HARI HARI NOTES.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 December 1924, Page 1

HARI HARI NOTES.

(Front a Correspondent.) It is some years since llariluiri was favoured with a concert, and so llmrsd;iy night’s elt'oi'L on the part of the llariluiri teachers and scholars was doubly appreciated. Every item went oil well and those responsible are to be congratulated on the training and care that produced such a splendid teSitll. The stage had been decorated in black and white effect, the hall was likewise decorated- I with new gaslights and cleverly-made footlights everything looked tip-top. The first item was hy several small girls singing John Brown’s lathy. Their elfol'ls to keep time with their actions was delightful. 1.. Petersen then gave a recitation "Growing” and was followed hy small Imys singing a song about sweeping. Armed with brooms made by a local artist (J. Graham), they Ming and R. Shearer recited. A small play A la Tom Sawyer by N. McKay. R. Shearer, and AY. Thiele was next. This play ended up in a realistic light for the prize. The small girls were once again very sweet in a lullaby song. Darkies then appeared—a I least first their heads and then their feet appeared—singing “I’m Going." Some Hashing eyes and gleaming smiles quite brought down the house.

Alter the interval the star periormutice came entitled “helix Kept on Walking.” The chorus in jazz costumes of yellow and black, and armed with jazz band instruments, sang the snug well, while D. Diedrichs performed Felix to the delighted audicuie. "I Ain’t Nobody’s Darling” was un;- tery tun. fully, hy J. D'cdinhs and T. P.urnsidc. The stage presence of this cheerful couple delighted us all. especially when one reniemltoiyd to Imw ami line’forgot--confusion! Then billowed a iveitslion hy J. Johnston. A smg hy M. Cron and T. Burnside, and a recitation by J. Holley. A .playlet entitled "A New Hat” was given by J Adamson. E. Minchan. .1. McKay. M. Petersen. These were all very good, and though their voices were very votin'' tlioy jilm.viml old nu'ti ami °'d women very well. Ihe lazy old fainter was seven- on his daughter in suite of his chubby red cheeks, hilt he was well managed hy his dear old niothet, who was quite confident she could show us how to manage a mere mail. I. Graham next sang a song with chorus "AYe Want Some .Money” and sang so ell'eetivelv that they got il too. Small hoys, all ready for bed. then wished us a tuneful goodnight and we all helped them to "God Save" once more. A dance and supper arranged by the S.l 1 Committee then followed, making an end to a very enjoyable and siieee—ful evening. AYe are glad to say. too. that the financial side was aNo a success. The teachers and pupils have decided to devote the funds to the buildill"’ of the new Central School so badly'’needed here. Of course the money is not much compared with what is ioqiiired. Iml. the spirit of the donators is immense, and such people are a pleasant change from the growlers who want a new school, hut. won’t do anything towards getting if. Wo can only hope that the Education Board, or whoever is responsible will he impressed with our self-help attitude, and siv 1 ho children somi settled hi :t docent school. These matters were referred to in a neat little speech hy the School Committee's energetic chairman. Air .Tack McKav. AYe are sure that such a lorward step on the part of I'm nsl, '“ generation was some reward for the time and trouble lie has spent furthering educational matters in this district. The audience heartily agreed with him in thanking Mi- Shoiland unil Aliss Duncan and children tor the splendid entertainment ■