SCHOOL CONCERT AT PORT MOLYNEUX.

Clutha Leader, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 20, 12 September 1911, Page 5

SCHOOL CONCERT AT PORT MOLYNEUX.

The annual concert held under the management of the school committee took place on Friday last when the hall was packed to the doors. The chairman of the school committee (Mr Jas. Wright) in his opening remarks stated that the proceeds were in aid of* the school funds. The programme consisted of songs, recitations, dialogues, and dumb-bell exercises rendered by the school children. The following iadies and gentlemen ably assisted, viz.. Misses Aitkenhcad. piano duet'';t Mr llarrisson. solo ; Misses Campbell and Bates, vocal duet ; Mr Jaekman, solo : Mr J no. Bales, solo : Miss McGtiD'og, solo ; Mrs R. Wilson, solo (encore). The accompanists were Mi's Jaekman and Misses .Judge, Bates, Shiels and Spence. The gem of the evening was a dialogue "Should our M's.P. be paid ?" Nine of the children took part in the discussion which caused great amusement. Master H. Tilson was voted to the chair, and . a very strong debate for and against was indulged in. On being put to the vote it was found that the ayes were in the minority. All the performers sustained their parts in a very praiseworthy manner. Great credit is due to the teacher (Miss Grono) who must have exercised both time and patience in bringing the children to the state of perfection in which they acquitted themselves. The chairman thanked those prosent for their patronage and the performers for their valuable services. A service of light refreshments was handed round and highly enjoyed. Afterwards the hall was cleared and a couple of hours dancing indulged in, music being supplied by Mr <J udge. (violin) and Mrs Judge (piano). The duties of M.C, were undertaken by Mr J. McGuffog who performed his duties with every satisfaction. The secretarial duties were faithfully carried out by Mr W. Carrick. At 2 a.m. the lights were put out, everyone going to their homes highly pleased .with their j night's enjoyment—Correspondent.