ALEXANDRA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3188, 29 November 1892, Page 2

ALEXANDRA.

CoscKiir.— The concert in aid of the funds of the Mangapiko Library, that took place in the schoolroom, Mangapiko, on Friday last, was a most successful one, the room being comfoitibly tilled bv an attentive audience from all parts of the districts. The performers not only included many of our old favourites, but were greatly strengthened by utner new faces, with admirable musical abilities and good voices. Premier amongst the latter was Mr Richai d Bosanko, who hitherto, although so well known amongst us, has kept out of our knowledge that he is in possession of a most admirable tenor voice, which he knows how to use, and besides he has a thorough knowledge of music. His songs came on us as a thorough surprise, and fieir hearty reception must have been nri»fc gratifying to him. Another stranger (Mr Knight) al-o greatly added to the success of the c mcert. He has an excellent voice, and a capital selection of songs, and his rendering of that old favourite " Simon the Cellarer" win a treat in itself, and well worth the journey to hoar. Mr Howard succeeded in pleasing" the audience with his contributions, whnh were sung with great taste and ability. Mr Wall, who played a violin accompaniment, showed that he was an accomplished artist on the instrument. Of the ladies who took part, their names alone was a sufficient indication that the entertainment could be nought else but most enjoyable. The programme was as follows:—Overture, piano, Mrs Helps; solo, "Simon the Cellarer," Mr Knight—took immensely, and was loudly applauded ; solo, "The Song Tnat Reached My Heart," Miss Fiedi Bowden—one of the gems of the evening, and was received with applause; reading, Artemus Ward's Courtship," Mr E. A. Aubin—was very well delivered, and thoroughly enjoyed by the audience ; Solo, "Steering Home," Mr R. Bosanko; an excellent song exceedingly well sung with both verve and expression, the applause was tremendous and the call for an enenra undeniable ; in response Mr Bosanko gave "Let Me Like a Soldier Fall," which was even more successful. Solo, "The Heart Bowed down," Mr Howard, was well rendered and greatly pleased. Solo, " Old And Yonne Marie," Miss Allen, as usual with this lady's songs, it was received with rounds of applause. Solo, "The Beacon," Mr Durham, was well sung, but the singer was evidently suffering from a cold. An interval here occurred for refreshments which were most liberally dispensed by a large stiff of young ladies ; the viands were of the best quality and were fully appreciated. Part II: Overture (piano). Mrs Helps; solo, "The Vagabond," Mr Knight, quite as successful as his previous song ; solo, " The Fairies," Miss F. Bnwden, very nicely sung indeed. Solo, "Tho Yeoman's Wedding," Mr A. E. Aubin, sung wi»h spirit and well received. Solo, " True till Death," Mr Howard, was another good song, expressively sung and well received. Solo, "Waiting," Miss Allen, a sweet song sweetly sung. Solo, Mr R. Bosanko; this song was accompanied by Messrs Hall and Aubin (violins), and Mrs Helps (piano), it was a great success and vehemently received. Solo, "Anchored," Mr' Durham, concluded the concert, this song receiving rounds of applause. A dance followed, at which the young folks remained, the old folks going home well satisfied with the evening's entertainment.