CONCERT AT WINCHESTER.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2085, 14 August 1890, Page 3

CONCERT AT WINCHESTER.

A very enjoyable entertainment was held in the Winchester Parish Schoolroom on Tuesday, 12th inst., under the auspices of the “ Becreation and Amusement Society.” There was a lage attendance, notwithstanding the darkness and fog. Mr D, L. Inwood occupied the chair and briefly apologised for the Incumbent’s absence, as he had probably not returned from Christchurch. The opening overture was most effectively rendered by the Misses Gimson and was deservedly applauded. At this stage the Hev. T, a. Hamilton arrived, and on taking the chair thanked Mr Inwood for kindly acting in his stead, stating that he had travelled from Oxford, a distance e£ 180 miles, to be present, and was only late owing to a misapprehension as to the time of meeting. The Glee Club then sang “ Oh, who will o’er the downs so free,” in a very pleasing manner. The Eev. T. A. Hamilton followed with a song “ Booked in the 'cradle of the deep,” and in answer to an encore gave the “ Man of War,” the accompaniments being taken by Mr Inwood. Miss Bose Gimson, accompanied by Miss A. Gimson sang “ Dolly’s Bevenge ” in a manner that brought down the house, and the last verse was repeated in answer to a vociferous encore. Mr D. Ambler, who possesses a clear tenor voice, sang “ Do unto others as you would they should do unto you,” in excellent style, the chairman remarking that the motto was most appropriate at the present juncture. In answer to ar enthusiastic encore, Mr Ambler gave “ The Englishman.” A violin selection from the “ Blue Bells of Scotland ” by Mr E. McCarthy, accompanied by Miss Gimson on the piano, was a rich musical treat. An encore was demanded but not responded to, as the exertion was somewhat fatiguing, and the chairman explained that Mr McCarthy would oblige later on. Amusing readings given by the Bev. T. A. Hamilton and Mr W. Stewart were much appreciated. The gem of the evening followed in the duet between Miss Hart and Miss Gimson —“ List to the Convent Bells,” Miss Hart’s rich contralto voice being heard to great advantage. The last verse was repeated in response to the inevitable encore. Mrs H. E. Smith was very successful in her song entitled “ Daddy,” the pathos of which went home to every heart, being sung with much feeling and sweetness. A waltz, played on the violin by Mr McCarthy and accompanied on the piano by Miss Gimson, followed, and being redemanded “ Les Cloches de Cornville ” was given as an encore. A glee, “ The Stars above are Shining,” concluded the programme, Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to the various performers for their services, and to Mr Mclntosh for the loan of his piano, and a special vote of

thanks to Mr McCarthy, as he had kindly foregone a portion of his vacation in order to be present. After speaking upon the advantages of such gatherings from a recreative point of view, and the pleasure, after toil, of receiving restful impressions through the senses, as in music, books, etc., the chairman intimated that the room would be cleared in order that the young people might enjoy a few dances. This was done, and a pleasant evening was concluded shortly after 11 o’clock. The proceeds, about £4, were handed over to the Sunday School fund.