Show the benefit the gentlemen comprising the brass band have reason to feel proud over the tribute of respect presented flo them yesterday evening the reat conspired against them somewhat but the attendance was very goad and alic receipts were far from meagre of the performance itself we can only say that all did well and gave good satisfaction Batis faction miss had a difficult task to pcr fonn annl performed it admirably the misses esno whose reputation as musicians u established sustained it well both lie misses stephens have ad voices and with a little more confidence and practice will achieve good positions among our choristers cho miss bouley gave a recitation the battle of fontenoy with good effect and considerable dramatic force the douglass aisters maws nettie and belle gang a duet from dormu in a manner that drew encouraging and long repealed plaudits pl audits from the audience and the duet of the former tv ith mr bugli was a gem the lady lia a pleasing figure and captivating manner together with an excellent voice and with experience will achieve a position in lyric circles worth striving for MM songs were well received and little lloja pierce evinced talent of no inferior order altogether the performance was ft decided and financially the concluding portion of it our gal was rendered in A amusing style by miss coat well and mr wright we omit special mention of the male per lor mera not they are not entitled to it but became our pae is limited the boy new to aco all their friends at kayn grove tomorrow |