A NOVELTY CONCERT

Hokitika Guardian, 11 October 1929, Page 6

A NOVELTY CONCERT

A SUCCESSFUL EVENT. A real treat was given the packed audience at St. Mary’s Club last evening when the senior boys of St. Mary’s School staged a noveicy concert. This is the first time such a function of this kind has taken place and it is to be hoped many will follow as the one last evening was most enjoyable. The Sisters deserve every credit for the fine showing the boys made and to the boys themselves congratulations must be extended on their creditable performance. ssj The entertainment optened with a bright chorus “Keep on Hoping” which was sung very well, the boys putting plenty of vim into the piece. Master Jack Fitzgerald followed with an address of welcome. The young speaker gave off his lines in fine style and was accorded hearty applause. The recitation “ Only a Boy” said by Master Maurice Keen was thoroughly' enjoyed. Master Jack Fitzgerald and Pat McGavin followed with a violin duet “ Fairies’ Waltz,” which too was a pleasing item as the piece was played well 'and sw r eetly. A humorous dialogue “ An Unlucky Pair” was ably delivered by Master George Kerr aiid Willie Sanders. Dressed to suit the piece the pair gave a good account ul themselves and told the audience amid much merriment their sorry tale. Master Pat McGavin delighted his audience with the monologue “My Pal ” and with his second effort later in the evening pleased even better with the humorous piece “My First Appearance.” The playette “The Stolen Water-melons ” was the next item the following being the characters, Robert (J. Atkinson), Lemmie (M. Moore); Harvey (C. Duncan), Edward ~(M. Keen), Farmer (K. Hanrahan). This number was much enjoyed, the various characters being well portrayed. Master Pat Warren said with much expression the recitation “ Little Light ” and the chorus following, entitled “School Days” was as the opening item, bright and well sung. Master H. Toohey’s monologue “Incident in a French Camp ” w T as well rendered and received warm applause. The playette “Outwitted” then followed. The characters were: Lawyer (T. Dew), Thomas Dodd (P. Warren), Policeman (W. Dwau), Farmer (B. Rouse). This play was very well done, the participants were well versed in their parts and the way the plot ended was the cause of much amusement. The violin solo “Barn Dance ” and the encore number lT The Girl L Left Behind Me ” played by Master Jack Fitzgerald was thoroughly enjoyed. This talented young player always gives of his best and if he keeps on progressing will no. doubt be a good violinist. A debate then took place entitled “That Rail Transport is Preferable to ; _M0t0r.”.... The speaker^.. wereAfL.; Masters T. Dew (leader), M.. Moore, and K. Hanrahan; Neg.; P. Warren (leader), P. McGavin, and B. Rouse. The various debaters were splendid and showed they knew what they were talking about. Some of the arguments raised were quite good ones and the individual speakers deserve credit for the attempt. Rev. Father McKay was the judge. He congratulated the boys on their work which was entirely their own efforts. He had much pleasure in declaring the affirmative side the victors by one point. Prior to the last item Rev. Father Finerty returned thanks to the audience for their generous support and in congratulating the hoys on their splendid efforts expressed a wish that more would be heard of them in the near future.

The chairman of the proceedings, Master T. Dew, who so ably carried out his duties, returned thanks on behalf off his colleagues. He wished to thank the Sisters for the careful tuition they had given them and their accompanist, Miss M. Giese, who assisted them so well. Finally he thanked all who helped to make the function the success it was. The final item “God Defend New Zealand ” was sung in a splendid manner and was a fitting finale to such an enjoyable function.