CONCERT AND BALL AT BRUNNERTON.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 3 September 1901, Page 4

CONCERT AND BALL AT BRUNNERTON.

A full house rewarded the efforts of the Dobson School Committee on Friday evening. After a few introductory words by the Chairman (Mr E. Eussell), Miss Watson appeared and played a fine selection on the pianoforte, receiving merited applause. Mr A, G. Tomkies sang “The Carnival” in a manner to satisfy all. The Misses Franklin gave a nice rendering of the duet “ In the Dusk of the Twilight.” A former favourite’in the district appeared in the person of Mrs Parkinson and in the “Last Mile-i stone ” the audience were much pleased. The Misses Sheard sang “Friendship” in a manner that was appreciated. Master J. Teasdale (violin) accompanied by Mrs. Parkinson (piano)' gave a good rendering of the “ March from Norma.” Master J. Duncan convulsed the audience with the dancing of a Maori haka. Some fine records on the phonograph by Mr. Whitesmith closed the first part of the programme,

Mr T. Watchman opened the second part with an old favorite “On the Banks of Allen Waters.” Miss Watson sang “ John Bull Junior ” in a spirited manner and was much.applauded. Mr T. Moore was next with “ The Deathless Army and for an encore “The Lads in Navy Blue,’’ and to another call sang “The Hooligans-.” Miss Franklin filled in the next item by singing in a sweet and, tasteful manner “Love’s Old Song.’’ Mr Ray delighted the audience With a very clever rendering of a comic recitation “The Irish Fire Brigade” and had "to respond with another, composed by himself, on lobal matters. Mr A. G. Tomkies sang “The Three Sailor Lads ” in a highly accomplished manner. Misses Franklin brought the programme to a close by dancing the skirt dance in a light and graceful manner.

Mrs. Parkinson and Miss Watson contributed much to the success of the concert by accompanying the various items on the pianoforte. Mr. Russell deserves a word of praise for the pleasing and happy manner in which he acted as chairman. After Miss Watson had played “ God Save thejKing,” the room was cleared and dancing began; An excellent supper was provided.