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Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 346, 25 December 1902, Page 4

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(From osr own Correspondent^ I SCHOOL CONCERT,, The above concert took place on the 17th inst., and was largely attended, The first part of the programme consisted of action songs, recitations, i musical drill, &c, by the school children, nnder the leadership dot the school-mistress, Miss Alexander, All the performers rendered their parts splendidly, and it would be unfair to particularise anyone, but I meat mention a part song, entitled " The MermaW," given by the whole of the children. This item was magnificent, and speaks volumes for the teaching ability of Miss Alexander. Daring the interval the school prises were given out, and then the second part of we. programme was commenced. The first item was a violin solo by. Bliss Jean Kay, which was nicely rendered. Miss K. Thomas always sings beautifully, but on this occasion I think she excelled all her previous efforts. The next item was a comio song by Mr E. Newick, entitled * My Japanese Wife,' which was delivered very well. The Misses Hancock then sang "Juanita" very nicely, and the musical part ol the concert concluded with a violin sofo by Master G.Horn, which was well executed* Mr Murray (chairman of the school committee) then thanked the audience for their patronage, and after eulogising the teaching staff and the performers, he called for cheers, which were heartily given. The hall was then cleared for dancing, which was kept going briskly till about 2.30 a.m. The Misses Han* cock and Graham dispensed excellent music, and Mr W. Wilson acted as M.O, in an efficient manner, ACCIDENT. Last Friday week, when two of the men employed at Wilson's coal mine were lighting the fire at the forge, a sudden explosion occurred, ana she two menj Jones and Donnelly, ware thrown down by the shook. It appears that the explosion was caused by two or three dynamite caps getting into the fire in some mysterious Manner; It is believed that the caps must have been wrapped in paper and accidentally dropped near the forge. The two men were struck on their chests with fragments of copper, and art la a rather critical condition, it being feared that blood-poisoning will set in* BEAT*. .J.-. On the 9th lust, an infant son of Mr T. Soden, of this place, succumbed to the effects of an attack of bronchitis. The remains were Interred in the aew cemetery on the 10th inst. IIfiXUBITSA. I. An epidemic of influensa Is at pre* sent raging here and in the surrounding districts, and a considerable nam- , ber of people are laid up with it. | coHfEiusnvauT. As it is not likely that I will encroach any further on your valuable space this year, I will take this opportunity of wishing the Hkbaid staff, and all your readers, a Merry Christmas and « Happy New Year.