CONCERT AND DANCE AT ORARI.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1916, 13 July 1889, Page 3

CONCERT AND DANCE AT ORARI.

An exceedingly successful concert, followed by a dance, took place at the Thursday evening last in aid of the school funds. From a financial point of view the gathering was very satisfactory, and from a musical point of view it surpassed all expectations, and was undoubtedly the best concert that has been held anywhere in the district for a long time past, and reflected the greatest credit on Mr J. A. Fitzgerald, who had the compiling of the programme. The object of the gathering was explained by Mr J. C. Binskin, Chairman of the School Committee. The programme was opened by the Misses May, with a pleasingly rendered pianoforte overture “ "Woodland Whispers.” Mr Barrett contributed the song “ Chiming Beils of Long Ago,” Mr Whitehead singing the bass parts. The old English favorite, “Twickenham Ferry,” was given by Miss Smart, who played her own j accompaniment. An encore was demanded, but not reponded to. Mr j Chapman rendered the negro song «A Most Uncommon Chap,” which was vociferiously encored, and the last verse repeated. Mr J. W. Holdgate

gave the audience a great treat in the song A True Bern Englishman,” and in response to an encore substituted “ The Skipper of St. Ives.” The duet, “The Crookit Bawbee,” by Miss Dunlop and Mr Aitken, was another very pleasing item, and was followed by Mr Whitehead with the song “ The Little Hero,” in which that gentleman’s fine voice was heard to great advantage. Mr Griffiths gave the recitation “ Edgar de Montmorency Piff Paff,” which was so full of witticisms that the public had enough to do to note them. Miss Meredith was very successful with the song “ The Biter Bit.” Mr Early contributed the sons “ The Yictory’s Powder Monkey.” Miss Dunlop rendered the song “ Kathleen M avourneen ” with her usual good taste. The concluding item on the first part of the programme, the negro sketch, “ Go and tell Maria,” was thoroughly enjoyed. The second portion of the programme was opened by Mrs Foster playing a pianoforte overture of Scotch airs, which was splendidly rendered, and well deserved the encore which it called forth, but which was not responded to. Mr Holdgate then sang “We all Love Jack,” and on being imperatively encored responded with “ Steering Home.” Mr Holdgate’s contributions were perhaps the most enjoyable of the evening, and were deservedly appreciated. Miss Meredith received an encore for her singing of “ Waiting,” which was very sweetly given, but did not respond. Miss bmart sang “ Wishes and Fishes.” Mr Early fairly caught the taste of the audience with the clever sketch “ The Parson and the Clerk,” and no less so with the song. “ A Complication of Disorders,” which he gave in response to an undeniable encore. Miss Dunlop followed with the item “ Auld Scotch Sangs,” and was asked for an encore, but the hour being late the demand was not responded to. The well-known farce “ Box and Cox,” by some members of the Temuka Dramatic Club, elicited great applause, and concluded the programme at 11 p.m. The accompanists during the evening were Mrs Foster and Miss Smart. The usual vote of thanks terminated the concert.

Dancing was then commenced, and was kept up with great vigor for several hours, Mr Eigoni supplying the music, and Mr J. C, Binskin acting as M,O.