"JOHN TREGENOWETH — HIS MARK."

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 6149, 2 August 1881, Page 5

" JOHN TREGENOWETH — HIS MARK."

The Auckland Band of Hope Union has taken a new departure, which promises well for good results in the future. The object in view is to attract the young to hear lessons on the baneful effects of intemperance. The first effort took place yesterday evening in the form of a temperance service of song, entitled "John Tregenoweth—his mark. , ' The St. James' Hall, at which the entertainment was given, was well filled, there not being a vacant form. The service relates the story of a Cornish violinist, who became a drunkard, and the degradation and cruelties he descended to thereby; his resolve to abandon the drink, the happiness that accrued to him and others through doing so, and his subsequent career of usefulness. The Eev. J. Guy read the portions which introduced' the singing very clearly, and impressively. As a musical entertainment the service was exceedingly successful, and was well worthy of patronage upon its merits in that respect alone. The choir was composed of musical friends of the Sundayschools and Bands of Hope, numbering 100 voices, with an orchestral, accompaniment ; and certainly reflected great credit upon its conductor? and members. The songs, duets, and choruses incidental to the service, although unknown here, when heard will be appreciated,, and no ;doubt become popular. Amongst the ladies who contributed solos and duets were the Misses Hargreaves and Mra. Willow.- ' Mr. R. Tudehope was a most efficient "conductor, whilst Mr. Vf. S. Hampson officiated at the organ. Mr. George Hemus, President of the Union, occupied the chair. : v