CENTRAL SCHOOL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 December 1938, Page 8

CENTRAL SCHOOL

ANNUAL CONCERT.

EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED. In reporting school concerts it is easy to use the language of exaggeration, but the concert given by the pupils of the Masterton Central School last evening really touched an extremely high standard. The programme went with a swing and every item was heartily applauded by the very large audience assembled. The opening item, a pot-pourri of nursery rhymes, acted in character and interwoven with topical allusions, was beautifully done, and greatly appreciated. A recitation “Dimes and Dollars,” representing an old miser with his hoard, was well rendered by Noel Price. This was followed by a fairy and .brownie dance by Standard 1 pupils. A play by Standard’ 2, dealing with the old story of a helpful dwarl whose name had to be guessed or dire results suffered, was well acted. 1 very striking item was the drill display by Standard 6 boys. This was very well received and commented upon. The third Standard’s play deal with the servant problem and the attempts of an old lady to settle it. This proved -very amusing. Folk dancing daintily and effectively executed by Standard 6 girls made a pleasant change, and this was followed by a very pretty play dealing with the adventure of two girls in a magic goblin glen. After the interval the ever popular mouth-organ band gave a series oi numbers which had been specially harmonised. This series was well received. A choir of senior girls sang three numbers including “Silent Night” and the “Cradle Song.” The parts blended very sweetly. Standard 3 gave a dramatic rendering of the poem “Bugler Allan,” and this was followed by a Dutch scene produced by Standard 4. consisting cf dances, recitation and singing, all in costume. This was a very popular piece. Screamingly funny was the schoolroom play by Standarc 5. The children laughed till the tears came and two members of the School Committee behind the scenes were doubled up with mirth. Choral verse speaking—a new departure in education—was effectively carried out by senior pupils and a play by Standards 4 and 5 humourously describing the difficulties of two boys with their homework followed. The programme was brought to a conclusion by the mouth-organ band playing “Now Is The Hour” and the National Anthem. During the interval the chairman of the committee thanked the audience for their attendance. f .

Prior to the performance the drum and trumpet band made a smart appearahce as they marched through thetown.

The programme will be repeated tonight.