THE CONCERT.

In the evening, at the Public Hall, a concert was given under the able direction of Mr Flood, but the attendance was not at all up to the merits of the concert, which was certainly more than equal to the ordinary run of amateur " shows." The first part opened with a pianoforte duet aa overture, played by Mrs A. B. j Litchfield (of Renwick) and Mr Flood. This was followed by a quartette, an old boating glee, beautifully and correctly ren<tered by Mrs Hiley, the Misses March, and Miss Dickens. This item was deservedly applauded. Miss Dickens, despite a little nervovsness, was very successful in her song, in which the three ladies who had formed with her the quartette provided an effective chorus. Mrs Litchfield gave the audience a rare treat with "Cherry Ripe," a sprightly and graceful air, calculated to test culture and taste and power of expression. The three Misses March played a trio, and two boys of Mrs A. B, Litchfield sang an amusing duet, which was encored. Mr Matthews gave very tastefully indeed a fantasia on the violin, "Auld Robin Gray" and other Scotch airs, after which Mrs Hiley sang in charming style to the immense delight of the audience an amusing ballad, " The North Countree." Mr Storey followed with a comic song, which was loudly encored, and Mr Kirby closed the first part with a reading—" The adventures of Mr Pickwick with the middle-aged lady with yellow curl-papers," which caused no end of fun. The second part was equally successful. Mr Flood's accompaniment of the singers was a feature of the entertainment, and he delighted the audience with a fantasia, on the piano and organ simultaneously. The concert was succeeded by a very enjoyable dance.