IRISH MUSIC.

Evening Post, Volume LXXVII, Issue 144, 19 June 1909, Page 5

IRISH MUSIC.

Another of the free popular evenings attracted a large audience to the Con-stable-street Congregational Schoolroom last evening. Mr. J. Callaghan lectured 'on "Irish Music," and profusely illustiated his points with song and anec- ' dote. The Irish character, like all national characters, is best known by its songs. The English, and Scotch newspaper types of Irishman are the Fenian Moonlighter, cattle-driver, and such like, but these types are not the characteristic of the Irishman as depicted in his songs. Superstition, deep tinged with veneration, patriotism, with itsMnten.se love of the . Old Country ; humour, grotesque fanciful, and poetical (never grim,^ like the Scotch), and Love — these are the characteristics of the real Irishman. These traits of Irish character were illustrated by Mr. J. Callaghan singing "St. Patrick was, a Gentleman," illustrative of the superstition and veneration of the Irish Miss G. Mason sang "Kiliarney," depicting the Irishmen's love of his country. Ihen folfowed some of those songs born of the feeling of oppression, and reflecting contempt ef English rulo and despair of their country's condition, "The Wearin' of the Green," Mr. J, Callaghan, "The Harp that once," and "The Minstrel Boy?' Mr. Phipps. Humour and love were well illustrated. Mrs. Snaddon sang "Barney O'Hea" and "The Kerry D me;" ; Miss G. Mason, "Terence's Farewell" an-d "The Irish Emigrant" : Mr. A. Johnston, "Father O'Flynn" ; Mr. J. H. Johnson, "Off to Philadelphia," ; Mr. Ulingworth, "Oft in the St.i,lly Xight"; Mr. Phipps, "Tho dear little Shamrock" ; and, with Mr. Callaghan, a duet from "The Lily of Kiliarney," "The Moon hath raised her Lamp above." Mr. Callaghan rendered in true style and feeling "The Littlo liish Girl," "My Love Nell" and "The Old Plaid Shawl." Miss Ethel Mason and Mr, J. Hayes played the accompaniments. Last evening, in the Drill Hall, Petone, the Petone Ex-Navals' Association held a highly-successful progressive euchre pavty and dance. Mr. H. Arnold was M.C. Prizes were secured by Mrs. J. Wood and Mr. A. Skinner, while the "boo'oy" prizes were won by Mrs. H. Morris and Mr. H. Hager. Before Messrs. Inglis and Short, J.P.s, at a sitting of the Petone Police Court, a young man named Cecil Taylor ploaded guilty to a charge of using obscene language in Petone-avenue. Accused was fined 20s, with costs ss, or in default undergo seven daya' imprisonment. A most interesting lecturo was given last night by Mr. Woods, of the Wellington Eeferees' Association, befora about fifty members of the Brooklyn Association Football* Club. Mr. Woods emphasised the importance of playing the gentlemanly game. At the conclusion of the lecture, a hearty vote of thanks wa« moved by the secretary of the club, for the very able lecture which had been given, and trusted that they would soon have the pleasure of [ hearing Mr. Woods again.