KNOX CHURCH CHOIR.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15540, 23 August 1912, Page 6

KNOX CHURCH CHOIR.

"THE WOMAN OF SAMARIA."

A very acccptablc rendering of Sterndalo Icnnctt's well-known cantata "Tho Woman f Samaria" was given by tho Knos Jhurch Choir, assisted by musical friends, ist night in the Sunday School Hall. Tho hoir numbered about 60, and the instru* icntnl accompaniments were providod by liss M'Luren at the piano and Mr David looko at a very line American organ. The ormer instrument, with such a elever perormer at tho keyboard, rondcrod good serico to tho soloists, and with a not loss apable organist tho sustained harmonics no icoossary in tlio performanco of 6acrcd [Uisic woro well suppoitcd. Tho soloists were:-Soprano, Miss A tolet I'riifier; contralto. Miss Verona'Campbell j enor, Mr Colin Gray; and basts, Mr James ago. Mr Pa«ct Galo (the conductor) had , woll-buluncod choir lioforo him tlmt had vidently profited by careful training. All ho numbers falling to their share, from ho o|tcning choralo for soprancw to tho / inal chorus, " Blessed 1)0 tlio I/ml God of sracl," wcro tin to the high standard tho mdienco had a" right to expect from such L caimblo body of singers. . Tim greater mrt of the eoto-singing has boon apporioncd by tlio composcr to tho noprnno and hiss singers, and this music was done full justice to by Miss I'rasor and Mr Jago. riicir effort* wcro well reconded by Mm* Jamphell and Mr Colin Gray. With such ! combination the well-known uiiaccomlauied quartet "God is a Spirit was so wpropriately rendered that its repetition vas called for. If such a tliemo in appropriate musical sotting can fittingly bo scored, last night's rendoring deserved it. I'ho cantata was prcccdcd by a pianulorto luct, " lljitf'fi Tarantella," by Miss M'Laron uid 'Mr Galo, songs by Miss Violet Fraser Hid Messrs lirav und Jngo, and un anthum, •Nazareth," with Mr D. F. Darric in tho solo part. , Tim conocrt was given for tlio purpofio ot nigmonting tho choir funds, and it must be regretted by all concerned that the hall nafi not crowded to tho doors to enjoy such i high-class musical performance. STRIKES YOU ANY TIME^ Novor know when or whore backache pains will strike you. Tho kidneys will go wrong, and when they do tho first warning is generally through, tho back. Neglect weans many serious ills; it is only a short step from common backacho to rhouniatio pains, urinary disorders, dropsy, Bright's disease. Doan's Backacho Kidnoy Pills euro cvory ill of the kidneys and bladder. Head this testimony, it tells of a euro that lusted:— Mrs Laic, Toes street, Oamaru, say#:— "I had a jwn round tho waist and about the kidnoys; somotimcs it was terribly bad. 1 used to suffer with giddiness as well, and headauhes nearly distracted me, and 1 had no appetite. I felt worn out whon I got up in tho morning. I was really ill, and consulted a doctor, but dorivod no bonofit from his treatment. I then started to use patent medicines. These also proved ineffectual until I got a bottlo of Doan's Dackaahn Kidney Pills. I am glad that I got this remedy, for the Pills proved wonderful in'niy caso. I lost all the pains, and soon pickcd up in ovory way, and my appetite faiproved wonderfully. Tho pills did not purge me, ami this is what I liked about them. They strengthened and cured me at the tamo time." Ten years later Mrs Luke makes a second statementl fiavo been'ouitn freo from backaoho awl'kidney disorders evor sinco Doan's BacKaoho Kidney Pills cured ma 10 years ago. 1 always ke-.-p a bottle in tho houso in case I might need them, but mv cure is, I think, pcrmanont." It is important for you to look after your kidrievK and keep thorn well. Doan's Backache Kidney PiHs keep tho kidnejs well. A word to tho wiso is enough." Doan's ikokachq- Kidney Pills wred mo all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per bottto (six bottles 16s 6d), or will be posted 011 receipt of price by Kojtor-.M'Clellan Co., 76 Pitt 6troet, Sydnoy. But, be suro you got DOAN'S .