TAIHAPE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9119, 11 April 1908, Page 8

TAIHAPE.

From Our Own Correspondent. A concert m aid of the Torero School fund was held iu “Doole's” hail. Ufcikn, on Thursday evening, the Oth iust. This is the second rear that the Torere school committee have held the entertainment at Utiku. It was held there as it has been so inconvenient to run an entertainment in their own school as it is too small and the floor being stepped makes it impossible for dancing, which is always a necessary adjunct to a country entertainment. A first-class programme had been provided, the hast of talent from the neighbouring towns being present. The hail which is a comfortable building was crowded to the doors with a very interested and appreciative audience. The committee and the energetic and popular teacher left nothing undone to ensure the entertainment being as enjoyable and successful as it proved ’to be. At the cud of the first half of the programme the distribution of prizes by the chairman (Mr J. P. Aldridge", of Taihape), who had been asked to take the chair for that purpose, proved a very interesting item. Both parents and scholars were equally interested iu the distribution. and iu passing, the committee deserve credit for the handsome lot of hooks provided. Amongst the prizes were a gold medal presented by Mr Stanley Pevtoo, of Taihape, for the best attendance. This was won by Rose Prinn, who secured it with a record of thiee ''cars’ attendance, without missing. Annie Kennard secured a gold and silver medal for two years’ continuous attendance. and Willie Campbell a silver medal for one year. With each of those medals there went a certificate. As showing what attendance means, the above scholars were very sure- - Ml in gaining the best prizes for -neir school. work. The other special prizes were for needlework and were won by Annie Kennard, senior division, and Elsie Wooinough, junior. The following gob special prizes ,for assistance at the school: Rachael Kennard, R. Sullivan, May Jurgius, Rose Prinn, Willie Campbell, Charles Gallagher and Kenneth McKenzie. The programme consisted of the follow iug items:—Piano overture. Mr A. Andersen; song, “Get a Lady of Your Own,” Mr Peyton. This was sung in first-class style and he received a well deserved encore. A recitation by Mr R. J. AlcDonald 11 The Perryman’s Wedding, ’ ’ _ was well rendered and well received. Miss Eva Aldridge sang “Alone on The Raft,” with good feeling and the song was warmly appreciated. Mrs Wooinough then gave a recitation in good stylo and received an encore and kindly responded. Mr Aldridge sang “Queen of the Earth.” Mr Wilkie’s recitation “Bnllocky Bill” seemed to quite collar the audience, and die had to respond to a vigorous encore. Mr p W Beetv then sang “The Song That" Reached My Heart,” and showed that a lump of „bis former self was still iu evidence. Mrs and Mr Bennett then sang that beautiful duet “What are the Wild Waves Saying,” in good -style. Mrs Loworsy by siuginc “The Bridge,” closed the first part of tne programme, The Chairman, Rafter making a few appropriate remarks, then distruibuted the prizes, after which Mrs Peyton opened the second half with a pianoforte overture in her usual finished style. Then a recitation nicely delivered by a little girl Miss A. Kennard. The comic soim “I’m one of The Gordons,” sun" iu character, was a thorough success. Mr R. J- McDona iecited the humorous recitation xhe Haunted Ride. ’ ’ The £ ‘ Old Swanee] * song was well rendered by Mr Murphy. Another selection by Mis Pevtou wus much njppr6ci&tcci. A." Thompson sang “Hampshire Molly” to great advantage. Tins singer has a good voice which we hope to hear again. Mr W xlme finished the programme by singing ‘‘The Coon Drum Major, m character, and sent ail away' satisfied. After the usual vote of thanks

to the performers and others the entertainment closed and the Jiall was cleared for dancing, which was also very successful. xMtogether the entertainment was one of- the most successful hold in TJtiku. I did not hear tho financial result, but :fecl sure it will bo a Jvory satisfactory on r >. Before closing I would like to add that the inspector’s report of the examination held recently was a splendid one, and very complimentary to tho pupils as also their popular teacher, Mr Bailie.