Concert at Nelson Creek

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 41, 18 October 1923, Page 35

Concert at Nelson Creek

One of the most successful concerts ever held at Nelson Creek took place on the 28th ult. (says a- contemporary). People came from far and near, and the hall was taxed "toJ| its utmost capacity. The stage, which was gay f andv. beautiful, reflected great credit on the local artists. : i Not - one of the large audience present on" the evening' but f| left the hall delighted with what they had beheld v; and ;; heard, and many were quite enthusiastic over the haka -j by the Maori picanninies. The memory of the night-will live long in the Creek as an event to be justly proud- of. , The programme opened with an action song-by the H Nelson Creek Glee Club, entitled "Come to the Fair." The--■ music and song were charming to listen to, and praise is. due to each and every member of the club for their'; successful efforts. Rev. Father P. O'Meeghan sang "Dear Home Land," and "Youth." He was exceptionally impressive and gave a beautiful rendering of both songs. Miss K. Ryan, who was in good voice, gave a splendid account .[■ of herself in "A Summer Night." Misses Alma Ryan and „ Patty Morrissey, in an Irish dance, were light of foot and very graceful. Miss Doreen Daly's pianoforte solo "Selected . Irish Airs," was soul-stirring and beautiful. Perhaps the most successful and enthusiastic item of the evening was 1 the haka by the picanninies. Rev. Father J. Herbert was ■; very interesting and his anecdotes for boys set the house rocking. The first part of the programme was concluded by the Glee "Club, with a tableau, "When the Leaves Come Tumbling Down," accompanied by music and song. >- This was a glorious item and the choral work deserves great praise. The second part opened with the Glee Club again appearing and receiving hearty applause . for - their inter-j pretation of another action song. Mr. A. Giffney gave a tuneful and pleasant rendering of the "Banjo Song,"; arid;£ especially of "The Minstrel Boy." Miss K. Bernhardt, in good voice, sang "Pretty Kitty Kelly." Miss Nancy Morrissey, a beautiful little dancer, danced the Highland Fling - with elfin glee. Messrs. Casey - and Sweetman, in . comical 1 dress, . sang a comic song and the house came \ tumbling § down with laughter. Miss K. Geiseking's pianoforte solo was charming and beautiful. "Dream Boat," and "Until" 5? were well sung by Mr. J. Noleson; =* Mr. Con Guy gave a good rendering of "Roses," and Mr. Waterson's banjo solo was also quite good. The -little nigger-.boys; came again and again and they were accorded loud and long applause from a : large and appreciative audience. Master ;C. Wil- b liams, in his Macri^dress> : gave a ~good rendering of a _. pianoforte I- solo "Darkies' Home." t Mr. W. Giesekirig'sf; monologue, given : with. vigor ". and precision, was heartilys applauded. The concert concluded by the Glee Club singing with smiling faces and sweef voices, "Good Night." The dance which followed was ; well attended, ■ over one hundred couples taking part. To the organisers, and especially to Messrs. P. Donellan and J. O'Brien, juii., every praise is due.; : To the. accompanists, Misses D. Daly, K. Gieseking, r-L.-1 Campbell, Mrs. Murray, Miss Clayton, and Misses E. and K. O'Brien, the people of Nelson Creek are deeply - grateful. The supper arrangements were carefully attended to, and under the good management of Mrs. Curnow..,