TE AWAMUTU.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2806, 8 July 1890, Page 3

TE AWAMUTU.

OONCMIT IS AID Of Si'. JoHN'h CIIUIICII.— A e >ncert for the above object was held in the Public Hall, To Awamutu, ou Tuesday evening last. There was a good attendance of the public. The opening overture was a very beautiful duet on violin and pianoforte, "The Last Rase of Summer," played by Messrs Wall (violin) and Patterson (piano), with correct taste and musical accuracy. To this followed a chorus by the members of the To Awamutu Musical Society. The voices blended nicely, and there was evidence of careful practice. After this Mr Fry sang, "The King's Highway," with his ujual power and distinctness of expression. Mrs Andrews then gave that well-known and very baautiful Irish ballad, " Dertnot Asthore." Thia soncr v/an splendidly sung. This lady has a good soprano voice, and enunciates clearly. Mr Vause then rendered a comic song, entitled "Local Events," full cf witty hits, which called forth much merriment. He received an encoro. Mrs Gresham then sang with much taste and sweetness, "The Mill Wheel." This was kindly undertaken by thin lady at short notice to fill what other wise would have been a blank in the programme, through the unfortunate illness of the Misses Bowden. Mr Burgess then gave "The Horse and Hounds." This song was wall received. Mrs Long then rendered "A Dream Within a Dream." This lady always sings with correctness, and her fine soprano voice is heard with pleasing effect. The next item was a beautiful trio, "Fair Flora Decks," by Miss Lane and Messrs Fry and Burgesa. This was decidedly tho gem of the evening, and received a deserved encore. After the interval, Messrs Wall and Patterson played an overture in a finished style. To this succeeded a capital nautical trio in character, "Three Jolly Sailor Boya," by Messrs Burgess, Fry and Mellor. Miss Lewii then gavo a recitation entitled "Aunt Tabitha." Her memory is good, and she bids fair to become an excellent reciter. Meadames Long and Andrews then sang "Trust Her Not," with much elfoct, for which they were the recipients of some floial tributes. Mr RigK then sang » capital song. This gentleman has a good voice and sings very acceptably. Mr Vause then sang "' Patrick Mind the Baby," as a substitute for Miss Allan who could not attend through illness. This was encored. The next item was " Bide-a-Wee," a beautiful Scotch ballad, sung by Mrs Burgess. She was encored and reoeived several bouquets. Mr Fry and Miss Lane then sang " Two Wandering Stars." This wan plousiuKly rouclcred. Mr Bur-

gess then sang "The Fog Bell" (Pontel). His fine baritone voice was heard to much advantage in this song. Hβ received a recall and bowed his acknowledgements. The concert concluded with n charming glee, " Queen of the Valley," to which the whole company did much justice, and the National Anthem. After the concert refreshments wore provided, of which the audience were invited to partake. Not half a bad idea, audiences generally would appreciate this additional attention becoming general at the finish of all such entertainments.