CONCERT AT TE AWAMUTU.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2517, 28 August 1888, Page 2

CONCERT AT TE AWAMUTU.

A concert in aid of the funds of the library was hold in the hall on Wednesday evening. Mr Russell was to have delivered a lecture on "The Age we live in," but a telegram was received in the afternoon, stating that ha could not attend, owing to the death of one of his children. The announcement was received with feelings of deep regret and sympathy with Mr Russell iu his affliction. The committee were at a great deal of trouble to provide singers at such short notice, to fill the vacant place on the programme, but short as the notice was they were very successful. The Te Awamutu band, under the leadership ot Mr Sibley, played selections during the evening. A number of young men have been practising under Mr Sibley's instruction, and have made excellent progress, as their execution of the various pieces amply proved. There is plenty of musical ability, and with such an instructor, we may re.iFonably hope to have once more a good band here. Among the bandsmen were the Messrs H. and K. North, who are old favourites with the music loving portion of the community. Mr Walton was in the chair. The following is the programme :—" Memories of Scotland," Band. Song, "A Vision," Miss Allen; duet, "Juanita," Misses Carley and Murray ; recitation (original), " A tramp on the wallaby from Auckland to Kihikihi," Mr R. King; song, " When Sparrows Build," Miss Murray; "Love Light," band ; recitation, " Our Folks," Miss Lewis ; duet, " Friendship," Mrs Andrew and Miss Allen ; song, "Dolly's Revenge, - ' Miss Wells; song, "White Wings," Miss Carley; song, " Bitter Sweet,'' Mrs Andrew; "The Gates of the West, " band ; song, " Our last waltz," Miss Lewis ; Stump speech, " A bombastic appeal to a jury," Mr King ; song, " Oh fair dove, Oh fond dove," Miss Murray; duet, " Tell me where do fairies dwell," Misres Mills; song, "The dashing white Sergeant'" Miss Allan; (encored and last verse sung again) "Twilight Shadows," band ; God Save the Qneen. The attend ance considering the object of the entertainment was not as good as might reasonably have been expected, tho gross proceeds only amounting to £5 16s. People profess to be very anxious to have a reading room in connection with the library established, but when they are called upon to assist practically, their sympathy goes down to zero. Notwithstanding the shirt notice the singers had they acquitted themselves remarkably well. Mr King's "' Tramp " contained many local hits which were well received and created a good deal of amusement. Miss M. Lewis appeared for the first time before a Te Awamutu audience who were exceedingly pleased with the young vocalist, who we hope to have tha pleasure of hearing again. The young lady's rendering of the recitation " Our Folks" was very good indeed. The Chairman briefly expressed thanks on behalf of the Committee to those who had given their patronage. The hall was then cleared for dancing which was kept up with great spirit till about 2 a.m.