INVERCARGILL.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVI, Issue 14, 27 July 1888, Page 13

INVERCARGILL.

— m ■ (From an occasional Correspondent.) The concert given under the auspices of the Oathol : c Literary Society in Hanau'a Hall on Friday evening, July 20, was a thorough Buccesß, both from a financial and an artistic poiot of view The occasion was the sixth anniversary ot the Bociety, and the manner in which it was celebrated reflects much credit, not only on the Society but on the whole Catholic community. It was at first proposed to hold both a soiree and concert, but, owing: to the amount of trouble connected with the former, it was deemed more prudent to give all the attention and energy to the concert. The programme, which consisted of twenty-two items, proved an attractive and interesting one, and praise is due to Mr. .Anthony, who prepared it with much care and taste. The first item waa an address by Mr. Gilfedder, who made brief mention of the numerous advantage* to be derived from membership, and referred to the high tribute paid to the efficacy of snea societies by some of the greatest literary men of the day who had in their youth belonged to similar associations. The speaker pointed out t.iat the literary competitions which the Society encouraged were productive of the most beneficial results, aad expressed a hope that ere long competitions would take place between kindred associations. The musical part of the programme was then proceeded with. Miss A. Kitwin played a piano solo, "Le Poute Mourant " and later oa, with her sister, a piano duet, " Westward Ho," in a manner which gave evidence of ability and culture. Mr. Herdman contributed a song, " Killarney," and Mrs. Mussen a song, " Skating in the Moonlight," both of which received well-merited applause A comic song, '-Never Again," by Mr. Patchett, proved so amusing that an encore was insisted upon. Mr. D. Bradley did justice to a recitation, " Curfew must not toll to-night," as did Mr. Ovenden to a song, '■ You could have been true." A conrc Bong, " Forfeits "by Mies Hill and Mr. Anthjny, and a masher song, " Wts Are," by Messrs. Anthony, Smitb, and Ovenden, created a great deal of merriment. Miss Hishon gave a song, " Daddia," and Misses Roche and Hill played a piano duet, " Dreams of Heaven," in capital style which, considering the youth of the performers, reflects credit on themselves and their teachers. In the second part of the entertainment, Master Hill acquitted himself very well in a recitation, " The Palm Tree," as did Mr. Smith in a soug, " The Peal of the Village Bell." Mrs. Mussea's song, " Here's Robin Come Back," Mr. Herdman's " Eileen Allana," and Mr. M'Keown's " Balaklava," were all tendered excellently, while Mr. Anthony's song, "The Laughing Man," fairly broueht down the house, a reappearance being demanded. A reading by Mr. O'Brien, " Father Phil's Subscription List," produced a great deal of laughter, as some of the names on tbe list corresponded with those of the audience. A duet by Misses Hishon and Dalton, and a piano solo by Miss Roche were capital and a quartette, " Th» Bold M'lntyres," by Messrs. Smith, Patcbett' Cavanagh, and Anthony, proved a very suitable finale. Miss Findlay performed the duties of accompanist, and Mr. M'Keowu those of stage-master, very creditably. Everybody geemed to go away well pleased with the erening's entertainment, and the Catnolic Literary Society will be able to add a handsome balance to ita funds.