WESLEY CHURCH.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XVIII, Issue 12120, 23 December 1913, Page 8

WESLEY CHURCH.

OPENING OP THE NEW PIPE ° ORGAN; '- There. was a very large attendance at Wesley Church last evening, when Mr Edgar Randal, the organist of St.: Paul's Church, opened tile new pipe organ. Of Mr Randal's ability the Oarnaru public has already full knowledge, and last night's performance was in no degree behind recitals given on previous occasions, when- Mr Randal has.delighted those who,appreciate good music. The programme was varied, not only to suit the tastes of a mixed audience, but also to exhibit the capabilities of the new instrument, which favor,ably impressed those present with its neat and artistic appearance and full rich tones. Opening with Dubois' lively "Toccata," wherein- tire- organist disr' played some skilful fingering, Corbett's "Rove d'Amour" followed, with its quaint melody and harmonious combinations. Then came Tschaikowskv's | "Chanson Triste," to be succeeded, by Mendelssohn's "Sonata," a- fine performance, the pedaling in the Finale being very impressive. Mascagni's evergreen "Intermezzo," Lemare's tuneful "Gavotte Moderne," and a Bach "Prelude'' succeeded. Then came a beautiful "Nocturne" and "Theme" by, h aulkes (bracketed), the latter affording the listener groat pleasure in following the subject throughout its many 'transformations. Welv's "March" con-" eluded the programme, and left the impression. not only that Mr Randal is a capable performer, but that the Oamaiu Methodists are the happy possessors of a fine organ. During the evening the Wesley Choir, assisted bv some friends from St. Paul's Church", song the "Hallelujah" Chorus and ' 'Hie Heavens arc telling"-in a very creditable manner. At the conclusion of the recital, a pleasant little gathering of the clioir and their friends took place, when there was a general expression of satisfaction at the success of the opening' performance.

Tile following . regarding the organ will bo of interest, the instrument being supplied through Mr J. T. Oakden and built by Mr E. H. Jenkins, of Christchurch/ Two manuals—Compass C C t<> G. Swell organ—Lieblich gedacht. gemsliorn, violin diapason, oboe. Great organ—Principal, dulcinna, ro'hr flote. open diapason. Pedal— Bourdon CCC to F. Couplers—Swell ! to great, swell to pedals, - great to pedals. Two composition pedals. The pipes have a larger scale than usual, thus giving a very full round tone. Pneumatic action has been applied, on rlio latest exhaust system, to the open diapason and pedals, which are radiating and Concave. Sufficient space is provided for the addition of extra -tops, should they be required at any future time, the bellows being extra large to meet this possible emergency. To- sum "lip: There; are in "the, organ nine speaking stops, three couplers, two composition Redals, and 442 pipes. J