TE AROHA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2346, 23 July 1887, Page 2

TE AROHA.

ln:oM on; own fn:mnsrosr>Evr.) Te Akoha. Friday. An exceedingly pleasing and successful entertainment tonk place last night in the Ton n Hall, the nholc of the performers on the occasion being children atn-mlmg the public school. The audience was very large, filling the building almost to its utmost capacity, and the excellent manner in which the programme was carried out by the juveniles certainly entitled the nto a bumper house. The bill of fare .was varied and interesting, and marly every item was creditably rendered. A pianoforte duct, “Home -Sweet Home," by Misses McClatchcy and Emerson was the opening piece, and was very well plated. Next came a glee. “Home is the Best," !.y the compiny, who .sang with excellent precision and taste. Ine duet, “No, Sir,** by Miss Fats and Master H. Tonge, was very pleasingly given, and elicited an encore. This was followed by the rounds, “Who'll Ray my Rosies” and “Three Blind Mice," both being Very nicely sang by the company. Miss Violet Fault next gave “Down Wiieie Tiic Violets Blow,” which she rendered with very commendable taste. Then nine another glee by the company, “Now Rray We For Our Country," after which Uie song entitled. “ Daddy ' was given by Mbs Kilt Farrell. This was one of tlie most piexsing in the programme, ami tin- t KU-fnl manner in which it was --'in-, entill-.-d the young songstress to the .-nc.re wbieli was demanded. Another gl- c, ’* J in- Coral Insect, and t similtam -us r-.citation “ The Fox's Journey,'’

vjine iirsl pirt of the programme. i!oth of these pieces were well rendered, ami gave ample evidence of Ihe careful u lining w'oicii ha 1 b en bestowed upon the vmlh.ml performers. The second put commen-ed with the * • See-Saw Waltz, toe pa-.mmg edict of which was much enhanced by the pretty costumes of the children. and the introduction on toe Stage a vertiiile see-saw, on each end 01 winch were perched a lew of t.o- little folks, while the others waltzed round, keeping lime to the music. The next item was voo duet file Cousins" by Misses M. and A. Claikc. both of whom s ing their pans very prettily, and viitn consi ieralde archness. Ju response to an encore they repented the last verse, after which Miss i/itnvd sang “ The Maid of Nineteen " in such pleasing style tnat she also had to submit to a recall. Master IS. longe was very successful in tile Song “ Sailing. " a repetition of which was likew;s- demanded. Tills part of the programme included the glees, “ Men of Harlech," and “We Hail the '\''J : or K>"kv’ a!i t' l6 >ouud, “Cood Night, all of which were very nicely rendered by tile company. .Master F. Favitt then thanked those present for their patronage, and the musical part of the entertainment concluded witli the singing of “Cod .Save Tlie Queen." The 110 ir was then cleared, and a number of the children performed the Maypole ■ lance in excellent style, and to the great satisfaction to the audience. Indeed, Ihe whole edtertaiument eras of a most pleasing and enjoyable kind. The training of the children mas all accomplished without interfering in any way with the regular school work, and the success of the performance must have lieen very gratifying to Mr and Mrs Marsden, and to Mr I*. Faes all of whom devoted much time and labour, in order to make the entertainment a success. A word of praise is certainly due to Master Erasmus, who occupied the chair, for the tact and self-possession with which he performed his duties, and also to Miss M.Clatchey for her skilful playing of the accompaniments to the various pieces. After the young folks had lini -h-d, dancing was kept up for an hour or two with much spirit by the grown-up people. The proceeds of the entertainment, which was got up in aid of the school fund, amounted to about i'll, a huge sum considering the small charge made for admission.

in the Police Court on Wednesday, f'barie.s I'ionin;- was charged before the two ]■<■- 1! justices will, i ■ ing drunk, ami **''■ uvl:l ‘ I" nilty. Tilt tame iuiliviuuul was alto imlh'hd for imposim* on a private person, ami obtaining boa is i ami lodging. lor tins second oileute, winch was c.i:n:nit!< <i at the Hut Springs Hotel, lit was .stiitent. ! to two weeks imprisonment with li.u-i labour in Mount Keen Gaol.

A change has again occurred in the weather. 1 estvr.iay it was beautifnlly line, but rain has now begun to fall, and there is every appearance of its continuing throughout the day.