DISTRICT NEWS.
PUNGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) An event that ha.d been looked forward to for some time by the young people of the district took place in the hall on Tuesday evening, the 15th. The teachers, assisted by Mr. G. Knight, had beei) ( training the children for some time in preparation for a concert, which proved a great success from every point of view. Visitors attended from all along the coast, including New Plymouth and Opunake, the hall being packed to overflowing, many being unable to obtain standing room. The entertainment was of a very high order, the little dots particularly reflecting great credit on both themselves and their teachers. The hall platform was nicely decorated with ferns and flowers. Mr. W. T. Guild, chairman of the school committee, presided, and from the rise of tire curtain, disclosing over fifty children, till the close of the 25th item, the whole concert went with a swing, several items deserving special mention. The action Duet by two junior pupils. “Won’t you come and play with me,” met with a good reception, as also did the fourteen or more boys in the action song, “Oh, it’s a lovely war.” One very attractive item by the senior gikls, entitled “Empire Verses,” received, well merited applause, also a recitation "Our Baby” and the “Irish Jig” by one of the senior girls. The programme was as follows, including items by the adults: Pianoforte duet. Misses. K. Fleming and R. Smith ; “Welcome Speech,” junior pupil?; Song and Chorus, “Wyoming,” pupils; Duet, Miss Mason and Mr. Bell; Recitation, "Our Baby,” Dick Gilhooly; duet, “Won’t you come and play with me?,” Ivy Corbett and Esme Grenfell; song, Mrs. W. R. Wright; song, “Three Green Bonnets” pupils; monologue, Miss H. Wright; song, Maori pupils; song. Miss R. Martin, New Plymouth; song, "Blowing Bubbles, ’ pupils; decitation “The Salute,” Raymond Martin; pianoforte solo “The Mocking Bird,” Mr. Henderson; song, Mr. C. Goodin; “Irish Jig” Nellie Fleming; song, “Oh it’s a lovely war,” awkward squad; recitation, “Poor Dog Tray,” Sylvia Grenfell; song, Miss V. Martin, New Plymouth; dancing steps, pupils; song, Mr. Bell; song, Mrs. W. R. Wright; “Empire Verses” sericr girls; “Imitation Cornet Solo” Mr. Sullivan; song, “Good Night” pupils; “God Save tbe King” by the. audience con-v ■ eluded the entertainment. Miss R. Smith (New Plymouth), played the acocmpanlments for the children's items k Mrs. Harrison (Rahotu), Miss E. Martin (New Plymouth), and Mr. Pearson (Puniho), doing likewise for the elders.
Opportunity was taken by the chairman to make a presentation of a fountain pen from the school children to Miss Mackay, who Is shortly leaving the district on transfer to take up the position of bead teacher at Urenui school. Immediately afterwards calling upon Mr. M. Fleming to make the presentation on behalf of the residents. In expressing appreciation of the work of the teachers in connection with the concert, Mr. Fleming stated that without casting any reflection on previous teachers and school concerts, he thought that the present one bad been the best he had even attended, an opinion which we generally endorsed. In the course of a few further remarks, he made many complimentary references regarding the value of Miss Mackay’s
services to the district as a teacher during her four year’s stay here, as a member on patriotic committee's during the war, and again as a worker during the influenza epidemic, being always willing to assist in everything pertaining to the district’s welfare. As a token of esteem from the residents, he was pleased to present her with a very handsome cheque, wishing her at the same time good health and prosperity in her new home. The presentation was accompanied with musical honors. In returning thanks, Miss Mackay assured them all how deeply she appreciated the the very kind remarks made, and sincerely thanked the residents for the present. In expressing her sincere regret at leaving the district and so many good friends behind her she wished them, and the district every success and prosperity in the future. Supper was then partaken of, under the management of the ladies, and was much appreciated by all. The dance which followed, eclipsed all former gatherings in brightness and patronage. The dancing programme was under the management of Mr. T. Barrett, who executed the duties of M.C. in a creditable manner, not withstanding the crushed state of dancing space. The floor was in capital order. The music was supplied by Miss R. Smith, assisted by Messrs. Henderson, Pearson, and Orbell, nothing that could contribute to the success of the evening had been overlooked, and all those who remained had a most enjoyable time.
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Taranaki Daily News, 24 March 1921, Page 2
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