THE CONCERT.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 3965, 23 June 1887, Page 3

THE CONCERT.

The Jubileo concert last evening m the Theatre Royal was a pronounced success. Mr Haigh's band supplied the orchestral accompaniment, and overtures and son^s and recitations were given by the creme de la crane of amateur talent. On an occasion of this sort we prefer to record generally rather than to individualise, and we may therefore say m brief that every

item was well selected and capitally ren- ■ dered. Tho ladies and gentlemen who contributed items deservo tho thanks of tho Cnmmitteo and the community not only for the excellence of their selections but also for their ablo and effective rendering. In addition to tho musical and elocutionary treat provided, there were several tableaux all of a patriotic character arrayed by the Misses Lovegrove. These were splendidly got up. That at the end of the first part representing the Majesty of England snrrounded and defended by representatives of the armed services was magnificent, and the audience, on the descent of the curtain, burst forth into loud and enthusiastic applause. The principal feature of the entertainment perhaps was the reading of the prize Jubilee ode written by " Loyalist." This was read by Miaa Constance Hart, and it would be difficult to know whether the sentiments of the author or the interpretation of the reader evoked the most applause. Miss Hart executed her rather trying part m admirable style. She haa the pleasing voice, air and talent necessary for a successful elocutionist, and given some further cultivation she would take a very high rank. Misa Hart was introduced by His Worship the Mayor, who on handing the young lady on the stage, commended her to the kiadness of the audience, and bespoke for her and the poem a good reception. His Worship also thanked the audience for their attendance, and the public for their support of the Jubilee Committeejand congratulated the citizens upon the splendour of the demonstration they had made. His Worship's remarks were received with enthusiastic applause. The final tableau, representing Great Britain and her dependencies, stamped upon the minds of the people the memory of Victoria's Jubilee year 1887, and with the falling of the curtain on this scene, ended a magnificently successful celebration.