AN ENJOYABLE FUNCTION.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 235, 2 October 1914, Page 2

AN ENJOYABLE FUNCTION.

St. James' Soiree and Concert.

This annual function lias become very populm', its faino bringing visitors on this occasion from settlements as far as Rama Rama. The aliair was lichl last night in the Masonic lull, Pukokohe. The ladies who supplied tubles were Mesdames J. A. Blake, Nixon, W.Jones, 11. E Smith, J. Adam«, T. Askew, S. McNally, Missos B and G. Stembridge, M. Lawrio, J. Madill an 1 Adams, assisted by Mrs Baxter, Misses Alexander, Blake and Mitchell. Gentlemen helpers were Messrs Baxter, Jones, Rowe, 11. E. Smith, Warnock and the Rev. S. Nixon.

Mr J. A. Blake read his report as superintendent of the Sunday School and also the treasurer's balance sheet (for Mr Fleming'. A large measure of the success of the Sabbath School and Band of Hope was due to the untiring energy of Mrs Nixon and he was very giad Mr Nixon had been allowed to take that long trip to Ireland. v Applauss). Miss Blake, who had been organist, had retired in favour of MiMatthews. The school had of necessity been divided into two divisions, one being held in the afternoon. They had hoped to have a suitable hall before now, and still hoped. If the teachers were willing to instruct the children, lie thought the congregation shoul-l bi glad to provide a place in which to comfortably accommodate them Rev. S. Nixon said that Mr J. A. Blake, superintendent, was faithful, painstaking and child-loving, fie worked and lived for his work and their success was due to his energetic endeavours. (Cheers .

" Daffodils" were represented l>y Misses U. Cjster, I. Brown, E. Matthews, N. Perkins, K. Wilson, F. Dobson, Brown, R. McNally.

'• The Chinese Fair M by Misses Coster, Dobson, I. Brown, E. Matthews, N. Perkins, lv. Wilson, M. Brown, 11. McNally, and M. Berridgo, assisted by boys in character augmentod by the queue, was again a great success. Mr Jeffreys, of the Social Service Association, anecJoted. " McNatnara's Band," under the baton of Master James Rogers, was loudly encored. The " bandsmen " were Masters Paynter, J. Rogor, C. Lawrie, G. Lawrie, A. Woods, L. Woods. 11. Smith and R. Smith. Archie Blake recited " Cousin Tom." The little mothers heing the same performers as in Dressing Dolly ll in plaids and caps were quite motherly. The Lancashire Witches, N. Perkins, I. Duncan, M. Blake, M. Berridgo, G. Clew?, K. Wilson and V. Kituber, worked magic behind their kettle. , The piano duet by Mis>es M. Berridgo and 1). Willcocks was much appreciated. The who represented Suffraof>tte« 'n " \rr '•"!* P",'' l " i< tt.ii; •! bv M. < - llr.,

i 'uric <n a:;d .\ ''• ■ ikins, w : < a polio i .. !Mi: t!i" :|..- prolan..! - Mi-<sTti.'l'■ i 1 .♦» r. tniiun ' Daudeuou s iS['iiiig iifit seemed to have grasped tho idea well. This was probably the most difficult itom of the evening. Doreen Blake, Eva Clews. K. Askew, L. Askew, 11. Blake, B. Perkins, Ruth McNally, "dressed Dolly " to the satisfaction of the audience. " Ten little nigger boys " was presented in a fresh form. The boys taking part wero K. Blake, R. Smith, B. Jenkins, F. Mitchell, C. Lawrie, John Roger, B. Askew, J. Woods, L. Woods, G. Roger. Every character song was received with prolonged and vociferous applause. PATRIOTIC PUPILS. Mr J. A. Blake announced that 42 pupils of St. James' Sunday School has voluntarily foregone their pri/.es and the money sav.'d by not having to purchase their prizes had been sent t) St. John's Red Cross Ambulance Society. Those who had so sacriliced, received a card upon which was inscribed " This card is an acknowmeut of your patriotism in giving up your prize to help the Red Cro--Society in the Great War of 1»1 4. : ' The names of these pupils were N. Perkins, I. Potter, E. Matthews, Ruth McNally, V. Kimber, G. Clews, E. Perkins, L. Askew, A. Potter, M. Blake, M. Berridjje, A. McNally, E. Clews, T. Long, B. Perkins, W. Dickson, II Twidle, J. Adams, J. McNally, J. Fleming, T. Dickson, li. Perkins, W. Pellow, J. Rogers. N. Dick ion. Iv. Potter, W. Daysh, 15. Askew, A. Blake L. Lawrie, W. Pellow, J. \ • Blake, E. Blake, <Lawrie, J. Rogers, C. Berridge, <•. Jenkins. Theliua Andrew, James Adams, K. Blake. PRIZES AWARDED.

Prize- were awarded to K. Askew, I>. Blake, E. Adams, A. McNallv, K. Putter, L Groiiden, I'. Ball, E. Jenkins. A. Blake, I>. McXally, A. Wood, G. Lloyd, .T. Wood, G. Kogfi's, B. Jenkin-, A. Pierce, I. Jenkins, G. Ball, M. Hay ward. BpeciaK were awarded In Thelma Andrew and Avis Putter fur memory le>sons : T. Dickson, attendance. Myrtle Blake received a handsome bound volume, presented l>y Mr Nixon, tor uubroken attendance fur live vears.

It was aunouuccd that this Sabbath Suhoul had adopted diplomas showing the record of first grade pupils for seven years. The tiist year the |mpil receives the diploma and each siibse<|Uent year, for soven years, tiuit a lirst grade is earned a coloured seal is attached to various set [mils of tiie certiticate. The whole forms a very line emblem of honour. l'lioso who received diplomas were X. Perkins, E. Matthews, I. Potter, I?. McNallv. J McNallv, <i ('lews, I'. Adonis, K Adams, B. Perkins, M. Berridge. 1".. Perkins, A McNallv, M. Blake, ,las liogers, .1. Fleming, W. Dickson, W. Daysli, I. .7eukiii-, E. Davsli, M. 11 a\ ward, (haw l ie.

The pari,!' 1 all'iid inee present will for a 1 oll time plensantlv remember this year's -oiiee anl conceit.