MISS HATHERLY'S CONCERT.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9386, 12 March 1898, Page 2

MISS HATHERLY 'S CONCERT.

The concert inaugurated by the talented local lady harpist, was thoroughly successful last (Friday) evening in the Oddfellows' Hall. There was a good attendance, and the various items submitted were warmly applauded. The programme opened with a smoothly played simple duet for harp and piano, Rubenstein's "Melodic in F" by Miss Constance Hatherly and Mrs Greenwood. This was followed by the song " Sleep, My Love, Sleep," by Mr F. H. Hatherly, who in the second part of the programme also rendered " The Merry Monk," a soug that suited his voice admirably and for the effective rendition of which he was awarded an encore, "Echo" being given in respone. Mr Hatherly 'a enunciation is decidedly good, and worthy of imitation by local amateurs. Miss Adelia Medley's numbers included Mendelssohn's " Cappriccioso Brilliante" and O. Fowler's " Tarantelle," both of whioh she played artistically, with taste and expression. The lady pianiste was also associated with Max Hoppe in a sonata by Greig, all the four movements of which, wore played with characteristic skill and expression. An encore numbers Miss Medley played a very pretty composition by Mosekbwski andGreig's "Bridal Maroh." MaxHoppe's first violin solo was Vieuxtemps' "Air Varie," his other numbers being Willhemji's "Romanza" and Keler Beta's " Ungarisoho Idylle." He played all his pieces with undoubted Bkill and rich quality of tone. The various technical difficulties were executed with neatness and dexterity, and the varied degi-ee§ of power and sweetness were exceedingly well interpreted. He was accorded an enthusiastic encore for his first items, and gave, in response, "Reviere," by Vieuxtemps. Mrs Ramsay sang " When the Heart is Young" and Braga's "La Serenata." She unfortunately was Suffering from a cold last evening and was not heard to the best advantage. Her contributions nevertheless were artistic ally rendered, though an unfortunate break in her voice somewhat marred the enjoyment of her first song. The sonata was sung tastefully and proved that Mrs Ramsay has a voice of good range and considerable flexibility. Miss C. Hatherly's barp solos inclnded Oberthur's "Fairy Legend "and Godefrord's "Scherzo," "Pizzicato" from Delibes 1 "Sylvia," and a valse by the same composer, the two latter being given in response to well-merited encores. The harpist'? handling of her beautiful instrument was much admired. She played with taste and struck her notes neat and clean. Her refined phrasing was all that could be desired, and the charming melodies were nicely rendered. The pianoforte accompaniments were played by Mrs Greenwood and Mi6s Medley, and Miss Hatherly accompanied her brother on the harp in two of his Bongs. The concert, on the whole, was most enjoyable,