficient manner in, which he presided at the pianoforte, assisted by Mr Bell on the concertina. The evening's entertainment was^wound>j> by a quadrille party.