DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.

Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 283, 3 June 1909, Page 5

DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES.

... — ; ♦ . '■ - Of the opening meeting of- the above in Christchurch, the Lytteltorn Times, of April 27th, says: — "Seldom has a more enjoyable entertainment been given in Christchurch. The' wellknown anthem of Spohr, "As pants the hart," played on the handbells by | five- of the lads, With pianoforte accompaniment by Mr H. Aaron was a : revelation to the audience,» showing the marvellous possibilities' 'of hand- j bell ringing, when musical aptitude combines with close practice and •skilful, training to give those possibilities proper display. ''The' anthem is familiar to all chbristerß,v;hj.it > seldom does any ordinary choir give it the devotional interpretation it received at the hands of the juvenile bellringers last, night. , "The Bells of St. Malo" was another item, with a telling chime added ! by :i aifi ifettra. player, and the applause "was vociferous." The 1 boys are to appear at the Drill Hall to-morrow evening. -,;-».•.;