CONCERT AT PORT CHALMERS

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 46, 2 December 1925, Page 49

CONCERT AT PORT CHALMERS

At the Town Hall, Port Chalmers, on Thursday evening, November 12, members of • St. Joseph's Cathedral Choir gave an entertainment for the benefit of the Sisters of St. Joseph's Convent. The choir, conducted by Mr. A. Vallis, rendered in its usual finished style the choruses "The Sea Hath Its Pearls" (Pinsuti), the "Gloria" (Mozart), "Nazareth" (Gounod), and the "Soldiers' Chorus" from "Faust; the large audience being roused to a pitch of enthusiasm seldom witnessed in the seaport town. Songs were rendered by Mrs. Sandys, Misses A. Vallis, S. McCready, Clare Dillon, and V. McKenzie, Messrs. F. Rodgers, M. Coughlan, and Ellis; a trio by the Misses H. and A. Eagar and Mr. K. 11. Eagar; a a duet by Messrs. 11. Pop pel well and F. Heley; and recitations by Miss He ley and Mr. J. B. Flynn. Each number was delightfully given, recalls being general. Miss M. Sandys and Mr. Vallis were the accompanists. A humorous sketch, "Going Shopping," by the Misses M. and A. Eagar, caused much merriment. The choir was met on arrival at Port Chalmers by Mr. J. Flynn. Mesdames Flynn and Percy, assisted by the Misses Malone and Middleditch, were in charge of the refreshments. Mr. J. P. Eagar, on behalf of the Sisters of St. Joseph, thanked the performers' for their beautiful entertainment, which will be long remembered in the Port. The final returns are not yet "to hand, but it is anticipated the amount will be up to expectations.