A Cairneyhill Concert

FIFE HERALD – THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER 1857

CONCERT

On Friday evening, a concert was given in the Cairneyhill Schoolroom by Mr Hutchison, at the conclusion of his class for the season; when, in addition to his class, he was assisted by Misses Lindsay and Grindley, and Messrs Brand, Irvine, and Edwards. This is the first concert this gentleman has given since he got the precentorship, and it was very successful. Since Mr H. has come amongst us, he has gained the goodwill of all who become acquainted with him. He has very much improved the congregational psalmody during the short time he has been among us – the best evidence of which was given in the good singing of his class at this concert.

Mr Hutchison was greatly admired in ‘Sally in our Alley’ as he was, indeed, in all the rest of his songs. Mr Brand’s singing was not at all up to the mark; while Mr Irvine, who is an old favourite among us, met with a more kindly reception that he would otherwise have had. Mr Edwards, as a bass singer, meets with a good reception wherever he foes, and the manner in which he sung ‘Harry Bluff’ on Friday evening was excellent. As for the two young ladies, the general impression seemed to be very much against them, but Miss Lindsay seemed to be the better liked of the two. The various glees, though good, were not just up to the mark, and the only one that seemed to give full satisfaction was the ‘Village Choristers’. As usual, our villagers turned out well on this occasion, the schoolroom being full.