SCOTTISH CONCERT

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18351, 15 September 1921, Page 8

SCOTTISH CONCERT

MORNINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH. A most enjoyable Scottish concert was held in the Mornington Baptist Church last, night, Pastor E. A. Denied presiding over a crowded attendance. Mr Bcnfell, in welcoming those present, said that the proceeds were in aid of tho Sunday School renovation fund, which would betiefit considerably as a result of the evening's performance. No doubt a largo proportion of the audience attended because they wished to ascertain if the Mornington Baptist Church choir would do justice to the singing of the Scottish 'part songs. Tho-so persons need have had little apprehension on the matter, as the choirmaster (Mr P. A. Walker) has every reason Ito be proud of the ma nner in which the members acquitted themselves. The choir, which was in excellent voice, and well balanced, reflected groat credit on tho individual members and tho choirmaster. Tho 'singing of the part songs “Scotland Yet,’’ “The Battle of Stirling,” with cornet accompaniment by Mr R. Farquharson, and “Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond,” left little to bo desired, and gave evidence of careful study. The choir was encored repeatedly for its rendering of these popular songs, the audience insisting on a recall after each item. Miss Ethel Hilliker rented most humorously “Mrs Ruggles’s Bairns.” and showed that she is an elocutionist of no ordinary ability. She was encored for her item. Miss O. Thomas {javo an inspirited rendering of “Young Xochinvar,” which earned her most heartf- applause. Miss A. Burt and Mr J. Swan were encored for their pleasing duet, “Ye Banka and Braes.” Miss K. ATOaltum received well-deserved applause for the manner in \Vhich she sang “Hail, Caledonia,” and was heartily encored, ds was Miss Bettyf* Madden for her rendering of "Within a Milo o’ Edinburgh Town.” Mr Chris. Reekie was hoard to advantage in “Flowers’ o’ the Forest” and “My Ain Woo IIooso,” being encored for both items. An instrumental item of Scottish airs by Mrs Morrison and Messrs It. and S. "Morrison appealed strongly to the audience, and a recall was insisted upon. Mr F. Haig was encored for his singing of “Afton*-Waters,” as was Air A. J. Jones, who gave “Scots Wha Ha’e.” Mr R. Farquharson played Schubert’s “Serenade” as a cornet solo and earned a-well-deserved encore, as did Air P. Rammage, who gayo “Jessie’s Dream” .as a whistle solo. Air T. Morgan 1 was heartily applauded for his singing of “Tho Two Cities,” and thX choir rendered “Comrades’ Song of Hope” as a final item. Air M. Glover acted as accompanist in, a most capable manner. After a vote of thanks was accorded by acclamation to all who had assisted to make the concert the success it was, the evening concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”