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Temuka Leader, Issue 2472, 4 March 1893, Page 3

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GERALDINE v. TEMUKA. The return match between the first elevens of the above clubs was played at Temuka on Thursday. There was a good attendance of the general public, and considerable interest was evinced in the game. The following are the scores Temuka —Cox, run out, 2 ; Gillespie, c Brskine, b Fish, 20 ; Cayley, c W. K, Macdonald, b Fish, 0 : Ferguson, b Pearpoint, 0 ; McCaskill, c Morrison, b Pearpoint, 6; Dignan, b Fish, 9; Hayhurst, b Fish, 14 ; Low, b Fish, 0 ; Lovegrove, b Fish, G ; Brosnahan, b B. K. Macdonald, 3 ; Cowan, not out, 0; leg byes, 2 ; wides, 1 ; total, 3. Geraldine—F, W. Fish, c Lovegrove, b Low, 27 ; F. Wilson Smith, b Hayhurst, 2; H. W. Moore, b Hayhurst, 0; B. K. Macdonald, b Low, 28; W. K. Macdonald, b Lovegrove, 4 ; R. H. Pearpoint, not out, 14; R. Morrison, c Fergusson, b Lovegrove, 11 ; W. M. Moore, b Dignan, 3 ; G. Bethune, not out, 0; byes, 3; wides, 4 ; total, 96. THE CONCERT. The concert given in aid of the funds of the club did not attract as large an audience as was anticipated, but the whole of the front seats, as well as a fair proportion of the back ones, were occupied. The committee had taken every precaution to ensure the success of the various items, and were fortunate in securing the loan of a very good piano from Mr Herbert. The programme commenced with a pianoforte duet, “ Overture to ‘ Zampa,’ ” by Mesdames Herbert and Salmond, which was a finished performance and highly appreciated. The same performers played subsequently a selection from “ Chilperic,” the music of which is of a lively and taking character. Mr H. Bickett, of Oamaru, made his debut before a Temuka audience with “(The Four-’orse Sharry Bang,” one of the most popular of Corney Grain’s songs. The audience were slow to catch on to the Cockney humor of the song, but showed more appreciation of “ Whot ’Cher,” which was sung later on. To this Mr Rickett had to respond, and he contributed “ Mrs ’Enory ’Awkins,” and to a farther demand, “ What a Careful Man.” Mrs Barker’s appearance was hailed with applause, and she justified the anticipations of the audience by the manner in which she s ing “ Carita.” Mr Foster, of Timaru, sang “ A Bedouin Love Song,” in splendid style, and in response to an encore, “ I’m off to Philadelphy in the morning,” an Irish song combining humor and pathos. Dr Morris, whose services were in constant requisition as accompanist, played a pianoforte selection, “ Capricante,” in a masterly manner, and was applauded. The Rev. W. E. Gillam also received applause for his singing of “ ’Tween Decks,” and Miss Connolly’s singing of “ The Gates of the West ” was much appreciated. Mr B. R. Macdonald sang “ That’s the reason why,” and, in response to an encore, “ Where did you get. that hat V’ The duet “Excelsior,” by Mrs J. T. M. Hayhurst and Mr Foster, was an artistic performance, and received well-merited applause. Mr G. Morris’s violin solo, with pianoforte accompaniment by Dr Morris, fantasia in “ Don Pasquale,” was played in his moat finished style, and, in response to an encore, he played a pretty gavotte. Mr E. Jones appeared as a substitute for his brother, Mr Gus. Jones, and sang “ Leouore,” a love song, so well that he had to repeat the last verse. Miss Dale, of Timaru, sang “ All Hallow E’en,” and speedily placed herself in sympathy with her audience. Her song was redemanded, but she substituted a pretty Irish ballad, which was applauded. The Revd. Mr Butterfield was heard to advantage in “ The Wolf,” and Mr C, J. Goldstone gave careful expression to “ The Diver.” The performance concluded with the laughable operetta “ Two Wily Mendicants,” the principal characters, Mr Zachariah Morgan and Mr Bullies, being sustained by Mr A. G. Cox and Mr R. Pinckney. This went well, particularly considering that it was practically unrehearsed. The costumes of the mendicants were capital, and their by-play also good. The performance elicited much laughter and was enjoyed. Mrs Pinckney played the music of the operetta, and Mias Wethey and Miss Lilian Brown also accompanied several of the singers. The committee desire to express sincere thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who, at so much trouble, gave their services to the club.