The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1883-02-06 00:00:00

SW WELCH'.
THE MOWLEH INSTITUTE.
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The annual teased concert at the Kowtow Institute,
in oomnxionoration of the opeuing, and in aid of the
funds of this buildine, was given on Thumley even.
lag, the 25th inst. Toe number of tram which were
In excises of any previous year. were kindly pfteented
by the following donors Ars. Handed, G. B irt
B•ri who gave two, J. C. Robinson Req., Mr.
Burt:'
idgis, Mr. J. Elsoistun, Mr. Andrews, Dr. G.
Delamotts, Mr. Hookley, Mr. F. Burt, Mr. Freemen,
and Mr. F. Hoare' whom wives, Mends, or relations
kindly presided at their respective treys, an I waited
on three who patronised them. The remaining
gentlemen' viz,, Rev. R. D. Travers, T. Docwra,
Req., and Dr. Jniommix, instead of providing trays
presented the monetary vslue to the committee.
Although the tea and excellent proviel,ns were
so bountifully provi led, yet the number which 84
down wee quite inadequate to occupy tne whole of the
available seats; this was in consequence of the
inclement weather which pievalled, sod which pre,
vented m toy from attending at thin anticipeted treat,
whi,h is one of the Swung. 'titivate, sod is es,erly
looked forward to by • great number, who regularly
patronise it. Many must have been greatly dis-
appointed. Toe exceedingly boisterous weather, which
generally favours tills =mu sl festivity with abunda toe
of wale me, in the shape c.f rou4h winds and copious
d .wnpours of rain, being the chief cause of hindrance.
The Nor. Ft. D. Travers baying repeated toe grace,
which was sung by the a...nobly, who af onward,.
c Humenosd • vigorous aeaeult upon the various kid,
of ttutp.ing luxuries so plentifully displayed, and
having completely succeeded in conquering the
• demati is of nsturr, the Rev. H. J. Masou pronounced
the grace, and the company dispersed for the is.
arrangement of the room. The company baring
Massembled, the concert was opened with • pianoforte
solo, playe I in • most elective manner by Mr.
Andrews. A glee, " lb. Reining 44," was then
sung by the Choral B.oloty ,• then followed a wog,
" Far. far upon the see," eldois Dr. Jumeaux give
with great freedom of execution, and received the
approbation of the audience. Mist Goe-eling then
sang, with a sweet melodious voice, the asnosiag
eon; "Two's Company," after which Mr. J. T.
Hillier, jon., sang, in hla usual clear en I invig gating
etyls, "Close to the Threshold," giving prof of
his increasing ability by the correct and distinct
pronunciation of the words, and the marked emphasis
of prominent pars. Tn. Instrumental arc anpani.
meat greatly added to the effect. Ur. Andrews next
favoured the audience with a s a,g, entitled " Aiwa°
the Brave ;" this was greatly appreciated by the
taudieoce, aos it was rendered with greet precision, and
such were the captivating pow:re of kis melodious
voice, and emphatic gestures, that an spa re was
loudly demanded, " Lbs Mermaid's Song" wee then
given, and soother encore. Thie gentleman evidently
understands what snits a Swanne audience, and Chu«
in singing pieces, which suite tueir task, generally
succeed in eliciting repeated encores. Another glee,
Once upon my Chest," was lbw sung by the Coon.'
tisiAity, which received an encore • this ended tile
first pait. An interval of five mutual aliened, and at
the commencement of part two • slight alteration was
made in oonseqlerioe of the non-appearance of Miss
Lockham and r. .1. Garland, who were expected and
announced to take pat in the concert; but owing to
the tsmpeetuoria weather they were no doubt pre.
vented from corning. Although the promised help
would have been greatly welcomed and appreciated,
the amateur string band, consisting of air. J. T.
Hiller, jun., oonduoter ; Wee A. Hibbs, piano; Mr.
H. Grant, violin ; Mr. J. Br iwn, flute ; and Mr. W.
M. Hardy, brut violin; executed the vales, "My
Qinsen," in • very creditable meaner, and receive! •
wellgieserved encore. We shall look forward to •
repetition of this treat. The part song, "Christmas,"
was then sung by the Caorai Society; Mier which
followed • pianoforte solo by Mrs. Grcessling, and a
song by Mae Goseeling, both receiving an eimore, the
latter evidently greatly exalted by the in irk of esteem
and appreciation, tayoured the audience with " I wish
I was • Butterfiy." On commencing she appeared
suddenly to forget the words, and then flitted to the
pins° to ascertain where the gossamer wings of her
imagination had carried her, and on re-commencing
with very plausible sam-froid, she poured forth in
melodious tones the beautiful and enchanting son:,
and received • heady recognition of her suceenilt•
efforts in overcoming the slight mishap. The Rev. H.
manAnoyth of his
hirhilse,own"iflulneenpy
J. MP 'on then gave • hurnourous and laughable read-
reGrnar.
dkNe tithrout,ghboynt
read-
ing, entitled the " Jamul.= Pony," tempt. log
8 olety, then concluded the programme. Before sing-
t htheeCitioece.ral
ing " God Save the Queen " the Rev. H. J. Mason,
who kindly announced the various pieces tend explained
the alterations, thanked those who had so kindly
helped in providing for the enjoyment of the assembly.
Great praise is doe to Mr. J. T. Hiller Kudos., who
has lately taken conductorship of the Glee Class (sine*
the resignation of Mr. J. Roe, through ill heath), for
the manner in which he has upheld its excellent state
of proficiency, We were extremely gratified at otic.
Mg that • large sprinkling of Moe Riblionites or
abstainers were amongst the
_performers, and although
refused permission to bold • temperance meeting
thee:it nobly rendered aseistance in enpporting this
build , which wee expressly built and given for Hie
use benefit of the work* edam.