WELLINGTON MATCHES.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12378, 18 December 1905, Page 5

WELLINGTON MATCHES.

(fß*>« AS.MjrIATIGN TKUBUKIM.) " "WELLINGTON, December 16. In the match Old Boys v Gasworks, Old Boys in their first innings fcccred 189 (J. P. Blacklock 64), and Gasworks in their first inning* have two wickets down for 133 (Redgrave not out 73, Laws 50). In the Midland v fellington match, Midland's first innings realised 303 (Hutching* 122, C. Hickton 74). In the Newtown v Phoenix match. Newtown ecored 82, end Phoenix have eight wickets down for 200 (Brice 113).

LIEDERTAFEL CONCERT. —: ♦ Tlio Christchurch. Liedert afel w to bo complimented upon having given one of tho best all-romid concerts of the. seaeon ou Friday night, on the occasion of their Horren Abend. " The volume of voico in connection with the.Liedertafel was much greater, and, there was-far more breadth in, the harmonies than on previous occasions. Sir G. Steere, who sang the first vooal eolo, "Mannelita," hardly infused enough life into it to mako it successful, and there was also a break in hie voice. The solo part in Reichardt's ' beautiful '.'Tears of Anguish" was very artistically sung by Mr George March, who was in excellent voice. The wave-like humming accompaniment by the chorus, too, was capitally given. Gaiiz's pretty song, "1 Seek for Thee," wias just suited to Mr B. S. Collier'e eweot tenor; aoid'ho sung it in a manner deserving very Jiigh I>raLse. Dr. Manning gave "Jj'brget Mo Not" with much pathos and effect. Bevan's fine song, "Rose of the Desert,-"* ■was admirably sung by Mr Millar, who, i-n, response to an enthueiaetio encore, gave "I Fear No Foe" with a good deal of spirit. Dr. Crooko played a pianp solo, "Valse Brilliante, , . , well, and was encoj-ed. The opening number, Mendekeohn's "To the Bons of Art," was beautifully sung, all the intricate liarnuanies beting admirably brought out, making it ono of, tho gems of the evening. Another finely-sung number was "Tho Long Day Closes." The quaiv tetto, "How Sweet, How Freeh," by Messrs Cookson, Vincent, March, and Millar, was also capitally fiiven, and wae encored. Abt's tuneful "Thuringiaji Volkslied" was amongst the distinct successes of the night. In lighter vein, "The GofiMngs" took the fancy of tho audience immensely. It is a charmingly Humorous musical conceit, the introduction of a strain of "The Wedding March" and the chorale-like effect of a portion of "The Dead March" in "Saul" being most cleverly and effectively managed. Dr. Bradehaw conducted, and- Dr. Crooke accompanied with much skill and taste.