The Lorraine Melodists.

Manawatu Herald, 21 December 1893, Page 2

The Lorraine Melodists.

It will be of interest to our readers to know that the above company gave a concert at Danevirke the other day in aid of the Flood Eelief Fund, and were exceedingly well received. The Bush Advocate says, taken as a whole, the entertainment was a pleasijg success, and all those who took part have reason to be thoroughly satisfied with the reception accorded their efforts. The duet, areUhfe wild waves saying,' by Mr Tansley and Miss Mabel, was finely ' rendered, the excellent bass and soprano voices blending to a nicety. ' Lost in. the flood,' as sung -by Spas Florence, was one of the best items of the evening. An encore followed, but was not acceded to, the songstress bowing her acknowledgements. Miss Hetty was deservedly recalled, for the rendition of ' Love was once a little boy,' and the concluding verse was repeated. An ;. encore resulted from the singing of -tlie quartette, 'Pro Phundo Basso* 1 by Misses Florence and Hetty, and Messrs Thomson and Duff. The music was excellent, and together with the comic element contained in the number, necessitated its repetition. Mis 3 Guy sang ' Cherry Ripe ' in a style which displayed ' her finished and sweet toned voice to great advautuge. A recall ensued, and was complied wi^i.,by^umipg •The Old Folks at rfiosj£>asfe Misses Mabel and Florence, in. Jhe duet, ♦ Sainted Mother,' ,.Bcoi?ed^.|, success, and were awarded a liberal meed of applause. Mrs Tansley gave a pleasing rendition of ' Old Robin Gray, 1 and gavj dejsfcp^tff of the quality and pQ^^ j^japlpne voice. ♦There; iß?«ifl<^fef;^at bloometh/ by Miss i|?^^ a charming piece of yocalju»|ibn r^nd this fine song received -';-l^||^i^ee. Mr Tansley's best «ffo#?)wiKi perhaps, « The Tar's farewell,' to; w)|ich his voice was well sui^d f ;;art||;^he song was ftppre^i^i^yl^n^fred. ' When all nature smiles ag^ifti' by Miss Florence, was another praiseworthy number. A recall folipw^d, but was not acceded, to^ii^he quintette, ' The midnight serenade,' by the Melodists, could not foil to produce an encore, and '^e^^er^nade ' was repeated. , Mr was heard to best "adyft^tj|^e in 1 The Scout,' for which -h^fScjelyed hearty plaudits. The comiS^soßg, 1 Only one,' by Mr Duff, Waft, well sung, and the. sjqger could. luriL .escape from the recall )v?fiic|f y^ : suited. . Miss Florence and Miss Guy were capable accompanists. At the half-way interval Hr A. Mackay addressed a fe® yrbtds qtf^tlm audience. He said ; they* all- tip* preciated the kindness of the hidies and gentlemen who; bad gifiti, .the concert in order to assist those who had suffered by tlie floods, ! Hjß called for three che^js for..the performers, which were jjiven with real heartiness. ' ' " * ■