WAIRARAPA COLLEGE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 29 November 1939, Page 5

WAIRARAPA COLLEGE

FINE CONCERT & DISPLAY OF WORK LARGE ATTENDANCE LAST EVENING. SPLENDID STANDARDS SET. Hundreds of parents and friends assembled at Wairarapa College last evening, when work carried out during the year was exhibited in the classrooms and a bright concert was staged in the Assembly Hall. Many parents and others took the opportunity of inspecting the classrooms and the work displayed in them was generally admired. The engineering section was well worth a visit. Under the tuition of Messrs A. J. Drew and W. Ball, work has been done which is a credit to all concerned. Some of the work done during the year has been sent to the Centennial Exhibition, but in spite of this the exhibits at the College are of a high standard. They include beautiful brass fruit bowls, cast and processed from old scrap brass; tools of all descriptions; candlesticks delicately worked from scrap silver, and an internal combustion aeroplane engine, cast and made at the College except for the sparking plug. A farm implement is another notable item. The woodwork section, under the charge of Mr H. H. Hollow, is also particularly good. The work carried out by the boys shows faithful and skilled workmanship. One exhibit of interest is a fine fruit bowl, while the models and work displayed cover a wide field in which utility furniture is well to the fore. The Home Science classes, under the tuition of Miss Parsons, have on display products of their craft which include attractive salads and cakes. The model flat is also a centre of attraction. The arts and crafts sections, which prior to Mr S. B. McLennan, of England, joining the College staff recently were taught by Miss Parsons and Mr Rogers (late of the College staff) show excellent examples of book-binding, the art of weaving, poker-work, clay modelling, brass and basket-making, poster work and designing, Mr S. Smith also has displayed examples of ticket-writing and posters executed by his pupils. Of particular interest in the Home Science block were the laundry and cookery rooms. A competition recently held for bedrooms designed by the girls was on display and was responsible for some fine examples of bedroom furnishings. The dressmaking and fancy-work display, under the charge of Miss R. G. Bradley, is an interesting and practical demonstration of the good work being done. At 8.30 o’clock an adjournment was made to the Assembly Hall where a bright and varied entertainment was presented. . Mr G. G. Hancox (Principal) explained at a suitable interval that the demonstration presented was a series of brief snapshots of the work being carried out at the school. The programme presented was bright and interesting throughout. The “Easter Parade” of mannequins was most creditable to Miss Bradley and her pupils. All the dresses displayed were made by the girls during the school year and included various cuts and styles of frocks ranging from evening gowns to sports costumes. The girls all bore themselves gracefully and with the aid of stage and lighting effects presented a charming scene in their varied gowns and costumes. Miss S. Dunbar, who was attired in white silk and net, sang sweetly “Easter Parade,” all the mannequins joining in the refrain. L . . The Glee Club sang several stirring songs, amongst them “Larboard Watch” Under the able guidance of Mr J T. Fowler, the club gave splendid interpretations, “Silent Night beiii°' very well rendered* »««-» Verse speaking by members of Form VI in charge of Miss O. R. Sut tend. was wall received by the add.ence The phrasing, enunciation ana modulated delivery in perfect, unison, with plenty of light and shade, were noteworthy. . A popular item was a happy few minutes with "budding gymnasts; all of whom acquitted themselves splen didly. The boys performed all manner of gymnastics, including humoious items. Miss R. Edwards, who was responsible for the gymnastic display, and the scarf drill and dance items, had her pupils trained to a remarkable degree of efficiency. The rhythmic movements performed were ot outstanding merit. The programme was as toUmts. Selections by the Wairarapa College Pipe Band; songs. "Soldiers Chorus, "Silent Night," by the Glee Club; verse speaking, Sixth Form, "Encouragement to a Lover,” "A Constant Lover. "What Endures,” “The Music Makers” "Lepanto"; song. "Who is Sylvia”” "Cradle Song” (Brahms): boy sopranos. Easter Parade (mannequin disulav): Dressmaking girls, Buading Form 111 boys; -Rhythmic Movements, Foim 111 girls; songs, "Larboard Watch and -Santa Lucia,” Glee Club; scarf drill, selected girls; song and dance ’'Following the Sun,” Form IV and V gnls. Mr S. B. McLennan was the pianist. The demonstration will be presented in the Assembly Hall again tonight.