ORGAN RECITAL.

Otago Witness, Issue 2927, 20 April 1910, Page 69

ORGAN RECITAL.

Considering the weather conditions prevailing on the 15th inet. the number of those present at First Church was a distinct tribute to the popularity of Mr Timson's recitals. First Church congregation and its organist are now to be congratulated on the completion Of the fine instrument installed a coupl© of years ago, the opportunity of hearing which is highly appreciated- by the citizens at large. With the addition of the ophicleide stop, used for the first time in public last evening, the organ now attains its full capacity, according to the specifications. The stop is one of great power, used only with the full organ, and gives grandeur and nobility of ton© to passages demanding sonorous treatment. In the absence of a city organ the existence in Dunedin of 6uch an instrument as is now in. First Church is certainly the next best thing. Mr Timson's musical enthusiasm is such that the splendid resources of the instrument at his disposal are in little danger of remaining.unexploited. Last evening's recital was quite one of the most enjoyable heard in First Church. The programme was an excellent one, and the organist, as usual, revealed musicianly skill and artistic conception in his rendering of the various selections chosen for interpretation During an interval in the programme the Mayor (Mr J. H. Walker) made a few remarks appropriate to the occasion. JHe thanked the office-bearers for having : accorded him the opportunity of congratulating First Church congregation upon the possession of an organ which was an acquisition to the city, and on the possession in Mr Timson Of an organist whose energy and perseverance had bf.en so largely instrumental in ■bringing such excellent results to materialisation. First Church had given a lead to the city in the matter of an organ, and the popularity of the recitals given from time to time testified to ah extended appreciation of its action on the part of the public. Hi 6 Worshin referred in eulogistic terms to the part played by Mr Timson in raising funds to defray the heavy cost of the new instrument.