TOKOMARU.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 138, 15 May 1925, Page 9

TOKOMARU.

(From Our -Own Correspondent.) An enjoyablo concert given by the Shannon Choral Society in aid Of St. Aidan’s Church funds was held on Tuesday evening, when an appreciative audience filled the hail. The concert opened with an instrumental selection by Misses Neal. Quarrie and Spencer. The Choral Society then rendered the anthem, “Wluw Are These?" The song. “Thank God for a Garden," was charmingly sung by Miss Aim. Mrs Cronquest grid Dr. Mackereth contributed the next item; a duet entitled “Nocturne." “Nita Gitaim" was sung (by request) by Mr Howard Hunter, who received an encore. Miss Pickles, who played a violin solo “Sonata,” also received an enthusiastic encore. Mr Howard Andrew’s musical monologue ’“The Sea is His,” was greatly enjoyed. The next item. “A String of Pearls,” by Mrs Cronquest, and the anthem, “The Radiant Moon" by the society, concluded the first part of the programme. Miss Pickles opened the second half with a violin selection, “In the Cloister,” tho duet, “Venetian Song,” by Mrs Cronquest and Dr. Mackereth, following. Mr Hunter then sang “Because” and responded to the demand for an encore with “The Rosary.” Miss Capes recited “Barbara Freitchio” and received an encore, responding with-“In tho usual way.” The next item “Tho Laughing Song,” by Miid Aim, was followed by a musical monologue by Mr Howard Andrew, who was recalled. The chorus, “Angelus,” was next contributed by the society members. Mrs Rider also contributed an item. “Nelson - goes a Sailing,” a solo by Dr. Mackereth, was well, received. The last item on trie programme was a humorous duet by Mr and Miss Quarrie and was enthusiastically applauded, and the concert was brought to a close, all joining in singing tho National Anthem. Rev. Farnell said a few words thanking the audience for their attendance and appreciation. Mr Howard Andrew also voiced the pleasure of the visitors in tho way tho items had been received. A dance was held after the visitors had been regaled with 6upper, Mr H. Parr presiding .at the piano, extras being played by various members of the Choral Society. .After expenses had been deducted tho funds were found to have benefited to the extent of £l2 approximately. The ladies’ who assisted in distributing supper, and who had’ worked zealously during the afternoon preparing it, • comprised Mrs Trelease, Mrs J. R. Whyte, Miss Kelly, Mrs Parr, senr., Mrs N. Kejly, Mrs Lampord, Miss Parr, and a few willing helpers among the boys and girls. Mrs Trelease had been assiduous in arranging details.

Tho work of wiring up buildings for eleetno lighting purposes is proceeding. The Anglican Church was recently wired. Other improvements have been carried out, a concrete path having been laid down byMr Miles, Mr Lampard supplying the metal.

Mrs Gyde is convalescing at home after an operation in hospital. Mr Leslie Kars, who has been on the staff of the post office for some years, is severing his connection with that department to take up farming with his father. On Friday the usual euchre and dance was held, the school committee funds benefiting to the extent of about £4. . Mrs Ella lias returned from a lengthy visit to Wellington.

Mrs Earl Wilton returns this week from a holiday spent with friends.

Tho new School Committee hold its first meeting on Monday evening in the schoolroom. Negotiations have been going on for some considerable time for a new flag for the school and the committee hopes soon to have the use of it.

On Monday the children assembled at tho school and were dismissed after nn addresß by the- headmaster, Mr Hickson, who referred to the life and work and the splendid example of the late Premier, Mr Massey. The school will close on Thursday.

Sister Kelly • spent a few days at her home prior to journeying up north.