S. PETER'S CHURCH CONCERT.

Waikato Times, Volume XX, Issue 1695, 17 May 1883, Page 2

S. PETER'S CHURCH CONCERT.

The first of a series of concerts in aid of the funds of S. Peter's parish, Hamilton, came off in the Public Hall on Tuesday night. There was a fair attendance, and the entertainment passed off must successfully. Much praise is clue to Mr T. A. Bell, the choirmaster, who undertook the musical arrangements, for the manner In which, considering the short time occupied in preparation, everything went off. The newjy-formed string band, under the leadership of Mr Bell, contributed greatly to the enjoyment of tlio audience, and gave promise of greater things in the future. The overtures, "LesManteaux Noil a " and selections from " Masaniello, " were a new feature in entertainments of this kind in Hamilton, and gave general delight. The choruses, "See How Lightly," "Friendship," and "Pretty Village Maiden," were carefully produced, and discovered the presence of considerable musical talent, which only awaits development. The trio, "Ye Shepherds Tell Me," by Mrs Yon Stunner, Messrs G. Edgecumbe and Burnand, was one of the best concerted pieces on the programme, and scarcely less praise Is deserved Ijy the quartett, "Caller Herrin," by Mrs and Hw Murray and Messrs J. Edgecumbe and Burnand. The quartett for male voices, " What Beami So Bright " (without accompaniment), by Messrs Warner, G. Edgecumbe, Trewheellar and Burnand, was a departure from the usual routine, and was a welcome addition to the programme, The fine bass voice of Mr Warner was heard to great advantage. Another unusual feature at these concerts was the violin solo of Mr Kelly, (with pianoforte accompaniment by Mr Bell) " Daucla," winch evinced much careful study of the instrument. At the same time we cannot h.e}p thinking that some piece with m liich country audiences are familar would be better appreciated f The vocal solos were almost without exception much above the average, Miss McPherson's two songs, Mr Burnand's "Carrissima," Mr Trewheellar's "Maid of Athens," and Mr Meachem's " Sea Rover," securing the largest share of the applause. The literary portion of the feast was contributed by Col. Lyon, Mr Smith, and Mr Templer. The former related a most amusing series of incidents in connection with school life, and the latter kept the audience in thorough good humour as he followed the fortunes of Mark Twain q-nd his fellow pilgrims, at Gibraltar and through the ancient city of Genoa. Mr Templet's method of interpreting the first of American humourists is particularly happy, and the only real fault of the reading was its brevity. The following ia the complete programme : — Part I. — Overture, " Les Mantaux Noirs," String Band ; chorus, " See how lightly," choir ; solo, " Carrissima," Mr H. Burnand ; trio, " Ye Shepherds tell me," Mrs Yon Stunner, Mr G. Edgecumbe and Mr Burnand ; reading, " Col Lyon ; solo, fr London Bridge," Mi3s M. McPherson ; quartett, " Caller Herrin," Mrs and Mjss Murray, Messrs Burnand and J, Edgecumbe ; solo, " Maid of Athens," Mr Trewheelhir ; recitation, " Ginevra," Mr S. E. Greville Smith ; chorus ; " Friendship," choir. Interval. Part II. — Overture, selections from " Masaniello," String Band ; chorus, " Pretty village maiden," choir ; solo, " When sparrows build," Mra Murray ; violin solo, " Daucla," Mr Kelly ; reading, " Odds and ends, from the Innocents Abroad," Mr Tiampler ; quartett, " What beams so bright" (Orpheus glpe), Messrs Warner, G. Edgecumbe, Tret wheellar and Burnand ; solo, "Robin's return," Miss M. McPherson ; solo, "The sea rover," Mr Meachem ; chorus, " Happy and Light ; National Anthem. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Ross Watts, Mr Bell and Mr Warner. The nett proceeds of the entertainment will amount to about £10. We trust to hear of the second concert of the series coming off shortly. There is no reason why entertainments of this kind should not be held monthly during the winter. A more rational means of amusgment it would be bard to find,

Mr J. S. Buckland will sell at . Qhaiipo on Tuesday next, the right to eat off 60 acres of turnips on Mr H. Buttles farm, Pukerimu. Notice appears in our advertising columns that all accounts due to the estate pf Messrs Beaucbamp Bros, must not be paid fcp anyone except the creditor's trustee, Mr T. C. Hammond. is directed to the advertisement of Messrs Tristram and Lovett, batchers, Hamilton East;