Concert at Patangata.

Waipawa Mail, Volume X, Issue 1024, 18 December 1886, Page 2

Concert at Patangata.

The concert held in the schoolroom at Patangata in aid of tho Library funds, was a great success. Tho building was pocked to suffocation, and the school grounds presented an animated appearance, troops of horses, spring carts, expresses, buggies arriving from all points of the compass. The programme opened with an mental duetclcverly played by the Misses Percy and Roach, who were followed by Mr Percy, who lias a fine baritone voice, singing “ The good Rhine Wine.” This was capitally rendered, and was of course encored. The little hero, sung by Mr Ingleton, also bad to be repeated, and was well rendered. Misß Chambers sang “ Flowers of the forest,” and at once established herself a favorite with tho audience, her sweet voico calling forth a storm of applause. Mr Fannin next gave tl Sailing,” and when recalled sang an Irish comic song, in which he appeared more at home, lfis memory failing him after the soeoud verse, endless fuu eusuod

various playful suggestions coming from tho audience, who also heartily assisted in the chorous. Miss Percy sang “ The gates of the west,” in a most finished manner, also playing her own accompaniment. This was followed by Mr Merry - lees who sang “ The death of Nelson,” in a good style, and which resulted in an encore. An instrumental duet, by the Misses Percy and Roach, played in a most artistic style, brought the first part of the programme to a close.

Tho second part wns opened by an overture, brilliantly executed by two lady amateurs. Mr Percy sang *• The Englishman,” in capital tiino and tune, his fine manly voice and appearance well suiting the theme of the song. Miss Percy,s rendering of tho favorite old ballad “ Home sweet homo,” was much appreciated, it displaying a rich, well cultivated, contralto voice. Mr Fannin gave a coinic song with success. Miss Roach, a young lady from Hastings, sang a sweetly pretty ballad, and was loudly encored. A duet by tho Misses Percy and Roach was u finished piece of vocalism, nnd then Mr Merrylees gave a second song, with his usual taste and feeling. Miss Chambers again delighted the audience with the song “ Within a mile of Edinburgh town” This was followed by Mr Ingleton singing “The Midshipmitc,” which suited his voice well. A violin solo, by Mr Bone, was a clever piece of instrumentation, and bad to be repeated. This most enjoyable entertninment was then brought to a close by the singing of the National Antliem. A dance followed, which was well patronised, Mr Harding playing at the piano, which is a guarantee that the music was first class.