CHURCH OF NATIVITY SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 314, 20 September 1888, Page 2

CHURCH OF NATIVITY SUNDAY SCHOOL.

A most successful tea and entertainment under the auspices of the Church of the Nativity Sunday School was held in the schoolroom last evening. The good things for tlio tea wore supplied by the teachers, who also pro-idi-d over the various tallies. Tho attendance was very large, both of adults and juveniles, one ami all of whom seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. A start was made with the entertainment shortly after 7 o’clock. Rev. T. S. Grace, who acted in the capacity ot chairman, gave a short opening address, and introduced the juvenile choir, who rendered the chorus “ Bring- to me only ” in a very pleasing manner, The next item on the programme was a pianoforte duet by the Misses Tansley, which showed siurns of careful preparation, Miss Cribb followed with the song “ The woodland whispers,” being accompanied on the piano by Mrs Booth, who acted as accompanist throughout tho evening. Master H. Stratford gave “ A march in school,” his contribu lion being followed by Miss G. Cribb, who rendered the song “ Bright sea waves aro daucing ” in a highly creditable manne-r. Master H. Clark contributed tlio song “Whip poor will,” and Miss Fern sang “ ’Tis but a little faded flower.” Miss A. Berry recited, “Curfew shall not ring to-night,” and tho Rev Mr Grace, by way of ft change, tho reading “ Tho king and tho locusts.” The gem of tho evening was the duet “The lily or the rose,” which was given by the Misses Tansley. This item wan rapturously encored, and it was well deserving of such a compliment. These young ladies are promising vocalists, and give abundant evidence of future excellence. A reading by Master F. Stratford was followed by Miss A, Woodliarn, in the song “ Somebody is waiting.” The choir then gave a chorus, aud Master S. Cavvte a reading entitled “ Excelsior.” Mies A. Compton was very successful in the song “ Tired,” as also was Master W. Bassett in his contribution “Never know what you may come to.” A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the choir rendering “Home sweet home.” All present were loud in their praises of the evening’s entertainment, and many expressed the opinion that a similar social reunion would bo looked forward to with much expectancy. We think the Revs T. S. and G. F. Grace and the school teachers are to be congratulated upon tho result of tho entertainment —at any rate, from a social point of view.