CONCERT AT COROMANDEL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7773, 20 October 1886, Page 5

CONCERT AT COROMANDEL.

A concert in aid of the Driving Creek (Coromandel) branch of the Church of England Sunday-school was given in the Upper Township schoolroom on the Bth instant, and was throughout a most successful affair. The C.R.V. Band opened the entertainment with the march "Regalia," and later on played a set of waltzes, " Dear old friends," and a glee "Life's a hamper." These were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The proficiency attained by the band in so short a time reflects much credit both on the members and their instructor. Mrs. Yeoland sang a duet, "May belle," with her sister, Miss G. Callaway, and two duets, " Could I teach a warbling bird?" and "Morning," with her brother. Master W. Callaway. All these were so well rendered that it is impossible to say which carried off the palm. Each was followed by hearty applause; in fact, it was found necessary to repeat one. The " Liquid gem," by Mies G. Callaway, and "The standard bearer," by her brother, were exceedingly good. " The reign of the rosea," by Miss Andrew, was sung with great sweetness, and received a richlymerited encore. Mrs. J. Barrett gave, with expression, the "Lover and the bird," "Golden love;" and, in reply to encores "Killarney," and "The Kerry dance." Mrs. Randall's "A sweet face at the window," and Miss Randall's "A sweet little letter," were fnlly appreciated. A piano duet in D, by the Misses Clymo, was effectively performed. Captain Andrew's " A merry family," in hi« usual jovial style, met with such a reception that he vvas compelled to sing it again. A novel feature was the appearance of a young lady, Miss S. Verran, in a Highland fling, danced by her in a manner that would have done credit to a professional. Its repetition was insisted on. Mr. Duggan'e piano solos, "Bell polka," "A march," and his able accompaniments, added much to the enjoyment of the evening. Captain Gatland returned thanks on behalf of the committee. The concert closed with the National Anthem, and, the room having been cleared, dancing was kept up with spirit till about two o'clock a.m.—(Correspondent).