Church of England Concert.

Opunake Times, Volume I, Issue 22, 14 September 1894, Page 3

Church of England Concert.

Owing to a number of entertainments coming so close together there was only a moderate audience at the Hall on Wednesday evening.’ The programme opened w r ith *• Marche aux Flambeaux ” by the String Band and was very well rendered. The flute part by Mr Brame, who was unavoidably absent, was very much missed. Tbe Glee Company gave two selections duriug the evening which were well received by the audience. Mrs Pring, who was new to an Opunaka audience, sang “ Twickenham Ferry ”> and received a well-merited eucore, giving in response “ No, Sir.” The Rev J. W. Chapman, who was in capital voice, rendered “ The Gauntlet ” in a very finished style and in response to a recall sang “ Jack’s Yarn.” He also sang “ The Boatswain’s Story ” in the second part. Miss Tait gave “The Arab’s Farewell ” in her usual pleasing manner and was loudly applauded. “ What are the Wild Waves Saying ” wus nicely rendered by Miss and Mr S. Prosser. Miss Walford fairly delighted the audience by her brilliant execution of the piano solo “ Qui Vive ” and in response to a very imperative recall gave an improvised selection. In the second part the piano selection from Faust by the same performer was a very artistic performance and was loudly applauded. It is rarely we have an opportunity of hearing such a taienttd pianiste as this young lady undoubtedly is, and those who were absent on Wednesday evening missed a genuine treat. Miss 0. Tuke sang “ Janet’s Choice ” very sweetly and with great feeling. Mr Breech, in rendering that splendid song, “ -The Bugler,” fairly excelled himself, and had to respond to an encore, repeating the last verse. Mr Gatenby gave two violin solos, and was recalled for the first, The Harp that once through Tara’s Hall.” This performer produces a sweet tone, aud these items were very much eujoyed by the audience. Professor Lio Medo gave a recitation from Shakespeare, which was a masterpiece of elocution and acting, and, being recalled, recited the immortal court scene from Dickens, which convulsed the audience. “White Wings” was sung by Mr S. Prosser. “Flow on, thou Shining River,” by Miss Treeweek and Mr Baikes was a very pleasing number, and very well rendered. Mr Baikes sang, “ Home, Boys, Home,” in good style, after which tbe National Anthem brought the performance to a close.