A Grand Concert
The North Eastern Hospital Aid Society which was founded in 1895 is a Society to aid the North Eastern Hospital for Children, Hackney Road, by means of an annual concert or by such other means as may be decided on by the members. Their annual concert is looked upon as the most successful one, both financially and otherwise that is held in East London during the year, and the one held on Thursday of last week at the Shoreditch Town Hall, was no exception to the rule for after providing first-class artistes and other expenses, the proceeds showed a net profit of about £2OO which is a record.
Amongst those present were:— The Mayor of Bethnal Green and family, the Mayor of Shoreditch and friends, Edward Smith, Esq., L.C.C., J.P.. Mr. Cremer, Mr. Wiles, L.C.C., and many other well-known people, the hall being crowded, hundreds standing.
A splendid musical programme had been provided which opened with an overture “Raymond” performed in capital style by the St. James' Orchestral Society consisting of 50 performers under the able conductorship of Mr. A. J. Roberts, I.S.M., principal of the Victorin Park Academy of Music. Mr. Roberts provided the orchestra free of charge.
Master Arthur Penfold a lad of about 11 received a clamorous ovation for his songs during the evening; 'A Glimpse of Heaven', and 'The Toilers'. Madame Minnie Shatel favoured with three songs; 'The night has a Thousand Eyes', 'A Barque at Midnight', and 'For all Eternity', the latter with a violin obligato by Mr. A. J. Roberts which was performed in a highly finished style and received a well-deserved encore. Three pianoforte solos; 'Fruhlingstrauchen', 'Hochzeitstag', 'Rhapsodie Hongroise', by Miss Zenies Weisberg, were highly apreciated, and the same applies to Miss Evangeline Florence in her songs; 'Jeannette', 'Little Orphan Annie', and 'April Morn', to Miss Catherine Murray in her songs 'Os dry those Tears', and 'A Summer Night', to Mr. H. Lane Wilson in his songs; 'The Sands o Dee', 'There are Violets and Roses', and 'The Tinker's Song'. The musical sketches of Mr. Astley Weaver caused great amusement and elicited great applause, whilst Miss Helena Lewisohm in her humorous recitation 'A Row in the Pit', received a well earned encore.
The St. James' Qrchestral Society opened the second part of the programme with a prelude and march 'Lohengrin' (3rd Act), who performed same in the most efficient manner.
The two “Stars” of the evening however were Mr. Lloyd Chandos, the world-renowned professional whose sougs 'Her Name', and 'An Evening Song', were most beautifully sung and received repeated encores. Mr. Albert J Roberts I.S.M. who was evidently very well known to the audience received a great ovation for his violin solos 'Legende', and 'Hejre Kati'. Miss May Fairs accompanied him on the piano with excellent taste.
The success of the concert is also due to Mr. J. B. Lawton, the Musical Director, to Messrs. Joseph Meller, Charles Thomerson, Skinner. G. Barnard, and last but not least to the Hospital's most energetic secretary Mr, T. Glenton-Kerr.