FIVE RIVERS NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 17788, 18 July 1916, Page 5

FIVE RIVERS NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent.) A very successful concert and dance was held in the public hall at Five Rivers on Friday, 14th inst., in response to the appeal made through the Plducatlon Board to schools in Southland In aid of the Belgian children who are on the verge of starvation. The concert was largely supported by the school children. The National Anthem was very, ably rendered by the scholars under tlie leadership of Miss Sommervill, tlie head teacher, and -Mr A. Shirley, Mr D. McLeod, and Mr Petersen each sang very creditably. Miss E. and M. Charleston rendered a musical monologue, being very highly applauded. Mr Rodgers.,(lanced the sailor's hornpipe in splendid style. Half an hour's merriment was given by tlie local minstrel troupe, which kept the audience in laughter from start to finish. At 10 o'clock tlie floor was cleared for dancing, which was kept up until four o'clock, music being supplied by Mrs and Mr Tregonnlng, assisted by Mr Tlios. Shirley and Mr A. Shirley, who gave satisfaction to all. During the evening a splendid supper was handed around, provided by tlie ladies of the district who are distinguished for their high-class catering.

The takings, including the canvass by children and the selling of sweets and sale of badges, kindly donated by Mrs A. Charleston, totalled £9 ss.