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BELL BLOCK SCHOOL.

ANNUAL CONCERT. The pupils of the Bell Block school were rewarded with a large attendance at their annual concert on Wednesday night, and those present were regaled with a very enjoyable programme of songs, recitations and dances. The chorus “Come to the Fair” by all the pupils was the opening number, other concerted items in the first part of the programme being “Sunbeams” and “Whisper Low,” by the junior and senior pupils respectively. Clem Jury as the “Quack Doctor” in a humorous burlesque was very amusing, whilst Miss and Master Laurent in a dialogue entitled “At the Pictures,” in which some local color was introduced, created a great deal of laughter. A clever exhibition of physical drill was given by the senior girls, whilst “Tally Ho,” a hunting song, by the junior pupils was heartily applauded. “The Lilac Tree,” in which Misses Betty Hedgman and Mavis Oook appeared, was another pleasing number, as was a Japanese song by the senior girls. An action song and dance, “Rendezvous,” in which Misses Mavis Hook,

Molly M‘Clune and Laurent appeared, a dialogue “The Bashful Boy,” in which the various parts were filled by Jim Hamilton, Ray Laurent, Desmonfl Haskell, Pearl Haskell, Ella Hedgman, Eileen Glentworth and Jean X‘Kae, and a playet, “The Sleeping Beauty,” by the junior pupils were outstanding numbers of the second portion of the programme. Miss Joyce Poletti contributed a pianoforte solo, and Misses Pearl Haskell and Vera Lambeth songs. Another popular item was the Seauntriubhais by Miss Jean M‘Rae. “Land of Hope and

Glory” was sung by the whole school, the concluding number being a haka by the Maori boys attending the school. During an interval in the proceedings

the chairman of the school committee (Mr. J. S. Jones) spoke in glowing terms of the excellent work put in by the teaching staff, Mr. H. F. M'Clune (headmaster) and Misses K. King, F. Evans, and F. Laurent, to make the concert a success. The children had decided to forego the usual prizes and to use the funds to provide a. school lib-

rary, which would be accessible to every pupil. Already 150 books had been secured, and he extended thanks to all those who had helped by gift books and donations. He congratulated the headmaster and his staff upon the work done during the year. The school, Mr Jones added, was now much too small for the needs of the district. The committee were endeavoring to have it re-

modelled and he was pleased to say the ■Education Board were in sympathy with its request. Continuing, Mr. Jones said that this year they were losing the services of Miss Laurent, who had completed her probation and was going to the training college to continue her studies. They were sorry to lose her, and he asked her to accept a small present on behalf of the school comm ; t tee, teachers and children. Miss Laurent feelingly acknowledged the tribute amidst cheers from the children. After supper had been served the . floor was cleard for dancing which was i kept up until a late hour. The pro ! ceeds of the concert, which are to be devoted to the extension of the school library, amounted to over £22.

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Taranaki Daily News, 22 December 1922, Page 2

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539

BELL BLOCK SCHOOL. Taranaki Daily News, 22 December 1922, Page 2

BELL BLOCK SCHOOL. Taranaki Daily News, 22 December 1922, Page 2

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