CONVENT PUPILS' CONCEPT

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 583, 12 November 1920, Page 2

CONVENT PUPILS' CONCEPT

A BRILLIANT SUCCESS. The Premier Hall was 'well filled on Tuesday evening, the attraction being the grand concert given by the pupils of the local Convent. Long before the advertised time of commencement the seating accommodation was fully taxed, and latecomers had to be content with standing room only. The various items were well rendered, which revealed the fact that the juveniles had received a thorough preparation at the hands of the Sisters of the Convent, and in thf§ respect the Sisters are deserving of special 'praise. Prior to the first ftim,. Rev,.FatJb.ec.- Molloy, on behalf -f)f the Sisters, returned thanks for the manned in which the public had patronised the concert, and he trusted all would thoroughly enjoy the programme. He called on the Mayor, Mr C. K. Lawrie, Lo declare the concert open. The Mayor explained' the objects of the function, which was to obtain money to augment the? tftffirve;it funds. He eulogised the vast amount of good work done by convents, and referred to the interest taken in the ihstftfftfidns by the Sisters. These ladies put their heart and soul into their worlfehe added, a fact.?• which would be proved when tl^ B vM ; is£# items were being rendered by the children. He stated that, about 130 children attended the local Convent, and that 40 of them were participating in tho event of the evening. He was pleased to see such a large which crowned the efforts of the Sisters with success.

The following programme was rendered in a thoroughly efficient man- ■ ner: -Chorus, "Welcome," pupils; trip, "Galop Militaire," Misses L. liae, K. Neil, R. Shields, Hogan, I. Black, T.- Butcher, M. Egan, B. Patllc, Masters A. Fountain, A. Holden; action song, "The Dunces," junior boys; dancing lesson, teacher, Miss W. Scott, pupils, ML-isew M. Scott. I. Hawkc, K. Neil; L. Rao, E. Croni.i, P. Lyne; instrumental selection, "Intermezzo ..Misses 'P. Lyne.- M. Scott-,-'W." ScotlV'v. Bey;"Icy, I. Hawke, S., Stanton, - violins, Misses M. Woods,-ft, RevelL O. Baird, T. Fitness, A. flcnrv, Mnsfers G. Fitness, C. .Maxwell, J. Taylor, Miss K. O'Connor; action song, "Granny's Patchwork Quilt," junior pupils; duel, "Gondolei'ia," Misses A. McNally, Ji. McNally, M. Woods, E. Brown lee, Masters C. Maxwell, C. Rogers; two pupils: dance, "Jazz," Misses Scott; song, "O, Flower of all the World," Miss M. Pulman; recitation, "Not Understood," Miss L. O'Connor. Operetta, "Queen of the Seasans," Rose (Queen), Miss Ilawke; Rose advocate, Miss M. Clarke; Silver Wing, Miss Malone; Naughty Boys, Jack, JV. Holden: Tom, H. Long; Bob, H. Croniif; Ijily, Miss T. Fitness; Lily advocate, Miss W. Scott; Violet, Miss B. Pattle; Violet advocate, Miss P. Lyne; Daisy. Miss 1). Fitness; l)?iisy advocate, Miss M. Scott; Spring, E. Cronin; Attendants, Misses N. (larter, J. Cook; Summer, V. McDonnell; Attendanls. Misses X. ('aiter. J. Cook; Autumn, I. Hawke; Attendants, Misses E. McKay. E. Ellis; Winter, K. Neil: Attendants, Master P. Galley. A. Wolfendale; Fancy Dance, Misses G. McKean, N. Michie, J. Massey, E. O. Donoghue, M. Boyce, R. McCormick, P. Harrison, L. Chalker. Trio. "Polonaise Aladar," Misses I. Fulton, G. Fulton. M. Pulman, T. Williams. H. Williams. H. Blake, 0. Cumberland, C. 8011. Drama, iii three Acts, "Clara's Strategy," Mrs Thompson (widow in reduced circumstances), Miss N. Haw.ke; Clara, Alice, JVlav (her daughters). Miss A. Rogers, Miss H. K. •O'Connor; Mademoiselle Clementine (J'rench G< ■.erness), jVliss D. Staunton; Polly Giubbins (Mrs. Thompson's servant). Miss S. Martinengo; Miss Fowler ,(a distant relation -jf Mrs. Thompson I Miss L. O'Connor; Rcgina (Miss Fowler's maid). Miss T. Fitness, epilogue, Miss K. O'Connor,

Miss I. Williams played the accompaniments. Taking everything into consideration the function was an unqualified success.