CATHOLIC CONCERT AT LEVIN

Horowhenua Chronicle, 22 March 1911, Page 2

CATHOLIC CONCERT AT LEVIN

A BIG SUCCESS

Residents of Levin and district were provided with a musical treat last evening, when a concert organised in connection with the . Levin Catholic Church was given in the Town Hall. The financial results of tho concert are to form the nucleus of funds in aid of the bazaar which is to be opened on Easter Saturday on behalf of the proposed new convent. The members of the congregation -especially the ladies — are working iiulcfa Usably to make the bazaar a complete success, and there is every reason to believe that their efforts will be so crowned'. So far as last evening's concert was concerned a programme of a particularly high order of merit had been arranged. Mr J. O'Donohue, whose activity on 'behalf of tihe churi . is well known, acted as secretary of the committee, which consisted of Messrs J. McLeave.v, Harper, Hannan and R. .McDonald. They spared no efforts to make the event a conspicuous success, the loud and hearty applause with whicih the audience received the various items was sufficient testimony of their approbation of the arrangement of the vocal and instrumental items. Mr J. Phillips kindly acted as stage manager. He arranged every detail in a most successful manner, and the artistic way in which; he decorated the building was greatly appreciated. Mr J. Kearsley was the musical director. Mr Kearsley'.s capacity in this direction was seen to the greatest advantage, and he deserves to be warmly congratulated upon the able way in which the carried out his responsible duties. The programme, which was arranged by Mrs Girthon Blvthe, contained many of the old melodies dear to tihe heart of Irishmen, and the warm-jieartcd audience thoroughly enjoyed it throughout. The programme onpned with the song "In Friendship's X'ame," which was finely sung by Mr Mottershead, who was compelled to respond to a well-deserved elicore.

Mrs Oirthou Blythe and Mr TwoiliiJl were heard to the greatest advantage in t-be duet "How Sad it is to Say F irewell," an encore being imperative. Miss Tremewan was a great favourite in the song "'Von Show me Your Slate," while Miss Mary Tremewan in "Billikin" fairly brought down the house. A great hit at local concerts, Master McLeavey. more than maintained his reputation, and convulsed the audience with liis interpretation of the comic song "For Months and M.onth.s." The inevitable encore was rapturously demanded. Mr Hughes, of the Bank of Australasia, possesses a magnificent voice, and his rendering of "Beloved, it is M.e," was one of the most artistic efforts of the evening. He responded with " When T Awake." "She is Far from the Land" was given with a most carefully trained voice by Miss O'Farrell, who, in response to rapturous applause, gave an encore. Master Claude McLeavev—a coining I Lauder—gave with his own inimitable effect "Say 1 to Callaghan," and he was vociferously recalled to respond. This he did and met with another salvo of applause. Miss McMahon gave a very effective demonstration of her powers as a reciter iher phrasing being faultless. She was one of the distinguishing features of the programme. Mr J. Prosser, of Shannon. scored* heavily in his song "No one Knows," completely carrying the audience by storm. Mr J. Curran, a great favourite in the district, gave, in excellent style, an Trish jifr, and caused, roars of laughter. By special request Miss Mumford, in addition to the songs on the programme, kindly consented to give an extra turn. She ■submitted "Twickenham Ferry," and the audience extended to lv;r a most flattering and well deserved reception. Mr Millar and Mr Twohill rendered "Absent" as a duet. The public showed its appreciation by loud applause, the enunciation of the artists being perfect. The Misses Tremewan were very success-

fill in a Highland Fling, which reflected great credit on Mrs May's tuition. Miss McLeavey accompanied in some of the songs, and proved herself a most capable pianist. From start to finish the concert passed off with the utmost success, and (hearty congratulations on this result are due to Mr O'Donolmo, Mr Kearslcy, Mr Phillips, the hard working committee, and all those who participated in the various arrangements. The committee desire to thank Messrs Harvey and' Co. for the use of the piano, Mr Palmer for the stage furniture, Mrs "Wilson for lending the screen of the stage, and Mr Shaw, who made a. special journey to the Town Hall to arrange the illumination .