CAMBRIDGE AND WAIKATO REED BAND.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 925, 28 May 1878, Page 3

CAMBRIDGE AND WAIKATO REED BAND.

CONCERT AND BALL. The Cambridge Keed Band Concert and Ball was held in the Public Hall, on Friday last, May 24th. As it was the Queen's Birthday, and a public = holiday, a large; house was expected. The expectation was fully realised, for tke hall was literally crowded; as the building is the largest in Waikato, the audience nius't have been larger than at any like entertainment held in the district. Major Clare occupied the chair, and announced as the first piece, a Bele3tioD,,by the Band. This was an inspiriting harmony, which was well : appreciated! Mrs Mackintosh than sang " The Bridge," this beautiful / ' pieseof Longfellow's was well sung by bur favourite vocalist. A Clarionette duett followed by Messrs Mackintosh and Stewart. This was really a musical treat, the beauties of the sweet instrnmeent were well brought out. Mr Edgecumbe then sang a song, which was so well appreciated that nothing short of an encore would satisfy the audience, accordingly he now sang "&ally in our Alle^," which was deservedly was a presentation, to Mr 0. D. '• W^iPsU br^^bers^e .Band, " Tnpmemb^sof the -Band having takea their Places on the -stage, Mr Beiiben ■?«» %* Y9 t0

Major Ckre, to present on behalf of the Band, to Mr Mackintosh, a handsome and valuable bass clai?ionetfce. This instrument is large, and of a rather different construction to the ordinary o. clarionette. the tone is different, and it has a wider range. It cost the Band about £25. Major Clare said he had beefi" deputed to make this substantial presentation to Mr Mackintosh by his pupils nnd friends, the members of the Band. He hoped 'he might live long to enjoy the use of it; He therefore, in the name of the Band, presented him with the instrument, together with the; following address : — - Mr C. B. Mackintosh, Si rj — "We, on the part of the Waikato and Cambridge Reed Band, have very great pleasurs in presenting you with this Musical Instrument. We have great reason to congratulate ourselves in being" able to secure the direction of such a talented musician as yourself. You have in a wonderfully short period of time, by the exercise ofyour high musical attainment,' brought us as a band to a state of efficiency , and delighted us as a community in developing much talent, of which the many pleasing entertainments of tlic past bear ample testimony. Accept this Clarionette as a tokeu of our esteem, and may you long be spared to use it. — We remain, yours faithfully, Reuben Parr, Jas. G. Camp, John Miller. Cambridge, May 24, 1873. Mr Mackintosh was highly gratified and thanked them most heartily for their valuable gift, which was one of the highest musical instruments, he did not think there was another in New Zealand, and not long ago there" was only one in Australia. It was now nine years since he had played upon one, and as the instrument Tiad only come up last night, he must request the audience to 'excuse any mistake he might make in playing a solo upon it. Accordingly he played a selection upon the new instrument, which led us to anticipate a very groat treat on some future occasion, when ho has thoroughly mastered the instrument. The Band then played a selection after which followed a song by Miss Gerrans "All the World's a Stage," this was well sung and duly appreciated. An instrumental duet upon a; Euphorium and a Clarionette, was then played by Messrs Constance and Mackintosh. This was well played and displayed musical taste. Mrs Madigan then sang "Driven from Home" with her usual success. A pianoforte, solo by Miss Fleming followed, displaying great execution • this was deservedly applauded; After an interval of ten minntes, the band played the Morning Call Gallop. The rapid improvement in the playing of the baud was evidenced in this piece, which is really high-class music. The next piece, a trio by Messrs Garland, Lambert, and Stuart. " Here's a health to all good lasses," was well rendered. A. . song , by Mr Joe Lamb, " Out of the frying pan into the fire," sung in character, was the next ; this was well received, and caused much merriment. Mr JSdgecumbe then gave another song, "My pretty Jane"; this was well very well rendered and elicited an encore, in response to which he sang " I am a Friar of Orders Gray. This was one of the best songs of the evening, and was highly appreciated. The last part of the •ntertainment was njgger song and fun by the members of the band, in character. Some of the jokes and riddles were very good. Of the riddles, two may, be given : " Why is the Waikato A.C. Force the poorest body of men to be found anywhere ?" : " Because there's only one Tanner among the whole lot." "Why is the Cambiidge Reed Band well provided for rainy and squally weather ?" : "Because they are all provided with a Mackintosh and are never far from Camp." The songs were : '• Hold your horses, will you," " Pon'fc be angry with me, darling," " Lousiana Bell," " Netlie Brown," "The Dark Girl dressed in Blue," "Alone," "The Flowers of May." These were all well sung, and elicited great applause. -Mr ST; Ni Miller. then returned thanks on b'ehalf of the band, and " God Save fhe Queen" was sung. After the hall had been cleared of seats, chairs, <fec., about fifty couples took possession of the floor, and dancing was kept up till nearly four in the morning A tent was erected outside >y Mr Lawrenee, at which refreshments, including hot coffee and tea, could be bought. Ihe gross proceeds of the entertainrninent will amount* to over £50, whiclv will materially augment ; the funds ot the band.—Own Correspondent.