CONCERT AT WAITAHUNA.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4901, 19 October 1901, Page 3

CONCERT AT WAITAHUNA.

[Own Correspondent.] The ooncert held on Wednesday evening last in aid of the Mounted Bifles drew a good house, and notwithstanding the fact that three entertainments were to be given on three consecutive nights this week the hail was well filled. A number of people were looking forward to this entertainment when they would have the pleasure of listening to some of the best talent in the Lawrenoe district. And in this they were not disappointed for, taking the programme all through, it was one of the best which has been plaoed before a Waitahuna audienca for gome considerable time.

' Captain Pearson, who presided, in a few well-chosen remarks expressed his pleasure at being present at this the first concert held in Waitahuna undsr the auspices of the Tuapeka Mounted Bines. Lieutenant Sinclair had a long and varied programme prepared, and, judging by the names appearing on the list, he (the speaker) felt certain that something acceptable and pleasing would be given to all present. He hoped all would enjoy themselves and Bpend a pleasant and profltable evening.

Mr Hutton made his second appearanoe before a Waitahnna audience, and was well j received. A number of people who had heard ] ■hat gentlemen before came purposely to hear him again. Mr and Mies Woods gave their { valuable services in their usual ready and obliging manner, and Mr Woods, who is an old {favorite, got a very warm and hearty reception. Miss Morrison, who is entirely new to Waitahuna, delighted the audience with both her singing and playing. Messrs Camp- . bell, Corrigan, and Applegarth each contributed to the evening's entertainment. Their singing was very good and mach appreciated. Mr Mitchell pleased listeners with that plaintive soog, " The old log cabin in the dell," which he sang well. A very pleasing variation of the eveniog's entertainment was given by Mr Wilson, who danced the Highland fling, Irish jig, and Bailor's hornpipe, in the different costumes. His dancing was much admired and quite a number were delighted with this part of the entertainment. The only local performers were Miss Y. Patrick, who played a pianoforte solo in finished style, and Rose Patrick, who gave a good recitation.

Following is the programme :— Pianoforte aolo, Miss Morrison; song, "The village blacksmith," Mr Hutton — encore, "Annie Laurie " ; comic song, " Arrah, go on," Miss Morrison — encore, " Comin 1 thro' tbe rye " ; duet, "Nocturne Denza," Miss Woods and Mr Corrigan ; song, " list me like a. soldier fall," Mr Woods— encore, oomio song ; Highland fling, Mr Wilson ; song, " Queen of the earth," Mr Campbell ; soog, " The old log cabin ia the dell," Mr Mitchell ; Irish }\g. Mv WilBon ; interval ; pianoforte solo, Miss Patrick ; song, " Jessie's dream," Mr Campbell ; recitation, "At tbe bar," Miss B. Patrick ; eong, "Bid me to love," Mr Corrigan—-en-core, "Asleep on tbe deep"; song, "The Irish emigrant," Mr Woods — encore, comic Bong; song, "Tbe valley by tbe sea," Mr Hutton — encore, " The storm fiend " ; sailor's hornpipe, Mr Wilson; song, "The Holy City," Miss Morrison — encore, " Somebody loves me " ; song, " The dream Angel," Mr Applegarth, a moßt suitable closiog piece, which was well received. Miss Morrison and Misß Woods played the accompaniments in a moat satisfactory manner. Captain Pearson thanked all present fOt their attendance and hoped that they enjoyed themselves. He also pointed out thai all moneys to the good, after paying expenses of conoerl, were expended on their rifle ranges and other necessary requirements. The captain also, on behalf of the Tuapeka Mounted Bifles, thanked the performers lor the excellent evening's entertainment they had provided. [I should also mention that a number of troopers, who were on parade during the day under Captain Pearson and Lieutenant Blnolair lot drill and volley-firing, were present in uniform and looked well in khaki.

The gross proceeds amounted to near £10. After the concert an enjoyable dance was kept up with vigor for two or three hours.