HUNTLY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3181, 12 November 1892, Page 2

HUNTLY.

CoNCEHT.— The Taupiri Extended Colliery (not Hunlly) Brass Hand, heldj a concert here, on Tuesday night last, but as there has been quite a plethora of theatrical amusement tendered to us lately, deplebing our pockets and rendering us a trifle discriminating, it was rather thinly attended, but the audience though small was certainly appreciative, most ot the items being eucored. The concert opened with an overture, "In Memoriain," by the band, which at once pr >ved that the members had made rapid improvement in their playing since their last appearance in public. A song each by Mr \V. Tattley and Miss Robson was then given. A duet " Larboard Watch," by Messrs Tattley and Lessel, was the next item, this practically resolved itself into a solo as the latter gentleman who is gifted with a rather powerful fnll-tonod voice, so completely overpowered his partner as to render him almost inaudible. Miss Cassy Harris then sang, "There's no One Like Mother to Me," in a very sweettuned manner. A comic song, "The Bill of Fare," by Mr C. Skellern, and a song pach by Miss Tattley and Mr Lessel, completed the first part of programme. After the interval the band played another overture, "La Recreation Musica!e,"in a very creditable manner, the facial contortions of the second cornet being recreation enough for the observant gods. Mrs Starr then sang with casto and feeling that at all times acceptable old song, "When Other Lips," which may unhesitatingly be regarded as the gem of the concert. In obedience to an imperative encore the singer favoured her hearers with a verse of "Sweet Violets," a song eminently suited to this lady's voice. A step-dance by Mr F. Noble, executed in a neat and effective manner, met with extravagant tokens of approval from ye back seats. "Bring Me Back the One I Love," by Mrs Tattley, with invisible chorus, was nicely sung. Mr Lessel, a new-comer to Huntly, then gave "The Death of Nelson." This gentleman, as before intimated, has a powerful voice, and of good tone, but its possessor might with profit learn to command and modulate it, and by that means render it even more pleasing than it now is. "Killarney," by Miss Clayton, and a duet, "Gates of the West," by the Misses Tattley, brought the musical part of the programme to a close. A sailor's hornpipe, danced by Mr Cogan, and "God Save the Queen " finished the business. Very little time was lost in preparing for what is considered of more importance than the concert, to wit, a dance, which was gleefully participated in by all and sundry, the music boing supplied by some members of the band, in addition to the piano, Holiday.—Wednesday was very properly regarded as a holiday, and to make it seem m-jre like one a programme of sports, &c, was carried out in a large paddock belonging to the Taupiri Extended Colliery Company. A large number of people turned up in spite of the threatening aspect of the weather, but the thorough enjoyment of the outing was spoilt by the rain which camo on at about 3 o'clock, and lasted until the finish of the programme. The Taupiri Extended Colliery Brass Band attended and played some very nica pieces, which were certainly appreciated and enlivened the proceedings. The following are the names of the winners of tho principal events :—Maiden Race (120 yards), M. Gleesnn ; 440 yds. Handicap, J. Cobine ; Women's Race, Maggie 'JL'uk.iro (native); Men's K/icp. (lo years and over), D. Carlyou ; Hurdie Race (220), M. Gleesnn j Obstacle Race, J. Attrell ; Bona fide Miners' Race (150 yds), Fred Turner : Sack Race, Hori Haiki ; Half-mile, M. Gleeson ; Potato Race. .1. Cobine ; Electric Handicap (100y<H, T. Connolly ; Truckers Only (100yds),'J. Singer ; High Jump, B. Jones and F. Parsons (tie), 4ft llin : Hep, Step and Jump, A. Tinner (about 37ft).