MR CONNELL'S POPULAR CONCERT.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2539, 18 October 1888, Page 2

MR CONNELL'S POPULAR CONCERT.

Thkkk was a moderate attendance at the second of Mr and Mrs Council's popular concerts held in the Public Hall, Hamilton, last night, and shows that the series aie appreciated by the public. The Volunteer Brass Band gave their assistance, and in the opening overture taken from "La Norma," the high state of proficiency to which they have attained was made evident, and they were much praised. The cornet cords in this selection were very fine. The careful training bestowed upon the band by Mr Mcttaui deserves recognition, and wo are glad to hear there is an inteution to Ret up a concert fur his benefit. A well selected programme was gouo through with in a very satisfactory manner. After the band, Mr J. Edgecimibe sang the fine old sons; " Hearts of oak," followed by a duel, "Birdie" by Mrs Swarbridt and Mrs Comifill, which was much appreciated. Mrs H. Jackson, then sang "Twickenham Ferry" in her usual admirable manner and in fiiie voice. Mr Counell's young pupils, Miss A. Siuidcs and Miss F. Graham performed a pianoforte duet in a most creditable manner Mr Davis , song "Lads and Lassies " was given with spirit and was much applauded. Miss Chappell then sang very sweatly and clearly, "The Lust Waltz," and received the murks of appreciation it desßi-ved with demands for an encore. Mrs Swarbrick sang " Ave Maria" most artistically, though somewhat nervous. Miss loonies' pianoforte sole, " Dienxieme Nocturne," was executed in a most finished manner, and displayed considerable commaud of the instrument. In response to demands for an encore, she bowed her acknowledgements. Dr. Murch's "The Yeoman's Wedding Song," was well giveu, and applauded, and concluded tke fir.it part of the programme. On resuming the band gave "The Death of Nelson," in which the baritone solo was a fine performance. Miss Jolly sang "Just " very nicely indeed and gives promise of becoming a. popular favourite. Then followed the duet " I know a Bank " by Mrs Conuell and Miss Sasre in which the two lovely voices blended in perfect harmony. Mr Oonnell gave a comic song called " Scrub" which completely fetched the audience, who demanded an encore, and " Won't you join the Dance?" was Riven. Miss Sage's " Alas ! those chimes" was delightful, her sweet voice and manner being in complete sympathy with the song. The audience would not be denied an encore, and she gave "Old and New," meeting with equal applause. Mr Connell played a pianoforte selection in his masterly manner and was followed by Mr (!-. Jidgocumbe with " Once I loved a maiden fair," in which he did ample justice to the expressive sentiments of the song. Mrs Connell than sang "Fiddle and I," with violin obligato by Dr. Murch, in which her ricli soprano voice was heard to admiration. She received a shower of bouquets, and in response to an encore, gave "Barbara Allen." Mr and Mrs Counell then sang a duet from " Maritana,"and the Company gave the "Lust Rose of Summer." The National Anthem brought a very pleasant evening's entertainment to a concluliun.