CHOIR CONCERT

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 53, Issue 32413, 29 March 1944, Page 2

CHOIR CONCERT

THAMES SUNDAY SCHOOL LARGE CROWD IN HALL MUSICAL TREAT AT NGATEA The Thames Sunday School Junior Choir which had the distinction of winning the Auckland' Sunday Schools Cup for choir singing, by 19 points, (Uncle Tom’s IZB. choir also competed), provided a musical treat for the large crowd who were fortunate enough to be present at their concert in the Ngatea Public Hall on Wednesday night last. Mr V. Rowe of Thames, is responsible for training and conducting this talented group of juvenile songsters. Mrs Twentyman plays all pianoforte accompaniments, and on Wednesday night, Mr Smith of Ngatea, assisted with organ accompaniments. The programme was presented as under:—Opening chorus, “The Cardinal”; “They Shall Have Music,” Helen Twentyman; “Merry The Time,” Choir; “When The Heart Is Young,” and “Casablanca,” recitations by Beverly McCoombe; “Ora Pro Nobis,” Choir; “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” senior girls; “Round The Maypole,” Choir; “Call Of The Wood,” Winnie Nicholls; “The Lost Chord,” Choir; tap dance, Beverly McCoombe; “Wild Rose,” Helen Twentyman; “Arise O’ Sun,” Choir; “The Child’s Prayer,” Pat Nightingale; “Beyond The Storm,” Choir; “The Merry Peasant,” Janice Woofe (the youngest member of the choir), and choir; “Hark, Hark The Lark,” Myrtle Smith; “Laughing and Weeping,” Choir; interval; “When They Sound The Last All Clear,” Choir; “N.Z. Will Be There,” Choir; “Come Pretty Maidens,” Choir; “The Yeomen Of England,” Myrtle Smith; tap dance, Beverly McCoombe; “Joy,” Choir; “Let Us Have Peace,” Winnie Nicholls; “I Couldn’t Help It, Could I?” humorous recitation, Beverly McCoombe; “Anchored,” Choir; “The Ladybird,” senior girls; “The Holy City,” Choir; “Farewell,” Choir.

Rev. F. J. Handy of Thames expressed appreciation of the large attendance, and thanked both Mrs Twentyman and Mr Smith for theii' playing, also Mr E. Cocks of Ngatea who had so kindly loaned his piano and organ for the occasion. Rev. G. Crammond voiced the sentiment of all present when he said that the choir’s appearance and performance, also the individual items, had been a real treat, and something to remember. He thanked Mr Rowe for bringing the members over and for coming himself to prepare the hall. Peggy O’Brien, a Ngatea Sundayschool girl, presented' Mrs Twentyman with a lovely shoulder spray, and the evening was brought to a close with the singing of “God Save The King” and “There’ll Always Be An England.” Supper was served to the Thames visitors. Proceeds are to be divided between Patriotic and Methodist Church funds.