SCHOOL CONCERT

Opunake Times, 13 August 1948, Page 2

SCHOOL CONCERT

EXCELLENT PROGRAMME FULL ATTENDANCE The Theatre, Opunake, was filled to capacity lor the Opunake Secondary school concert on Monday evening and patrons were not disappointed, tlie pupils, under the excellent guidance of the teaching' staff, providing a really first-class programme with all the zest and enthusiasm which is always associated with activities among the younger generation. Ably assisted by the wellknown Opunake Concert orchestra, who also rendered several popular numbers during the items, the school choir received great ovations, well-merited and a direct tribute to Miss Coleman, who so efficiently 'conducted the choral numbers.

The sketches and plays, particularly the humorous and most entertaining play, "Thirty .Minutes in a Street," were equally appreciated, while one of the most popular items, "Songs of the South," rendered by members of the choir, who were most effectively dressed in character, was a really splendid presentation, exceptionally well executed, the deep, sweet negro airs admirably suiting the fine youner voices of the performers. Indeed all items were uniformly good and received the full approval of the audience.

It was a really fine concert, especially when one considers the tremendous organisation required and we join with the chairman of the school committee. Mr. H. E. Collins and the headmaster, Mr. F. J. McLaughlin, in extending congratulations to the pupils, staff and particularly those essential workers "behind the scenes" for fine entertainment on a par with any adult presentations seen m the past few months.

It is understood that the school fund is likely to benefit to the extent of approximately £3O. The Programme

The programme was as follows. Overture: "The Parade of the Dolls," Opunake Concert Orchestra; School Choir: "Funiculi Funicula," "The Ash Grove," "All Through the Night;" Girl's Choir: "Don Giovanni Minuet;' Play: "Eldorado," (James Watson) —A. Hughson, (Henry "Wat. son)-R Otene, (Betty)—L Hopkins, (Widow Burrows) —B. Frost; Folk Dance: Black Nag— Sellenger's Round; Boys' Choir: "The Lorelei," "Goodbye," Soloists: T. Harrison and M. Siddells; Maori Action Songs, and Baka; Senior Boys: "The Gendarmes;" French Play: (Guest) —Bernard Clement, (Waiter)— Rob. Jenkins, (Patrons) —Geo. Laurence, Colleen Bovd and John Duffy. Overture: "Wine, Woman and song," Opunake Concert Orchestra; School Choir: "Prayer of Thanksgiving," "Brother James' Air," "Eriskay Love Lilt;" Senior Boys: Tumbling; Girls' Choir: "Humoreske," "The Red Sarafan," "Boatsong-;" Boys' Quartet: "Four Jolly Sailormen," A. HuQ-hson, 0. Johnston, M. Siddells and R. Otene; Play: "Thirty Minutes in a Street," Characters: (A Stray Man) —M. Fake, (Man with a Bag)—R. Fawcott, (A Rich Lady)—M. Rose, (A Curate) —R. Jenkins, (An Actor)—B: Roach, (A Frenchwoman) —M. Harvey, (A Child)—D Nicoir, (Ist. Charwoman) —M. Munm, (2nd. Charwoman) —T. Syme, (A Girl) —B. Young, (A Visitor) —D. Gatenhv, (A Young Han)=—J. Sinclair, (A Hostess) —K. Yeates. (A Professor)— R. Reeve, (A Student) —L. Wasley, (Ist. Shoo Gill)—• V. Gwilliam, (2nd. Shop Girl)H. Mann, (An Old Lady)—P. Crofskev, (An _ Elde'rly Gentleman) —B. Jenkins, (A Musician) —R Johnston, (A Husband) R. Corric, (Ist. Servant)—S. Moir fi (2nd. * Servant—C. Boyd. Song s of the South. "Summer time." "Steal Awav, r ' "Camp Town Races," "Swing' Low Sweet Chariot*'' "G'wine Lay Down Mah Life," . "Aint Gonna Grieve Mali Lord No More." "Shortnin' Bread:'"' Choir: "Good Night Song."