STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 December 1922, Page 6

STRATFORD.

DAILY NEWS AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for publication in the Taranaki Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatative, care Mr. VV. H. Humphrey, Broadway, Stratford. Orders for papers may also oe left with him. PRIMARY SCHOOL CONCERT. AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS. ■Stratford, Dec. 16. The crowd which overflowed the Town Hall on Friday night on the occasion of the 'Stratford Primary School’s annual concert demonstrated the interest taken by Stratford residents in the education of the young people. The programme submitted by the children was a distinct credit to the school, and reflected careful tuition and painstaking rehearsal. The responsiveness of the pupils and the appreciation shown by the packed house must have been most gratifying to the headmaster and staff of the school after a year’s labor. During an interval, Mr. J. W. Boon (chairman of the committee) expressed thanks on behalf of the committee 'for the splendid work of the staff and the pupils. When Mr. Tyrer left the school, said Mr. Boon, it was not thought possible to adequately fill his place, but he believed in the present headmaster (Mr. L. J. Furrie) they had the right man. The programme was opened by an overture by Miss M. Curd, and little Gwen Lightband gave a dainty opening speech, invoking the aid of the fairies to make the concert a success. The following items were then given:— Preparatory Division. —Chorus, “We’re Merry Little Children’; song, “The Little Soldiers”; song, “Santa Claus,” Beryl Pike, Sylvia Rowson, Joy Foster, Mabel Birkett. Velvia Cuff and Ida Kelly; recitation, “I’d Like to be a Teacher,” Upham Steven; song and floral dance, Myra Wilson and chorus; solo, “Baby Girl,” Mary Fulcher; chorus, “How Many Miles to Babyland’'; farewell speech, Gwen Lightband.

Junior Division (girls).—“There are Fairies at the Bottom of our Garden,” soloists F. Kay. M. M. Russ, and B. Forbes; Fairyland, chorus; dances, L. Fox (Butterfly), *R. Childs (Moth), J. Chong (Poppy). Zop Grubb (Roseland), M. Coward (Buttercup), E. Keeble (Daisy), D. Sanderson (Pansy), H. Grant (Butterfly).

Boys and Girls. —-Recitation, “In its Proper Place.’ Derrick Scoble; song, “Silver Fems” (Standard I.); character song, “Tapu” (.boys Standard I.); recitation, “Britannia.” Joan Ward; Red Spinner. Marj. Young; White Spinner, Mabel Rowe; Blue Spinner, Rhea Furrie: march, 18 pupils from Standard IT.: suite of songs. “Sailor’s Song,” T. Stoneman, H. Sanne, F. Aitken, C. Gadsby, J. Weston, R. Fawcett; “Fisherman’s Home.’ H. Potts, D. Pearce. D. Kehely. Jea z n Ward, A. Collins. C. Sharrock; “Hawaiian Boat Song,” chorus 72 pupils of Standards IT. and ITT. Middle and Senior Division. —Playette. “Fanchette from France.” Characters, Fanchette. Joan Morton; Snowflake, Both Thompson; Sarah Jane, Moira Grebb; Golliwog, Joan MeCluggage: Tin Soldier. Alice Warcup; Ching Ching, Robt. Vinsen; Baggy Breeches, Austin Sextus. Irish jig, Ria Rae; life-saving and resuscitation drills. Boys of Standards TV. and V.. (a) Rescue drill—s methods, (b) Release drill—3 methods, (c) Resuscitation drill—Schaffer method; song. “Woes of Three 4wful Duffers.” Jean Moore. Zoe Crofts. Mona Kelly; song. “The King’s Navy.” 12 boys (Standard. TV.): Gypsy song and dance. T. Beere and Chorus. ’Senior DiVision.—Boys' debate. “Are We Over-Educating Our Girls?” (chairman), R. Clarke: speakers in order. L. Davis. E. Bone, R. Homan, W. Anderson. C. Davis. L. Dodd. R. McWilliam, W Dick. B. Duke. C. Wilson, M. Lawrence, G. Dyson. B. Head, A. Furrie, W. Conza, A. Grant, L. Davis (in reply). Miss Smith played the accompaniments. The dressing of the children was exceptionally good, and among the young people much promising talent ww shown.

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