PIANOFORTE RECITAL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 December 1939, Page 7

PIANOFORTE RECITAL

PUPILS OF MISS STUBBINGS. The pupils of Miss Enid Stubbings, L.R.S.M. (London), presented their annual recital in the McGregor Hall on Saturday evening to a large and appreciative audience of parents and friends. The first half of the programme consisted of pianoforte solos, duets and trios, interspersed with numbers rendered by the percussion band. During the second half, the children staged a charming operetta entitled "The Fairy Shoemaker." Each item showed every sign of careful training., During the evening, Miss Stubbings presented the certificates gained by the following pupils at the recent Royal Schools of Music examinations:—Beth Creswell, Peggy Bobbers (credit), Olga Bettelheim, Shirley Anderson (credit). Noelene Cottle. Jill Messenger (credit >. Pel er Downes (credit). Nancy Creswell (credit). Certificates were also presented ti. Peggy Bobbers and Olga Bettelheim. who gained first place for pianoforte duet in the Wellington competitions 1939 festival. Miss Stubbings was the recipient of an exquisite bouquet and beautiful crystal ware from the parents and pupils. Mrs W. G. Perry ably assisted as accompaniste for the operetta. 'The following pupils took part in the programme: — Yvonne Durridge Pain Messenger. Gwen Finlayson Ngaire McGavin. Nancy Creswell. Russell Finlayson. Lexie Webber. Tons Burke, Shirley Anderson. Peggy Bobbers. Wendy Torwick, Nita McKenzie. Peter Downes. Helen McGregor. Joleen Stewart. Bill Finlayson, Shirley McDonnell, Jean Burling. Melva Seed Jill Messenger. Edna Burling, Efland. Wright. Noelene Cottle, Ray Clift. Max Clift, Olga Bettelheim. Beth Creswell Norma Wright. Audrey Graham. Josit Williams. Michael Shortland. Joseelyi. Messenger.