AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 23, 7 December 1907, Page 51

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, December' 3. Saturday, ... PEOPLE’S DAY' AT THE AUCKLAND SHOW, , was an ’ absolutely perfect day, and the crowd at Alexandra Park was the biggest f have seen for a very long time. A big crowd is always interesting, and this was a daintily-dressed and wcllgroomed one; in fact, the whole effect was brilliant, and well worth the trouble we had to get to it. Of course we wandered round and looked at the animals. The horses were lovely, and filled one’s heart with envy, hatred, and all uncharitableness; the others did not interest us so much, though we examined them all, and pretended we knew something about them. To describe costumes was quite impossible; it was hard to see your friends, let alone to see what they wore. The 129th open evening given by pupils of the WEBBE SCHOOL OF MUSIC took place on Friday evening, at St. Andrew’s Hall. The programme was classical and highly interesting. The opening piano quartet, "Allegro from Symphony C Major” (Schubert), by Misses V. Henderson, A. Dawson, J. Little, and Mrs. Worthington, was a very fine performance. The duo “Carneval” (L. Schytte), by Misses Augusta Roche and Maud Anderson, L.A.8., was rendered with fine ensemble. .The "Allegro” froni Beethoven’s “Concerto in C Minor,” for two pianos, played froni memory, was a masterful performance by.. Misses Gertrude Spooner and Madeleine Webbe, fpr which the young ladies were ’ recalj.es|. ; The solos, “Humoresque” (Coleridge’Taylor), by Miss Dorothy Nicol, and “Le Temps” (Graham P. Moore), by Miss Dorothy Henderson, w’ere both excellently played. Mr. Alfred Eady gave a delightful interpretation of Schumann’s “Arabesque.” Miss Maud Anderson played Henselt’s “Si Oiseau j'etais” with charming expression, and gave a fine interpretation of Chopin’s extremely difficult “Revolutionary Etude.” Misses Bertha Cleave and Nellie Tizard played expressively solos by Karl Elert, Grieg. Graham P. Moore, and S. Heller. All the solos were played from memory. The little pupils, Miss Hermia Morris, in a solo, and Miss Margaret Carr and Master Allister Clark in a duo for two pianos, acquitted themselves exceedingly well. The piano quartets, "Mazurka” (Schulhoff), Misses G. Ehrman, D. Hamilton, M. Fox, R. Carlaw; “Marche Nuptiale” (Schmidt), Misses M. Message, P. Mackie. A. Fuller, P. Payne; “Bal Masque” (Rubinstein), Misses N. Fowler, K. Fuller, A. Jeavons, L. Paterson; “Iphegente in Aulis (Gluck), Misses S. Hamilton. E. Beckett, H. Mackay, L. Cleave; and the duo for two pianos, "Serenade Espagnole” (Milder), Misses Olive Clarke and Ethel Laurie, were very satisfactory performances. The ensemble, accents, and tempo were excellent throughout. Miss Peggy Rain deservedly received quite an ovation for her artistic interpretation of “Ave Maria” (Schubert- Wilhelmj) and “Zigeunerweisen” (Sarasate). Miss B. Garland’s vocal items were highly appreciated. A most successful recital was brought to a close by a capable performance of “Die Felsenniuhle” (Reissiger). by Misses V. McElwain, M. Fuller, J. Webster, A. Webbe. The accompaniments were played by Miss Madoleine Webbe and Mr. W. H. Webbe. On Wednesday afternoon we went out to the VETERAN’S HOME to be present at the unveiling of the Memorial tablet, erected by the cx-niem-bers of the Second Contingent, in honour of those of their comrades who lost their lives in the South African war in the

service of their King and Country, in the absence of the Governor (who had hoped -to be present) the Mayor, Mr. Arthur Jdyers, ■'perkunied' the ceremony, making one vl his usual felicitous HpeeObbs. I olonel Davies also spoke and said that though he had not fought with the “Second” 'he knew all about them, and'could say they were an honour to the country for which they appeared' in the field. A full-sized billiard table was also presented to the Home by the "Second,” and this was opened by Mr. Myers, who played the first game with one of the inmates. Afternoon tea was served, and altogether a pleasant afternoon was passed. Mrs. Archer received us in a very becoming gown of dark blue and white ninon voile with Valenciennes lace and insertion. Amongst the others present were Mrs. Arthur Myers, gowned in a white and pink floral chiffon with cream lace and bine velours, and a bine hat with shaded feathers: Mrs. Mitchelson wore a graceful gown of grey velvet with cream medallions and lacc and d. grey hat to match; Mrs. R. Wilson, white cloth coat ‘and skirt and Tuscart hat; Mrs. Wolfe was wearing black colienne with white vest and black and white toque; Miss Davis, dainty white costume, white and blue hat; Mrs. W. R. Bloomfield looked charming in a gown of blue chiffon taffeta with strappings of blue velvet, and a blue hat with pink shaded roses; Mrs. White was in black eolienne with bands of black taffeta with lace yoke and black and white toque; Miss White was prettily froeked in white with a becoming pink hat; Miss Roie Nathan, white embroidered linen with black, and a black picture hat; Miss Morrow, pretty pale pink floral muslin with a Tuscan hat with pink roses; Mrs. Dawson was gowned in black chiffon voile with vest of white lace ami a smart black toque; Miss Dawson, white and pink silk striped delaine with pretty pink ami white hat# Mrs. Coleman, dark blue linen with vest and sleeves of white, and a Tuscan and blue hat; Mrs. Mills, navy chiffon taffeta with yoke of Irish lace, and a becoming green hat; Miss Mills was gracefully gowned in .cream and white, and black hat with white roses . Mrs. A. Ferguson wore a grey and white check silk with lace yoke and a smart hat to match; Mrs. " Dunean—Clarke, . navy and white floral ninon with white lace and a navy and white hat; Mis. Morris, blue linen costume - with white yoke _and sleeves ami a becoming black hat; Mrs. Cheeseman, white embruWaied voile with bands of velvet'a nd a black plumed hat; Miss Maeklow, white embroidered muslin with blue ribbons, white and blue hat; Mrs. MacFarlane, pretty pale green costume with long cream coat and a pretty black hat; Mrs. Noakes, white cloth tailormade costume, becoming green hat; Mrs. Erson. black, with black toque: Miss GUI was gowned iv white with a black plumed bat; Mr.;. A. Hooper white embroidered linen with a black and whita hat- Mrs Kerr Taylor, white linen coat ami’ skirt and a bat en suite; Th" Misses Kerr Taylor wore pretty pale green muslins with pink hats; Mrs. F. Gordon, pale green tailor-made costume with brown and green bat; Scott pretty pink and white muslin with a pink and bL k hat; Mrs Martin was wearing black relieved with w i • a black and white toque; Miss Martin, orev coat and skirt faced with blue, and a pretty blue hat; Mrs. Corbett, black silk ami' a brown hat with shaded roses; Mrs. I. Grey, black chiffon taffeta with

White lace yoke and a black and white toque; Mihm SimmohK, pretty striped cambric with a Tuscan hat; Mrs. Mahoney, white linen costume with a Tuscan hat wreathed with pink roses; Miss Ivy Cook, white embroidered muslin with iwhitc picture hat. The AUCKLAND ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY'S final concert of the season, given in the Choral Hall on Thursday evening, was conspicuous for the general excellence of the work done by the performers, under the leadership of Miss Edith tWhitelaw. L.R.A.M., and the conductorship of Herr Johan Wielaert. Miss Ida Sbarland, pianiste, pupil of Herr Wielaert, made her debut, and played admirably Mendelssohn’s Concerto No. 1 in G minor. The Lyric Quartette —Messrs. Aspinali, Blakely, McElwain, and Ryan ■—also contributed to the programme, and their items were very much appreciated. Miss Ida Sharland looked very sweet and pretty in white silk, with lace corsage; Madame Wielaert was very graceful in heliotrope crepe de chine, with silver sequin net on decolletage; (Mrs. A. M. Myers wore a white evening gown with silver tissue scarf; Mrs. Louis Myers was attired in a black brocade evening gown; Mrs. Ruck, black toilette and cream lace capette; Mrs. •Leat-ham, white silk evening corsage, black silk skirt, and chine chiffon scarf; Miss Law, white silk; Miss Alice Law, rose pink silk evening blouse, and black skirt; Miss Brigham, black silk, with touches of white; Mrs. Angus Gordon, heliotrope silk blouse, with white lace, black brocade skirt, and cream Spanish lace scarf; Mrs. Gamble, black silk toilette, with touches of white; Mrs. J. W. Stewart, white silk blouse inset with lace, black skirt, and emerald green coat; Mrs. Robertson, white silk and lace blouse, and black silk skirt; Mrs. Pierce, black silk; Miss Pierce, black point d’esprit with cream lace yoke; Mrs. ’Teuton, black peau de soie; Mrs. O. Nicholson, crimson silk; Miss Peacock, dove voile with lace transparencies; Miss Knox (Wellington), white mousseline de soie; Mrs. Morton, black silk evening gown; Miss Biss, white floral silk blouse, and brown silk skirt; Mrs. Arch. Buchanan, black evening gown with white lace fichu; Mrs. Caldwell, black silk toilette; Miss Alice Caldwell, white silk; Mrs. Schwartz Kissi i ng, black silk; Miss ’Kissling. white silk evening frock; Mrs. Dunean Clerk, black silk with lace berthe and touches of pale blue; Mrs. Petrie, light green silk evening gown veiled with black chiffon; Miss Torrance, black chiffon taffeta evening frock, with tangerine sash; Mrs. Percy Dufaur, black point d’esprit evening gown with jet on corsage; Mrs. Eady, white silk; Mrs. Moir, black silk; Mrs. Friend, turquoise blue crepe chine blouse, and black skirt; Mrs. D. R. Caldwell, lovely white silk yak lace blouse, and black silk skirt; Miss Tole, pale blue chiffon taffeta evening frock with white lace berthe and sleeves; Miss B. Tole. white silk frock; Miss Hilda Johnston, white silk; Mrs. ;W. E. Bush, white silk and lace gown; Miss English, pale blue mousseline de ftoie and white lace; Miss Madge Butler, pale blue silk; Mrs. Macandrew, white silk blouse, black skirt, and emerald green sash; Mrs. Richmond, black silk toilette; Miss Richmond, black chiffon taffeta with kimono corsage over white lace blouse; Miss Bagnall, white silk and lace; Mrs. I’pfil. white silk; Mrs. (Soldie, small black and white silk, with cream lace V; Miss Wallace, black silk; Miss Goldie, cream lace; Mrs. W. Speight, white silk blouse, and black skirt ; Miss -Buller, white silk; Miss Elsie Goldie, white silk, with transparent lace yoke; Mrs. Edger, ivory brocade; Miss Judson, pale blue; and her sister wore white silk; Miss Keesing. roseate pink striped silk evening frock; Sirs. Houghton, Oatlodil yellow satin evening gown with white lace berthe; Mrs. Kent, black silk; Miss Kent-, pale blue mousseline de soie; Mis. »Sydney Nathan, black silk with trellis velvet brrlellcs over white lace blouse; Mrs. Dau me, golden brown silk; Mrs. Hemus, black toilette; Mrs. J. Beale, black even ing gown with sequin applique over white lace blouse*; Mis. Eliot Davis, white silk evening gown; Miss Pearl (ionic, white silk; Mrs. Montague, pretty mauve silk evening gown with velvet Im mis of n darker tone; Miss Mcmus, white silk and lace; Mis» Caro, white silk; Mis* Leila T-angsford. white silk and la<*e evening frock ; Mrs. R. Walker, Mack silk evening gown; Miss Brassey,

white silk with Paris lace; Miss Sylvia Hudson, pale green mousseline evening frock with silk bands of a darker shade; Mrs. Cooke, black silk gown; Mrs. Blea zard, black brocade with silver sequin capiette; Mrs. Alan Brown, white silk; Miss Snell, heliotrope silk blouse, and black skirt; Miss Picken, pale blue silk evening blouse, and black silk skirt; Miss Speight, white silk frock; Miss Ansley, black chiffon taffeta evening frock, with white lace scarf; Mrs. J). Tole, black silk evening gown; Miss Virtue, black chiffon taffeta; Miss M. Sloane, pretty pale blue silk; Miss Watt, white silk; Miss Lucas, white brocade; Miss Clara Beaumont, white silk frock; Miss Mandeno, black chiffon taffeta, with white lace; Miss Pearl Hanna, white silk evening frock inset with lace; Miss Slator, pretty white chiffon taffeta frock; Miss Daisy Slator, pale blue evening frock with White lace berthe; Mrs. Oxley, black glace; Miss Kennedy, black and white floral muslin; Miss Leadingham, pale blue silk blouse and black silk skirt; Mrs. Neave, pink toilette; Miss Kelly, black silk; Miss Rose, black glace. THE PUPILS OF MISS ALICE LAW, L.R.A.M., had a. very successful recital last Wednesday evening, at the Federal Club rooms, Weliesley-street, in the presence of a crowded and enthusiastic audience. A varied and interesting programme of pianoforte and violin items was excellently performed. There was some very good ensemble playing of quartettes and duos for two pianos, the best of these being the quartette “Valse Brillante," by Moskowski, played by Mesdames Winstone and Macindoe, Misses Thompson and Gaw. There was some good solo playing by both advanced and junior pupils. An interesting feature of the programme was the piano and violin playing of the students from the Blind Institute, the rendering by Master Albert Williams of “Sonata iu F Minor’’ (Beethoven) being much appreciated by the audience. A violin solo, “The Mill Wheel," by another blind student, Master Willie Buckley, was very pleasingly rendered. The final item was given by Miss Alice Law, L.R.A.M. It took the form of a solo for piano and orchestra, Mendelssohn’s “Concerto in G Minor,” which received a brilliant interpretation. The orchestra jfciris were played with great taste on a second piano by one of the pupils. Mrs. C. G. Macindoe. Vocal items were pleasingly rendered by Miss Kate Best. The pupils all wore pretty white dresses with blue badges. Miss Alice Law wore grey silk relieved with pink, and white lace berthe. Miss Best, white satin with net over dress. Amongst the audience were: Mrs. Law, Miss M. Law, Mrs. and Miss Marsden, Mrs. T. Baxter and Miss Baxter, Mr. and Mrs. Goldie. Mrs. Ruggate, Mrs. and Miss Warren, Mr. and Mrs. John Reid, Miss Herrold, Mr. and Mrs. Spence. Captain and Mrs. Best, Mrs. Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. Struthers, Mrs. Edson, Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Prime, Mrs. Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Wilding, Mr. and Mrs. Macklow, Mr. and Mrs. Paykel, Mr. and Mrs. Rollett, Mrs. and Miss Gribbin, Mrs. and Miss Garrett. Mrs. G. W. S. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Ashton, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Swan, Misses Keir, Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore, Mrs. and Miss Snaith, Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. Winstone, Mr. G. H. Frayling, Mr. E. Chitty. The programme was as follows:—Quartet for two pianos, “ Scherz-Polka ” (Behr), Misses Miller, T. and M. Alison, Wildman; piano duet, “ Polonaise*’ (Berens), treble. Master Roy Winstone; piano solo, “Mazurka” (Streabbog), Master Ellis Prime; piano duet, “ Reverie and Waltz” (D’Aubel). Miss Rosie Paykel; violin and piano duet, “A Pleasant Ramble” (Sitt), Misses Ivucy and Marjorie Ashton; piano solo. “ Perpetuum Mobile" (Translateur), Miss Mamie Harvey; quartet for two pianos.

“Trot de Cavalerie ” (Rubinstein), Misses Garrett, Armstrong, Warren, and E. Garrett ; violin duet, “ Petite Symphonic " (Dancla). Misses O. and E. Paykel; piano solo. “Sous la Feuillee ” (Thome), Master Henry Midgley; piano duet. “ Faust” (Gounod-Gautieri, Misses Florrie amt Ettie Martin; due for two pianos, “Minuet" (Mozart), Misses M. Alison and I, Henriksen; piano solo, “Nocturne” (Chopin), Mias Dorothy Spence; vocal solo, “Happy Song” (Del Riego).Misa Kate Best; quartet for two pianos, “ Slavisch Tanz ” (Dvorak), Meadames Winatone and Macindoe, Misses Gaw and Thompson; violin solo, “Romance” (Gritton), Miss Olga Paykel;

piano solo, “Elude Solonelle ” (Telnia), Miss Aile.en Miller; duo for two pianos, ”Le Matin” (Chaminade), Misses Einilie and Elsie Garrett; piano solo, “Prelude” (Chopin), Miss Elsie Warren; quartet for two pianos. “ Valse Brillante ” (Moskowski), Mesdames Winstone and Macindoe, Misses Thompson and Gaw; vocal solo, " Melisande in the Wood” (Goetz), Miss Kate Best; piano aolo, .“ Holberg Suite” (Grieg), Miss Amy Thompson. MR. WALTER IMPETT’S FIFTH MUSICAL EVENING in connection with his pupils, was held at the Y.M.C.A. Lecture Hall on Wednesday evening 27th Nov., when there was u very large attendance of parents and friends of the students. The programme of pianoforte and vocal selections was a lengthy and well-selected one, and it may be remarked that every item was performed exclusively by pupils at present studying. The results achieved at the concert bore ample testimony, to Mr. Impett’s teaching abilities, many of the interpreters presenting work of great merit. The vocal duet, “Down the Vale" (Moir), was splendidly given by Miss A. Parry and Mr. Wilfred Manning, while the Misses Parry and McDonald were particularly successful in their solo numbers, the first-mentioned giving a brilliant rendering of Handel’s Florid Aria: “Oh. Had I Jubal’s Lyre.” Miss McDonald’s vocal items vfere, “Awake!” (Pelissier), and “The Beautiful Land of Nod” (Greene). Mr. Wilfred Manning gave telling interpretations of the aria, “Honour and Arms” (Handel), and “The Song of Hybreas the Cretan ” (Elliott). Among the piano Solos of« considerable merit were: (a) “Papillon ” (Greig), (b) “ Moment Musical ” (Chaminade), by Miss Mona Mackay; “Marche Militaire ” (SchubertTansig), by Miss Ruby McMaster, and “Air de Ballet” (Durand); and “ Mazurke Brilliante ” (Bohm), by Master W. Green. The programme also included the piano duet, “ Spanish Dance ” (Moszkowski), by the .Misses Ida and Flora Histed; piano solo, “La Poursiute ” (Paul Wachs), by Miss Tudor HughesJones; “Serenade D’Arlequin ” (Paul Wachs), by Miss Iris Baker; “Polish Hance” No. 1 (Seharwenka), by Miss Katie Gampbell; “Spinning Song” (Bohm), by Miss Flora Histed; “ Fanta-sie-Mazurka ” (Bohm), by Miss Ivy Chrisp; valse. Op. (54, No. I (Chopin), by Miss Ida Histed; “Sous la Feuillee ” (Thorne), by Miss Elsie Spinks; and “ Deuxieuie Mazurk” (De Beaupins). by Miss Nellie Crawford. Vocal items, which were also pleasingly rendered, comprised the following items: “Twenty Years Ago” (Holbrooke), by Mr. Frank Hicks; “If I Built a World for You” (Lehmann), by Miss Madge -Stubbs; “A Song of Holiday" (Slater), by Miss Agnes Munro.

PHYLLIS BROUN.