MISS RIMMER’S CONCERT.

Woodville Examiner, Volume VII, Issue 659, 30 January 1891, Page 2

MISS RIMMER’S CONCERT.

On Wednesday evening Miss Ritnmer, of Auckland, gave a grand fashionably

concert in Bickerton’s Hall, which proved an undoubted musical success. Wo congratulate Miss Rimtnor and the lady and gentlemen amateurs who assisted on the capital manner in which each item was disposed of. The attendance was rather small owing no doubt to the inclemency of the weather, and to the attractions at Danevirke. This, however, did not appear to damp the ardour of the performers, who one and all did their best to entertain the audience. The first item on the programme was a pianoforte duet by Misses Dimmer and Bowman, which was faithfully performed, the latter young lady, who made her first appearance in public, being a pianist of no small order. The next item was a song “ Bonnie Scotland ” by Mr Brown; this gentleman also made his first appearance here, and judging by tbe manner in which he was received we feel sure that he will become a favorite in Woodville. Mrs Murphy then sang "Vanished,” by request, which was rendered in a sweet and sympathetic manner. ■ Mr beabright was very happy in the song " Anchored, ” but appeared somewhat nervous. Miss Rim- . mer entranced her hearers with a selection from the favorite opera “ Maritana," “ Scenes that are brightest;” this lady has a remarkably pleasant voice, and her execution. showed she has had excellenttraining and long study. Her solo was received with enthusiastic applause, an encore being demanded, in response to which she sang, “ The snug that reached my heart. Mr Churton then favored the audience with “ The Romany Lass,” after ‘which the Misses Grace and Annie Loveday sang the duet “ Juanita,” their voices blending harmoniously, and an encore being awarded them. The second part opened with a pianoforte solo by Miss Dimmer, which - was artistically performed, after which Mrs Murphy sang the sweet old melody “ Come Back to Erin,” in her usual pleasant style, which was wall received. Mrs Murphy has undoubtedly a capital soprano voice and is always ready to render her valuable assistance iu musical matter for tbe public benefit; “ Queen of My Heart ” was rendered by Mr Churton with expression. Miss Sowry then gave a song in a charming manner for which she was encored. Miss Dimmer was vociferously encored for her rendering of the beautiful song, “ The blind girl to her harp.” This item was the gem of the evening, in response . to which she sang the favorite melody " The Swanee Diver.” A pretty little instrumental trio was then cotunbuted by Miss Dimmer, violin, Miss Bowman, piano, Mr Upton, violin. Mr Seabright favored the audience with “ Big Ben ” which was effectively given, after which Mr Churton made a few appropriate remarks, thanking the audience for their attendance and regretting that one or two performers, who had promised, were unable to attend, the euoning s entertainment being brought to a close with a duet by Miss Runrner and Mr Brown. The accotnpanimeuts during the evening were played by Misses Dimmer, Bowman and Sowry.