RONGOTEA.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9390, 9 March 1909, Page 6

RONGOTEA.

From Onr Own Correspondent. A very successful dance was held in the Coronation Hall on Wednesday, March 3rd, in aid ofthe “Clarion Bread Fund.” The hall was beautifully decorated with evergreens. flowers and flags, red white and blue, and looked very pretty and must have been very gratifying to the Committee, who had spent so much care and trouble remembering every little detail, while the beautiful archway in the centre for the Grand March, was a work of art. The floor was perfect, while the music, supplied by Mr jMcMinn, of Palmerston, left nothing to be desired, and the immense throng of dancers expressed the enjoyment of all. All officials concerned wore a scarlet rosette and spray of heather. The Committee wish specially to thank those who so liberally contributed with coin and food (of which there was an ample supply) from the surrounding districts, and the doorkeepers, also Mr Amesbury for the use of crockery and ifiany sundries, not forgetting Mr Dennis with his cart for bringing things from far and near and attending to coppers, etc. The duties of M.O.’a were admirably performed by Messrs J. Rodgers. As all tickets are not yet sin a financial statement will be published later*. A meeting will be held on Monday night. A most enjoyable concert was held by the school children of Glen Orona in the Coronation Hall., Rongotea, on Friday, March sth, in aid of the “Clarion Bread Fund.’? The hall was nicely decorated and the colours blended with the exceedingly pretty dresses and sashes, worn by the children, made a very pretty scene. The children went through their respective items splendidly, and great credit is due to Mr Gibbs and Miss Brooke (teachers), and Miss Sanson, who acted as accompanist for tfie training of the children. There was not a hitch anywhere, while'the Maypole dance was performed splendidly, and the little ones in preforming their respective parts semed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. The following is the programme: Duet, “Pianoforte,” Misses K. Sanson andJD. Richmond ; chorus, small girls; recitation, “Maggie’s Mistake,’’ Miss Maggie Mudford; part song, “Venice by Night,” upper girls; chorus, “Drummer Boy,” small boys and girls; dialogue, “Getting Evidence,” T. Scott and J. Clark; Scarf (Drill, small girls; solo, ‘ 1 Tatters, ’ ’ Dorothy Richmond ; chorus, “Ring the Bell,” all girls; recitation, “A Boy’s Pocket,” Eric Bierre; chorus, “A Oat in School” small boy and girls; dialogue, “An Afternoon Call,” Misses L. Clark, D, Raoroft, K. Sanson and I. Farmer. Interval. Pianoforte duet, Misses I. and A, Farmer; chorus, “Tramp. Tramp,” small girls; solo, “In the Way”, Jeannie Ross; recitation, “A Boy’s Trouble,” Reggie Boyce; song, “Swinging” all girls; recitation, “Whipping the Teacher,” W. Boswell} Garland drill, “Flowers” upper girls; “Catching the Truant,” Q. BoSwell and A. Patterson; solo, “My Stars,” K. Sanson; Maypole, upper boys -and girls; recitation, “Old Bet,” Laura Farmer; chorus, “Gently Rock the Cradle,” small girls;farce, “Photography, ’’ (which created endless amusement). The children are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts. A financial statement will be published later. A dance was held afterwards and was much enjoyed by all. Mr Amon performed the duties of chairman..