ORARI BRIDGE SCHOOL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1564, 5 April 1887, Page 4

ORARI BRIDGE SCHOOL.

A concert in aid of the prize fund, and to provide the necessary funds to give the children of this school a treat, was held in the schoolhouse on Friday evening. The attendance was fair. The room had been very f rettily decorated with evergreens, flowers, and some beautiful fronds of the giant fern, the effect of which, combined with the many lights with which the room was illuminated, was very pleasing to the eye. The Rev. G. Barclay occupied the chair, and opened the concert in a happy and humor, .-cm >-'ppech, in the course of which he congratulated the parents and friends of the children on the i excellent progress the school had made of late, and also upon their good fortune in having secured the services of (heir present master, Mr Stevens, who, he was sure, was the right man in the right place, and who would doubtless soon bring the school up to a high standard of efficiency. The musical portion of the evening’s programme was opened by an overture on the piano by the Misses Thomson, of Tim am, which was well received. Mr J. Aitken next sang “Twickenham Ferry” in capital voice, Miss Thomson playing the accompaniment. Miss Dunlop came next wiih the solo “ Auntie,” which was capitally given, Miss Dean accompanying. Mr J. Thatcher, who was in first-class voice, contributed “The Rose of Allandale,” and was heartily encored, but the length of the programme prevented a response. Mr F. Birtrum read a short description of the courtship of the celebrated Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren, which caused a good deal of amusement. Mias Thomsen was next called upon, and gave “ The Bue Bells of Scotland ” in a manner that elicited hearty applause; Miss E. Dean next rendered “ I Remember” in a very eweet voice. iMrs Bartrum, who came next, rendered the solo “Darby‘and Joan" in good voice. Master John McLean recited in a really splendid manner “Come and Go.” The Misses Dea,n followed with a pianoforte duet, which was thoroughly enjoyed. “The Arab to his steed ” was capitally recited by Mas Crammond, The Misses Thomson opened the second,part of the programme with a pianoforte duet. Miss Dunlop was very successful in the solo “Buy my sweet flowers,” Miss Dean accompanying. Mr J, Thatcher next rendered the wellknown song “ Her bright smile haunts me still,” in a manner that brought down the house, and as an encore he gave the song “State Education.” Miss Jane Reid recited “ A bird’s nest” in a most taking way, and was much applauded. Mr J. Aitken rendered the popular song “ The Bay of Biscay ” capitally. Miss E. Doan followed with the pretty little solo “ True till death,” which , was much enjoyed. Master Alexander McLean recited “ Regains before ihe Roman Senators” excellently. Miss Thomson bad to respond to » unanimous encore for her singing of “We’d better bid a wee.” Mr Thatcher’s comic song, “The lion and the bear,” descriptive of England’s and Russia’s policy with regard to Turkey, was heartily encored, and the last verse repeated. Mr Barclay then thanked those present for their attendance. He especially referred to the excellent recitations given by the young people. Mr L. Grant briefly thanked the audience for the support and assistance accorded to the Committee by the parents and friends. The singing of the National Anthem by the audience terminated the conceit. A dance was held afterwards, to which a number remained.