S. PATRICK'S CONCERT, CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1826, 20 March 1884, Page 2

S. PATRICK'S CONCERT, CAMBRIDGE.

It would be superfluous at the outset to state that the above concert was a decided success ; for, whatever the results of other entoitamments may be, the annual concert to commemorate the "17th of Quid Ireland " is an institution which is long looked forward to and eagerly pationised by all classes of the community. The genial hospitality and heaitiness which characterise our ft tends who hail fiom the " gteen isle" have become a synonym for everything that is manly and heaity. Under the efficient management of Messrs Neill and Wake an effective programme was arranged, and assisted by Mr C. OBrien and others the conceit and the dance which followed were conducted to a successful issue. Mr and Mrs Biennan were, as usual, to the fore, especially the lattei, who, by her ready kindness and hospitality, has won golden opinions fiom all those who assisted a,t the entertainment. The Cambridge band played several selections, and were fintimate in being enabled to avail themselves of the services of Messrs Phayre and Cooper, of the Armed Constabulary, temporarily quartered in Cambridge, en route from Rotoruato Alexandra, who mateiially aided in achieving the satisfactory result obtained. A very pleasing novelty in the arrangement of the stage was noticeable, the stage being dressed with a handsome suite of diawing-room furnittue (kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Brennan), w})ich had a very effective appearance. Whereall who gave their vocal or musical services were so meritorious, it would appear invidious to specially point out any one fnr praise ; but we must give the meed of praise they deserve to those who otherwise "unwept, unhonoured, and unsung" would have fallen into oblivion. The "noble army of martyrs," (for no other term would typify them), who submitted to be latheied with a whitewash brush, and to be shaved with the three foot razor, wielded by Mr Ward in his nigger sketch, deserve at least the thanks of the cause for which they suffered. Of the singers Mr and Miss Xiorrigan and Mrs and the Missos Murray secured the greater share of popular favour. Mr Neill was very effective m his rendering of the " Skipper's Flag " and the " Bould Sojer Boy* of Mr F. Clements fairly brought down the house. The pianoforte solos of Miss Missen were also a theme of general commendation. The accompaniments were played by Miss Mi-ssen, Miss Lorrigan, Miss Webber, and Messrs Keesing and Johnson, A dance followed, which was largely attended, the music being provided by Mr Phayre, cornet, assisted by Mr Johnson, pianoforte. Mr S. ft. Keesing also kindly played a few waltzs as pianoforte bolos. Mr M. R. Keesing made an efficient chairman. Subjoined is the programme: — Part I. —Overture, " Pauline waltzes, Band ; pianoforte solo, " Wearing of the Green," Miss Missen ; song, " Sing sweet bird," Miss Lorrigan ; song, " The skipper's flag," Mr G. Neill (encored) ; duet, "Strictly confidential," Misses Murray; song (comic), " It's hard to love," Mr Lorrigan ; song, " The dear little shamrock," Mrs Brennan ; song, "Ye banks and braes" Ml' H, T f Wake (encored); song. " The flower girl" (In oharaofcer), Miss Stewart; song, " Sunshine and rain," Mr S. R. Keesing ; song, " Barney O'Hea," Miss Murray ; song (comic)," Bull's run," Mr E. H. Ward. Part 2.- " Bright smile ! march," Band ; trio, "Ye shepherds, l? Mrs Hickson, Mrs Brennan and Mr G. Neill: song, "Will o' the wisp," Mr S. R. | Keesing ; duet, " Money matters," Mr anil Miss .Jjorrtgan } song, " Yesterday," Mrs Hickson j pianoforte solo (operatic selection) Miss Missen ; song, "Jacob Joseph Jeremiah." Mr Lorrigan ; song, " Dare I tell," Miss Stewart; duet, 'Y The Gondoliers," Mrs and Miss Murray; song, f' Ths lover and the bird," Miss Lorrigan ; song, " The bould wjor boy," Mr F. Clements; nigger faroe, " Tha shaving saloon,",Mr Ward'and company.

The Auckland Plurnpton Coursing Company arc in,want of live hares in any number. Apply ' to' the Secretary. ' The committee of, the late Roman' Catholic concert, held it Cambridge; 1 'notify in another column, their thanks to the ladies and gentlemen Tyho £o; <lqnc|ly 'came foryfi^d a.ad assisted on the