Nelson

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVI, Issue 24, 18 June 1908, Page 15

Nelson

1 here was a large attendance at the Druids' Hall on the evening of May 27 (says the Nelson 'Colonist') when the first concert of the season was given under the auspices of St. Mary's Society. An excellent overture was played by Mr. T. C. "Webb, A. Mus. T.C.L Mr. T. Conhell sang ' The deathless army,' for which WaS loudly a Pplauded. Miss Barry contributed Why must we say good-bye,' and in response to a recall sang Come back to Erin.' Mr. Ryder sang The valley by the sea,' and Miss M. Burke received an encore for singing ' Rose of my life,' when she favored the audience by singing ' Doreen.' Mr. Fellowes' exhibition of his powers as a ventriloquist created much merriment, and he was warmly applauded. Mr. E. Barry sang ' Asthore,' and was recalled. Miss C. Armstrong's singing of ' The flight of ages ' was an_ enjoyable item. Mr. C. G. F. Eagar received a wellmerited encore for his song, ' The last watch.' Mr. D. McKee Wright recited one of Kipling's pieces, which was encored. The duet, ' Whisper and 1 shall hear,' contributed by Misses Armstrong and Burke, was one of the gems of the programme. Mr. A. Housiaux was heard to advantage in the song, ' Anchored.' The Rev. Father Clancy, at the close of tne programme, on behalf of the audience, heartily thanked the performers and the members of the committee for the most enjoyable entertainment that had been provided. Misses Barry, Vaughan, Armstrong, and Messrs. Webb and Eagar rendered good service in accompanying the vocalists.