MANUTAHI

Patea Mail, Volume LIII, 19 December 1932, Page 3

MANUTAHI

SCHOOL CONCERT. A successful school year was brought to a close on Friday evening, when the pupils of the Manutahi School presented their annual concert and the prizes were distributed. There was a very pleasing attendance of parents and friends of the scholars, who were entertained by one of the best programmes presented in recent years. 1 eatures of the concert were the strength and sweetness of the singing and an excellent junior item, including all the well-known nursery rhymes. Special thanks arc due to Miss M. O’Sullivan and Mrs. D. M. Jillctt for their assistance to the teachers in the training Of the children. The following was the programme presented: — Songs, “How Do You Do?” “Mo Grande,’’ “Drunken Sailor,’’ by senior pupils. Recitation, ‘Sea Fever,’ Ray Penny. Duet, “Hoca Ra,’’ Gwen and Roland Southcombe. Recitation, “Joan’s Party,” by the junior pupils. .Recitation, “Binket, ” Marjory Smart. Songs, “Shenandoah,” “Blow the Man Down,” “Capstan Bar,” by the senior pupils. Musical drill by the senior boys. Songs, “New Zealand,” “Lissette, “Little Sicilian Maid,” “Gentle Spring,” by the senior pupils. Dance, “Nuts in May,” by the sen ior pupils. Recitation, “Jonathan Joe,” Noel Schwass. Scene from Shakespeare, ‘The Pound of Flesh,’ Songs, “The Piper,” “E Pari Ra,” “Poi Waka,” by senior girls. Hoop drill, senior girls. Dialogue, “That’s Good,” A. Muggcridge and Vernon Gush. Playette, “Tom Sawyer,” senior pupils. Ribbon dance, senior pupils. Songs*y * ‘ Uncle Tom Cobbleigh, ’ ’ “Come to the Fair,” senior pupils. At the conclusion of the concert, Mr. A. B. Muggeridge thanked the child: en for their concert, and the district for its support, not only at the conceit, but also at all times during the year when appeals had been made for the school. He then called upon Mr. Bu eke rid go, of Hawera, to present the

prizes. In a short but happy speech, Mr. Buckcridgo congratulated the children on their concert ami said that it gave him great pleasure to present the prizes, especially those won in the Boys’ am Girls’ Club. He thought the children could learn a great deal for themselves and also do something for their country through the club activities. The following prizes were then presented, in addition to the usual gift book for. each child:

Pedersen Cup, for best effort in the Boys’ and Girls’ Club during 1931-32 season, presented to A. Mugger - idge as chairman of the Boys’ and Girls’ Club.

Calf-rearing prizes for 1931 season: Senior, Al. Muggcridgc 1, A. Aluggeridge 2, M. Smart 3 in school and first in group; junior, Noel Schwass 1, Winnie Broadbent 2, Ray Cornwall 3. Calf-rearing prizes for 1932, presented by the Manutahi Co-op. Dairy Co.: Senior, Dairy type, Ray Penny 1, Eric Penny 2; condition, Eric Penny 1, Ray Penny 2; chart, A. Muggcridgc, M. Muggcridgc, and AI. Smart equal. Junior: Dairy type, Noel Schwass 1, Margaret 2;! j condition i Noel Schwass and Margaret Coulter equal. Group prizes, presented by the AVan-ganui-Alain 'Trunk Boys’ and Girls’ Club: Eric Penny ,1, Ray Penny 2, Murray Aluggeridgc and Ray Cornwall

Airs. C. Barclay’s special prizes for most improvement in school work; Girls, Kathleen Coulter; boys, Eric Penny.

Apologies for absence were received from Air. E. F. Hemingway, chairman of the Wanganui Education Board, and Air. P. O. A T eale.

After the presentation of the prizes, Eric Penny called upon Desmond Cornwall and Olive Bills each to present Miss Tapp, who has been assistant teacher at the school during the year, with a book of poems from the boys and girls respectively. Air. D. M. Jillet, head teacher, voiced the general regret that Aliss Tapp’s appointment had terminated, and hoped she would And old friends of the children greeting her from the pages of A. A. Aliluc. Air. Jillett also thanked all those who had assisted to make the concert a success. After supper, which was provided by the ladies, dancing was continued until an early hour.