CHARACTER CONCERT AT CAMBRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2374, 27 September 1887, Page 2

CHARACTER CONCERT AT CAMBRIDGE.

The above concert, in aid of the funds for enlarging the Public Library, was held on Friday evening last, and, in spite of the wretched wet night, was a decided success, and we learn that the library will benefit to the extent of about £ls. This sum would undoubtedly have been much larger had the night proved fine, as it is now well understood that any entertainment of which Mr Shirley has the management will be carried through in a creditable manner. Fortunately, the whole of the tickets for the reserved seats were sold prior to the date of performance, or we fear the inclement weather would have had a further damaging effect upon the receipts. The programme was as follows Pianoforte duet, “Dreams of Heaven,” Mrs Chitty and Miss Moon. These ladies deserve special commendation for making martyrs of themselves by performing in so excellent a maimer on such a wretched instrument as the hall piano. Character song, “Three Jolly Sailor Boys.” Very well rendered, the sailors being Messrs H. Wilson, S. Chambers and Herbert Stuart, the former taking the solo and the latter contributing a capital hornpipe. Song, “At tho Perry,” Mrs 0. Garland, Nicely sung, but evidently the performer suffered from nervousness. Song, “Tho Old Brigade,” Mr Walter Chambers. We never heard this gentleman perform so well. Ho lias the making of a really fine voice, and we now consider him one in the front rank of our local singers. He gained a well deserved encore. Character song, “ The Vagabond,” soloist, Mr 0. Garland, which had been repeated by special request, having given so much satisfaction at a previous concert. Song, “The Quaker's Daughter,’ Mrs Chambers. Given in a very effective manner. Song, “ Out on the Deep," Mr Monntford, This gentleman whn had kindly conic a considerable distance to give his services, possesses a fine bass voice, and was encored. Character song,.“ Caller Herrin,” solo by Mrs Russell, and given in her usual pleasing manner. At the close of this scene an impromptu fight among the fish-wives caused much amusement. Bung, “ Tho Lass that loves a Sailor,” Mr 0. Garland, well snug. Character song, “A.B.C” duet, Miss Chambers and Mr Shirley. Tin s was a very amusing scene and undoubtedly one of the best, both singing and by-play being exceptionally good, and gaining an encore. Song, “Roll Gall” Mr W. Chambers very well rendered, but would have been better sung a little louder in parts. Onot, “ When the Wind Blows in from the Sea,” Mr and Mrs Garland. Their voices blended very nicely in this fine duet. Character song, “Throe Fishers went Sailing,” solo, by Mrs Chambers most deservedly encored, the fishwives, by their really good acting, supporting tho effective rendering of the song. Song, “The Silent March,” Mr Monntford, equally successful with his prior performance. Song, “White Wings,” Mrs Russell, a difficult song very nicely rendered. Character song, “Postillion,” solo by Mr Shirley. This spirited performance in which Mr Shirley as the Postillion, and Mr J. McXicol as the coachman, were loading characters brought the mostescccssful concert to a close. Mr Shirley in a few final remarks firing a parting shot at the "Old Slave” called a “Piano.”