The Balaclava Fund.
In spite of ths inclement weather there was a fair attendance at tbe concert last night, in aid ot the survivors of the Balaclava Charge. A good programme had been arranged, aud those present seemed to enjoy ths entertain. ment, and encouraged the performers with tbeir frequent applause. In ths first part songs ware given with effect by Mesdamss Palairat and Kerr, Mias Holroyd, Father Kehoe, and Mr Mitehall. Mr Armstrong recited “ Ths Eve of Waterloo,’’ while Mr Witty gave an interesting account of the Charge of the Light Brigade, and also gave a eong and recitation bearing on the sima subject. After the interval Mesdames Krr and Matthews, Mias Hyatt, Messrs Woodward, O'Meara, Nook, and Father Kehoe sang. Mr Woodward also recited in floe style Tennyson’s ” Charge of the Light Brigade.’’ The Garrison Band did good service in playing the opening pieces of each part, as well aa during the interval.
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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 485, 26 July 1890, Page 2
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155The Balaclava Fund. Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 485, 26 July 1890, Page 2
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