KAITANGIWEKA

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

KAITANGIWEKA

UNIQUE SCHOOL FUNCTION.

The adult section of the district responded to a gracious invitation from the school children to a “party” t- ndered by the latter to the former and held in the school on the evening of the 12th inst. A most enjoyable time was spent. The entire arrangements were in the hands of the children, and most creditably did they acquit themselves. Brian McManus, the senior boy of the school, made .a very able chairman. The proceedings were opened with the singing of the National Anthem followed by a neat speech of welcome by the chairman. The musical programme consisted chiefly of the following old and familiar songs sung by the children at intervals throughout the evening. The guests were invited to join in the choruses:—“Your Friends are My Friends”; “Polly Wolly Doodle”; “Cockles and Mussels”; “Old Chariot”; “Tavern in the Town”; “Old Black Joe”; “Wrap Me Up in My Old Stable JC:ket”; “Home on the Range.”

Several of the guests were called on to give contributions.

The following recitations dramatised by the infants were greatly ap-

predated:—Fairies’ Ball: Leone McManus, Ethel Turner, Elaine Morrison, Cecilia Morrison. Little Old Woman: Duet by Leone and Claire McManus. Wood Pecker: John Mosen and George Robertson. My Nanna: Aileen Small. Simple Simon: James Small and Trevor Turner. Wee Willie Winkie: James Small. Jack and Jill: Percy Small. Tom-Tom: Pat McManus. Brave Little Mouse: Elaine Morrison and Trevor Turner.

Milk Maid: Morris Vodani and Cecilia Morrison.

School rounds were presented by all the children and the girls’ chorus rendered a Maori song and “The Plough Boy.”

A sumptuous supper was served by the children. This had all been prepared and cooked by the senior girls and won high praise from all who partook of it. Great credit is reflected on Mrs. McFarlane, the teacher, for her guidance and training of the children for their various parts.

A raffled Christmas cake was won by Mr. McFarlane, who gave it back to be sold by auction. Mr. George Small made a most efficient auctioneer, and after very spirited bidding the cake was finally knocked down to Mr. C. Zimmerman at a price greatly in the sellers’ favour. Articles of handwork on which the children had been engaged during the year were presented to their parents and friends, the children in their turn receiving parcels of gifts. A very successful and happy function was brought to a close by the children singing “Good-night, Ladies.”