The Cantata

Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 118, 28 March 1891, Page 2

The Cantata

__ » '!•■ The performance given on Thursday night by the State School children was m every way a success, and reflected the greatest credit on Mrs Duncan who had the sole control and management of the affair. The overture •' Fra Diayolo" by Master Oliver • (piano) and Miss Neil (violin) was well rendered, and at its conclusion Master Oliver was crowned with a wreath of laurel by Mrs Duncan, to commemorate his triumph. The vocal valee " Playmates " by the full strength of the company was very pretty, and the children looked remarkably nice in their neat costumes. The song "There's a light. in', the Window" was beautifully , sung , by Miss A. .Gould, whose sweet voice it is a pleasure' to hear. This was followed by a song by Miss A. Parr " The Pilgrim Fathers," who showed marked improvement m her singing. The song " Put me in my little Bed " by Miss I. Oliver, was a gem, and the second, which was sung by Miss Watts, made it doubly charming. The 41 Sailors Hornpipe" was very well dauced by Master Drake, the music for which was supplied by his brother on the viohu. 'The duet " "Wind aaacl "ECarp," sung by Miss Richards and Miss A. Parr, went very well, and was much appreciated. The song " Daddy," by Miss I. Oliver, Mr B. J. Gosling representing the said daddy, was most affectingly rendered by the little lady, but from an error on the part of " Daddy ■". the third verse was not given, which was a pity. The comic song, '• The Twins," by Masters J. Bellve and W. Gosling was very funny, and excited much laughter. The " Shepherd Boy" by Master Oliver, concluded the first part of the programme. ' The second part consisted of the pro-; duction of the cantata "Red Riding Hood" by 25 of the school children, the several characters in which were sustained by the same performers as when it was last rendered. The piece was gone through in capital style, and the audience ' were greatly pleased with the efforts of the juvenile company. Previous to the opening of the doors the Wellington Garrison Band played a few selectisns in front of the Hall, and their excellent music proved a great attraction. Pkesentation to Miss Roacbe. During the evening 1 Mr F. Y. Lefchbridge, the Chairman of the School Committee, appeared on the stage and said a very pleasing duty had been imposed on him, which was to make a presentation of a silver cruet stand and some other useful table decorations, on behalf of the "Children of the Cantata," to Miss Roache, who was about to take up the higher and more responsible duty of ruling and governing as a better-half. He then read the following address from the scholors : — " Dear Miss Roache, — 11 On the eve of your departure we, the " Children of the Cantata" (Red Riding Hood) cannot permit you to leave without showing you some mark of our esteem, and as a token please accept the accompanying gifts. Wishing you every happiness and prosperity in your new home, and that the cruet may not only contain the usual condiments, but pleasant remembrances of your affectionate pupils and friends " The Home Flowebs Company." The reading of this very pleasing epistle was loudly applauded. Miss Roache then came forward and bowed her thanks. Mr Lethbridge made a few brief remarks in conclusion, and hoped that Misß Roache would enjoy many years of happiness in her new sphere of life.