GIRL SCOUTS CONCERT.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 100, 27 October 1915, Page 4

GIRL SCOUTS CONCERT.

That there is a real live body | of Gil Scouts in l'ukeko-e was I clearly demonstrated at the concert | held in the Premier Ball last' Thursday evening, when the large aucience that assembled were kept thoroughly interested in the proceedings, and as a result the Wounded Soldiers' Fund will benefit to a considerable extent, the extra amount not being available at present. The concert was opened by a speech from the Mayor, Mr B. G. K. Mason, in whicn he eulogised the efforts of Miss Williams, the Scout Mistress, and of the Girl Scouts in arranging for an entertainment for such a worthy cause Later on Mr C. K. Lawrie and Mr Cecil Road-y al.o spoke on matters relative to tha Scouts and their useful organisation. Amongst the moat interesting atractions of the evening was the spectacular poster march, in which twenty-four lucal firms were represent.d. The effect produced by the variety of colours and unique decorations was generally considered lh3 finest of its kind yet given in Pukekohe, and the vatious firms, and in particular the wearers of th: ccstum.s, are deserving of much credit for their efforts io affo'ding such a fine display. The judges ot the competition were Mesdames jj?n, Rollinson, Keuyon, Nixop, Adams and Miss Middleton. In the award made, first prize went to Miss Vera WcDivit, wha was atrred to represent the "Puk?kohe Times." Second prizes wsre allotted to both Miss B. Mitchell (representing Mr U. Armstrong, tobacconist) and Miss Ivy Short (Mr Aspriec, of the Station Tea Rooms), whilst similarly two third prizes were awarded to both Miss Leila Adama (Mr McEvoy, billiard saloon) and Miss M. Bartrom (Mr Bartrom, confectioner). The prizes donated were presented to the winners by Mr C. K. Lawne amidst much applause. A presentation at the same time was also madi to Mrs Kcnyon on behalf of the Scouts, in recognition of her aesistar.es as accompanist. A special prize for bandaging in the Ambulance display under the supervision of Bt Bronte was awarded to Scout Hazel Blake. Amongst items rendered, "The Day," recited by Mr Gribble, was particularly well received. An appropriate tableaux, representing a "Camp Hospital at the Dardanelles," in which the nurses were represented by Misses Lawrie, Hansen, Mitchell, Steel and Mrs Kendall, matron, wss excellent. In this scene Miss Williams ard Mr Stevenson sang "Be Wipes the Tear, ' both tableau and song being budly applauded and'recalled. The coloured lighting effects for this fcene, worked gratuitously and at considerable trouble by Mr toady, called forth much rraise for the result, the scene with tents, nurses and bandaped soldiers being doubly realistic with the lights toned down to represent night and a full moon shining in the background. "Motherland," sung by the Scouts, was well received.

The "Fairy Operattta," the final item of the evening, was a fine humorous display by the children, the singing of Master James Rodgers being especially worthy of mention. "Knitting," sung by Miss Rene Mitch 11, was well received and called for a return. The whole entertainment reflects the greatest credit on all concerned, and Miss Williams in particular is to be congratulated on tha successful outcome of her efforts.