HIBERNIAN CONCERT.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 314, 12 July 1888, Page 3

HIBERNIAN CONCERT.

Ono of the most successful concerts that it has been our pleasure to report was given in the Catholic Schoolroom last evening. About seven o’clock the Hibernian Band, in aid of whoso funds the entertainment had been promoted, under the leadership of Mr Nancarrow, took up its stand at the entrance to the grounds, and gave several very nice selections. Notwithstanding tho unfavorable state of the weather, and the wretched condition of the roads, thsro was a very largo and appreciative audience, which must have gladdened tho hearts of the promoters. Mr B. Hay acted at* stage manager, and to him a great amount of tho success is due. lie took under his control tho management of tho whole affair, and the result of his labors must be highly gratifying to all concerned. \Ve understand the proceeds will amount to £l4 or £ls, and they should bo a wolcome addition to the funds of tho Band. The result of tho entertainment shows beyond a doubt tbo high esteem in which tho Band is held by the residents of the town. Punctually at eight o’clock the overture “Emmeline” was performed by Miss Hay (piano), Mr Nancarrow (cornet), Miss M'Cabo and Mr Hay (violins), in a very creditable manner, Tho next item on the programme was a comic song, “ Peok-a-loo,” by Mr Hay, with piano accompaniment by Miss Hay and cornet by Mr Nancarrow. Mr Hay was loudly applauded for his song. Mrs Dow next gave tho well-known song “ Come Back to Erin,” vory successfully, she was accompanied on the piano by Miss M'Cabe. Duot (cornets) “Friends of my Youth,” by Mossrs Burton and Dwyer, two members of tho band, was well received. Mrs Marks gave “Ob, Erin my Country,” and in response to a vociferous encore she favored the audience with the song, “My Home, my Beloved Home”; Miss Marks acting as accompanist. Thu Missus M'Cabe followed with piano selections, winch were given with much effect and were deservedly applauded. Mr Hay, -who was in first-class form last evening, gavo another comic song, “Oh, 1 am an Irishman,”

auO as a matter of course was loudly encored. Mr J. E. Cox next appered in a “ masher song ” and was encored. This gentleman has a very powerful voice, which he made good use of in his songs, and also later on in the evening. He was accompanied by Miss Hay. The first part of the programme was brought to a close with a clog dance, neatly executed by Mr A. Day, to music supplied by 'Miss A. M'Cabo (piano), and Miss M‘Cabe and Mr Hay (violins). After a very short interval the

1 overture to the second part of the programme was played by Miss Hay (piano) and Mr Hay (violin). Mr Nancarrow, accompanied on the piano by Miss M'Cabe, gave a cornet solo, in which he showed his merits as a master of that instrument. H r was listened to with marked at. ttion throughout. The duet, “I Wandered in Dreams,” was the next item set down on the programme, and to which Mrs and Miss Marks did every justice. Miss Marks very cleverly played the accompaniment as well as did her share of the singing. Some more of the comic element was supplied by the old favorite, Mr Aston, who was in good voice, and had to repeat his song, “The Bill of Faro.” Messrs Hay and Nancarrow next gave a cornet duet, in which they were very successful. Tho only recitation on the programme was given by Miss H. Hay, and this young lady did every justice to that pathetic piece, “ The Gambler’s Wife.” Owing to Mr Carter not putting in an appearance, the Misses Allen and Marks kindly supplied the loss with an instrumental duet. The evening’s entertainment was brought to a close with a “Musical Melange,” in which Messrs K. Hay and J. E. Cox took part. The latter gave a “stump oration ” on tho temperance and various other questions, and also supreme Mr Hay also gavo his well-known musical business with the pots and pans. He also played treated tho audience to a cornet solo, in which noiso reigned what he formed the “ Chinese National Anthem.”

The programme was carried out from start to finish without a single hitch or unnecessary delay, which fact reflected great credit on tho stage manager, Mr Hay." After a few bars of “ God Save the Queen ” had been played, the audience dispersed, evidently well pleased with the evening’s entertainment. We only hopo a few more such treats may be in store for the music-loving portion of tho pubhe.