POKENO.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 2, Issue 157, 30 December 1913, Page 3

POKENO.

SCHOOL CONCERT. .'"-- It was probably reputation (rum performances of past years that, , despite wretched weather carditions. 4rew quite a large audiente to the nubile hall on the evening of Friday, I December 19th, when the annual * "' school concert was held. It appears £ that Pckeno school is renowned for this annual performance and judging by the entertainment of 1913 this i i»%t to be wordered at. The per- - forwers without exception were limited to those connected with the k jjjfr sctetil, and tbey were skilfully .trained by Mrs G. Lippiatt. Mrs ■'• 'f- Lippiatt was ably assisted by Mr G. Lippiatt, Miss Lippiatt and Miss J. Grant. Ihe H" 4-.; programme sparkled with variation - from start to finish. The singing and acting-were distinctly good, and the fairy-like costumes gave a dis- '#,/■ tinet charm and added greatly to the • effect of each item. The audience > .was a very appreciative one, and the and chorus efforts of the *'-' primer mites especially were loudly applauded. Of a programme of 20 l|! " i ems, d tail d description is imposg:H • /Bible, but the execution of the .* March," by a troop of ;/■■ ■ - girlsmost appropriately attired, was ; • excellent. The movements in this ..piece were attractive and by no |j- ■, easy, but they were done in a manner that reflected great credit on «" tha pupils and th°ir teacher. Other j'4 * f quite novel and intarest- ". ing. The drilling of squads of girls -. '.; _-'■ aad boys to orchestral accompani- ,_, tinent was good. A charming little » performer was Miss Iris Hamlin, of & Remuera (formerly of Pokeno) in a , * character song entitled "Gretchen." i > The "get ud" was splendid and the v . son&was sung with actions in a very 1 /pleasing manner. ' Encores were rnumeroui tut this was the only one I— to, the length of the proie making this necessary. A h dance, in costume, by 5 to music, from "The Gondoand a must amusing farce d "Wanted—A Wife" conthe programme. chair was occupied hy Mr G. piatt, M.A., headmaster, and tosic was supplied by Miss | violin; Miss R. Graham, Mr A. Smith, violin; Maßter b. violin: Jha floor was lately cleared for dancing, was kept up till 3 a.m. piogramme was as follows: ire, Pekeno Orchestra; song, en of Roses," Mr Smith; Master Trevor Curno; song, Corner," Miss M.Brown; solo, Miss E. Bindon; action , "Helping Mother," school !ri primers; recitation, at Polly," Miss E. Evison; , "Season's March," school song, "Gretchen," Miss I. b; duet, "Comin' thro' the I Misses M. Brownlee and E. ;' recitation, "Walking to ," Master H. McGill; musical pis, Pokeno school girls' tra; musical selection, ling March," Pokeno school ircheßtra: physical drill, school noug, "Someone in New d," Miss I. Hamlin;'gavotte, I school girls; violin solo, •A. Graham: physical drill, recitation, "Admirals All;" • C. Lippiatt; Spanish dance, tame, by Misses Lippiatt, R. n, Grant, Brownlee and N. The second part of the prote consisted of a farce entitled ted: A Wife," the caste —the. Bachelor, Mr G. tt; Molly Malone, Mrs tt; The Maid, Miss R. m; Ihe Butler, Mr R. n; Dolly Dingle, Miss Mian Tight lace, Miss tt;Mrs McPherson (a widow), Jatec. 3ATH OF A PIONEER. of our earl 7 pioneers, Mr D. died nn Christmas Eve, at eof 77 years, after a few illness. Deceased, who was at Pollok-Shaws, Gla°gow, id, arrived in the Doi about 50 years ago, by p GaDges, and was present at it reunion of the. arrivals by tip, which was held in Aucka few months ago. The 1 took place on Friday after* He leaves a widow and a •up family of three sons and Oghters. mortal remains were laid to i Friday afternoon, the Rev. ;on, of Pckekohe, conducting rviee at the deceased's late ice and at the graveside. A number of settlers attended (heir last respects to their ed friend. PRESENTATION, he breaking up of the school be Christmas holidays, Mr tt. headmaster of the school, ted Miofl F. brownlee, who is ig her connection with the ig staff of the school, with a me brooch, on behalf of the rs and scholars, FAREWELL SOCIAL. reweil social was given to Mr Irs C. D. Lincoln in the laiftfpfnll, the building being !to overflowing. Messrs G, [nniss (chairman), J. McElroy iter) and T. Larson (secrevere the gentlemen responsible ! carrying out of the function, ey left no stone unturned to the social a thorough success, ! story, speeches and dancing a pleasant evening to come to all too rapidly. During the g Mr R. Pendergrast, on of the residents of the disoresented Mr t*jd Mrs Lincoln handsome illuminated address. I md Mrs Lincoln and family are : j to reside in India and will \ ;heir departure on tbe 12th! y. The Lincoln family will be j i missed here' and a large ] of friends will wish them : lack." Mrs Lincoln's absence ' ie felt greatly in musical I , as she was always willing j sist at concerts and other linments. THE SEASON, recent fine weather has been full advantage of by those s who fcave hay crops to get n. This has been a wonderful for grae9 and tha growth ha? benomenal. THE RAZORBACK. reports of the meetings of the in County Council appearing 3 "Times" are looked for by itttlerp. Since the councillor?, )anied by their engineer, hava isiting the various ridings of dnty it is wonderful how the t in county matters has fto residents in this disthe suggested Itazorback oa is a very important , and the Council's actions ng closely watched.