Stanway

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 297, 16 December 1939, Page 5

Stanway

From Our Own Correspondent. School Concert Tho inofct successful and spectacular concert ever presented to the residents of Stanway was the annual school function on Thursday of last week. Presented by Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Leet, it was thoroughly enjoyed by all the patrons, who came from near and far and no doubt remembered the high standard at last year's function. Tne hail was filled and tiie usual dances between items had to be dispensed with owing to lack of lloor space. There was a varied programme, each item of which was colourful and showed evidence of careful and patient • training. Opening with the grand march, the children next presented a senes of nursery rhyme pictures, these being - : ' jack and Jill," piayed by Margaret Stern and Kobin Watherstor., witn Beverly Cowdrey as mother; "Little 80-Peep, j played uy Audrey Mitchell, Graham Beet as "Little Boy Blue"; Kenneth Mitchell a.s ‘ Little Jack Horner"; Miss Muffett piayed by Beulah Christian; Judith Hamilton as "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary"; "Simple Simon and the Pieman," played by iau Cole and JacKic Christian. In tnese pictures the children's costumes were most attractive. A pianoforte duet was rendered by Betty Macfarlane and Joy Graine. The next presentation was a play with a touch of humour that ail appreciated. The characters were portrayed by Margaret Watherston, Joy Craine, Lyra Christian, May Marshall, Irene Cnristian, Beverly Cowdrey, John Marshall, Jim Parsons and ian Watherston. Lyra Christian as the maid excelled herself. Next came a bracket of three Island numbers. In each of the items the boys were gaily dressed as pirates, complete with pistol and cutlass, while the girJa in their Hawaiian dresses and the background of palms added a realistic touch. The soloist was John Marshall. Then came another play, one of wit and humour on* school life. The part of teacher was taken by Betty Macfarlane. The principal school children in the play were Mane and Audrey Mitchell, Ivan Sterne, Maurice Cowdrey and Lav Id Sterne, while those in minor parts were Lindsay Wilson, Kobin Watherston, Beverly Cowdrey, Margaret Sterne, lan Watherston, Ken. Mitchell and lan Cole. The next item was a tap dance by Betty Macfarlane, Irene Christian, Joy Craine, Lyra Christian and Margaret Watherston. The background was made up of children holding umbrellas, these being Beverly Cowdrey, Graham Leet, lan Cole, Margaret Sterne, John Marshall. Ken. Mitchell, llobin Watherston. Lindsay W’i.son and Marie Mitchell. The front and back of the stage was gaijy decorated with multi-coloured tulips. A pleasing song item was "Little Kir Echo," the solist being John Marshall, and the echo being sung by Betty Macfarlane, May .Marshall. Irene Christian, Xarguict Watherston, Lyra Christian and Joy Craine. In the second verse the girls sang the song and John Marshall the echo. Two military ballets followed. The girls wore effective frocks of green pleated skirts and gold military tops and green hats. The leader of the band was May Marshall and the drummer Margaret Sterne. The band consisted of Joy Craine, Hetty Macfarlane, Margaret Watherston, Marie Mitchell, Audrey Mitchell, Beverly Cowdrey, Irene Christian and Lyra Christian. A pretty item, "To a Miniature," was next. Audrey Mitchell looked most attractive in her blue frock and basket of roses, representing the picture in a gold frame. Six other girls took part dressed In long blue frocks and having a pink rose in eacn hand. Sealed on the ground, they made gracerul eurhythmic arm movements while singing. The next item was probably the prettiest, being •‘Sweethearts. ’ The girls were dressed In beautiful long white frocks with pink trimmings. Pink cherry blossom decorated the whole stage, while in the background between two fluted pillars were graceful trailing sprays of blossom forming a pretty arch over May Marshall. A dance was performed by Irene Christian, Betty Macfarlane and Joy Craine. Others in the Item were Margaret Watherston, Lyra * Christian, Marie Mitchell, Audrey Mitchell and 'Beverly Cowdrey. The next item was presented by the school girls themselves. Audrey Mitchell and Lyra Christian sang the duet. As the final item the whole school sang the New Zealand National Anthem, after which the prize giving took place, each child in the school and three others who helped in the concert, Beulah Christian, Judith Hamilton and Graham Leet, receiving a book. In the absence of the chairman of the school committee, Mr. F. Cowdrey (secretary) presented the prizes. Mr. Cowdrey considered that the concert would have done justice to any town school and congratulated those responsible for its production. Betty Macfarlane. the g'rl prefect, presented Mr. and Mrs. Leet, on behalf of the school children, with a double plate cake stand, Audrey Mitchell also presenting Mrs. Leet with a posv ot rosebud*. Mr. Leet suitably replied, thanking the children for the way they had worked and those present for their patronage. After supper the hall was cleared for adult dancing. Those present were; Mesdames H. Jones, floral satin; M. Turner, green la«e; F. Cowdrey, black satin; E. Cowdrey, floral; N. Leet, floral taff.-ta; B. Short; C. Marshall, navy; M. Leet. blue floral crepe; j. Macfarlane, brown lace; M. Mitchell, apricot taffeta; C. Christian, clover taffeta; L. Cole, black satin; It. Hamilton, floral crepe; I*. Managh, S. Williams, It. Managh, T. Green, A. Callinghatn, A. Groves, I’. Sterne, Sanson, G. Johnson, P. Simpson, J. McMillan, .1. Parsons, P. Rasmussen. I. Wilson. R. Sullivan, F. Craine, E. Christioti. It. Cockburn, J. Watherston, E. ftmnwell. Coombridge, Cullen, W. liar-

Ivey, p. James, Powell, Mason, T. Miles, W. Humphrey, W. Hamilton, Page, Carpenter, I. Marshall. E. Rosser, H. Carpenter, J. Newell, J. Mills, A. Green, Lassen, H. Jefferies, P. Anderson, D. Marshall; and Misss J. Groves, clover crepe; J. Christian, ivory embossed satin; J. MsDowall, red crepe; J. Itosser, floral taffeta; J. Bush, apricot suede crepe; E. Ferguson, green taffeta and net; E. Page, pink; M. Mason, navy crepe; G. Marshall, white silk; R. Marshall, pink lace; N. Jefferies, apricot taffeta; A. Craine, brown satin; I. Craine, floral crepe; V. Green, mauve crepe; N. Watson, navy; N. Garrett, floral taffeta; M. Guy, cyclamen net over taffeta; H. Bishop, white satin; G. Parsons, red crepe; J. Dermer; M. Dermer, floral organdie; J. Nitschke, scarlet georgette; M. Clere; r*. McLaren, j striped sheer; M. McNae, navy georgette. Also present were Messrs. G. Buchanan, P. Corliss, L. Cockburn, I. Thorne, G. * Judd, P. Mason, L. and K. Green, P. It. and R. Humphrey, K. Cowdrey, F. Dais, P. McGreai, Coombridge, Carpenter, D. Marshall, L. Jefferies, P. Simpson, L. Faulding, K. Marshall, J. Parsons, Groves and M. Henry. During the evening two competitions were drawn; one conducted by the school committee was won by Miss Stewart, of Halcombe, and one conducted by the hall committee was won by Mr. S. Thorne. Gift Evening On Saturday evening last the residents of the Stanway district gathered to honour a popular young couple who are to be married to-day (Saturday), Miss Violet Green and Mr. Lance Jefferies. The stage was decorated with large bowls of lupins and sweet peas and was soon packed with baskets of mysterious looking parcels all for the kitchen of the bride-to-be. Dancing was indulged in by the younger folks whilst tho older ones played cards, .Mrs. W. Baker (Makino) and Mr. R. Cockburn proving the winners. The dance music was supplied by Mrs. P. Simpson, Mr. E. Christian and Mr. R. Grantham, while Mr. J. Parsons acted as M.C. Mr. E. Christian offered congratulations to Miss Green and Mr. Jefferies and expressed the pleasure of many at seeing descendants of two pioneering families of the district united. Mr. Christian then asked Miss Green to accept the many parcels with best wishes from all present. Mr. L. Jefferies suitably replied. The guests of honour were accorded musical honours. Miss V. Green wore a pretty frock of violet cloque and net. Among the numbers present were Mesdames A. green, navy embossed crepe; P. Simpson, violet satin; Vile (Colyton), magnolia satin; Harvey, black cire taffeta: Bowater, floral crepe; V. B. Short, beige lace; C. Christian, cyclamen moire taffeta; A. ,Groves, black floral; J. Mills, blue cloque; |W. Baker, black crepe; H. Jefferies, black crepe satin; A. Marshal, navy; W. Humphrey; J. Macfarlane, black crepe inarocain; K. Rosser, black marocain; I. Marshall, brown floral; R. Cockburn, blue figured crepe; J. Parsons, black marocain; i E Christian, peacock blue cloque; L. Cole, primrose floral silk; R. Hamilton, floral; and Misses J. Dermer, mauve shaded net; ;M. Dernier, clover taffeta; R. Marshall, jpink lace; J. McDowall, scarlet crepe; L. 'Baker, floral crepe; T. Old, green lace; J. ■Rosser, pink taffeta; G. Parsons, figured ;marocain; J. Groves, floral crepe; N. Jefferies, green taffeta; A. Craine, brown satin and lace; M. Clere, Drown satin and lace; J. Christian, ivory embossed satin; I). Callinghain, royal blue crepe; J. Jefferies, apricot taffeta; G. Hyde, floral; T. Miles, navy and white sheer; I. Craine, floral crepe; and Messrs. P. Simpson, W. Harvey, W. Humphrey, R. Cockburn, R. Hamilton, L. Cockburn, Vile, L. Thorne, S. Miller, R. Turner, L. Faultling, R. Gran- ; tham, K. Green, E. Marshall, I. Simpson, R. Marshall, J. Parsons. K. Hayward, D. ■Bowater, T. Miles, S. Gledhill, E. ChrisItian, L. Dermer, A. Callinghain, J. Mills, Halford and S. Craine. Personal Mrs. W. Hamilton, who has been the guest of her son, Mr. R. Hamilton, has II returned home to Kawhatau. Mr. E. Marshall is at present staying with his mother, Mrs. A. Marshall. Miss I. Marshall has returned home [from Rewa, where she was staying with .her cousin, Mrs. Coleman. . Mrs. Smith, snr., has returned to Palmerston North after spending a few days (With her daughter, Mrs. J. Macfarlane. J A team of tennis players from our local school visited the Cheltenham School ■ ’recently, when interesting and close games were played. The Stanway team proved the winners by six games to three. Those representing the Stan way School were Irene and Lyra Christian, John Marshall. Maurice Cowdrey, Jim Parsons and David Sterne.