SCHOOL CONCERT.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1936, 19 December 1913, Page 4

SCHOOL CONCERT.

. - . ;i |„ , , n.y.jn., , BY MAIUST rabraw.;PiiPiL^

• Much credit was duo to the teachers m regard to the entertainment provided last evening by.the pupils of the rasman Street Marist -Bros:' School. These annual musical and 'dramatic entertainments are eagerly looked forward to by those connected with'the school, and cacli year are well patronised by the public. Last night's audicncc fully justified the promoters in engaging tho Opera House, for tho theatre was well filled in all parts, and included in the audience Sir Joseph and Lady Ward. The programme given was varied and well selected, and of such a generous nature that it was requested no encores should be demanded. Tho opening number was a chorus,' entitled "God Bless the Prince of Wales,"' which was rendered in a pleasing manner by the choir, the members of which woro white drill suits, with blue tics,and sashes, j Many other concerted numbers were given, and tho semi-chorus, ''Music and Her Sister Song," by the competition choristers, and "Let the Hills Resound," were numbers specially worthy of mention. Tho champion juvenile choir did particularly well in the unaccompanied part songs, l "Sweet and Low" (Barnby) and "Erin tho Tear" (Mcore). Frank J. Gamble showed himself possessed of considerable recitative powers by the manner in which he delivered, as a lunsical monologue, Bracken's well-kiYown piece, "Not Understood." Quaint humour was displayed by a little lad, Keblo Hayward, who recited "When Pa Begins to Shave," accompanied by his own interpretation of the actions which "pa" is supposed to go through in performing the necessary duty of shaving. An amusing dialoguo was also given by Masters F. Gormlov, J. Sandbrook, and P. Blewman, entitled "That Famous Hatchet," and dealing with the traditional veracity of George Washington. Another amusing number of the evenini was that given bv Eric Doull, as a character sketch, called "Tho Modern Mrs. Gamp," and dealing particularly with tho futility of strikes. Spontaneous applause greeted Master John M'Lean for his dainty Scotch dancing, ill which he was aided by the pipes, the national music being contributed by Mr. J. Simpson. Perhaps tho mo'st spectacular and interesting item on the programme was the "Flau: March"' by the juniors. Limelight added considerable effect to tho evolutions, which were performed in a very finished and neat manner. Intricato figures were worked out on the stage with great beautv, and the .applause testified to the general appreciation. Other good numbers were: Character rccital, ' 4 Wo 1 soy' 3 Soliloquy,"" bv Master John Gamble; violin selection, "Cavalloria Rusticana," Master Ben O'Brien, tho champion boy violinist at tho Competitions ; solo, "Astliore," with violin obblignto, by Master I 1 rank GnSin ; solo, "I Wonder if ever the Rose," Master Allan Johnson; plantation song, "'Olo Man Moon," Master Wm. Gavin and company; duet, "Ai Nostri Monti," :Masters Frank B. Gamble and F. Griffon. The 'Opera House orchestra rendered pleasing music during the .evening. Tho second part of the programme was devoted to the drama, ''Tarcissus, or tho Roman Martyrs," in which a strong cast took part.