MR P. R. DIX'S MONDAY "POPS."

Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 179, 3 August 1897, Page 2

MR P. R. DIX'S MONDAY "POPS."

The ever-increasing popularity of these concerts was again evinced last night, when the City Hall was crowded to the

not even standing room being obtainable at a quarter to eight. A good deal of interest, wan manifested in the first appoaranc. of Madame Cadzow, whose pianoforte solo** were of a high-class order. In the first part of the programme Madame p'nyod Sir Jules Benedict's fantasia " Erin," h ir fino touch and brilliant execution meeting with an enthusiastic reception, and in response to a loud recall the distinguished pianiste gave "The Brook." The rippling mu»ic held the audience spellbound, and bo even the least appreciative it was apparent that the piano was being manipulated by a more than ordinarily accomplished artiste. In the second part Madame Cadzow played •'Highland Gems" (Bape) in an equally artistic manner, and a-* an encore a beautiful setting of the "Old Folks at Home." As a pianiste Madame Cadzow is certainly an adept; she has complete mastery over the keys, and the reception given her last evening was most flattering. Mr W. B. Cadzow again greatly pleased the audience, he being in ever better voice than on the two previous occasions. "Only Once More" was one of his beat numbers, and a very old bub sweet song, ''Just Touch the Harp Gently," was given as an encore. It was, however, in the second part of the programme chat Mr Cadzow was most successful, his rendering of " The Pigrim of Love" bringing a storm of applause. In response "Alice, Where Art Thou" was given, and still the audience wanted more, and "Marguerite" had to be given in satisfaction of the demands of the audience. Mr Archdale T&yler contributed two excellent items, "Jack's the Boy" and " The Counsel." Each number was well received, and in response to a recall at the end of bhe second song Mr Tayler bowed his acknowledgments. Miss T. A. Hargrave as usual was most warmly received, her "Dream Voices" being given in excellent style. "Oh Promise Me" was sung by the same lady, and an encore, of course, demanded. Mr Horace Stebbing contributed two souga. His voice has not improved since his absence from Auckland, which is no doubt owing to climatic influences. Mr Leslie Dix on his re-appearance was greeted with loud applause, his "Amateur Actors" creating a most favourable impression, and his encore skit " The School Breaking Up" created roara of laughter. Bertie Lorking scored his usual success ; he is certainly a clever little boy. An excellent concert was brought to a close by the favourite duet, "The Moon Hath Raised," which was given with great success.