The Composer of "St. Kevin." The Hereford Musical Festival

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We do not hold oxrselves sesponsible for any opinions expressed tn this Sumonary, as all the notices are either collatcd from tZle local papers or supplied to vs by cosrespondets. ABERGAVENNY.-The Anriual Harvest Thallksgiving Services were held at Llanddewi Skyrrid Church on Thursday, the 8th ult., at eleven and seven o'clock. The services were fully choral, the Rev. J. W. Jones, M.A., rector of the parish, intoning the versicles and prayers. The anthem, " I will magnify " (Johnson), had a very fair interpretation, the solo parts being taken by Miss Coral Caird and Mr. James Georae. Mr. Crawshay Bailey's private organist, Mr. C. C. Caird, presided at the organ with marked ability. ALTRINCHAM, CHESHIRE. The Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Services svere held in St. George's Church on September 27. The anthem " While the earth remaineth," composed specially for the occasion bv the Organist, Mr. D. Colley, was admirably sung by the choir, and much appreciated by a large congregation. The Services svere clloral. The collections, which were for Church expenses, realised £3°. BICESTER.-A very successful Harvest Festival Service was held in St. Edburg's Church, on Thursday, the 8th ult. There was an overflowing congregation. An excellent sermon was preached by the Rev. A. Majendie. The anthem ras " God said, behold I have given you every herb " (Macfarren), with ful1 orchestral accompaniment. Mr. T. W. Dodds, of Queen's College, presided at the organ. BOLTOD;-After experiencillg quite a dearth of music, Bolton is again in the enjoyment of many capital entertainments. The Town TIall was occupied on the eth ult. by an operatic company, and osl each Saturday during the month Recitals llave been given upon the grand organ (which has been thoroughly repaired) by Mr. Mullineux. On Saturday, the I7th ult., the first of a series of Concerts for the People was very well attended in the Temperance Hall, and others have bee arranged for. The local amateur societies have commenced rehearsals the Philharmonic being engaged on Tlie Messiall and the Choral on Villiers Stanford's By tlze 2vaters of Eovbylotl and Cowen's Sleepis;g Beaty. BRENTEOOD.-A Concert, in aid of St. Thotnas's Choir Fund, vas givers on Wednesday evening, the I4th ult., in the Town Hall. The principal item in the programme was a Cantata, T/ls First Miracle composed by Mr. A. H. Brown, Organist of Brentsvood Church. The solos were taken by Miss Carrington, Miss E. McClean, Miss Betts Miss M. McClean, Mr. E. Leslie, and Mr. F. Loveday. The overture was well played by the band, led by Mr. Byford. Mr. N. Howlett presided at the pianoforte, and Mr. Brown conducted. The svork xvas received with great applause. The second part was miscellaneous Mr. Brown officiating as accompaWnist. BURY ST. EDMUNDS.-A Concert was given in the Athen2um Hall September 29, before a large audience, in aid of the funds of the Bury Choral Society. The programme was well rendered throughout. The principal vocalists were the Misses Mereyrrale, Snape, Millie Gould-Mr. B. S Jennings, Rev. A W. Ivatt,...