ORPHEUS SOCIETY.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 178, 2 September 1914, Page 9

ORPHEUS SOCIETY.

SUCCESSFUL CONCERT. A conceit of an extremely pleasing description was given *in the Choral Hall last evening by the. raemt ers of the Christchurch Orpheus Soeiety. The Soeiety has for some time past had the Operetta "BobnTHood," byT. M. Pattison, in rehearsal, and last night saw its public, presentation. The operetta is distinguished by many tuneful airs and choruses, and is just the kind of work to suit the Orpheus Society admirably. One could honestly compliment the chorus' on the excellent .work which it did, and the conductor on having so well coached his team. The choruses were given with all the brightness and s'prightliness which one could desire. The parts were very nicely balanced, and the attention paid to expression and interpretation was .mpire commendable. The principal soloists were Mr and Mrs C. H. Taylor and Mr L. Barnes. Mrs Taylor is asoprano, who sings with taste and judgment, and is altogether a pleasing per- - former. Mr Taylor had a heavy task in " recitatives and solos, but he acquitted himself with some distinction. Mr Barnes is not a very well-known performer, but he should soon become so. He has a good baritone voice, and sings with some appreciation of the spirit of his solos. A pretty trio was given by Mrs D. Donn and Messrs J. Cragg and H. Harrington, in which each Of the singers performed creditably. The audience was not sparing in its expression of appreciation of the Whole performance of the operetta, and bestowed on the chorus and the soloists alike a generous tribute of applause. In the second part of the concert a miscellaneous programme was given. A new soloist was introduced in Mr J. Worgan, who sang. Elgar's "Land of Hope and Glory'l in a fine manly style, and' was also very successful with "Thro' -Boiling Drums," written by Mr Macleodsmith. The trio "A Brighter Day is Dawning" was nicely sung by Miss Hartle, Messrs .J.. Gragg and A. Pritchard. The cmartet .'' Gome Where My Love Lies Dreaming" was also a very satisfactory number, and the incidental solo by Miss Barber was prettily sung. Part songs, a duet by Mr and Mrs C. H. Taylor, ami a solo by Mr Barnes completed the of a most enjoyable coneert. The duties of conductor were ably discharged by Mr J. T. Maeleodsmith, and thos» of accompanist by Miss Maeleodsmith.