KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 18 December 1901, Page 3

KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL.

A TUJ plenaing little entertainment wa» held last night In the Trinity Church Sunday School by Miss Hickson’s Kindergarten pupils. Considering the children’s ages, which tanged from 8 to 6 years old, everything was remarkably well rendered. The first item was “A Merry Xmas to All,” which was formed by letters held by the children, Then next came a selection given by Miss Maisie McMeekin. This was very creditably done, considering the little girl was suffering from a severe cold. Chorus—- “ Fish Alive Oh 1” was sung by all the pupils with great gasto. Then Master Jack Nickolson sung in character “Little Jack Horner," which was deservedly encored, his voice being rich and every word distinctly enunciated. His self possession and bow to the audience on leaving the stage was remarkable for so young a child. Then came “Where are J ou going to, my pretty maid,” sung by Has G, Thomas and Master M. Smith, These two . children were dressed in character, this, and their singing and actions fairly brought down

the house, and responding to an encore were both loudly applauded. Considering the age tf the children ta* much cann«t be said In praiaa a< them. “The song •t the Sea sene” hi which Ante little girls reprsaaal Spring. Summer, Aa»*ma, and Winlsr, was wou rsndsrsd, all »he akildren joining in ths chorus, th# mud* bdng by no m*an* *a#y. The dano* round ths ling who i* broaoht ia as th* Baby Year wm all that *aaUf h* d*dr*d.

Bod Drill wm ramarltahly wall dene as wu la the uther itsea*. espeorally "Baby’s WoHdormeal” '{*▼•» fcj Mi»a kinsoa. Whsu all was finieksd th* audionoo showed thoir appreolatlon of tko childr*a's efforts (who were grouped oa the stage) by throwing each child a Christmas stocking and packet of lollies, Some of the little ones got rather soared, wondering what such a sudden bombardment meant.

The Rev York was unavoidably absent, but the previous afternoon gave out the prizes to the children, and in a short speech informed th* parents that Miss Hickson would continue the school next year when he hoped sh* would be liberally supported.