FEATHERSTON NEWS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5052, 15 June 1895, Page 2

FEATHERSTON NEWS.

From Our Own Correspondent. ■ Friday. Tlie annual school concert took place on Wednesday evening, and was an unqualified success, There was tlio largest audience present in the hall that has been seen there at any ontcrfainraeut so far, Everything 'went off without a liitrh, the first part of Hid programme being rendered by the children, and they did credit to their instructors, especially the boys in the sword drill exercises. The second part of the programme was composed of solos, glees, recitations, and tableaux, the tableaux reflecting great credit on Miss Porritt and Miss King, the promoters. The conceit was followed _by a dance, which was well patronised. The total amount taken at the two was £2O Os.

An extraordinary meeting of the School Committee was held last evening to wind up matters in connection with the concert. The gross takings were reported as £2O Gs. Accounts amounting to £ll2s 8d were passed for payment. It was resolved to give £3 to the school library. Votes of thanks were passed to the following: the Town Board for the free use of tho Hall for tho concert aild practices; the teachers, for getting the children into such a state of efficiency; and to all ladies and gentlemen who helped to make the affair such a success by lending their services; also to the custodian of St. George's Hall, for lending seating accommodation. This concluded the business, of tho meeting, Tho Frothers 2nd played the Kaiwaiwai Hough 'Uns at Fcatheraton yesterday, the game resulting in a win for the Krwoiwai by 6 points to R