MR. W. H. JUDE AT THE CITY HALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9022, 29 October 1892, Page 3

MR. W. H. JUDE AT THE CITY HALL.

;TO THE EDITOR. —After viewing the scanty audience assembled last evening in the City Hall to hear the rare musical treat provided for the people of Auckland by one of the most successful of modern organists and composers, it will not be surprising if Mr. W. H. Jude leaves this city, with the impression th it our reputation as a musical community is a false one. Since this inspired man has been amongst us, he has displayed a most unselfish and philanthropic spirit, even to the neglect of his own interests, and the mere announcement that Mr. Jude would assist at the Sunday services at one or other of our city churches has been quite sufficient to attract multitudes to hear his soul-stirring music, which he produces from the " king of instruments." When, however, he presents a firstclass programme to the public for his own benefit, and has not the patronage of some distinguished visitor or other, the majority of those who profess to admire Mr. Jude's Sunday free performances respond in a very meagre manner. This is a most regrettable fact, and is quite sufficient to prevent a great many others, who, like Mr. Jude, nave attained the highest pinnacle of fame in their respective professions, from visiting our colony, excepting for pleasure. In conclusion let us hope that on the next occasion when Mr. Jude determines to repeat his unique entertainment he may be accorded a bumper, house by all true lovers of the Divine Art, and then we shall prove that we have been awakened to an enthusiastic appreciation of a distinguished musician's talents.—l am, etc.. Music, Auckland, 28th October, 1892. ' .