CONVENT CONCERT

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4545, 18 December 1930, Page 2

CONVENT CONCERT

The animal concert by the pupils of the Brigidine Convent, was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday j evening before a keenly appreeia- , live audience. The front of the < stage was artistirally decorated , with flowers and made a pleasing , foreground to the charmingly costumed grouping of the pupils. The i programme was of a varied nature and provided full scope for the pupils to demonstrate the development they have made in their various studies. The. instrumental and Ivocal items were of a very high order and the elouetionary items indicated careful training, pronunciation and deportment being excellent. The humorous items, particularly “The Monkey and the Organ Grinder*” (with Pat Rarrat as the mischievous and lively mnntkey) and “l’.C. -10” (Leo t'ough--11 cv) fairly brought down the house. The programme as a whole was well up to the high standard of previous years and reflected credit upon the careful training, patience, and devotion of the nuns. The accompaniments were played by Misses K. Poore, M. Martin and Kona Fabian. At the conclusion of the concert, tlx* Kcv, Father Bronnn thanked the audience for their attendance and paid a well-deserved tribute to the excellence of the concert which reflected credit upon the nuns and the school. Tin* programme was ns follows : Overture, pianoforte duet (2 pianos), “II iCorricolo,” by Misses Mary Martin, Kona Fabian, Ula Thomson and Master John Staff; song, “Buttercups and Daisies,” by the girls: song, “The Parade of the Soldiers,” bv the infant and junior boys; pianoforte duet (2 pianos), “Arena March," by Misses Phillipn Smith, Trcve Xoekles, and Robert Few: recitation, “Little Boy Blue," by Miss Phyllis McDowell; song, “Tiresome Dollies,” by the infant girls; dialogue, “Torn’s Practical Joke,” by Misses Dympnn and Phillipn Smith and Master Leo Cough trey; violin solo, by 'Master Colin Baird; song, “The Monkey and the Organ Grinder,” by Master Vincent Bowden, Miss Sylvia Tregowcr, monkey, Master I'a trielk Barrat (encored); recitation, “The Story of a Drum,” by Master Jack Bergin; song, “Poses Red and White," by the senior girls: pianoforte trio (2 pianos), "Hunting March,” by Masses Ali-.-.aii Baird, Francis Baird, Phyllis McDowell, Kathleen 'Bergin, Joan Madden, June Austin; overture, pianoforte duel (2 pianos), “Rondo , in IC,” by Masses Peace Martin, Dympnn. Smith, Alison Baird, Master William Xoriel cs; song, “Be- , lieve Me if All Those Endearing , Young Charms,” by the senior i girls; pianoforte duct (2 pianos), "Sleigh Bells,” by Misses Miri I Easton, Byrnpna Smith, Phyllis McDowell, Patricia Atari in; song, , “P.O. 4!),” by Master Leo Coughlrey (encored); recitation, “Foolish Questions,” by Miss lona Baker; song, “Bubbles,” by the seI nior girls; violin duet, by Miss Clarice Walsh and Mr. Leslie. Matlav; song, .“Let Music* and Song be our Pastime To-night,” by the senior singing class; pianoforte duet (2 pianos), “Les Muscadins,” by Misses Jean Francis, Lucy Thompson, Patricia. Satherley, Miriam Symons; dialogue, “The 'turned Head,” by the senior boys; ' chorus, “God Defend New Zen--1 land,” by the pupils.