CAMBRIDGE MUSICAL UNION.

Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1478, 22 December 1881, Page 2

CAMBRIDGE MUSICAL UNION.

A concert under the auspices, and in aid of the funds of the above-named union, was held ia the Town Hall the evening of Monday. There was a very fair attendance, the more select portions of the hall being completely full. The programme was well-selected, and under the able superintendence of their conductor, Mr T. A. Bell, the ladies and gentlemen who took part in the performance succeeded in acquitting themselves with marked success. That circumstance, coupled with the fact that the union or class has only recently been formed, goes to prove that it has been subjected to careful training, and that ithas not neglected the opportunities thereby afforded. Indeed, the entertainment as a whole, reflected credit upon both the conductor and his pupils, besides giving an earnest of high musical attainment in the continued prosecution of the objects for which the society has been instituted. Monday evening's performance commenced with the chorus, "Kyrie" (Twelfth Mass) given with good effect, and well received. To this, succeeded Mr Moreton's song, "Arm, Arm, ye Brave," a capital song well adapted to his voice. The "Qni Tollis" (Twelfth Mass) chorus, sung by the company, showing indications of very careful rehearsal. Mrs Madigan, who, judging from the enthusiastic reception met with, is an old favourite with the Cambridge public, sung very sweetly the anthem, "He wipes the tear from every eye," though, with the evidence not otherwise objectionable in an amateur, that the singer was somewhat nervous. The song was, however, well rendered, and warmly applauded. Perhaps we might particularise, as the most entertaining item on the programme, the quartette " Cast thy Burden," Bang 1 by Mrs 1 Chitty, Misß Toung, and Measra Moore and Hedgecock. It was executed with much taste, gaming the favour which was its due, and which is usually accorded to performances of this kind. The " Sanctus " chorus was then Bang:; and was followed by the beautiful anthem " Remember now thy Creator "byMrH. W. Moore. This, the vocal masterpiece of the evening, was executed with much taste, and was well received. The " Gloria " chorus brought the first part of the programme to a close. The second part opened with a lively chorus, entitled " Ibys and . Elves," followed _by Mra Reea' singing of " Carissima.''< .To 4 this , succeeded Mr Moreton's very icc^ptable'' contribution, " The Gallants of England," a very entertaining song, "rendered with much spirit, and loudly applauied. , Mr Moore again 1 ' appeared,^ and "'gave* ■ ''-Loiidon Bridge^"'witKkcbn&aersib'iei teffect. / Mrs Madigan's second s pong, ' " Love-- On,'' was ' loudly and deservedly encored,, and in response she repeated the 'last; verse, -' The 'next' ifceral '> on '- the ' ■ list was the piano' $vet • I 1I 1 ]?airy '* Qaeeo,"

executed wi6h effect and brilliancy by Mrs Ohitfcy and Misa Wilson. Both ladies possess complete command of the instrument, and thtir playing being much admired, they had to re-appear in response to a very warm encore. In the absence of Mr Waltho Mr Moreton sang " Our Jack's Come Home to-day," a lively and entertaining pie' c well sung and equally well received. Mrs Hickson's song followed. This lady ha\ a voice of excellent quality, flexible and capable of greater results. As this was her firat appearance before a Cambridge public, wo hope to hear her on many future occasions. The Company terminated the proceedings by singing the Chorus " March of the men of Harloch," Bung with much precision, and followed by loud applause. The National Anthem brought the evening's entertainment to a close. The piano accompaniments throughout were played by Mrs Chitty and Misa Wilson. Dancing commenced immediately aftei the floor had been cleared, and a few very enjoyable hours were spent in that way.