HIBERNIAN SOCIETY’S CONCERT.

New Zealand Tablet, 27 November 1919, Page 27

HIBERNIAN SOCIETY’S CONCERT.

llicro was a large audience at His Majesty’s Theatre on Monday evening, on the occasion of an enjoyable concert promoted by the members of the Hibernian Society of Dunedin, to equip their stall. A lengthy, and excellently arranged programme was presented, each number meeting with such acceptance that recalls were general bongs were contributed by Misses M. Lemon, C. Dillon and K. Burke, Messrs. H. Poppolwell, H. Moore, and T. J . Hussey Recitations were given by Miss L. Foster and Mr. S. Osborn. _ In several humorous items Mr. Percy James proved himself a popular entertainer. Concerted numbers were given by a largo party of St. Philomena’s College students, in splendid style, the many sweet young voices blending beautifully in the chorus “When Shall the Day Break in r Erin,” and in the recall item. The correct vocalisation in perfect unison of so great-a number certainly reflected much, , credit on their teachers, the Sisters of Mercy; while the grouping made a pretty stage picture. St. Joseph’s Glee. Chib, conducted by Mr. T. J Anthony gave a good rendering of “The Rosarv” (Nevin) and “The Gipsies’ Chorus” (Balfe). A squad of Christian Brothers’ pupils gave a fine exhibition of club-swinging, some of the exercises being very difficult. A vocal duet by Messrs. H. Moore and W. Genmiell, and another by students of St. Dominic’s College were pleasing and well-rendered numbers. An instrumental quartet, “Les Huguenots,” was artistically played by Messrs. C. Eades, J. Carmody, D. Whelan, and W. Pennicuick, members of the Kaikorai Band, under the conductorship of Mr. H. F. Davie. Miss Clara Hughes played ipost of the accompaniments in her usual efficient style, and , Mr. T. J, Hussey was musical director. The excellent arrangements made by the managing committee were fully appreciated, a fid tended materially to enhance the pleasure and success of the concert. Among those present at' the concert ; were his Lordship Bishop Brodie, Very Rev. Father Coffey, and Rev. Father Delany. • < 7 > r - -■ . j-A-'v-:

CHILDREN OF MARY’S CONCERT, SOUTH DUNEDIN ' - Tho South Dunedin Town Hall was crowded on Tuesday,, evening, the 18th inst., when an ' enjoyable concert was given to raise funds to equip the Children of Mary’s stall at the forthcoming Christian Brothers’ carnival. The follow contributed to a well-arranged programme: Misses Neenie Kenny, Ada Sunderland, Marjorie Lemon, Lily .Stevens, Victoria Balk, and. Ethel Pridham, Messrs. O. Reid, .■ Bert Rawlinson, D. Whelan, and J. ■ Morrison, each number receiving a recall... The accompanists ere , Mrs. J. Leech, Misses G. Hughes, Pizey, Simpson, and Sunderland. Mr. Hade, who supervised the stage arrangements on behalf of the Children of Mary, thanked those present for their patronage, and at his request a vote of thanks as carried by acclamation to the concert party, ho contributed ,so successfully, to the entertainment. He also stated that in the near future Father Silk, to supplement the funds of the stall, , would deliver a lecture, illustrating with limelight views, his travels in Ireland and Rome. A dance followed the concert, tho proceeds from which defrayed all expenses in connection with the entertainment.