TRAMWAYS BAND.

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 120, 25 May 1925, Page 10

TRAMWAYS BAND.

Patrons of the Tramways Band concerts are always > assured of a bright, artistic, and refined entertainment, and last night's programme, at the De Luxe Theatre, was no exception. A large audience received the items with appreciation and applause The band items consisted of the march "Collingwood," contest selection "Classic Gems (Rimmer) — : a very fine arrangement of some of tie choicest mnsic of tlio_ old masters; bynxn, "Abide With Me" (S., liddle); selection, "Keminiscences of the Plantation" (W. Moore) this arrangement of a number of the best-known plantation melodies was deservedly applauded; and "St Elmo" [march (Keller). The playing of the band was noticable for tone and tunefullness, and hearty applause greeted each item. Mr. Lance Fairfax-of the J. C. Williamson Company, sang "The Great Awakening," a song" which suited his rich baritone voice, and he had-to respond to two encores. Miss M'Manus .also of the Wildflower Company, sang Spring is in My Garden.". This lady has a very sweet soprano voice, and was also encored. Mr. Arthur Clark a ! lyric tenor, sang "Sigh No More" with an artistic finish, and was enthusiastic ally encored. Mr. A. Sutherland was band conductor, and Mr. H. Godier an able accompanist.