CARDIFF.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 298, 15 December 1914, Page 3

CARDIFF.

[from oub own correspondent.] A very successful school concert was held in the Cardiff School on Friday night, and there were present about 200 children and adults. About three months ago a concert was held in aid of school prizes, but the children generously voted the proceeds (£0 10s) to the fund for the Relief of the Belgians. The concert of Friday was for the prize fund, and the children have the satisfaction of knowing that their patriotism has been appreciated by local residents, and also that they shall not be without their prizes. The programme, though very long, was listened to with close attention. Jhe following were the items : —Piano solo, Miss Rose Blair; glee, “Hail Smiling Morn,” school children; “Whispering Hope,” school children; exhibition of Swedish'drill by the boys; flag drill by T. Prebble, R. Smith, 0. Stewart, J. McFadgen and J. Wisnewski; tambourine drill by the girls; “Where the Jam Pots Grow,” action song by Emma Richards, Vera Ferguson, Lucy Diamond and Annie Petersen; “Its a Long Way to Tipperary,” Master T. Prebble; humorous song, “The Tea Shop,” by senior girls and boys; dancing steps by junior children; dancing steps by John and Vera Fergusson (encored); recitations by J. McFadgen, “The Duel Between Mr Shott and Mr Nott” ; recitation, W. Barker, “Ballad of the Drover” ; recitation, R. Smith; pianoe solos by Miss Freda Bel* cher and Miss Fiorice Mander; dumbell drill by the boys; pyramid building by the boy's (encored). The items contributed by the adults were. Piano solo, Miss Muriel Rogers, “The Battle March of Delhi”; quartette, “Sweet and Low,” Misses Smith, Prebble, Morrison and Howarth; recitation, Mr Belton (encored) ; trio, by Messrs Smith, Prebble and Howarth (encored) ; hunting trio, Messrs Smith, Morrison and Howarth (encored). The programme was concluded with a farce lasting an hour, entitled, “From Punkin Ridge,” the following taking part: Misses M. Belcher, A. Mander and L. Prebble, and Messrs W. Belcher, A. Belcher, F. Crossley, E. Mander and O. T. Howarth. The audience showed keen appreciation of the girls’ tambourine drill, which, indeed, looked very effective and was well done, and the boys’ dumbbell drill and Swedish drill. The pyramid building by the boys was loudly cheered and had to be repeated. The dancing steps as done by John Fergusson and his little sister Vera (both in Highland costume) were quite a treat and deserved the encore. Reg. Smith greatly pleased the audience with his recitation. The “Tea Shop” was very effective, and Master T. Prebble as the Major waf quite at home. This item was mud enjoyed. Miss Rogers quite deserved the applause she received for her “Battle March of Delhi.” Mr Belton’s recitation caused much laughter and was encored. Mr Belton is always enjoyed. The trio, “A Little Farm well Tilled,” pleased the audieilce, arid so also did the hunting trio, the comic dialogue of which amused all. The farce produced much laughter, con taining aS it did allusions to loOai rest, dents. Miss "Belcher, without doubt possesses considerable histrionic talent, while Miss Prebble and ML.-. Mander were both good. Wallace Belcher made a good villain, and the Other characters were,well sustained. At the conclusion sfr J. Rogers arid Mr J. Belcher spoke in appreciation ol the concert, and tendered the thanks Of the residents to those instrumental in arranging such a pleasant evening. About £7'l2s was netted, and the amount will be utilised in purchasing books and toys. The annual picnic will bo held on the 18th hist., and the prizes will be awarded in the evening by Mr.RI Masters. A dance will be held afterwards. About ten special prizes have also been awarded, and the following children have been .successful. There are still special prizes to be awarded; Standard V.—T. Prebble, N. Barker, and P. Crossley; Standard IV.—Rose Blair (2), Freda Green well and Lena Brown. Standard lII.—R. Smith. Standard lI.—H. Wisnewski, .