CONCERT.

Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 660, 5 July 1871, Page 3

CONCERT.

The Concert given in the School-room, last evening, in aid of the Church of England Fund, was, without doubt, the best entertainment of tKo description we have had the Jleasure of witnessing in Queenstown. udging from the crowded state of the room it must have been as successful pecuniarily as it was artistically. The sacred part of the performance was opened by the Choir singing the well-known anthem " I will arise, "Mr Eichardson presiding at the harmonium. The pieces most worthy of notice in this part were " Agur's Prayer," which was very nicely rendered by Mrs Von Tunzelmann ; a quartett, " Thine 0 Lord is the greatness," given by Mrs Boult, and Messrs Brown, Surman and Turner; and the air " How beautiful are the feet" (from the Messiah), sung by Mrs Boult, with her usual effect. The chorus " See the Conquering Hero comes " concluded the sacred portion of the programme. .The overture by the Orchestra (The "Hilder" Waltz) was greatly appreciated, but lost some of its effect from the tenor horn being unable to take a part, through the absence of some portion of the instrument Fortunately this was subsequently remedied, and Mr Arnol displayed the qualities of the instrument in a duet ("Jessie's Dream") with Mr Geo. Vause, on the cornet. Mr Aldred followed with one of Harry Clifton's serio-comic songs, giving as an encore " Mother kissed me in my dream." The pianoforte duet "The Canary-bird Quadrilles" by the Misses Howell and Evans, was enthusiastically encored as was also an operatic selection sung with great effect by Mrs Powell. " When sorrow sleepeth," a song, was rendered with great expression by Mrs Von Tunzelmann ; and was followed by a duet between Mrs Boult on the piano, and Mr Burwell on the violin, composed of various selections from various operas, and played with great spirit and execution. A recitation by Miss Smythe fyom Lalla Eookh was deservedly encored, and followed by " Why don't I change my name," caused much amusement, as did also Mr Tully's comic song " The Bobby." This was followed by what may justly be called the gem of the evening " The power of Love," sung with great taste and brilliancy by Mrs Boult, and accompanied by Mr Eichardson, and rapturously encored. Before the National Anthem was sung the Rev Mr Coffey made a few remarks in a very happy manner, complimenting the performers, and thanking the audience for their attendance. The seats were afterwards cleared away, and about twenty couples " Whirled through the maxj dance," to music kiudly played by the ladies and gentlemen who had taken part in the concert. There was no lack of refreshments, all sorts of good things having been kindly given for the occasion; Mrs Betts and Mrs Taylor presiding at the table. Dancing was kept up with great spirit until 5 a.m., when the company separated.