DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 December 1919, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

MOTUNUI. (From a Correspondent.) The annual prizo giving and concert In connection with the Motonui School was held on Thursday last. The school rooms were packed to the utmost, bearing ample evidence of the necessity for a large building for the district where such gatherings could be held. The first item on the programme was an overture by Miss Furze, entitled "Napoleon's March," then a song nicely rendered by Mr. Wray. Recitations by little Misses Haze! Cole and Mary Rol followed. Mrs. A. Rackley gave "Indiana" In good voice. A pianoforte duet entitled "Shepherd's Song," by MlsseS Furze and Marsh was 'much appreciated. Owing to the long list of Items, prize-giving, etc., It was understood that encores could not be allowed. The school children ga?e their operetta "School Garland," In which Miss Hannah Edwin was the leading light as "School Queen." Too much praise cannot be said for this school girl, whoso task, which was admlrabiy -gono through, was no light one. Miss Clarice Stockman was "Perseverance," .while Miss Eileen Cole was' "Punctuality," Maitl Edwin was the Inevitable "late scholar," who, despite his dilatorlness, won a place In the hearts of his audience by singing "£ am scolded every day." Lulu Coulter prettily sang her solo "Naughty Boy" to Master Don McKenzie. Klrt Edwin was the "generous scholar," who in accordance received her honors' coronet. The Queen's train bearers were Eileen Reynolds and Kathleen Furze, while the maid of honor wa3 Alma Cole. The wreath bearers were Grade Marsh, Pearl and Stella Brough, Mr. Farquhar's comic song, "Angels" was much appreciated, while Mr. Sllby received a very appreciate hearing in his song "That Dear Old Lady." At the conclusion, Mr. Wm. Cole (chairman of the Schor/. Committee) thanked all who had helped the teachers and committee towards making such a successful gathering. Mr. F. Hoskin (tho newly-elected member on the Education Board fov the North Ward) then presented the prizes for attendance and school merit. He congratulated the teachers upon results achieved, and urged those pupils who fell short of a prize to go on trying until success was theirs After supper, a dance followed, and Judging by the highly polished condition of the floor at 3 a.m. the next morning, we should say the trippers had a good innings. Mrs. Read deserves the special thanks of parents for the way the children generally conducted themselves. The committee is to be congratulated on the excellence and number of the prizes. <■—woaK——mmm———w—m*