STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 December 1920, Page 7

STRATFORD.

TARANAKI DAILY NEWS. STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication should be left at the office of the local representative, W. J. Wilson, next Union Bank. SCHOOL CONCERT. December 10. The Town Hall proved too small for the large audience which attended last night on the occasion of the annual school concert, and many people had to stand throughout the evening. The concert was of a very high order and the way in which the youngsters acquitted themselves in the respective parts allotted to them reflects the greatest credit on those responsible for the programme. Concert night in Stratford is the children's gala night, and the large array of happy, smiling children, attired in their best, was a refreshing sight to the adults in the audience. The welcome sum of about £4O will be added to the committee's, funds as a result of the concert, and this amount will assist in having several much-needed improvements carried out.

The programme opened with an overture by Letter Bros.' orchestra of nine players, followed by items provided by children from the infant room of the school. The little ones were neatly arranged on the platform and they made a pretty spectacle. Two choruses: "Have You Heard Our Merry Voices V and "Who Killed Cock Robin!" were rendered in good style. Jean Moore followed with a delightful recitation, "Aunt Priscilla," and Patti Childa won many favors with her solo, "Only Seven." A "Spldiers' Song" by the infant boys was'thoroughly enjoyed, and "The. Little Girl's Lament,' aung by Jean and Joan Ward met with such success that an encore was demanded. Mabel Morris came next with a recitation, "Mother," which' was very creditably given. A "Tip-toe Song and Lullaby Ohorus," by the infant girls was splendidly rendered, the little ones earning great applause. A varied idea was introduced into the next item, which was a song by Miss Ida Boon, "I've Lost My Heart in Loveland," in which she was assisted by an invisible chorus of High School girls The item proved so popular that an encore was demanded, Miss Boon responding with "Wyoming." The first part of the programme concluded with a rattling' song by the school boys, who sung "Over There," Masters Davies and Richardson taking the leading parts.

The second portion of the programme consisted of a repetition of the operetta, 'Sunrise Land," which scored such a pronounced success a few months ago. The operetta had been improved upon considerably, and several changes in the cast had been made, Miss Dora Phillips taking the part of "Lotus Blossom," the central figure. Miss Phillips sung several delightful songs, with each of which winning the hearty applause of the audience. The other parts were taken as iollows: "Apple Blossom," Miss Ellis: Cherry Blossom," Miss P. Weton; "Sing Sing," Miss F. Richardson; "Yum Yum" Miss B. Masters; "Mr. Ogo Bogo" (father of L.8.), Mrs. Phillips; "Mrs. O»o Bogo," Miss N. Arthur; "Tan* Toy" Miss W. Hammond. Others who contributed solo items during the play were: Misses R. Taylor, I. Beere, V I'erguson, and Master N. Ruscoe. During the evening, Mr. J. W. Boon, chairman of the School committee, took the opportunity of thanking all who had assisted in the evening's entertainment, specially mentioning Mr. Tyrer (headmßitor), MUa P*pp«, Mrs, &all»niU. ike

orchestra and Mr. Edmondsbn, who had directed the production of the operetta. Mr. T. A. W. Nicholson has sold his' pharmacy to Mr. J. F. Young, a recent arrival from Melbourne, Australia. As a slight recognition of the valuable service rendered by the voluntary workers at the recent Stratford Show, the A. and P. Association is inviting all the helpers to a complimentary social and Aar.eti to b* held in tb* lunnheon room*

[ on the show grounds on Tuesday even- . ing next.