CONCERT AT HILTON.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1201, 8 July 1884, Page 1

CONCERT AT HILTON.

A very successful concert was £ in the Kakahu schoolroom on Fi Sast, for of Mr Leish who is district. Th<* mation in which Mr Leishman i< by the residents and his owir inim - friends 'nay be judged when We that no less than 300 tickets had previously disposed of. The chair taken by Mr Mailer, who in a few chosen remarks explained the ohj'i the gathering, eulogised Mr Leisltn conduct in assLting at all the con for the benefit of the district, concluded by stating that his kindness was acknowledged by bumper house they had that evenii The programme commenced wit overture on the piano by Mr Har which was rendered with .much fe< Mr Hobson gave a most amosing which received a well deserved ei to which that gentleman respo A gentleman then sang “ Mac which was given masterly marner the rendering of t was greatly enhanced by the very c able manner in which Mr Harraar companiecl the song on the { Miss Taylor followed with a -soeg, she gave in a very pleasing me and received deserved applause. Clinch then enlivened the audience one of his many amusing comic s entitled “ I shall never make a g man of you, John.” The audienc sisting on an encore, Mr Clinch sat last verse over again. Mr Han then gave a comic song, which, h being very amusing, had the attn of novelty. An encore in this was also demanded and respond* Mr Hamilton accompanied himse the concertina. Mrs Dunlop sa song in her usual happy manner this concluded the first part o programme. After the u>ual in Mr Harman played an overture o piano, followed by a song by a f Miss Dunlop then gave a son excellent style, with conect emj and great feeling ; inaeed, it one of the best sorigs pf evening. Mr Johnson next sang the Christy Minstrel songs, whicl so well enjoyed as to receive a ihusiastic encore, which was reep to. Mr Clinch followed with the s-ong “ Bank holiday,” and in re> to an encore gave “ Strolling o sands.” After Mrs Glass had g song, Mr Hob-on sang “ Bonnie of Aigyle,” Mr Lodge then st comic song, “ Hoop-la ! hoop-la! 1 caused considerable amusement, was cleverly accompanie d on I lie by MBs Dunlop. “ 0 give to me early flowers,” by Miss Taylor, w* next song on (he programme, an very expressively rendered. Mr I ton then gave a comic song, whic; deservedly encored. Mr Gilbert !t Tim Flannigan,” which created amusement. Miss Dunlon follows the iScotch song “ Jock o’ Hazel Mr Carter’s song concluded the n portion of the entertainment.

Shortly afterwards Mr I penred on the platform, ami in appropriate words thanked ibe ai for their attendance.

The room was then cleare dancing, which was kept np wit siderahle spirit till an early hour following morning, when the co sep. rated, after wishing Mr Lei “■God speed.”