GISBORNE CITY BAND.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3995, 28 July 1913, Page 5

GISBORNE CITY BAND.

SACRED CONCERT AT HIS MAJESTY’S. There was a largo attendance at the sacred concert organised by the Gisborne City Band at His Majesty’s Theatre last night. A well-selected programme was submitted, which was much enjoyed by the large crowd present. The selections by the Band were, of course, the feature of the entertainment, ana these served to show that, under the able conductorship of Mr A. E. Lawrence, the band is fast, regaining the standard of excellence which enabled them to win the contest at Palmerston North a few years back. The work of the Band - last night in the desriptive fantasia, “A Military Church Parade,” was a high-class, performance. This peculiar composition, which represents a military parade for Divine service, put a severe tax on the capabilities of the performers, but it must be admitted that they were more than equal to the test. The imitation of Church bells and soldiers singing was a clever piece of instrumentation, while the organ-like effects, were splendidly produced. Rimmer’s fine arrangement of the opera, “Crispino,” was also artistically treated by the Band, as was also the well-known hymn tune “Eventide.” The soloists were all in good voice, and their vocal efEorts much enjoyed. Mr E. Everv’s fine tenor voice was well suited to “The Heavenly Song,” and the number was reverently treated. Mr. W. Mac Gibbon was eminently successful in “The Way of Peace,” while Mr ECade’s singing also afforded pleasure. Unquestionably one of the most enjoyable items of the evening was Mr J. Davis’ cornet solo, a fine arrangement of Stephen Adams’ beautiful song. “Babylon,” which was played with" rare taste and expression. Mr Davis gets a pure tone from his instrument, and ms artistic playing is at all times a treat to listen to. Jhe concert, which should result in a handsome augmentation of the funds of the Band, was in every way enjoyable, and hopes were expressed last night that the Band would see its way to more frequently afford the public similar treats to that of last evening.