ENTERTAINING RECITAL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 10, 10 December 1936, Page 12

ENTERTAINING RECITAL.

PUPILS OF MISS F. ELDP.ED. Pupils of Miss Fi3i-n Eldred delighted an appreciative audience at Messrs Collinson and Cunninghanie's, Jast night, when a recitul wa:. held. The clear enunciation of the children, the pleasing vowel sounds, and the excellent expression were noticeable features, and it was evident that the contributors derive benefit as well as pleasure from their work: The programme was pleasingly varied, the items giving the parents, friends, ana others who attended an insight into the good work that is being accomplished by Miss Eldred. The charming Crocking of several of the contributors and of those taking part in the plays was a finishing to.ißjh. For the concerted item, "The Coining of Spring," the giris looked sweet, being daintily cl ,- esso<l *"■ n-innhs in green neks with petallcd hems. Pink anil primros re wreathed a their hair, and garlands wave worn over tauii ~...., l>i ribbons trailing gracefully lro;i\ their wrists. In contrast were the boys, who were attired as brownies. In this item, as well as in "Trees" and "Stars of the Zodiac," the voices of all the pupils blended with pleasing effect. A fairyplay, "The Ugly Box," was well received, and the young players entered into their parts with imagination. The programme conduced with a" quaint item, "Priscilla and Peter," by intermediate pupils. The Priscillas wore Kate Greenaway frocks and hats, and carried parasols, and in the course of the nlay they were presented with largo'dolls by the stork. Riding outfits were worn by the Peters. Mrs W. Wheian carried out the duties of chairman and announcer, and the aceompamstes iverc Misses Helen Muir and June Scott. After the programme had concluded, \Vcsiie Whittaker presented Miss J'.ldred with a dainty posy. Those present then adjourned iruni the reception room to the tearooms, where tables, prettily arranged with bowers, were set lor supper. The children were entertained by Miss Eldred at a party supper. ah apology for atsenee was received from the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs A. E. jMansfoni).

Tlie programme was as follows: “The Two Squirrels,” Desmond O’Keefe; “A Boy s Ambition,” Frank Jenkins; “Let’s Pretend,” Desmond Whittaker; “The Coming of Spring,” concerted, by pupils, Josephine Ward, Janet Perrin, Slnrley Henderson, Noeline Perrin, Adrienne Allen, Patricia Armstrong, Alargare'; Dalton, Vivienne O’Keefe, Desmond O’Kccte, June Henderson, AYoslio Whittaker, Ruth McNeilly, Joyce AlcNoilly, Frank Jenkins." Desmond Whittaker, Maurice Terry; "Trees,” concerted, by pupils; “Stars ot the Zodiac,” concerted, by pupils; “Safety First (humorous recitation), Beryl Crystal!; “How the Dimples Came,” Josephine "Ward; “Young Fellow Al.v Peggie Whelan; Pert Little Weka,” Vivienne O’Keefe; “Teddy’s Proposal,” Noeline Perrin; fairy play, “The Ugly Box,” the cast being: Pandora, Joyce AI fNeilly; Epimetheus. Beryl Crystall; Hope, Adrienne Allen : Fairy Dancer, Shirlev Henderson (dance taught by Aliss June Scott). Aiusiea! monologue, “Charm,” recitation, “Rionzie to the Romans,” Air G. Oates; “Grandpa’s Boy” (humorous recitation), Frank Jenkins; “Moonrise” (recitation), Patricia Armstrong; “The Difference” (musical monologue), "Weldon Whelan; “Harry AAbi'.meis” (recitation in character) and “Cakes,” Noeline Perrin; “The Highwayman” (dramatic recitation). Beryl Crystall; “ Little, Chatterbox,” Janet Perrin: dialogue, Airs Pipe-bin (Margery Goodwill) and Paul Dombey (Frank Jenkins), “1 wo Into One Won’t Go” (character recitation). Ruth AlcNoilly; “Ho "he Grandmothers Say” (recitation), Margaret Dalton: “AYhen Susannah Shook Her Curls,” Joyce AlcNoilly; “The Patrol,” Russell Jackson ; “Grea" Grandmothoi, Wesiie AVhittaker; “Tf Burghu's Came,” Maurice" Terrv ; “Bethlehem” (recitation), June Henderson; “Priscilla and Peter.” by intermediate tiupils: “Stork” Ruth AlcNoilly; “Miimmy Stork,” Josephine "Ward. 1