CONCERT AT TAURANGA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9774, 22 March 1895, Page 6

CONCERT AT TAURANGA.

A vicky successful concert was h«jld on the 14th inst. at the Public Hall, Tauranga, in aid of Trinity Church funds, as a wind up to garden fete held in Domain grounds in the afternoon. The Rev. Charles Gordon, 8.A., occupied the chair, and with a few wellchosen remarks introduced the performers. The concert was opened by an overture, Schuloffs" Grand March,"by Mrs.Tovey.and Miss Tovey gave an artistic reudering, which was received with great applause. Mr. W. Allely sang " For Ever and For Ever," which was well received. Rev. Mr. Bradbury made a very successful debut to a Tauranga audience. The songs " Monarch of the Wood" and "Will of the Wisp" were very tasefully rendered, and he received wellmerited applause. Instrumental trio, Lucky Stars," by Messrs. Tims, Griffith, and Ball (piano, flute, and violin), was a good rendition of a very nice piece, evincing careful practice, in the light and shade produced, the harmony of the three instruments making a most enjoyable item. Mrs. R. C. Fraser followed with songs. " Killarney" and "After Sundown," with flute obligate Her words were very clear in each song, making a decided hit with the audience, who testified their approval by much applause. Recitations, " The Old Actor's Story" and "The Soldier's Farewell," by Mr. Balmer, another debutante, was very pathetically and dramatically delivered and well received. Songs, Alice, Where Art Thou" and " Daddy, with violin obligate by Mr. Alfred Griffiths, were rewarded with encores. Pianoforte solo, "The Nightingales." Sephyr by Miss E. Griffiths was executed in good style, the manipulation of the runs particularly being brought out with fine finish in one so young. Mr. Paterson also made his bow to a Tauranga audience, giving two recitations, " The Courting" and " Cricket at Killaloo," and for encores, re spectively, gave "Dat Baby of Mine" and "The Legend of Evil." No doubt this gentleman is above the average as an elocutionist in the comic business, and proved quite an unexpected treat to those who were fortunate to be present, as evinced by the tremendous applause. Mr. Fred Lundon sang two comic songs, " Drinking Our Respects toMacginniss "and "I'm Another," in character. His singing was in accordance with his artistic get up, and of course fetched the audience at once as soon as he appeared. Encores greeted each song,'to which he responded. The Misses Whitcomoe, two very young ladies, played an overture to the second part of the programme, and made a very successful debut in the "Sultan's Grand March," a very tuneful composition. They are to be congratulated on their success, and the good training they have received. One of the gems of the evening was a cornet solo, "Killarney," by Mr. Lever. His treble tonguing being remarkably good and effective. He responded to a pronounced encore with " Robin Adair." Mr. W. Abbely, an old favourite, sang in good voice and very feelingly, " Where the Willow Makes a Shade." The accompanists were Misses Tonks and Griffiths, and Messrs. Tims, Ball, and Griffiths (piano, violin, and flute). In the interval the prizes won at the garden fete were presented to the winners by the Lady Mayoress, Mrs. C. A. Clarke. A hearty vote of thanks to those ladies and gentlemen for kindly subscribing to sports and to those assisting and making the concert so unqualified a success being passed, the entertainment closed with the singing of the National Anthem.— [A Correspondent.]