Marist Brothers' School, Timaru

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 52, 30 December 1925, Page 55

Marist Brothers' School, Timaru

ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT. The entertainment given by the pupils of the Marist Brothers' School last evening (says the Timaru Herald for December 16) fully justified the confidence shown by those responsible for engaging the Theatre Royal for this annual fixture. Bright and interesting, with a diversity of items, each of which well merited the sustained applause that followed, the programme, from the overture until the spectacular drama of ancient Rome which concluded tho concert, was decidedly entertaining. , Following the overture number "Rod Gnome," brightly played by a well-balanced orchestra, under the baton of Mr. Harry Moore, the pupils gave spirited renditions of the National Anthem and "God Defend New Zealand," to organ accompaniments supplied by the Rev. Brother Ffdelis. In concerted numbers the children gave evidence of having received splendid instruction, their singing of "The Golden Vanity," and "The Old Brigade" being tuneful and pleasing. Individual talent was evidenced in a humorous recitation by Master Graham Murdoch, and a vocal solo, sung with pleasing effect by Master John Richardson. A humorous dialogue by Masters Patrick Sullivan and Leo O'Brien also proved diverting. Sung by the juniors, "The Little Hero" (Adams), proved a very tuneful offering. The same high standard was apparent in two choral numbers "Benediction" and "The Chapel," the former sung by the Catholic Glee Club, and the latter by the Glee " Club and the school choir combined. In "The Chapel," by Kreutzer, the adult and juvenile voices blended with very fine effect, the work being conducted with artistic appreciation by the Rev. -Brother Fidelis. A vocal solo by Master Leo Cosgrove, very ,well rendered, and. the chorus "Come Back to in," delivered by the school to an orchestral accompaniment', added

variety. A delightful little interlude was provided, by a diminutive pair," billed .as "The Twins." Attired in Highland costume, tho comedians proved to be the Master Durning. The turn was vigorously applauded. A clever arranged flag march was heightened by splendid lighting effects. The pupils received a warm ovation for the steadiness in' which the march was carried out. A humorous recitation by Master Frank Durning concluded a very interesting portion of the programme. '■_..>. f The remainder of the bill was devoted to the presentation of the Roman drama "Tarcissius." The drama concluded with, a splendid tableau proclaiming that "Christ not Caesar reigns in Rome." Careful attention had been devoted to historical detvl, both in regard to customs and costuming,' and a very interesting presentation resulted. Miss M. Emery, L.A.8., and Miss Patricia Lynch, L.A.8., acted as accompanistes. '