WAIPUKURAU NOTES.

Waipawa Mail, Volume VI, Issue 679, 15 August 1884, Page 3

WAIPUKURAU NOTES.

From a Correspondent.

The Concert in aid of the Cemetery Improvement Fund came off on Wednesday evening last, and was a success. H. Wilding, Esq., J.P., occupied the Chair, and in commencing the proceedings made a few remarks. He said they would all remember that Mr Butler some time ago took pity on the forlorn condition of the cemetery and succeeded in starting a ' Committee, which did a great deal of work, and as they all knew the cemetery was greatly improved. Now, like many other bodi s, they were in need of funds, lienee the reason for the concei t. The programme commenced with an overture on piano and cornet by Messrs Chicken and Harding, which was well played and warmly received. Mr Hartley sang “ Home, sweet Ilom**,” which gained an encore. A duet by Miss B. Halliburton and Mr Halliburton followed with the “ Crooked Bawbee,’’ a good Scotch song, warmly enconed. Song “ The Bridge,” by Miss English, so dear to Waipawa audiences, who sang in her usual good style. A reading by Mr J. Stewart, Pandeen O'Rafferty’s Say Voyage,” in the Irish . which came very “ aisy ” to the further reading demanded, but owing to length of programme could not be conceded. Song, “KiHarney,” by Miss Jones. This young lady’s singing is so well known, that we need only say she sang as well as usual and got a well-merited encore. Mr J. Stewart then sang “ Afton Water” and was followed by Miss Putman, who sang “ Do they miss me at home ” very prettily, although her voice is scarcely strong enough for so large a hall. Mr W. J ones recited with considerable effect “The field of Waterloo.” It was admirably rendered, but as your Lorresj ondent unfortunately looks upon a recitation with the same horror as he does a rattle-snake, any comment must be left to an unprejudiced person. After Mr Ingleton had sung “The Maid of Athens,” eame a duet between Miss Jones and Mr A. Jonc&, “ Love and Pride,” which took the house by storm, and as an encore they gave an old favourite, “ Money Matters,” which also was well received. The second part opened with another overture On piano and cornet by Messrs Harding and Chicken, which was well played. Mr Halliburton sang the old scotch song, “ My ain Fireside,” for which an encore was not demanded, as the chairman put his veto on any more, owing to the lateness of the hour. Miss Win love sang “ Children’s Voices” very sweetly aud the beautiful melody suited her voice nicely. Mr Ingleton, who is an accomplished singer, gave “ Her bright smile haunts me st ; i!.” Miss Jones sang “ Robin Adair,” and was applauded. Miss Halliburton sang “ Roth say Bay,” which was thoroughly appreciated. Miss Putman sang “ A rose in heaven,” which, though a difficult song was well rendered. Miss English saved the concert from being entirely Scotch by giving “ Kate Kearney,” and as before sang it with pleasing effect. Mr Chambers sang “ Simon the Cellarer,” but suffering from a cold did not sing so well as usual. Miss Winlove brought the concert to a close by singing “ Dreaming of Home,” which she did as effectively as before. After the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman, the floor was cleared, and a veiy enjoyable little dance succeeded. Of course you know that Mr W. C. Smith contracted new obligations on Tuesday. A large number of his friends and those of the '.ride were on the platform to see them off to the Empire city. May all good wishes attend them. X.Y.Z.