Denniston

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 26, 25 June 1903, Page 6

Denniston

(From our own correspbndent.)

Although situated in a remote part of the Colony, and in a most inaccessible position, Denniston is deservedly noted for its talent and enthusiasm in musical matters. As an illustration of this fact the sluccess of the local band at the contest at Masterton, and the selection of two of its members for inclusion in the N.Z. Representative Band may be mentioned. It is not surprising then that Winter's Missa Cantata was rendered by the choir of tho Sacred Heart of Jesus at the 11 o'clock Mass on the 11th inst., in a most creddtablo manner. Composed for the most part of children, whose clear, sweet voices blended harmoniously with those of their elders, the singing of the choir well merited the high encomiums passed on their efforts by the Rev. Father Malloy at Vespers Special praise is due to Miss Home, the talented organist, lor the energetic manner in which she worked to achie\e a successful rendering of the sacred music. The Messrs Power, Fraser, Franks, and Miss X Milligan arc also deserving of commendation for valuable services rendered. It is worthy of note that those sturdy miners who are members of the choir, attend the practices regularly after their hard day's toil, and thus set an example that might well be emulated in other parts of the parish. It is the intention of the Rev. Father Malloy, himself a musician of no moan order, to shortly have the Vespers sung in the Church of the Sacrod Heart of Jesus. It is always a source of gratification to the good priest to visit Denniston for the edification and instruction of his people, as the congregations, morning and e\ening, are large and a laudable zeal and enthusiasm are manifested in all matteis affecting the welfare and advancement of the Church For those who do not know Denniston it may be stated that a few Sundays ago some 84 com r muhicants approached the Holy Table— truly a splendid record for the little mining township.