PAPERSPAST

Westminster Abbey Glee and Concert Company.

Speaking of the opening of the above Company's season at Auckland, the Herald says:—lt was probably anticipated that the concert was to be of a nature somewhat out of the ordinary ruck, though it 13 doubtful whether many of those present were fully prepared for the several delightful musical gems of which tho programme was comprised. Not only was it unique, but it was also refreshing, reminiscent, arid most pleasant hearing. It was a charm* ing admixture of the old, old songs, glees and catches of yore, with examples of the more melodious of the modern school of solo ballad. In short, a popular programme strictly in the sense of being just what the people love. It was, moreover, rendered by artistes of high training and intelligence, who, singing conjointly in the quaint and homely part songs of our forebears' times, revealed their rare ability in such wise as surely as though they had been heard in more ambitious—more classical—selections. M re have had epochs in the history of our music previously, mid the present visit of this party of singers marks one more. They set a standard in the art of combined singing by which those who will may learn much. Excellent as the impreseion made by the aclult male vocalists was, the chief public enthusiasm fell to the lot of the four boy singers of the party. These gifted little artistes firmly established themselves as warm favourites from the outset, their fresh young voices being a revelation and appealing irresistibly to their listeners. They sang exquisitely throughout, the liquid beauty of their sweet and musical notes being frequently in evidence, especially when they were called Upon to sing in the higher register. Admirably tutored in the art of singing and of refined diction, possessed withal of really beautiful voices, these little choristers (neat garbed in Eton suits) won many a heart and were applauded to the echo.

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