SCHOOL CONCERT.

Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2180, 29 October 1897, Page 5

SCHOOL CONCERT.

The annual eoocert and bell in aid of the fundi of tho Lower Sbotover eohool took place on the 22ud instant, and was, aa n usually the case with this fixture, a pronounced success. The weather was most nnSrop.tious and had caused the river to overow the flat, bat notwithstanding these hindrances, the gathering was a numerous and hearty one. The entertainment waa held in the scnoolroom, and every attention waa paid to the comfort and convenience of those who came from a distance. The concert was opened by an overture by Miss Allan, and when that lady's name is mentioned in connection with an instrumental piece it is sufficient guarantee that it was rendered in a fanltless style. Miss King followed with "Robin Adair," which she sang with great teste and feeling. Miss Alice Richardson, an ex-pupil of the school, made her debut as a vocalist and was very successful with her number " Ye Banks and Braes," which was sweetly snng. Mr G. R. George, of Invercargill, soon established himself aa a first favorite with the audience by his skilful rendering of the old favourite, " When other Lips," Mr George sans further on and was heartily encored for "Home boys Home," when he responded with " She Wore a wreath of Rosea " and narrowly escaped a double encore. Miss Jessie King gave "Caller Herin " in fine style, and later oo took part with her sister in the duet, *' What are the Wild Waves Saying." This was thought by many to be the eem of the evening. Mrs Mayne sang "Sunshine of Paradise Alley," which was given well and was deservedly applauded. Mr Cherry made bin first appearance aa a vocalist in this district, and gave an expressive and tasteful rendering of that fine oh! Scotch song. " Gloomy Winter's noo Awa'." The comic elemtnt was in the hands of Messrs John O'Kane and P. White, the former gentleman being very successful in letting the andience know what is likely to happen "When M'Ginois gets a Job," and the latter brought the house down with "Close" and "The E'rl with the Golden Hair." Mention must i made of a pianoforte selection " Silvery Wares,,' which waa given by Master Robert O'Kane very nicely indeed. After the audience bad been thanked for their attendance and patronage, and a similar compliment paid to the performers and chairman, an adjournment was made to the ■upper room, and thereafter (all having enjoyed with gusto the tempting viands) dancing was indulged in and waa kept np till sunlight began to dim the lamps. The whole affair was a great success. The ladies of the district supplied the edibles, and Mesdames Grant, Macallister, Birse, and Southberg attended to the tables. Such was the abundance Osgood tilings provided that the school children were unable to dispose of all the remains in one day, and had to renew their attack on the day following.