THE BRUNNERTON RELIEF FUND CONCERT.

Hot Lakes Chronicle, Volume 4, Issue 175, 8 April 1896, Page 2

THE BRUNNERTON RELIEF FUND CONCERT.

Though the weather was most unpropitious on the night of the concert in aid of the Brannerton Belief Fund a largo number of people found their way to the Sanatorium Grounds to contribute their mite to this most worthy object. The Committee had worked most mdefatigahly to ensure success and knowing that a large contingent of visitors were expected from Auckland took every cure that they should be duly apprised of what was to take place. The grounds had been lighted with more than usual brilliancy, but unfortunately when the rain commenced to fall lamp after lamp was extinguished and the variegated shades totally ruined. The Band discoursed some sacred airs appropriate to the occasion, and frequent surprise was expressed at their efficiency in a class of musio which they have had but little time to practice. Dr Ginders was in the chair and introduced the various vocalists to the audience. Mrs Ginders and Mr B. I'. Ginders gave a highly efficient interpretation

of " Home, Sweet Home," (Farmer'* ...• the piano and violin. "La Ramoni the I'iilni Sunday Hymn, was excellent! rendered by Mr Fidler, aud Mr Harris followed in the '-Star of Bethlehem," both gentlemen being accompanied by Miss Harris. Mrs Keir, who possi bsessos a most pleasing voice of considerab •• register, sang " The Better Land" to her own accompaniment, and Mrs and Mi-;•'. Cross were highly successful in the sympathetic song '• Charity." The Holy City was given by Mr Samson in a manner which compared must favorably with the best efforts «of professional vocalists " Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep," bv Mr Cross was another item of much ua_ terest, and Mr Hayes, a visitor, also acquitted himself most capably. With such an array of talent it was most unfortunate that the rain should have necessitated the singing lieing brought to a rather abrupt conclusion. The collection realised £7.