TAIHAPE CONVENT SCHOOL.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3367, 20 December 1919, Page 4

TAIHAPE CONVENT SCHOOL.

A DELIGHTFUL ENTER.T;{;TI;\*MENT' ;\lwa;Vs noted fox-‘the excellent quality of the programme at. their annual entertainmcnt, the scholars of the localConvent School’ fairly excelled themselves at the Town Hall last night, and the large audience was enthusiastically dolighted with the efforts of the children. The db-ill of fare submit—ted was at most vazied one, and was c9.rrie(l through without the slightest hitch, dis;-closing much patient train» ing and care on the part of the Sisters‘ of the school, and we heartily congratulate them on the unqualified success of their efforts. That. little mistakes were made was only to be ex'~poetod. but -this really added to the charm of the per:'oi—mance. The programme opened with a piano duet,

“Hunting Song,” by Misses Roach and‘ Clenry, which was snympathetically rendered. showing careful tuition. Twobracketed numbers were the §ever'-«-popular “Let Erin Remember” and? “Oft in the Stilly Night” was most‘ pleasingly vocalised by the senior pupils to the number of about 40. They sang with precision, and the balance was nicely maintained. The infants were quite at home in “What Would You Take For Me, Papa,” and they entered into the spirit of the piece most heartily_ A piano duet by the Misses Davis, ei:titl'e(l, “Thy Voice is Near,?’ wasltastefully rendered. The part song, “Hush,,"l“is- the Twilight,” by the senior pupils was a fine exhibition of four part harmony. “The Boatswain’.s Song,” «by the senior girlswas also an acceptable numbei-. Mas» ter M. Keating a born comedian, and his recital of “A Bo_v.g’.~t Troubles,” ivns very funny. The “Iris Dance” was nicely rendered by the senior girls, the difierent colours blending very pi-ettily, and added greatly to the effect. No one would imagine’ that anyone could extract anyfun out of “Physiolog'y,” but the senior boys had a very merry time with this dry subject. They were also very successful‘ with the~“Village "Minsfl‘c’ls.” The “Handkerchief Drilll” by the little ones was very

enjoyable. A trio on the piano -« was t‘-aultlessly rendered by Bfissosz Timbs, Simm, and Rutherford, the waltz accent and 1-ilythm ‘being pavticularly good_ “The Humorous Bhotogl'apher” by Masters Bentley and J. Healey caused much‘ amusement. A

Miss K. Kearins opened the second‘ part with a_ dainty pianoforte overture, which was followed by a. humorous interlude, entitled “The Suffragettes,” a typical illustration of a. suffratgette meeting, each pa.l-ticipant’ acting the part’ to -perfection. A dainty gavotte wast nicely danced by Misses Neagle and Wrightson and Masters Crawford. Misses Ryan, Simm, and Bagley contributed a very acceptable piano trio, and Masters Crawford rendered a. piano‘ and Violin duet in their usual‘ pleasing manner. "The Merry’Sull- - a piano duet, was merrily and" correctlyplayed by _Misscs4OfDea. and‘ Geraghty, after which Master Jacli Gray contributed a. recitation. The -programme con'cluded‘witll 2, delightful faiiry/and musical scena entitled “Soot and the Fairies,”’ in which the moral of the desirability of cleanliness was enforced. The characters were as follows:——Queen Lily, Mis!ss Enid Welch; Lady Soapsudsv, Miss Freda. Sparks; Baron Hairbrusli, Master H.

Crawford; Lord V_Bc’i’_fi:’lace, Master c_ Crawford; Secrgzté-.31}. Master F; Sparks; Wag, Master J. Heeley; Dr Sunlight, Master M. Keating; C:apt.ain Sool‘, Master F. Healey. Beviesz of fairios and bands of boys contributed their quota, "to the general excellence of the piece. The singing of ‘fHome Sweet Home” brought a most delight ful evening’s entertainment to a. close. The accompaniments during the evening were sympatheiimlly played by Miss K. Kearins.