THE NGARUAWAHIA CONCERT.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3097, 21 May 1892, Page 2

THE NGARUAWAHIA CONCERT.

" Spectator "writes Your " Casual Correspondent" does not give justice to those who kindly assisted at the above benefit concert. He gives Miss Alice Rimmor a very great deal of praise, and none to out local amateui's, whose services were volunteered gratis, and who, I think, were more justified in getting a word of comment. Miss Alice Rimmer is a professional singer, and all due praise has been paid to her many times previously to this. I will, with your kind permission, give you the details as briefly as possible The first part of the evening's programme was opened with a pianoforte solo, by Miss Saulbrey, and this, for a young performer, was exceedingly well played. Mr P. Meredith, in his usual good style, sang " The Irish Emigrant,'' with great success, and responded to a very much deserved encore. Miss Soppett then sang " Ora Pro Nobis" remarkably well; which was followed by Mr H. Williams'song "The Gallants of England," in his usual good voice. Miss Alice Rimmer then gave the Ngaruawahia public a treat in her rendering of " White Wings," but being down for no loss than four songs during the evening, she had to forego all encores. Mr Simpson (by appearances), being on excellent terms with No. 1, sang "Vanity" to perfection. This was followed by "Love's Old Sweet Song," by Mrs H. Dickeson. A comic recitation, by Master P. McKeown, caused roars of laughter, the Irish brogue being taken off to a nicety. The song, " When Shadows Deepen," was very prettily sung by Miss G. Butcher, and Miss Riminer's beautiful song "Cambtiana" brought the first part of the entertainment to a close. The second part of the programme was opened by a pianoforte duet by the Misses Fitzpatrick, and great praise is due to both these young ladies for their finished execution of this piece. Mr A. McCredie's song " Our Jack's Come Home" was especially well given, and to a well merited encore he sang "The Old Sexton." Miss A. Butcher then gave a recitation, which bespoke every care and attention in her rehearsals. Mr Corbett, in excellent good form, sang his favourite song, " The White Squall, followed by a song from Mr R. Craig, "Anchored," given in very good style. The next number was a song, " Romany Lass," by Mrs It. Dickeson. This lady, being in decidedly better nervo and voice than in the first song, received a very fair share of applause. Mr P. Moredith, on being encored to the favourite song "In Old Madrid,"sang his popular falsetto song "Molly Malone,' which took the house. To pacify the storm of applause which followed, Mr Meredith waa compelled to again respond , and played a pianoforte selection of "Scotish Airs." The beautiful ballad, "No One Like Mother to Me," by Miss Rimmer, which was considered decidedly the gem of the evening, brought the concert to a close, It was the opinion of all thas the performance throughout, both practically and financially, was the most successful ever held in this district.