CONCERT

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5662, 9 June 1911, Page 2

CONCERT

The concert given in the Opera House last night in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Church was largely attended, despite the unpropitious statu of . the -weather. I Most of the leading vocalists or the town contributed to a first-class programme, and the instrumental items Avere also of a high order of merits A very enjoyable time was spent, and the audience wasgen* erous in. its applause throughout the evening, several of the vocalists having to respond to imperative encores. The Rev. A. C. Wedderspoon presided. An overture by the Tauranga orchestra, "Maritana" opened the programme, these Instrumentalists also, giving "Adeste Fideles'-'' later in the evening. To Mr Ridley (the conductor) the greatest credit is due, his control of the instrumentalists showing a masterful command. The other members .of the orchestra were :. Miss E. Adams (piano), Miss Steventon, Messrs A. S-herlock, C. Adams, and C. E. Stewart (violins), Mr G. Meehan (cornet), and ilr F. Trigg (euphonium). Mr W. Ferguson sang his numbers, ••The Promise of Life" and "Queen of Angels" with credit, and on the second occasion responded to an encore with the last verse. Mrs Torrance's interpretations of "Angus Macdonald," and "The Beautiful Land of Nod" were especially good, and for ker second contribution she had to respond to a vociferous encore. "The Revenge" and "European Guides'(by Mark Twain) were recited byMiss Samuel in a most realistic and striking manner. Mr A. 11. Foxcroft in "Out on the Deep" and "Sing Me a Song of the South," showed himself ta be possessed, of a fine b>ass voice, and was loudly applauded. Miss D. Steventon and Mi A. Sherlock grave an excellent item in the violin duet "Silvery Waves," the performers coming in for a due meed of appreciation. There was sufficient in Mrs F. Plumtree's rendering of " 'Mid the Hush of the Corn" to assure her auditors that she is an undoubted acquisition to local musical circles. To an imperative encore she responded with the last verse. In the second part Mrs Plumtree gave an expressive treatment of "Under the Peodah," which was in every way admiruble, ana also earned an encore- Mr 11. R. Mountfort was heard to advantage in ,the song "Crossing the Bar." Mr G. Glenister. of Auckland, scored a success in "Because," and with hit, humorous number "His OnlyJ 0 ko" (M- P. Spun-), raised the nsi;,u faculties of the audience to the h.g.L est degree. Captain Reach was a, his .best in -Till j„ ath| .. the demands of his hearers gave •^ Love Tide" as an encore. S nckett was a most capable and accomplished accompanist. Purine tie iTiTT^ "«'■ "A. C Wedderspoon thanked the audience for their patronage, and proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all those ladies ami gvntlemen who had contributed to the programnm. The audience Con . curi-ed with the chairman's remarks and the v o te was carried by acclamation, a most enjoyable entertainment (being brought to a close at j 10.15 p.m.