HIGH STANDARD

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 253, 23 December 1940, Page 5

HIGH STANDARD

edgecumbe school concert ATTRACTION OF CHILDREN'S DANCING (Beacon Correspondent) A very line concert was presented in Bell's Hat], Edgecumbe, recently, by pupils ol the Edgecumbe School, Mrs Patience's dancing class and assisting artists. The items were of an exceptionally high standard and the large audience was cntliusistic in its appreciation. From the fairy like grace of the tiny girls in the toe ballet to the more dashing Russia dance a:id the Train tap, the dancing items were a tribute to the careful training and tuition of Mis Patience. The artistically decorated stage, the lighting effects and the exquisite costumes combined to create a most pleasing effect.

The opening songs were by the senior pupils. A recitation by Margaret Goav followed and a spirited Highland Fling was executed by nine small girls. Mrs Michael delighted "with a soprano solo. "A Brown Bird Singing," and a dainty minuet was performed by six little girls. A drama, "Little Pigs," was presented by tiny pupils of Miss Plaice's infant class. Th,is was especially pleasing-. the children's voices being loud and clear and their acting really clever, a great credit to the teachers- responsible for their training. Miss J. Peppercil delighted the audience with a humorous monologue and Mr Jackson, of Whakatanc., sang "Westward Ho!" in a ricli baritone which was most pleasing . An Irish Jig was a very lively item by three little girls and a fur-

ther play by junior pupils, "Humpt.y Diimpty," was very well staged. Mr E. Parker, of Thornton, rendered violin solos. Mrs Armstrong's pleasing contralto voice was heard in two songs.. "Angus McDonald" and "London Saying Goodnight." Miss Katlifi gave two humorous recitations which were much enjoyed. A Russian dance by three boys drew applause, as did Mr Tony Smith, who recited in his characteristically humorous style, arid recited a second number in serious vein. The second half of the programme opened, with Christmas carols by the • senior pupils. A Dutch Tap Dance by Lesley Bell and Helen McLean was very pretty, the fresh crisp blue and white costumes beI ing especially attractive.

Mrs Michael sang ''Serenate,' Avith violin obligato by Mr Parker. Miss Pepperell gave a second humorous recitation. The toe ballet by live small girls was dainty and gra.-e I'ul. A very amusing item was an exhibition of magic in a scene "The Elating Ghost" performed by four senior boys. This was very well received. Mr Jackson sang a second number "The Yeoman's . Wedding Song." A novel dancing item "Train Tap" was then presented by six girls in striking costumes. The excellent timing and precision of this number told of many rehearsals. Four girls in Scottish costume gave a splendid interpretation of the Sean Triubhais and a Spanish dance, executed in a lively manner by another quartet completed the programme. Mr I. Gow expressed thanks to Mrs Patience and Miss Plaice on behalf of the parents of the pupils for their painstaking and careful tuition of the children. Mr Gow made presentations to both ladies. Mr J. Rutherford, Chairman of the School Committee, thanked all who had helped to make the concert so successful and a special vote of

thanks was passed to Miss Plaice who played for all dances and accompanied all other items on the programme. Mrs Rutherford and the committee served supper to the adult performers and teachers. The programme read: Two songs, Senior scholars; Recitation, Margaret Gow; Highland Fling, Lesley Bell, Helen McLean, Maureen Sullivan, Mary. Charley, Cherry Ward, Bernice Starnes, Betty Ratahi, Muriel Gow, Colleen Hart; Songs, Mrs Michael; Miinuet, Bemiee Starnes, Doreen Marx, Louise and Denise Le Licvre, Cherry Ward, Valerie Ranbv; Drama "Little Pigs" Margaret Shaw, Chris Brady, Ross Niels-n, Bryec Gow, Graham Bell, Richard Conway; Recitations, Miss Pepperell; Songs, Mr Jackson; Irish Jig, Mary Charley, Maureen Sullivan, Mary Ratahi; Drama, llumpty Dumpty,, Graham Marx, Bruce Murray;, Tom Gardiner, Ken Sullivan, Cherry Ward, Doreen Marx, Douglas Knight, John Poole, Leslie Hart June Briers, Muriel Gow, Pamela Jolmston,. Betty Wilson, Jim Campbell, Peter Clark, Charlie Newman, Gordon Moody; Violin solos, Mr Parker; Military Tap, Helen McLean, Lesley Bell, Mary Ratahi, Colleen Hart; Recitations, Miss RatlifT; Songs, Mirs Armstrong; Russian Dance, Ken Sullivan, Bernard Mexted,. Don McLean; Humorous Monologues, Mr T. Smith; Carols, Senior scholars; Dutcn dance, Helen McLean, Lesley Bell; Toe Ballet, Leslie Bell, Mary Charley, Colleen Hart, Denise Le Licvre., Doreen Russell; Magic, Murray Gow, Ken Colebrook, Dick Hall; Train Tap dance, Joama Anderson, Colleen Mexted, Mary Gardiner, Betty Ratahi, Jewel Rogers, Lous Jenkin; Sean Truibliais Mary Charley, Colleen Hart, Helen McLean, Lesley Bell; Spanish dance, Colleen Mexteu, Jewel Rogers, Mary Gardiner, Loris Jenldn.