Musical Societies.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1821, 16 April 1886, Page 2

Musical Societies.

To the Editor of the Standard. Sir,—Considering the musical talent that is lying dormant in our townships it is to be regretted that Musical Societies are not formed and in full practice. The Carterton people are to meet this week to discuss the matter, and I should like to see Featherston and Greytown do likewise. If three societies were formed it would perhaps pay to secu • the services of one gentleman as leader who would attend the vsiions practices regularly and do his best to bring the vocalists forward in the different parts suited to their voioee. If this idea could be carried out the winter months would not lack enjoyment and the members of each society could help each others at concerts. At present our ooneerte present little else bat solo singing. A glee or quartette is rare to hear, and this is because there is no society or practising together of persons able to take part. We feel the want in Featherston. In Greytown—the place of song—l hear that singing is a thing of tha past. Why is this? I have heard toma really first-class music in this township, and should be sorry to think that tbete was not enough interest in the Muses to again start a society. I hope that the Carterton ladies and gentlemen will set ns a good example, and that societies in each township may be formed. What a grand concert could be arranged with a combination of tha three, after a few months’ practice. I am, &0., Bam. Featherston, April 15.