CONCERT AT NGARUAWAHIA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1860, 7 June 1884, Page 2

CONCERT AT NGARUAWAHIA.

The concert in aid of the band funds came off on Tuesday night. The members of the band who weie present under the leadership of Mr Miller acquitted themselves most creditably. To praise any of the company who lent their aid might be construed into making little of others ; but this may be said, that the singing of the old friends showed a careful study, which added to natural talent produced sweeter music than has been heard in Ngaraawahia for some time. . The duct, "Herdsman's Song,' was really well ,rendered by the young folk that sang it (Master and Miss F. James), and reflected great credit on, their teacher. The "Canadian Boat Song" 'and "Oh! who will o'er the Downs with me," were sung beautifully and with spirit. "Strangers Yet " was' rendered with taste, as was also another song by the same lady. "The Village Blacksmith" by Mr Chambers was cjapitaL ,; The, clear enunciation and sweet' singing of Mrs Chambers completely took the house by ,' storm in "The Miller and the Maid," and "It is Nothing j>\isM Shower ;!', thja latter was really the gem of the evening. AWsual,'''' 5 The' ElUerly' Beau" was in; for a good reception, and when 'he' sang his "Bow Bells and Belles Beau" he was compelled) to comejback and bow his acknpw Judgements.- 'To- say that (Mrs,. , Dicke^on . played ( , the f accompaniments is 'to 1 say' all that is required about 'the music that the singers had to- lead them. It was simply perfect. The assistance rendered, )jy aubld>lrifepd&rohi Jfamiltorn was marked, and our Ngaruawahia basso (Mr Butchfer) was in good voic,a,ahc[ did| 'hia work very carefully. On*" the whole , the singing was much {superior, to M'hat is .usually heard at aniafceur concert3.T'.(Own Correspondent.^ z-j- s~ tt t

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