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Full text: DECEMBER, 1855 - JANUARY, 1856 21 Saturday, 29th,—This evening we practised for the last time for the Concert which is to take place on New Years evening. Monday, 31st,—This is the last day of the year. The rain of yesterday, followed by the heavy frost last night, has made the streets almost impass- ible. Firing the old year away is being Kept up as usual. January 1856 Tuesday, 1st,—This year commenced with a mild day. This evening the Concert, got up for Miss Jane Bolman (the blind Girl), went off exceed- ingly well. Doors were to be open at 7 O'clock, but long before that time the Street leading to the "Temperance Hall", was thronged with people; it became necessary therefore to open the doors before the time appointed. Upwards of 350 persons were congregated in the Hall, and the proceeds amounted to £18.7.0., which after deducting expenses, left a balance of £16.6.3., which was handed over to Miss Bolman. The performers we're,— W. B. Lawson, bass singer. Jasper Metzler, do. Wm. Townshind, Clarionett. A. Gaetz, do. James Dowling, Bass Viol. Wm. Smith, do., & bass singer Miss Jane Bolman, piano Forte, & Guitar Miss Cossman, piano Forte. Miss Frye; Miss Metzler; Miss Rebecca Oxner; Miss Dorothy Mooney; Mrs. Wm. Smith; Mrs. Daurey, (formerly Miss Metzler); Mrs. Nichs. Zwicker. The following were the pieces performed:— 1. Anthem from luke 2 chap. There were shepherds, etc. 2. He doeth all things well. Solo by Miss Bolman. 3. Sanctus, by Fallen. 4. Mortals Awake, (Christmas piece). 5. The little Shroud. Solo by Miss Bolman. 6. Haec Dies, by Webbe. 7. Great is the Lord. Part 2nd. 1. Home sweet Home, with Variations, piano solo by Miss Bolman. 2. The mountain Maid's Invitation. 3. Billy Grimes, Guitar accompaniment by Miss Bolman 4. Lilly Bell. 5. They welcome me again, Solo, by Miss Bolman.

