DUNEDIN.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 20, 14 May 1892, Page 501

DUNEDIN.

Dear Bee, May 4. Dr. Lucas has been delivering very interesting lectures at the City Hall. ‘The Indian Tribes of Canada' was one that attracted a good deal of attention. BALL AT BLACKSTONE. The bachelors of Hill’s Creek, in the neighbourhood of Dunedin, resolved to show their gratitude for past favours and sense of more to come in the approaching winter season, and gave a very enjoyable ball at Blackstone. About sixty guests were present. The hall was nicely decorated, and the music was good, supplied by (piano) Mr Gallagher, Messrs Pirrie, T. Dillon, and McLean (violins). The refreshments, which were excellent, were provided by Mrs Inder. Mr P. Dillon acted as M.C. Among those present were Misses Spain, Salmon, Hanrahan, M'Enney, M'Pherson, Cochran, Dillon, A. Dillon, Mrs T. Dillon, Miss Johnstone, Misses A. Inder. E Inder, S. Inder, Alice Inder, M'Devitt, 11 M'Devitt, M’Keeman, Mason, Forsyth, E. Forsyth, M'Lennan and A. M’Lennan, Fitzandeer (Clyde), Jones, and M. A. Wilkinson.

ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. The Dunedin Orchestral Society gave a splendid concert. Miss Nellie Stevenson, a debutante and a pupil of Mrs Wilkie, was a great success in ‘ Happy Days ’ and ‘ Lovely Spring.’ She looked very nice in a gown of white. Mr W. H. Corrigan’s clarionet solo, * Morceau de Salon,' was another treat. The gentleman soloist was Mi D. E. Packer, who sang with great expression • Come to Me,’ and ‘ Margarita.’ The orchestral pieces were, as usual, very tine, opening with the March • Torque.’ They also gave the Overture ‘Oberon.’and Symphony No. 8 (a) Allegro con brio (h) Allegretto, * The Gondoliers,' and the waltz ‘Hydropaten.’ The Garrison Hall was packed, as it usually is upon these occasions. The opening of this, the fifth season, promises that the concerts will gain not lose in the popularity which they have undoubtedly attained. It hasoften caused surprise and comment from visitors that Dunedin should possess a society of such merit, and on such a large scale. During an interval Mr A. Bathgate asked the patronage of the audience for a concert which the Orchestral Society is about to give in aid of the Dunedin and Suburban Reserves Conservation Society, commonly called the Amenities' Society. DANCE AT HILL FLAT. Leap year balls are intensely popular. Another is recorded in the vicinity of Dunedin, this one eventuating at a place rejoicing in the opposing name of Hill Elat. It was a huge success. Miss Murphy efliciently acted as M.C. till twelve o’clock, when Miss Stewart, in a nice little speech, gave over the charge of matters to the gentlemen, Mr J. Carrol acting as M.C. for the rest of the night. Dancing was kept up till daylight, and all present declared it the most enjoyable dance ever held in the place. Among the ladies present were Misses Kemp. Stewart, Crossan, Murphy ( Alexander), Burton (Dunedin), Eisher (Alexander), Crossan (Roxburgh), Short, Wilkinson, Brown, Rahill, E. Brown, and Galvin. One of the most enjoyable concerts given in Dunedin was by invitation of the Liedertafel, and held in the Choral Hall, which was crowded. This musical Society has a number of our best male voices, and we heard upon one evening most of our leading soloists. The concert opened with a charming part-song, entitled ‘ Bright Little Bird,’ the quartette being Messrs Blenkinsopp, Crawford, Wright, and Ibbotson. Mr Manson was down on the programme for ‘ The Yeoman’s Wedding,’ but was suffering with cold and unable to appear, Mr Charles Umbers singing in his £lace a song with which he was to follow, • The Last beam.’ The song, which was quaint and pathetic, won a recall. The Liedertafel then gave ‘To the Sun,’ and Mr Blenkinsopp followed with a remarkably pretty song, ‘ Island of Dreams,’ which did, indeed, carry one into their own particulardreaniland where dwell the have beens and to be. A pianoforte duet by the conductor, Mr A. J. Barth, and the accompanist, Mr J. Timson, was a clever peiformance. Mr W. F. Young gave great pleasure with his song, ‘ The Gallant Salamander.’ His voice is very rich and deep, and he never goes down to the lower notes without evoking ample evidence of appreciation from the audience. Mr J. Jagosang ‘ Dearer Than Life’ with great expression and passion, and was also recalled in the most determined manner. A quartette by Messrs E. E. Packer, Chinn, Thomson, and Ibbotson, entitled (a) ‘ Dreamy Lake,’ (b) ‘Wishes’ was charming and effective. ‘ Vieni la mia Vendetta’ (‘Lucrezia Borgia’) was most expressively rendered by Mr H. S. Reunert, who responded to a recall with a sweet German song. The last soloist, Mr F. L. Jones, gave ‘On Deck ’ with much feeling. He also was recalled. All of the selections by the Liedertafel were of that melodious character that make these songs without accompaniment so charming to listen to. Punctually at ten the concert closed, a recommendation in itself, for in these days of wear and tear two hours even of the most delightful music is suflicient to recreate and refresh. The most ‘savage breast ’ can be soothed within that time, but protracted until eleven o’clock, as many concerts are, amicable and harmless individuals are often rendered ‘savage.’ I always think that a concert should be conducted upon the principle upon which Sam Weller wrote his love letters—leaving the recipient wishing there was more. THE TAPANUI BALL. A ball at Tapanui, given by Mr W. T. M’Farlane and the employees of Glenkenich saw mill, came off in Mr R. T. Elliot’s barn. The management of affairs was given to the care of Mr W. N. Riddle, who carried out everything in a very satisfactory manner. Among the ladies present were Misses Wolfe, Gowdy, M’lntyre, Dawson, Niuimon, Crawford, M’lnery, Fisher, Taylor, Cross, Reidy, Mrs Parker, Mrs Japp, Mrs Riddle, Mrs Lischner, Mrs Gowdy, and Mrs Montgomery.

Maude.