CONCERT AT ALEXANDRA.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1264, 5 August 1880, Page 2

CONCERT AT ALEXANDRA.

Tiik comiAittoe who had iutsrcsted themselves so greatly in getting up the concert in aid of the funds of the Public Hall here on Friday evening 1 List, are to be congratulated oil / their success, no doubt * due in some measure to the exertions of Mrs Capel and Miss Finch, who formed two of t he -mefmberfn The concert conld hardly be called a local ono, so many of our f rfcnds from Te Awaniutu and di*,- 3 trrcts havihg'so kindly giVen-theiV Valu-j! able services on the occasion. Many of the ladies aud gentlemen who took part In the peifovinnnoe werelntherto strangers to the residents at such social meetings, although known to fame through your columns. The Rev. Mi* Phillips kindly officiated as chairman, acting: in that capacity iv a manner that left nothing. to he ; desired ; besides his valuable services .W the cboßusea, the rev, gentleman i&# mpdt accomplished musici in. The programme w<is a long one, without the encores, w Inch with suuh. talent, and ho appreciative au au'dier/ce, followed" nearly all singers. The first pnrt of , tho programme was the Overture, "Madame^ Angot," by Mr Nicol&on, and was well received. Glee, " Lightly tread," by the company, was most attentively testified too, aud the tiuio was excellent, showing the pc- formes had well studied their pa"ts. Song, by R ft v Mr Phillip V'Cruidm* star," was given by that gentleman in it most finished manner. Song, " Little Nill," by Miss Finch, was ono of the gems of the e\ening, and has been more th m once noticed by Various correspondents in youiv paper, so that my ciitioi.sin is comparatively unimportant. Song, " I'm the girl called Nancy," by Miss Dawsort/ was a lively performance. Bong, " Fadmir away," by Mi-s Morn Tar.iwhiti, was a most creditable performance and was enthusiastically received. Song I,'"Babies1 ,' "Babies on our blook," by Mr Nicholson, received its fall share of approbation. Pianoforte duet, " Como," Misses E Yon Stunner and Jane Finch, was moat delightfully played, the young 1 performers having most carefully studied their parts. They received quite an ovation at the close of their poiform.incc. Son":, "Juanit.i," by Mis.* Hill, was most sweetly and carefully rendered. Solo, "Charge of the Light Brigade," Mr Hunter, was a fine perform, ince and was duly hoiioicd. " Children's voice?," glee, by Mies Finch and company, was impressively rendered, and the choius most skilfully sung and timed. Song, " Kitty of Ccleraine," Mr F. McMinn ; the singer was all at home, and dressed up for the occasion. Roais of laughter wre caused by some impertinent friend asking, " Why, Mac, have you too changed your coat?" As a general favorite, however, hit. equal is hard to be fouud. Duet, "Mossy B*mk,." -Mrs Capel and Miss Finch, was a musical treat which brought down the house. " Milly 's faith," was another duly acknowledged. Song 1 , " Lord Lovell " (in character), Ciptain Capel ; this old favorite was given in a style that would not disgrace' the boards, and caused roars of laughter. Song 1 , '• We don't want to fight," Mr A. Stewart. As usual thi.s gentleman's nous was well received. Song 1 , " Golden start,,"' Miss Asl), which was very sweetly rendered. Pi.inoforte duet, " Princess Louise," by the Misses Hill, was a nio->t brillia-it performance, with nothing to mar its harmony. The glee, " Come where my love lies dreaming 1 ," by the company, and " God save the Queen," by the audience, finished the best concert we have had for a long- time. Dancing-, as usual, was kept up mo^t vigoiously until morning. The services of the hem. secretary, Mr U. M. Aubius-Ahior, in getting 1 up such an excellent entertainment, and Mrs Finch's kindness in lending her piano, aio al«o deserving- of recognition. — [Correspondent.) Alexandra, 2nd August