HIGH SCHOOL

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21187, 9 August 1940, Page 2

HIGH SCHOOL

CONCERT IN HAMILTON VERY ENJOYABLE PROGRAMME The school concerts in Hamilton always reach a high standard, and that given by the pupils of the Hamilton High School last night was no exception. It proved that there is exceptional talent amongst the young people, and that their natural gifts have been fully developed under capable direction. The assembly hall was crowded, and judging by the loud applause that greeted each item the audience enjoyed the programme tremendously. It was another triumph for the pupils and those resDonsible for their training. Under the baton of Mr E. H. Apthorp the school choir sang “Captain Harry Morgan (Granville Bantock), “The Shipbuilders” (Gustav' Holst), the Waltz Song from “Faust” (Gounod), and the finale of act one of “lolanthe” (Sullivan), the part singing being excellent, with good tone, precision of attack and release, and artistic light and shade. The male choir, conducted by Mr F. Mason, was equally successful in “Stars of the Summer night” (Longfellow) and “The Trumpeter” (Airlie Dix). An exhibition of fencing, “Grande Salute,” was an unusual item and proved very popular, the rhythmic lunge and parry being carried out with grace by Peg Senior, Ruth Gordon, Myra Powell, Joy Graham, Zena Gilbert, Barbara Washboume. Carol Hunt, Edna Morrison, Pat Bellingham and Hazel Agnew. The second part of the entertainment consisted of “The Invisible Duke,” a period comedy, in which a jealous duke was inadvertently made invisible, with results disconcerting to the characters but very amusing to the audience. Splendid work was done by the young players, as follows:—The Duke, Marshall Hobson; Astrologer, Rex St. Clair; Lady Emilia. Margaret Stokes; Francesco, | Roy Marsh; Nekko, John Ziman; Dekko, William Earle. Delightful Satire Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Trial by Jury,” which is usually tacked on to “H.M.S. Pinafore” or “Pirates of Penzance” by professional companies, brought the programme to a close in delightful fashion. It is a sparkling skit, with merry humour and melodious music, and the performers captured the gay spirit of it. The principals were excellent, while bridesmaids, jury and crowd helped things along considerably. It was a very enjoyable performance, with the following cast:—The Learned Judge, J. G. McCoskrie; Counsel for the Plaintiff, Kathleen Brown; The Usher, R. E. Marsh: The Defendant. A. C. Oliver; The Plaintiff, Joan Pinfold; The Foreman of the Jury. B. G. Stanley. The Jury: P. L. Mills, N. T. Lincoln. P. A. Lincoln, I. O. Boyes, N. A. Wheeler, W. S. Norman, R. M. Penniket. The Bridesmaids: Mona Roberts, Patricia Seddon, Isabel Paterson, Phyllis Barton, Theola Maisey, Erica Bollard. The Chorus: Kathleen Johnston, Peggy Simons, Lorna Peebles, Dorothy Brown, Margaret Andrew, Lilian Bregmen, Maraea Boynton, Fae Seabourne, Heather Spiers, Mima Tervit, Muriel Gulland, Margaret Edwards; M. I. Thomas, P. B. Phillips, I. L. Meltzer, G. A. McCracken. The programme will be repeated tonight and tomorrow night. The proceeds will be divided between the Red Cross and school funds.