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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6807, 21 March 1890, Page 2

Santlet in Oratobio. — The sacred numbers which Mr Santley has chosen for this evening are "God Have Mercy," from "St Paul," an oratorio which many competent judges place higher than "The Elijah ;" ■ " There is a Green Hill Far Away". (Gounod); and "Why do tbe Nations," from " The Messiah." It was in this grand air that, thirty years ago, Mr Santley laid the foundation of his reputation as the graateßt exponent of sacred musio now living. Though, of course, the chief attraction in this evening's concert is centred in the great baritone, the singing of "Angels Ever Bright and Fair," by Miss Atkins on Wednesday evening must have prepared the public for something very good from her in the air, "I know that my Redeemer Live th." The plan of seats, which was opened yesterday, augurs that even the Theatre will be too email for : the large numbers desirous of hearing the unrivalled singer for the last time. [ ;Knights of Labour.— Mr W. W. Lyght • addressed an audience of two hundred j persons at. St Michael's schoolroom last '■ evening upon the principles of the Knights ] of Labour, and was accorded a . vote of . thanks. Steps are being taken to establish ] a branch of the Order in Christchurch. , A' j vindication of Mr Lyght ib telegraphed i ] from' Wellington, and will be found in j another column. . - ' <