CATHOLIC CONCERT, CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 911, 25 April 1878, Page 2

CATHOLIC CONCERT, CAMBRIDGE.

A. grand concert was held at Cambridge,; m the Public Hall, on Monday, April 22nd, m aid of the fdnjd of the Roman Catholic Church, aiid was one of the most successful: .Cdncerfcs held m Cambridge. Much of the success was owing, no doubt, to the assistance of some amateurs from Auckland, who added greatly to the enjoyment of the entertainment. The Hall was completely filled, and the proceeds must haye been over £&0. The entertainment was opened by the Cambridge Reed Band, playing a schottishe and walse. . Mr McGuire followed with a song, " I see her still m my Dreams," which was well sang. Miss Smith followed with a well rendered song, " Clarinne." Mr Forbes then sang", " Where are my Schoolmates gong/J* with great expression. Mrs iKerr then rendered with great success the song, "Erin my Country;" an encore being vociferously demanded, she declined as it was her first attempt. It was, however, really a first-cla.ss one. Mr Wiloughby now sang "Simon the Cellerar," m his usual style. Mr Madigan then rendered "Though banished from my Heart," with great expression ; this was beautifully sang, and deservedly encored, and responded to with a song, •' Somebody tapping at the Garden Gate." Mr Forbes gave a song and dance, "The little Green Vale," which took splendidly. Miss Smith then came on with " Barney O'Hay. Mr Doran now caused great excitement with a song, " Don't make a noise to wake the Baby." An encore being demanded, he sang, "Don't before Papa." Mr Mackintosh played a clarionette solo, and displayed more than his usual talent on that instrument. Another song by Mr McGuire, ."The girl with, the flowing hair," exceedingly well rendered/ concluded the first part. , After a short interval, Messrs McQuire and Forbes gave a double song and dance, which was received with great apjriausc. The dancing was very good. The song was, " She is Like a Sunbeam." Mrs Mackintosh then sang, " The Murmur of the Shell," with her usual success. Miss Smith and Mrs Conroy then came on with, " Juanita." This was rendered with great expression and taste. The best fun of the evening now came to the'front with Mr McQuire's song, "The Rocky Road to Dublin." This was sung with great effect, and was loudly encored. In response he gave, " The Jolly Irishman." This, also, was received with great delight, and vociferously applauded. .Mr Willougbby then sang, "Life on the Ocean Wave," which suited hia fine baritone voice excellently. Mr Doran then finished the programme by singing, " I wish you all Good Health," after which the band played the National Anthem, and .the. room Avas cleared and dancing kept up till an early hour this morning. Mrs Chitty played the accompaniments to the songs with her usual taste and precision. Father Golden occupied the chair, and the whole entertainment passed oft' without the slightest hitch.!— (JoRKESPCLNDENT.