HUNTLY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3067, 12 March 1892, Page 2

HUNTLY.

Concert.—The concert on Monday evening last in connection with the library and reading room proved a success. In addition to our local talent, the services of Miss Rimmer of Auckland were brought into requistion, and the knowledge that she was going to sing proved to be quite attraction enough, nor were those who attended, solely for the parpose of hearing her sing, in any way disappointed. After having heard Miss Rimmer the only disappointment experienced is engendered by the reflection that we in Huntly so very seldom enjoy the privilege of listening to such a gifted vocalist. Mr T. H. White and Miss White (violin and piano) played an overture at the opening of each part of the programme, Miss McDonnell sang " Tit-for-tat," and Miss G. Butcher " Welcome, Ever Welcome Friends," both ladies acquitting themselves in a very fair manner, Miss Butcher giving evidence of the possession of a very sweet and rounded voice. Songs were also contributed by Messrs Holton, Ford, A. Turner, Williams, and A. Hall, but naturally the chief items were the songs rendered by Miss Rimmer. These were: "Dear Heart," and "The Song That Reached My Heart," in the first part of the programme, and in the second : "The Blind Girl to her Harp," which was rendered with perfect enunciation and such depth of feeling, that a perfect storin of applause greeted the rendition of this item, and in kindly response the singer treated her hearers to another exceptional treat by singing "Scenes That Are Brightest," which was listened to in breathless silence and at its conclusion the audience again vociferously applauded. The singers were accoinpauied by Miss Turner and Mr Radcliffe, and after the concert the Hall was cleared for dancing which was keenly indulged in by a large number of the lads and lasses until about 1 or 2 a.m., the dance music being supplied by Messrs Radcliffe and Steel.