The Tc Awamntu Musical Society gave a, very successful entertainment in the Volun teer Hall here on Thursday evening lasb. The hall was crowded to excess, and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all present. The first part of the programme comprised operatic choruses, etc. ; also the " Wreck of the Hesperus," which was, by special re quest, repeated. These were sung with great, harmony and the rendering thereof in duch a satisfactory manner must have been very gratifying to the conductor (Mr G-. A. Burgess). The second part comprised the descriptive and operatic cantata *' Trial by Jury," being an action for breach of pro mise of marriage. This may safely be said to have boon an unqualified suc coss, and to have far excelled any local performance in the district. A brief outline of the principal characters follows. Mr Gresham, as judge of tho Court of the Exchequer, who was suitably attired in full Court costume, throughout the per formance both by his acting and make-up pleased the awdionoe greatly and deserves much praise for the manner in which he took his part. Mrs Andrew, as plaintiff, looked—as the learned judge mere than ones remarked—"divine," and her acting was excellent. Mr Vauao, a» counsel for plaintiff , , was in his usual good form, and in his part eeemod quite at homo. Mr D. Fry, as the defendant (Edwin), wasrathor roughly treated throughout by all parties interested, but in spite ot this he defended his case and sustained bis part in a very creditable manner. His singing through out was alio much appreciated. Mr Long, as foreman of the jury, was quite equal to his part, and gave satisfaction. Mr Burmese, as usher, eeetnod to have his hands full. His singing wasgrostly appro dated, and all through the performance bedid much credit to his part. The performance is to be repeated at an early date. Miss Mandeno (piano and organ), and Messrs Wall, Burgess, and (Jruicksbank (violins) supplied the music during the evening.
