CONCERT.

Clutha Leader, Volume XVII, Issue 875, 24 April 1891, Page 5

CONCERT.

The concert held in the evening was, despite the weather, very largely attended, the programme being a large and very attractive one, four o* the vocalists making their debut to ft Kaitangeta audience. The mayor (Mr VV. M. Shore) presided, and in a few remarks called upon MrHayes to open the night's entertainment by playing a few selections on the piano. Mr Parker opened the vocal part of the

programme with "The Englishman," and was followed by Miss King, who sang "Flora Macdonald's lament" in a way that placed her foremost amonor the vocalists who appeared. Her singing showed that her voice was one of sweetness and flexibility. The intricate parts of this song were rendered with delicacy and freedom, and everyone present will be glad to hear more of Miss King. In response to the enthusiastic encore she sang " The keel row." Owing to some little hitch a change had to be made, Miss Shore singing " Jessie's dream " instead of a duet which appeared on the programme. The alteration was, however, an acceptable one, Miss Shore's rendition being such as to warrant a wellmerited encore, and in response sang " Bonnie Scotland, I adore thee." Mr Ayson sang " The soldier's good-bye" — a splendid song and seems to suit Mr Ayson's voice and style exactly, and for an encore sang " Chatting." Miss Grant followed with a capital rendition of "At the concert," and was so heartily applauded that she had to reappear, singing the last verse. Mr Nicholson sang " Steering for home "in good style. Mrs Owens was down for the next number, but the chairman had to apologise for her absence, but intimated that Miss Rooney would fill the breach by singing " Millie's faith." Miss Roonoy gave a faithful rendering, and deserved the rapturous applause with followed. Her singing of " I loe na a laddie but ane " was equally successful. Mr Hayes sang "The farmer's boy" in pleasing style. The first half of the programme was ended by Mr Bastings, who gave " The blue-tailed fly " by request, and was rapturously encored. The second part was commenced with a cornet solo by Mr M'Vie, with piano accompaniment by Mr Hayes. Miss Olark sang " Afton water," and received a wellmerited encore, when she rave " Peek-a---boo." Mr Ayson next followed with "The Cameron men," and gave it in' grand style. Mrs Butler sang "At the ferry" very successfully. Miss Shore sang " The four Maries," and was as successful as in her former item. The chairman stated that Mr Sharpe, who was present, had been urgently requested to|sing the " Braes of Mar," and that he had decided to comply. He therefore called upon Mr Sharpe, who gave such a spirited rendering as almost brought down the house, and in response to the almost deafening encore he sang " Pleaures that await you." Mr Bastings appeared in character of a Japanese, giving a good representation of the celestial. Miss King sang " Logic o' Buchan," and we would have been glad to see Miss King accept the encore that was tendered. Mr Hayes sant< " Sailing," and Miss Grant " Tit for tat ;" which brought a very enjoyahle and successful concert to an end. Mrs Butler, Misses Sharpe and Grant, and Messrs Hayes and Frazer acted a.s accompanists.