AN ENJOYABLE CONCERT.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3392, 6 December 1911, Page 2

AN ENJOYABLE CONCERT.

MISS ADELAIDE BRUCE AT HOLY TRINITY HALL.

The quality of the programme Submitted at Holy Trinity Hall last evening was certainly deserving of a' larger audience. The concert was organised by the Scottish Society at the- special

request of a large number of members, who wished to again have tho pleasure of hearing Miss Adelaide Bruce, who so delighted those who attended the Scottish concert at His Majesty’s Theatre last Thursday night. Miss Adelaide Bruce was in excellent voice last evening, and certainly did not stint herself iir the tax she put upon her vocal powers to give pleasure to her hearers. In the first part she was heard in the bracketed numbers, (a)

| “The Night Has a Thousand Eyes’’ | (Frank Lambert) and (b) “The Rosary” | (Nivin). Botli numbers were artistic- | ally treated, and the applause was very j hearty and spontaneous in recognition of a fine piece off vocalisation. The ! singer had to reappear, when Clark’s j pretty little number “A Bowl of Roses” I-was daintily sung. In the second part J Miss Adelaide Bruce sang the bradkot- ‘ ed numbers, (a) “Robin Adair” and (b) I “Believe Me. if all Those Endearing Young Charms,” both of which wore i given with rare delicacy and feelingf The lady’s concluding numbers were:

The Irish Emigrant,” “Coinin’ thro’

the Rye,” and Tosti’s “Good-bye/'’ in each of which her cultured voice was heard to great advantage. Miss Bruce was supported, by a strong array of leading local amateurs. Mrs. Phil. Barry met with a warm reception, and her sweet soprano voice interpreted “Kate O'Shane” with a sympathy that struck, a responsive chord in the breast of every person present. In response tip an enthusiastic recall, the singer gave a pretty little number by Moir. “Mv Treasure,” which also greatly pleased the audience. In l the second ’part, Mm. Barry reverently sang “The Gift,” the dumber being a most enjoyable one. On being enthusiastically recalled, the singer was heard in the old favourite, “0 Steer My Bark to Erin’s Isle,” which was most artistically and sweetly sung. Mrs. Paltridgq chose as i her numbers a couple of dainty compositions by Guy De Hardelot. “I Hid My Love” and “The Dawn,” both of which were acceptably interpreted. Mr H. G. MeClymont's fine baritone voice was well suited to the songs he selected, “Afton Water” and “An Old English Love Song.” It is always a pleasure, to hear' Mr. E- J. Teat, and lie proved by the manly rendering he gave to “Best of AH,” “Across the Blue Sea” (Somerset), and “Because,” that he has lost nothing of tlic high .vocal .attainments which have made- him so popular with local audiences. Mr. It. Mitchell’s fine tenor voice suited the munlv'r he chose, “Ever a Rose” (Tosti). tbs encore number, a clever little composition entitled “Jim.” wliich had a touch of genuine humor to recommend it. secured for him the honor of a double recall, to which he responded by singing “Good-night.” A pleasing variety to the vocal numbers were the recitations delivered hv Mr. A. .T. Nicol. Bracken's “Not Understood” was given with excellent expression, and was. a highly enjoyable item. His second piece was a humorous recital of the proceedings at a Bums Club and Scottish Society, which was keenly appreciated. . The vbcalists were fortunate in having as accompanist Mrs. M.. L- Foster. The sympathetic and artistic assistance this lady rendered at the piano added greatly to the effect of the numbers.