STANLEY ROAD CONCERT.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 62, 4 July 1914, Page 5

STANLEY ROAD CONCERT.

The concert, and dance at Stanley Road School on Thursday night was a huge success from start to finish. The crowd was a record for the school, nearly 300 being packed into the building.

Mr R. Masters, member of Education Road, was present, and acted as chairman. In his remarks at the opening, Mr Masters congratulated the committee and the teacher (Miss Lily) upon the high standard of teaching and upon the excellent position generally which the school held in Taranaki. Mr Knox, a young vocalist from Ackland Road, gave a good rendering of "Cabbages and Roses," Miss Savage sang very nicely "In the Gloamin' " ; violin selections were given by Miss E. Rogers, from Stratford, her sister playing the accompaniment. Tills item was thoroughly appreciated, and in responding to an encore they gave a splendid rendering of Scottish Selections. "Miss Rising, of Wellington, who is at present on a visit to the district, kindly contributed to the programme. She is the possessor of a beautiful contralto voice, and quite captured her audience at once with her sweet singing of "Rain is on the River." Miss Rising also sang "Allan Water" in response to an encore, and later in the evening gave a splendid rendering of "Killarney,'?. the old favorite. Miss Sangster pleased her audience immensely with her singing of the "Sky Boat Song," and in response to an' encore gave a splendid rendering of the old favorite "Annie Laurie," and later in the programme Miss Rising and Miss Sangster sang a duet, which must be classed as the gem of the evening. It was a really charming item. Mr Hawkins, who could easily run a concert on his own at any time, gave the kiddies a treat with a humorous recitation, and later. on sang'"Maid of Athens," and "Long Live the King." • By special request Mr Hawkins gave his famous recitation "The Charge of the Gordon Highlanders." Mr Douglas/ of Stratford, gave in his best style "Admiral Brown," "Davey Jones' Locker," and "The Midshipmite." Mrs McNeely, Miss Knox, and Miss Sangster played accompaniments in their usual capable style and deserve the thanks of all.

It was generally agreed after the concert that the programme was the best yet staged in the district, and that it would be a hard matter to maintain the high standard set. However, the committee are determined to do their utmost to make their next function equally successful.

In the dance which followed the music was supplied by Miss Anderson (Midhirst), and the duties of M.C. were carried out very satisfactorily by Mr Archie Richmond.

The bagpipes were in evidence during the evening, while Mr J. Wade, jnr., eontributed several step dances, which were highly appreciated. Last of all, the supper. "I had almost forgotten it," says our correspondent, "for such a supper I have never seen before. The Beaconsfield and Stanley Road ladies are giants at the game. After 300 had been fed, there was still enough to feed another 300 and to spare."