OTOROHANGA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 9, 21 December 1906, Page 3

OTOROHANGA.

On Friday, December 14th, the annual school concert was given to a crowded house. The programme was a very good one, and the teachers have been congratulated on all sides, on the success attained. Masters J. and H. Eurnand opened with an overture (violin and Piano), " The Burlesque Band." A song by the infant room scholars was then given. Miss Dolly Burnand sang " You show me your Slate" very well indeed, and received an encore. The infant girls then sang, " Gently rock the Cradle " with good ; effect. A dialogue between Misses Lena Morrissey and Lena Orrnsby, entitled " A visit to Old Betty," was excellently done, the former acting the part of " Betty," to perfection. A pretty song, called " The Japanese Fan," was then given by the girls, who were dressed in Japanese costume, and with the actions of the fans, made a very pretty picture. Miss. Ruby Hyde gave a recitation, ' The Dead Doll," her actions being very good. Some of the boys, dressed as Nigger girls, then sang, " Nothing Troubles Lou," and, with their cake walking and actions, brought down the house. A number of boys, chiefly Maoris, then sang with actions, and in proper costume, "How Bread is made." This item looked very well staged. Miss Lorine Taylor recited "Aunt Tabitha," with good expression. Scarf drill by the girls was well done, and made an effective picture. The song, " I'm a Builder," was then given, and was followed by another Nigger item, "Lucy Long," which brought forth rounds of applause, the polka steps and funnyisms being very amusing. A poi ex : hibition by six of the. Maori girls, was splendidly done and much appreciated. For the second part a cantata " Soot and the Fairies," was staged. | The chief characters were : Fairy Queen, Miss Lily Johnson; Captain Soot, Master Neville Lowe ;' Dr. Sunlight, Miss Lena Morrissej^; Lady Soapsuds, Miss Lorine Taylor ; Doctor's Secretary, Miss Ruth Allright; Lord Bootlace, Master Wilfred Cowley; Baron Hairbrush, Master Arthur Lowe ; Wag, Master John Morrissey. The Queen was becomingly dressed, and, with a wand and crown, made an ideal fairy, and her part was taken in a very clever manner. Captain Soot caused much merriment by his funnyisms, taking his part very successfully. The carrying out of the cantata is due to Miss Jenning, the assistant teacher, who deserves much credit. A haka, by the Maori boys, wound up the entertainment, Master Hake leading his men in great style. At the close of the performance, Mr John Ormsby, who acted as Chairman, spoke of the success achieved, and of the good done by these annual concerts, and specially thanked the teachers and Mrs Lowe and Miss Johnson, for their share. The takings were close on £l2. The funds are to be expended in presents and prizes for the children.