Concert.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 5011, 20 May 1889, Page 2

Concert.

The Upper Pareora Sunday School held its annual concert in the public school on Friday last. The proceeds were to be devoted to the school work. There was, as usual, a large and appreciative audience, who listened with delight to the various performers, who were of oil ages: The Pareora choir is never behindhand in showing its talent on all occasions of this sort. Credit is due to the leader, Mr J. Bapsey, and the organist, Miss Jefcoate for the excellent way in which the various pieces were rendered. They were assisted by well known amateurs from Timaru, whose names are proof enough of the quality of the help they so willingly afforded. Mr Holdgate, being an old friend among Pareora people, was requested to take the chair. After a few opening remarks he called for tho first item on the programme, a piano overture bv Mr R. Holdgate. Then a chorus, “ Tho song of the soldier,” was rendered by the Pareora choir, whoso voices blended very pleasingly. Next came a song, “ The new kingdom,” by one whose face and voice are over welcome at Pareora, Mr Gilchrist, After this, Master James Jefcoate, gave as a recitation, “A boy’s grievance,” and the little fellow received an undeniable encore. Mrs Holdgate was the next to please the audience, by singing “ Children’s voices,” with a chorus by voices in tho distance. The Sunday school children now made their appearance, and sang in splendid style the chorus “ Blessed is He that cometh," Miss Lucy Jefcoate played a piano solo, the “Tyrolese evening hymn.” 1 Then came a duet, “Hearts and homes," by Miss Jackson and Mr J. W. Holdgate, and it received a well-earned encore. The song, “ A rose looking in at the window,” by Miss Jefcoate, was much appreciated. Miss Priest followed with a recitation '• Out at soa,” which was well received. A song with chorus “The green leaf in the Bible,” was given by Miss J. Jefcoate in her usual powerful stylo. The second part was opened by a piano overture “ The little shepherdess,” played by Miss Stonyer with good taste. Tho Sunday School children now gave the chorus “ Sing unto God,” and sang it well. Mr J. W. Holdgate sang a ifine song “ The star of Bethlehem,” after which Hits Lucy Jefcoate gave a very amusing recitation “Prayer and potatoes.” For this she received an encore. Then came a quintette “ Hear my prayer,” by the Timaru visitors. This was beautifully rendered and was the gem of the evening. Miss Miller played very nicely a piano solo “ The fairy bark.” Then followed a very pretty duet “ Friendship,” by the Misses Jefcoate. Miss Jackson sang a sweet song “In Paradise,” which was much liked. Miss Black recited “ Our minister’s sermon,” and had to respond to an encore. The final chorus “Behold I, stand,” was rendered by the choir with heart as well as voice. Tho National Anthem closed the entertainment. Miss Jefcoato and Mr E. Holdgate were the accompanists.