CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 920, 16 May 1878, Page 2

CAMBRIDGE.

TirE concert held here on the Bth instant was a greaty success. A substantial tea had been provided by several ladies in the Gymnasium, the use of which had been .'gTOU^ed.by Colonel Lyon for this purpose. The building was most tastefully decorated with.fenig, ..evergreens, and flowers. Shortly after "six o'clock all the tables were filled, and before eight o'clock 200 people had done their best to get rid of their appetites. The hall was, immediately .after tea, made ready, to, receive the ahdience, and,' before the icofhmencement of the concert, about 300 ■'people were seated. The' band played an inspiring harmony, and then the Rev. W. N. deL. Willis took the chair, and, after a few appropriate remarks, announced a pianoforte solo by Mr Keesing, jun. A song by Miss Gerrans followed-^- "We had better bide awce;" Mr'Willoughby came forward' next- with the: song. "Life is a river." .'1 his gentleman, was in good voice, and rendered the 1 ' song exceedingly Well. A glee followed by the members of the choir,' assisted by other friends— "See our oars with feathered spray;" this was weU rendered. MissiSmith then sang the pretty song, "Faraway." This young lady has a nice soprano voice, and sang the song very well. Mr Lambert then gave the song, "When the swallows homeward fly." , Colonel Lyon came next with a reading, " The glue-pot tragedy,' ; Which paused , great . merriment. A duet by Miss .Gerrans and Miss Innis, " The hymn of the Moravian mins," was the next piece, and it was deservedly appreciated.' A" serio-comic sohg by Mr Henry Garland, " It is better to take things in a quiet sort of way," followed, and met with great applause Mesdames Chitty and Mackintosh then gave a pianoforte duet, "The, canary bird quadrille." A duet in character, " Peace to thy spirit," was next given by the Messrs Keesing. The characters were those of a lady and gentleman in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Xhe : acting of these two gentlemen would have done credit to any stage. The singing was also very good. Rounds of applame were given, and an encore demanded, which was responded to by another duet, " The Schoolmistress," after which an interval of ten minutes occurred — the band enlivening the time with several admirable selections. 1 he second part of the programme was opened with a violin duet by Messrs Keesing. This was very well executed, and the appreciation of the audience was shown by an encore being demanded, irhich was duly responded to. A song by Mrs Stuart followed, after which a song in character was given by Mr Roper — "One of 'the Olden Times." This was well received, aud created great amusement. A clarionctte solo by Mr Mackintosh came next, and upon this comment is needless, as everyone knows the talent and musical tast« of this instrumentalist. A glee was then sung by the choir, " Desolate is thy Dwelling," with taste and spirit, and in excellent tune. Mrs Madigan sang " Many Happy Returns of the Day," with her usual success. Col. Lyon then read oiie of Mrs Candle's Curtain Lectures, which was well received. The gem of the evening, a song by Mrs Mackintosh, " The Three Fishers,' followed. The lady's voice sounded to very great advantage in this song, and that it was well appreciated was shown by the voriferous demand for an encore, which was responded to. Mr Willougly then sang "I Cannie," and this also received well merited applause. A duet by Miss Gerrans and Miss Jerris, "O Wert Thou in the Cold Blast," was well rendered and loudly applauded. Mr Garland concluded with a beautiful song "" The Officer's Furneral." Mr Hicks then retnrnel thanks on behalf • of the Church, towards which the proceeds of the concert will be devoted. The Chairman ther. made a few closing remarks, and after • another glee, " When the Toil of Day is O'er, " God Save the Queen " •was sund, aud. the audience dispersed. This concluded a very successful entertainment, every one seeming highly satisfied at : their evenings enjoyment. — Own Correspondent.