SCHOOL CONCERT

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 30 June 1921, Page 3

SCHOOL CONCERT

LARGE ATTENDANCE

A record audience (estimated at 1 800) was present at the Lyric Theatre last Thursday night, on the occasion .of the Helensville annual school concert. A lengthy and varied programme was gone through by the children, w.hich met with the entire approval of the audience, who loudly applauded every item. The training of the children must have involved.a considerable amount of work, and great,credit is due to the staff of the school (headed by Mr A. Stewart) for the manner in which they had the children right up to the mark in their various items. During the evening Mr ' C. West, on behalf of the school teachers and committee, thanked the audience tor their splendid support, in turning out so well on such a rough night. He stated that the gross receipts amounted to £38. An extra item not on the programme was a couple of Highland dances given by members of the Cameron' family, the items being loudly applauded. Following is the programme given by the children: — Overture "Santiago" Evelyn Bradly and Edith McLeod. Action Song "My Pigeon House" Infant Pupils. Recitation "Going on an Errand" Evelyn Taylor. Action Song "Our Waxworks 11 Stds. I, 2 and 3. Recitation. "Grandpa's Mistakes" Mina Westwood. "The Mad Tea Party" (adapted from "Alice in Wonderland") Misses E. Taylor, . G. McCardle, M. Geldard, E. Butterworth. Dance.lrish Jig, Winnie Cuthbert,Edith" McLeod, Logan Smith, Sidney Strange. Song and'Poi Dance, "I Lost My Heartin Maoriland," May Hill, Kathleen, Lily and Miri Abrahams, Eileen Hill, Tamati Rapana, Geo. and Willie Hill, Joe Lewis. Violin Trio—"White Wings" Mr Stan Holland, Zita Hunt, Trevor Stanwell T "A Japanese Curjo Shop" Harold, Edwin Arthur and Dorothy Steele. Given in Japanese costume and language. Overture "Tickle the Ivories" Evelyn Bradly. "Soot and the Black Brigade." Scene : Lilyvale. Cast: Queen, Zillah Menzies; CAPTAIN SOOT, Philip Downer; Dr. Sunlight, Evelyrf Taylor; Baron Hairbrush. Sidney Strange; Lord Bootlace, Allan Simcock; Lady Soapsuds, Winnie Cuthbert ; Wag, Logan Smith ; Queen's Secretary, Sybil Butterworth ; Doctor's Secretary, Loma Moyle. Fairy CHORUS: Misses D. Battle, R. Bradly, W. Cuthbert, J. Ellen, K. Hand, E. McLeod, J. Hill, L. Smith, E. Strange, E. Vercoe, R. Osnrin, M. Geldard, Masters R. West and J. Williams. Black Brigade : Masters C. A. Cooper, S. Lodge, A. Bailey, G. ' MillwarU, K. Smith, C. and V. Williams, Misses M. Ellett, S. Hunt, G. McCardle. Fairy Dancers: Misses |G. Ansell, R. Agar, R. Bradly, F. Campbell, N. Constable, W. Cuthbert, G. Gee, G. Narby, G. Noyer, T. Radonich, R. Scott, H. West, R. Osman, G. Reyland. BUTTERFLIES: Misses H. Muskie, R. Noyer, D. Johnstone, M. Stewart, K. Wilson, E. Langford, J. Dwerryhouse, M. Coulter, M.Stanaway. Action Song "Hush! Here Comes the Dream Man."