CAMBRIDGE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIV, Issue 22, 3 June 1905, Page 45

CAMBRIDGE.

Dear Bee, Alay 27. THE CAMBRIDGE MUSICAL SOCIETY. under the able conductorsliip of Air. T. Low, gave a most successful performance of the delightful little cantata, "Phyllis,” in the Alexandra Hall, on Wednesday evening to a crowded audience. Aliss E. Veale made a charming Phyllis, her pleasing voice suiting the part admirably, her enunciation being especially good. Aliss C. Mullions, who took the contralto solos, has a rieh voice, which blended beautifully with Phyllis’s in their duet. Air. T. F. Richards took the tenor solos, and noted the part of Phyllis’s country lover well. Mr G. Venables (Farmer Al.-adows) acted and sang his part in a capital manner. Air. Fawcett Rowe (baritone), ns the London Dandy, kept the audience in a constant titter when he was on the stage. The choruses were good, especially the humming chorus. Miss R. Nixon played the accompaniments throughout the piece in a pleasing manner. Mr. Low’ is to be congratulated upon the success of the entertainment, which is mainly due to thi‘ trouble and energy he has taken over it. Many have expressed a wish that the cantata will lie repeated a( an early date, ns so many wv?re tinnble to attend on the first night. During the

interval, the Mayor (Mi. Buckland) presented the cap* to the Cambridge Junior Football Club, which were won last season. On Thursday evening Archdeacon and Airs. Willis entertained THE CHIRCH WORKERS of St. Andrew's Church at a social in St. Andrew's *rhool*room. which had undergone quite a transformation for the occasion. The room was bcautifiilly decorated with autumn leaves, chrysanthemums. pampa* grass. i«tc., and converted into a (Irawing-room. with carpet squares, easy chairs, and small tables, on which were cards, illustrated papers, draught boards, etc. The musical part of the programme was under the direction of Mrs. Lowe. Songs were rendered by Misses Piggott. Brooks. Gardiner, Messrs. Richardson. Collings ford. Fussell. Rowe, and Forbes: r< citations by Miss Young, and Mr. Fnwrntt Rowe gave a humorous stump speech, which CRUsetl great amusement. Archdeacon and Mrs. Willis, in receiving the guests, were assisted by their three daughters, who were untiring in their efforts to sc<* that everything went right. r l nry succeeded x><rht well. A dainty supper was handed FTmnd. bringing to a close a most enjoyable evening. Throe cheers were given for Archdeacon and Mrs. Willis and their daughters. Amongst those present 1 noticed Mrs. Skeet. Mr. and Airs. Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Tibbs (Auckland). Air. and Mrs. Brooks. Mrs. Roberts. Mrs. Lowe. Mrs. Afinchin, Mrs. Chitty. Mrs. McCullagh, Mrs. Iliorens, Airs. Butler. Mrs. Worrell. Mrs. Earl, Airs. C. Hunter. Mrs. Runciimin, Mrs. Richardson. Misses Wells (2). Brooks, (2), Skeet. Hally, Young. Gardiner, Onions. Richardson. Blades (Auckland), Jeffries, Hill, (hvynneth, Piggot. Stubbing, Kite (2). Webber. Livingstone, Chalmers, Ewen. Messrs. Richardson, Collingsford, Fussell. Rowe, Boyce. Walker. Hunter. Lusk. Willis (3), BrunskilL Forbes, Court, Webber, and several whose names 1 did not know.

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