Entertainments.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 6265, 11 July 1890, Page 2

Entertainments.

WESLEYAN CONCERT. The wet weather last evening rather spoilt the second concert given by the Wesleyan choir, although the attendance was good under the circumstances. The chair was taken by the Rev. W. J. Williams, who briefly introduced the performers, and at the close remarked that he bad travelled in the north and south of the colony, and had listened to all sorts of singers and players, bat ho must say that for its size Timaru most certainly shone in the excellence of its musical and instrumental talent. It was quite a credit to the town, and he trusted that the audience had enjoyed the present concert as much as he had done. . Running down the programme as arranged Dr Beid rendered his songs “ The Curfew . Bell,” and “ The Toilers,” with great expression and feeling. “Love’s old sweet song,” and Tosti’s “Good-bye,” by Miss Jackson were exceedingly well rendered, and Mr Foster was in splendid voice “ The outpost ” and “On deck ” being rendered with vigour, Mrs Courtis was very successful with “Nea,” and Mr W. Musker marked a pleasing debut by carefully rendering the “ Message from the King." Miss Evans chose the old favourite “ Give to me the old Scotch Songs,” and when an unanimous recall was insisted on, regret was felt by many that this lady’s voice is not oftener heard in public. Mr and Mrs Courtis sang the duet “Life’s Dream is o’er” very sweetly, the voices blending nicely and -the enunciation being good. The glees "Ye Shepherds Tell Me” and “Glorious Apollo” were well chosen, the sextette of male voices being pleasingly balanced. The instrumental music was really good, the violiacello solo by Mr Ellis Wood, “ The Lost Rose of Summer,” itself being worth going miles to hoar. It was greatly appreciated by all present. Mrs Stewart Reid and Miss Ballantyne kindly acted as accompanists, their finished playing adding much to the success of the concert.

WATMATE. ; A social gathering was held in the Library Hall, Waimate, on Wednesday evening last, the occasion being a “farewell” and presentation to Constable Beddek, who for the last three years has been stationed at Wai-' mate and is now leaving for Timaru. There were about 40 present. His Worship the Mayor occupied the chair. In moling the presentation, a ■ very handsome eight-day marble clock, the chairman congratulated their guest upon the many friends he had made during his stay in Waimate, and asked him to accept the gift as a slight token of the esteem in which he was held by the towns- | people. Mr Beddek responded feelingly, and thanked those present for their handsome s gift, which he would always keep as a pleasing remembrance of his three years’ service at Waimate. Several toasts were proposed, and duly honoured, some of the company singing at intervals. The party broke up at an early hour, after proposing votes of thanks to his Worship the Mayor (Mr J., Sinclair) for presiding, and Mr Oapstick for assisting at the piano, all present being well pleased with the very sociable evening they had spent. ' WINCHESTER. A social gathering was held in the new school building at Winchester on Monday list, in connection with St. John the Evangelist’s church. The attendance was so large that all the seating accommodation was occupied. The following programme was gone through and gave general satisfaction:— Pianoforte duet, the Misses GHmsoa ; instrumental duet, piano and clarionet, Mrs Foster and Mr Andrews; song, “ Sailing,” Mr Alfred Cox; song, “In happy moments,” the Rev. T. A. Hamilton j recitation, “ How the little Content fought the British Squadron,” Mr Dudley Opie ; song, " The sea is England’s glory,” Mr E. Whitehead j duet, “ All’s well,” Mrs Foster and the Bov. T, A. Hamilton ; song, “The place where the old horse died,’ Mr A. Cos ; African ditty, by “ a gentleman from the interior of Darkest Africa j” selected readings, by the Rev, T. A. Hamilton ; instrumental duet, Mrs Foster and Mr Andrews; song, “ The warrior bold,” the Rev. T, A. Hamilton. At the conclusion of the programme the desirability of forming a society for recreative purposes was discussed, and finally Mr H. F. Smith moved the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr W. Stewart and carried by acclamation:— “That a society be formed (o be named the Winchester Recreation Society, the committee to consist of ladies and gentlemen to be hereafter elected, and that the memberabip fee be Is quarterly, the funds to be used as .necessary for providing games, etc., and the surplus to bo handed to the Sunday School.” The following provisional committee were electedVl essrs H. J. Gladstone, W, Deßenzy, W. Harrison, J. Northern, H. Ambler, A. Shallard, W. Stewart, and H. B. Smith, Mrs H. E. Smith, and the Misses Young, Ghnson, and Shallard. Refreshments were then handed round, and hearty votes of thanks having been accorded to all those who had assisted, the meeting terminated with the ginging gf the National Anthetq, ' .