MOKAUITI

King Country Chronicle, Volume XXXII, Issue 4731, 21 December 1938, Page 6

MOKAUITI

SCHOOL CONCERT. A delightful entertainment was presented by the children of the Mokauiti school in the hall on the evening of the 15th inst. This annual event is always eagerly looked forward to and enjoyed by everybody. There was a very large crowd present, and for two and a half hours they listened to a real treat. No less than thirtyone items were given, and even the tiny tots gave of their very best throughout. It was very evident that the teachers (Mr. and Mrs. Melrose) had spared no pains in preparing the children for this, the kiddies’ big event, and they were accorded rounds of applause at the end of the concert.

At the conclusion of the concert the school prizes were distributed by Mr. E, Law, chairman of the Mokauiti School Committee. This was followed by a sumptuous supper and dance. Following was the programme: Robin Hood’s Wedding, seniors, song; E Pari Ra, seniors, song; A Brownie, juniors, song; French Dance of (Greeting, senior girls; Three Little Kittens, babies, song; Epping Forest, Std. 3 and 4 girls, dance; Who Stole the Nest? Std. 1 and 2 (4), recitation; German Clap Dance, babies; Jolly Fat Frog, juniors, song; Song of the Blacksmith, seniors, song; In a Garden, seniors, song; Galopede, juniors, dance; Sea Shantys, senior boys, song; Marching in a Line, juniors, song; Henry VIII and Catherine Parr, girls, play; Toast to King Gustave, Stds. 1 and 2, dance; Ash Grove, seniors, song; Merry Peasant, seniors, song; The Stolen Dream, juniors, play; Old Mole, girls, dance; Schubert’s Cradle Song, Cynthia, Enid and Don Kirk, song; Raggle Taggle Gypsies, senior girls, recitation; Little Man, Stds. 3 and 4 girls, dance; Keystone Band Selection, boys; Alsatian Dance, senior girls; Boney, senior boys, song; Phoenix Dance, senior girls; The Tree in a Wood, Stds. 1 and 2; Robin Hood and Pedlar, seniors, play; Haera Ra, seniors, song; National Anthem.