TIMARU CATHOLIC GLEE CLUB

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 45, 25 November 1925, Page 29

TIMARU CATHOLIC GLEE CLUB

CONCERT AT ST. ANDREWS. On tlie 10th inst., the above choir gave a. concert in the St. Andrews Hall, which was well filled by a large and appreciative audience (says the Timaru Herald). Under the baton of their talented conductor (Mr. A. C. Ale I lines) the choir rendered some choice items, showing splendid balance, evenness of tone and clear enunciation in such popular numbers as “Love’s Old Sweet Song,” “Juanita, “The Rosary,” “My Old Kentucky Home,” “Pale in the Amber West,” “The Serenade,” “Comrades in Arms,” “Sweet and Low,” “Fishing,” and “Stars of the Summer Night,” Considering the short time the choir has been in existence, it has attained a high' standard of efficiency, due in no small measure to the musical ability of its conductor. The supporting items wore of a high standard, and were well received. Mr. Alan Shrimpton, the well-known and popular baritone, delighted the audience with his renderings of “0 Sole Alio,” in English and Italian, and “Because.” In response to insistent encores, he gave “The Mountains of Mourne,” and “The. Murray Moon.” The elocutionists of the party (Misses I. and M. Collins) were also heard to advantage, and had to respond to encores. Miss C. Kyle gave a fine display of national dancing, and is always a popular favorite. Miss N. Scanned and Miss R. Leeming gave pianoforte duets in pleasing style. The accompaniments were sympathetically played by Miss N. Scannel and Mr. A. C. Mclnnes. The concert was in every way a great success, and the Glee Choir, having set such a high standard, their concerts will always be popular with lovers of good music, besides “being a decided acquisition to the musical talent of South Canterbury. "

After the concert the ladies of St. Andrews entertained the choir and assisting artists to supper. Mr. J. Daly (president of the choir), on behalf of the visitors, thanked the ladies for their kindness in providing supper also the gentlemen who so kindly prepared the hall. He also took advantage of the occasion to express the choir’s sincere appreciation of the capable and thorough manner, in which Mr. G. M. Gamble had carried out his duties as secretary and added that the organisation and success of the choir’s concerts was largely due to his energy and enthusiasm. Mr. Daly also took the opportunity of thanking Rev. Fathers Hurley and Barra for the practical interest they had shown in the choir since its inception. Father Hurley suitably responded on behalf of the St. Andrews people, after which dancing terminated a very enjoyable evening. C*>