LOWBURN SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY ENTERTAINMENT.

Cromwell Argus, Volume XVII, Issue 842, 2 June 1885, Page 2

LOWBURN SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY ENTERTAINMENT.

Notwithstanding the threatening appearance of the weather on Friday evening, there was a very large attendance at the above gathering, which was held in Mrs Perriam's wool-shed at the Lowburn, a considerable number putting id an appearance from the surrounding district, some coming the long distance from Hawea Flat. At the appointed hour the wool-shed, which presented quite a lively appearance with tastey floral and flag decorations, was comfortably filled, and the programme opened by the Cromwell Brass Band playing the selection " Con Amore" in good style, which may also be said of the other pieces they played throughout the evening. Mr P. Edwards was the first singer on the programme, and did himself great credit in his rendering of " Kilarney," fully deserving the hearty applause accorded him. Mr T. M'Nulty's "Mori-ar-i-ty" and "Asking Mamma" were much appreciated, and in both songs he had to respond to an encore. Miss Tippett was in good voice, and sang very nicely "Ehrin on the Rhine," and "Wait till the Clouds roll by " ; as may also be said of Miss Sharcoe's rendition of " The Bridge" and "Sweet Spirit hear my Prayer." Miss Scott appeared to be suffering from a cold, but nevertheless sang " The Bonny Hills of Scotland " very well. Miss Trevathan, whose name did not appear in the programme, sang a couple of songs which were much appreciated, and of which a repetition was required. This young lady has a remarkably sweet voice, and it is to be hoped may yet be heard before a Cromwell audience. Mr Arkle sang "Nancy Lee" in good style, the audience joining in the chorus. Mr Pretsch's singing of " When the Swallows Homeward Fly" was very good indeed, and received merited applause. Mr W. Pilchards, who appeared to be suffering from nervousness, gave the " Widow Dunn," but sang the " Horse-shoe on the Door" with much more confidence, being joined in the chorus by the other singers behind the scene. Mr E. M'Nulty was in capital voice, and his '' Gathering up the Shells " was loudly applauded, and he had to answer to a re-call, when he sang " Amber Tresses tied in Blue" very nicely. Mr Colville's comic recitation was also much enjoyed. Mrs Cogan and Miss Hay were the accompanists during the evening, and gave every satisfaction. After Mr Woods had thanked the singers for their services and the audience for their attendance, an adjournment tq the refreshment room adjoining was made, when any quantity of good things were dispensed, Mrs Perriam doing all in her power to make arrangements pleasant and comfortable for everyone. The concert room having been cleared, the lovers of dancing were soon tripping it gaily to the enlivening strains of the Band, and which they kept going until peep-o'-day. The entertainment on the whole was a successful one, and must have been so financially also we should think. The Committee members were most assiduous in their efforts to make the affair a pleasant success, and their labors were by no means in vain.