SCHOOL CONCERT.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 453, 15 April 1909, Page 3

SCHOOL CONCERT.

Despite the short notice, the concert last night in aid of the school funds was a great success, both from an entertaining and financial point of view. The children acquitted themselves in their various items with marked success, which reflected credit on those ladles who trained them, namely, Mrs Wrigley, Misses Jenks, Barber, and Signal. The items by the glee party, conducted by Mr T. Betty, were also much appreciated. The tableaux were very effective, and created much interest, the Rev. Mr Aitkeu, assisted by Mesdames Aitken and Stewart, were responsible for the draping, etc., of those taking part. Among the juvenile items, special mention must be made of the character song, “ Maggie Schneider,” by little Miss Marion Levett, who was charmingly attired. Her actions and clear enunciation were perfect and she received quite an ovation. The recitations by the little ones were also very good, and special mention must be made in this connection of Myrtle Pearson and John Wynd. The accompaniments were played by Misses Jenks, Signal and Furrie. The Chairman of Committee thanked all who had assisted to make the function a success. Following are the items Song and Chorus, “Come Forth,” School Children ; Song, “The Admiral’s Broom,'’ Mr Smith ; Song in Character, Marion Levett; Recitation “The Bear Hunt,” Miss Mary Collins ; Recitation, “Old Age Pension,” Master Jack Wynd; Duet, “Tell her I love her so,” Misses Jenks and Barber ; Glee, “May Day,” Glee Party ; Song, “My Gentle Child,” Mrs Patterson ; Recitation, “Poor Dolly,” Miss M. Pearson ; Song and Chorus, “Lucy Long,” Master V. Betty and Party ; Recitation, “Look at Heme,” Gladys Walls ; Recitation, “Billy’s Spider,” Master J. Vidulich; Glee,“ Hail, Smiling Morn,” Party; Duet, “A-8.C.,” Miss Signal and Mr Rimmer ; Recitation, “The Cripple Boy,” MissJ. McKnight; Recitation, “ The Children’s Home,” Miss M. Borland ; Song, “Three for Jack,” Mr Smith ; Recitation, “The Perplexed Housekeeper,” Miss C. Vidulich ; Duet, “Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming,” Mr and Mrs Wrigley ; Recitation, “The Aristocratic Hen,” Miss K. Langley.

The Tableaux included the following : “ The Three Graces,” “ The Three Disgraces,” ‘‘Santa Clause,” ‘‘Queen of May,” “The Greek Slave,” ‘‘You Dirty Boy,” ‘‘Britannia.”