COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT TO MR C. D. MACKINTOSH.

Waikato Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1546, 1 June 1882, Page 2

COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT TO MR C. D. MACKINTOSH.

The departure of Mr Mackintosh for Wellington from amongst his many friends ami acquaintances m this district being near at hand, the members of the Cambridge Brass and Reed Band, of which he has been conductor smce its foundation, determined on manifesting, in a truly practical manner, their appreciation of his past services. A complimentary concert was chosen as the most suitable medium for effecting their object, and they accordingly set to work to make the entertainment a thorough success, both musically and financially. Their efforts were fairly successful, though a much larger audience could have been expected. In a musical sense there was very Httle variety in the programme. Mr Mooie's "Sally in our Ally," and Miss Finch's "Killarney" were much appreciated, and the reception which was accoided the former, shows how old songs after a lapse of time are more acceptable and entertaining than the more modern compositions. Mr 0. Garland is a very valuable addition to the circle of Waikato amateurs, and his rich tenor voice on this occasion did justice to his contribution of " The GallantStonewallJackson." Mrs Dwan made her first appearance before a Cambridge audience, but her extreme nervousness operated against the success of her song. The baud was too strong altogether for indoor playing, the drummer and a few of the instrumentalists not adding much to the harmony of the music. The following is the programme :— Overture : "Signal March," Band ; song, "The Arab's Farewell to his Steed," Mr H. W. Moore; song, "EileenAllanah,'' Mrs A. Dwan; selections on cornet, " The Blue Bells of Scotland," Mr C. D. Mackintosh, (encored) ; song, " Yesterday," Mis Dick ; soug, "Gallant Stonewall Jackson," Mr 0. Gailand ; song, Miss Finch, (encored) ; bong, " Half-mabtHigh,"MrTrewheellar, (eucoied); musical selections, Band. Part 2nd: musical selections, "Tournament March "-band ; song, ".Sally in our Ally" Mr H. W. Moore, (encoied) ; song, " Scenes that are bughte&t" Mrs Hemrich; song, " Our Jack's come home today," Mr Waltho; song, "Kilkmey," Miss Finch,(encored) ; song," Mypietty Jane," Mr 0. Oailand ; Clarionet solo, " The Pirate," Mr C. D. Mackintosh, (encored); song, "Far Away," Mis Dick; musical selections, "The Queen," band. The accompaniments were contributed by Mrs Chitty, Miss Wilson, and Mr Bell. A' dance followed the concert, for which a considerable number of the young people stayed, but which terminated rather unsatisfactorily. [ ' '' ', , 1 1 i ; ' i \> '■ s ( i

Testimonial to Mr C. D. toshDuring the first part of the concert Mr H. \V. Moore, on behalf of the members of the band, presented Mr Mackintosh with a testimonial of which the following is a copy :—: — To Chaki i s D .Mackimosh Esq., Cambridge, 29th May, ISS2. Di \kSir. — rlaving learned with sincere regret ol jour intended dcpaitiuc fiom the district, we. the members of the Cambridge 33i ass Band, are desirous, before allowing you to leave Cambiidgc, to express oui warm .wdsinccie admiration, not only of those many personal qualifies, which, during your long residence here have commanded the respect and good-will of all classes of them comumty, but of that ability and unremitting/ealb\ which we thesubscnbcrs hcroto h.ivc more especially benefited, feel ing assuied th.it the efficiency attained by the band is great]} if not wholly attributable to your instruction ,md leado ship, and tiust that, though your depaiture will be severely felt by those with whom jou have so long been associated, it willpro\r> beneficial to your own prospects, that you will me ct with that moasuie of success to what yom talents and upright character fully entitle you. Wishing Mrs Mackintosh and yourself God speed in your new sphere, we aic Dear Sir, jours veiy sincerely. Here follows the signatures of ,the members of the band. The address was suitably acknowledged. The members of the Young Men's Bible Class attached to the Wesleyan Church, presented Mr Mackintosh, on Sunday last, with a beautifully finished album, as a token of their appreciation of his attention to their spiritual advancement, and as a mark of their regret at his cleparture from amongst them.