THE LOVE OF MUSIC.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 144086, 3 May 1913, Page 2

THE LOVE OF MUSIC.

Assuming, as wo safely may, that music has the charms with which it is credited by the poets, the love of it is surely a taste deserving of the highest cultivation. New Plymouth has long had a name for appreciating good music. In tho early days the people had tho advantage of frequently hearing hue regimental bands, which were quartered hero with the regiments. Later it had a Pbilh armonic Society, which achieved something more than a local reputation. Later again it had an exceptionally fine hand, under the late Mr. George Garry. At various times, too, its operatic societies have proved that the town possessed excellent musical and histrionic talent. For a period recently, however, tile hand somehow “got out of tune” and wo were without a really first-class orchestra able to interpret tho best music, although it was not difficult to get together’ plenty of talent for special occasions. Recognising how desirable it is that Hero should bo a permanent orchestra, a low enthusiasts have lately got together and formed an orchestral society under tho couductorship of Mr. Arthur Carbines, who has proved himself a talented musician. It is proposed that the society shall give frequent concerts, tho first of which will take place at the Theatre Royal on Sunday evening, after tho church services. A programme of suitable music has been arranged, the vocalist for the occasion being Mr. Hill Johnson. The society proposes to devote its takings, after payment of expenses, to deserving public or charitable objects, Sunday’s profits being given to a widow who is left in unfortunate circumstances through, (ire, which destroyed her belongings. It is hoped that the public will respond freely and show their appreciation of tlie efforts being made to cater for their enjoyment of good music, as well as their sympathy for distress.