JUBILEE INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND.

Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 253, 22 October 1892, Page 2

JUBILEE INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l 6 has bcoa laid that the joys of anfcicipotion •Art greater, th an . tboei of realisation. Those who attend the forthcoming complimentary concert at the City Hall, as advertised in your columns, on Monday next, will inevitably find an exception to fchia (Veil formulated ruh. Mr Jnde is ft host in himself, an eminent composer, a brilliant organist, and a vocalist whose superlative oharms render his concerts centres of irresistible attraction. Music ie the language of emotion, bub Judo's emotion is always true, woll balanced and dignified, and his performances are irradiated with those qualities, which belong; 60 conspicuously to his beautiful and manly character. Music may be the servanb of base emotions, it may be poor, frivolous, bad, but never in the case of our talented visitor. Jude's music, by shifting suddenly the emotional atmosphere of the mind does as much for us in 6 minutes as reading the wisest book or listening tq the soundest argument. It carries us as by magic to a certain point, wbile we wonder bow we are to, descend when be gracefully brings us down again till we find ourselves on terra firmct, braced and strengthened by the musical journey, On the said occasion Mr Jude will bs assisted by a galaxy of local talent. As these ladies and gentlemen are well known to fame in musical circles, it is superfluous to paint the lilies and porfume the violets. Mr' Juda has arranged to take bis own organ, and under his masterly touch the liquid gems will pour forth, to the astonishment of the entranced auditors. The proceeds of the concert are to .be devoted to the funds of the Institute for the Blind, so that all who desire to irradiate the dark path of the blind, will have a rare opportunity of so doing, and simultaneously realise a banquet for their astonished sensos.—l am, etc., Jko. Abbojt. Parnell, October 21st, 1892. Obiter diata.— Since writing tho above, Mr Thornes • (Secretary of the Institute) informs mo, that His Excellency and Lady Glasgow have graciously signified theit intention of .being preitnt at this interesting function .—J. A. • < • '■ •