PRESBYTERIAN S.S. SOCIAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 906, 18 October 1910, Page 3

PRESBYTERIAN S.S. SOCIAL.

The Presbyterian Sunday School Anniversary Social was held in the Masonic Hall last night, and was very well attended by the parents of the scholars and friends. The Rev. Mr Aitken presided. During the evening the Chairman read the annual report and balancesheet, which disclosed the finances in a very healthy condition. The attendances had been very satisfactory, but the services of a male superintendent were required, and funds were needed in order to replenish the library. The Chairman referred to the self-sacrificing work ol the teaching staff. He also reminded parents of the weekly Bible instruction class at the State school, and urged parents to see that their children attended every Friday morning. The Rev. Mr Mairs (Methodist) also delivered a short address. He congratulated the school on its vitality, and also reiterated the previous speaker’s remarks in respect to the week-day class at the State school. He concluded by warning the children against “ making excuses,” and the evil that resulted therelrom. A first-class programme of vocal items, recitations and dialogues was rendered and greatly appreciated by the audience, and some very marked talent; was displayed. Two hymns were’.. sung, “ Come children join to sing ” and ” O, What can little hands do.” The items on the programme were as follows : —■ Pianoforte duet, Misses F'urrie and Speirs; recitation, Mona McEwau ; song, (the enunciation being splendid) Ella Paterson; recitation capitally given by Joyce Claris ; next followed a recitation in which ten little children took part entitled “Ten Little Fingers,” in which each little dot described the result of playing with fireworks; lan Ross sang “Granny Rocking in the Old Arm Chair” ; a dialogue, “The Society of Grumblers” by Lindsay Aitken, Willie McAlister, Edgar McEwen and Neville Pearson, deserves more than passing notice. The clear enunciation and sang froid of the lads, displayed careful training and thev were heartily and deservedly applauded; recitation, “Lost,” Harry Proctor ; Violet McSaveuey Saug of the “Skylark,” Reggie McEwen created a good deal of amusement by his recital of “Willie and the Spider.” Reggie hesitated after completing the piece as if there was something more to be said that the author had iu his mind. The inspiration, however, was not revealed in speech and the little man dived off the stage to the amusement of his companions and the audience. “Wanted —a Servant,” was the title of a capital and spirited dialogue by the following scholars ; Elsebell and Nancy Ross, Jeaunie McKnight, Myrtle and Hazel Pearson, Ivy Henderson. The girls made the most of their characters and created much amusement. A song by Jeaunie McKnight and a recitation by Edgar McEwen brought a capital programme to a dose. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Wrigley and .Misses Farrie and Aitken. Refreshments were handed round and done ample justice to. The takings were in aid of the school library fund.