OF OUTSTANDING MERIT

Evening Star, Issue 21286, 15 December 1932, Page 6

OF OUTSTANDING MERIT

CONCERT BY PUPILS OF HOLY NAME SCHOOL The Town Hall Concert Chamber was almost filled to capacity last evening, when the pupils of Holy Name School staged a concert. No doubt, tho high standard set by past entertainments organised and produced by St. Joseph nuns had a considerable bearing on the size and enthusiasm of the ai." ice which was in no way disappointed for having lent support to the cause of the children. Every item on the varied and entertaining programme was well received, and the performers in each case acquitted themselves in a manner which reflected the greatest credit om 'heir tutors as well as themselves. Tho efforts of tho individual performers _were of a sufficiently high quality to justify rsr cognition amongst more experienced company, while the frocking and general appearance of the massed displays wore simple in character and yet greatly admired by the audience. The opening chorus by the pupils, ‘Come Where the Lilies Bloom,’ was a typical example of tho impressiveness of the displays; all of the girls eve clad in white dresses and shoes, and presented a most striking sight as the screen was drawn apart. The girls sang sweetly for vocalists of such tender years. ‘Meeting of the Waters ’ also provided the massed pupils with an opportunity to win the audience’s admiration. Tho infants figured in a junior romp entitled _ 1 Little Foxes,’ and the actions and singing were very good. Junior girls and boys provided something of a novelty in a song, in character, ‘ The _ Band,’ in which the boys filled the title rolo_ and the girls supplied the vocal refrain. Tho beautifully coloured dresses and the general effectiveness of ‘ Butterflies ’ by junior girls were most creditable, while the dancing and appropriate chorus were good. These girls also appeared in ‘ Pink Shells,' an action song with a strong appeal. Rita Wigg demonstrated great promise as an elocutionary artist in ‘ Our Baby,’ while Dolores Gray and Jean Roskilley were warmly applauded for their humorous dialogue. ‘ Footballers ’ gave the boys ample scope to show their skill in action songs. The senior girls gave a delightful interpretation of summer revels as suggested by ‘ Roses,’ and their song tableau, ‘ Grace Darling,’ was quite a unique offering. The sweet and tuneful quality of Doreen Hannah’s voice was revealed in ‘ Not For Sale,’ and Joyce Beauchamp gave an impressive recitation of ‘ A Letter.' The characters in a short sketch revolving around the unexpected guest were ably portrayed by Rita Wigg, Joan AValker, Peggy Primate, Edna Johnstone, and Leona Stark, who showed a thorough understanding of their parts. Basil Shaw, Vcrdon Shaw, and Laurie M'Lonnan were certainly a humorous trio in ‘ The Tramps,’ and their offering was greatly appreciated. ‘ Miss Honey’s Treasure ’ provided a most amusing comedy sketch for Violet M'Laughlan and Thca Johnston, while a graceful dance by tho .girls, a humorous song, ‘ How AVo Laugh,’ by the boys, and a cleverly-presented epilogue by Daphne Moylan completed the programme.