HUNTLY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3010, 29 October 1891, Page 2

HUNTLY.

Kntkuta[stKKr. —A most successful ontartainment was held in Rilph's hall, on Friday evening, on behalf of tha Roman Catholic Mission fund. There was a large attendance. Mr W. J. Rilph capably occupied the chair in tho unavoidable absence of Father Luck. Tho overture "JJampa" was rendered by the Misses Tattley (4) in finished style, and received well merited applause, Mr lkowuell sang the " Whito Squall" the nice rendering of which secured an encore, when ha gave "Thy Face." Miss Swau who received a hearty reception contributed "Kathleen Mavourean," which was admirably rendered, Miss Swan gracefully succumbed to the inevitable, and sang " I'll Ask for Nothing Moro," rocaiving due acknowledgement. A piano solo given by Mrs W. J. Ralph proved that lady to be highly cultured, the expression being all that the most exacting could desire. Mrs C'olonol Smith sang '• Remember Me No More" in an effective manner receiving upplause. Miss ttobsou sang "Vilkin's and his Dinah, "and although shn received an encoro the song was scarcely suitable for the occasion. After an interval of five minutes, the Misses Tattley again delighted the audience with the fine rendering of the "Mikado Waltz," this item was highly appreciated. Mr Brownell scored an encore with " Our Jack's Come J Lome Today," and he gave in fine style "Nancy Lee." Miss Tattley contributed " Dream of Home," which met with hearty approbation. Mr \V. J. Ralph gave a song with good effect, and was loudly applauded. Miss Icivell (Taupiri) sang very sweetly " Ehriu on the Rhine " which was suitably acknowledged. "Killarney" was sung by Miss Swan with good expression, and in response to anencoresha gave " The Kerry Dance," which completely took the Huntly folks by storm, on being again recalled Miss Swan b uig iu a happy manner, "I'm the Merriest Girl That's Out." Great praise is due to Mrs W. J. Ralph who ably otjjciateij as accompanist; ti Mr lj, Ralph, the indefatigable secretary, and to Mrs L. 11. Harris, who kiudly supplied vjsitors anil friends with refreshments. After tho concert, which was an undoubted success, dancing was indulgol in, and kept up with •pfrit until 2 a.m. CttiCKKT.—Tho opening mitch of the cricljqt season was played horo on Saturday, tho 17th ir.sb. AJarried v. single, when the bacholors scored nil easy victory by 1.1 runs. Mr T. Connolly made the highest score for the latter, carrying his bat with -">3 runs to his credit.