SHANNON SCHOOL CONCERT.

Shannon News, 17 December 1926, Page 3

SHANNON SCHOOL CONCERT.

AN ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT ' The Maoriland .Theatre on Tuesday evening was taxed to its utmost when the scholars of the local school gave a most successful and enjoyable concert, The teachers, who arranged the programme, had dene their work excellently, AVith the result that there were no tedious intervals. The manner in whi,ch the various items were staged, combined with the lighting, gave the whole -performance a most spectacular effect and one which will long be remembered by the audisnee. The performers also did their part well, and the large audience were quick to realise their ability as was shown by the hearty applause accorded each item. This must have been very gratifying to the teachers who had devoted so much time in preparing the children. All concerned with the organisation of the entertainment are deserving of the highest praise and it is hoped, that in future the Shannon School concert will become an annual one, which we feel sure everyone will look forward to.

Proceedings opened with a tableau which consisted of a pyramid of boys, the. National Anthem being rendered, the headmaster (Mr A. T. White) assisting with the cornet. The infants depal tment was" well represented, acquitting themselves splendidly in their choruses and part songs. A noticeable feature was the confidence showu by the tiuy performers. The older girls in the dance and choius, "The Irish Washerwoman" allowed by the precision of their movements that they had had careful .training by their teacher, and were warmly applauded. The boys wera equally successful in their humorous ite:ns, particularly the dialogue where | a number of them took the part of candidates - for seats on the Borough Council, the various views put forward ranging from providing "lifebelts" for residents in case of floods to '' keeping the hotels open all night.'' The Negro troupe caused much merriment by their local hit*. A very pleasing item was the Gipsy songs and choiuses by the senior boys and girls, and with their other items, tbey were eqi'i' 1 ly successful. All the soloists accred ited themselves well, proving that Shannon will not lack talent in the future. Little Phyllis Patten was enthusiastica". ly applauded for her graceful danc ing, the 4 audience demanding an encore. What is considered the best school concert given in Shannon, concluded with a combined chorus, "Good Night to Ycu All' t ' and the National Anthem.

The full programme was as follows; Tableau and National Anthem; song, D. and M. Exton and chorus; dance, "Hula Hula," Julia Heremia; cradle song, infants; coon songs, junior pupils,; quartette, "Mother ivlachree," seniors; recitation, live infants; physical drill, senior boys; recitation, Doiis Tremewan; whistling chorus, infants; chorus, "Bye Lo," juniors; haka, Heeni Te Momo; Gipsy songs and choruses, seniors; chorus, "Follow Me," senior pupils; dialogue, senior boys; Maori song, Heeni Te Momo; "Spring Song," juniors; dance, Phyllis Patton; sailor songs, senior pianoforte solo, Ethel Jamieson; part song, "The Barley,'' dance and chorus, "The Irish Washerwoman," junior girls; song, "Lullaby." Nella Pirovano; Negro troupe, senior boya; "Gocd Night to You All," 'combined chorus; National Anthem.

Prior to the performance commencing the chairman .of the committee (Mr R. L. Tippler) in a short speech thanked the audience for their support which he stated was very pleasing to the organisers of the concert. The proceeds from the sale of tickets and the takings at the door will be about £4O. Half of this money after the expenses are paid, which arc small, the teachers will uue to purchase pictures, books, and gramophone records for the school and the remainder will be,handed to the committee to augment the general fund.