SCHOLASTIC.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 98, 20 December 1912, Page 5

SCHOLASTIC.

STRATFORD HUGH SCHOOL. THE CONCERT. The “Break-up”—(that ceremony so dear to the hearts of all of us in our school days, associated as it is with visions of holidays at seaside or ia town or country, where the teachers cease from troubling and lessons are given a rest) —as farms the Stratford High School is concerned, eventuated last evening, when a grand concert was held in the Town Hall. Was over such a function not well attended r Proud parents were bathed in smiles, and if all of them were not blessed with such numbers as to be in the position of being termed crowded with children certainly they all appeared to take as much delight in the company of their neighbours’ offspring as their own. This is as it should be, for last night’s affair was the children’s very own. Nothing mattered—much. If plain Tom and Ermyntruda or Algernon and the homely Sis,i in -their quaint songs and pic-j turosque marches occasionally strayeli

from the paths of time and tune; or, [ it may be, some of the more fortunate when receiving their prizes, made an odd curtsy; or, again (to put the matter in another light), returned thanks in their own inimitable way as to cause a smile, it was all in the game. Good nature, laughter, jollity, and innocent fun reigned supreme! The programme lasted well on to 1.1 o’clock, but no one wearied, least of all the youngest little school “brat” pres cut; Mr. T. C. Fookes proved a genial chairman in announcing the various items, and kept the stage the centre of attraction throughout. The “little tots,” the particular care and attention of Miss Hogg, put everyone in rare humour for a start, so keen an interest did they take in their work, sincerity and pride beaming from every countenance. The tout ensemble in this, as, indeed, in all the children’s items during the evening, spoke eloquently cf the care and attention to detail that had been bestowed upon the instruction. Mr. '\ Marshal! followed with a selection on the baritone, for which ho was loudly applauded. “Buttercups” by the child ren made a pretty scene, the golden colour of the flower being reflected in the ribbons and frills. “Captain Dando” is a song that suited the Rev. Mr. Butler’s voice and style, and the result was a fine item. Miss Black’s interpretation of “Roses” was very pleasing. The next item was an Indian action song by the children, ’ilieir “make-up” was a weird and wonderful thing in itself. Wit!: faces tattooed, and attired in the most approved style as to multi-coloured clothes, not forgetting shawls for the squaws, bows and arrows, tomahawks, pipes, etc., the scene smacked strongly cf the wigwam and the prairie. An eccentric cake-walk as a stalking movement was most effective. The and once were not satisfied with one display. Mr. F. Wilkie, by special request, appeared as “Mr, Jock Mackay,” and more than the children in the hall enjoyed his impersonation, for he had two. recalls, in both of which his eccentricities were hugely amusing. T.brfirst part of the concert concluded with a song, by Miss Butler, entitled “Three Green Bonnets,” and singer and song were well received. During the interval the class prize:won by the scholars were presented by the chairman of the committee, Mr. P. Skoglund. As the prize-takers went forward to receive their reward they were greeted with applause. The Dux, Miss Jean Laurenson, got quite an ovation when the gold medal was pinned on her breast by the chairman, and three cheers for the “Dux” were lustily given by the scholars for their successful school-mate. Mr Skoglund, on behalf of the commit tee, returned thanks to all who had contributed to the prize fund, and tr those ladies and gentlemen who wen assisting at the concert. Reference was also made to the enforced absence of the Headmaster, Mr. Tyrol*, and regret was expressed for him in his illness.

An item, “Six Jolly Tars,” by the children, opened the second part, and although the splendid training of tbos< engaged was again of a very creditabl nature, it must be said that little Retr Grubb’s acting and dancing as Jael Tar was a thing apart. A repetition of tbo scene bad to be given before the plaudits of the audience ceased. Mr. Bond’s recitation “Hissing Cup” was a histrionic effort of no mean ability. One of the most enjoyable vocal items of the evening was a dnef by the Misses Hazel and Winnie Wolfe and the first item “Down the Yale” was succeeded by “Nocturne.” The voices blended sweetly and both duets gave evidence of close study and attention. “Impersonations” by Captain Dampen were clever, of course, and as droll and original and with sidesplitting tendencies as always are expected from this poptilar performer. “Get under de ’Brella” was a niggei ditty capitally acted in costume by tin children, and Oliver Twist’s reined; alone satisfied the audience. Anotbei very amusing item by Mr. Wilkie came under the heading of a recitation, but it was really a skit on phrases, from a sixpenny novel, as the performer stated. The inevitable encore was entitled “The Motor Car.” A marching song by tbo children wa> another lesson in training and effect and again the drill had to be repeated Hazel Wolfe sang the solo in cornice lion with the scene. The sinning cf tin National Anthem concluded a very in foresting and notable entertainment

During the evening Rogers’ Orehes tra was responsible for the overture it both parts of the programme. The selections were “quite nice,” as someone expressed it. The sum of Tin odd was taken at the deor, and with the amount tc

conic in for tickets sold, the totnl is expected to be about £‘26.

THE PRIZE LIST.

The following is the prize-list: — STANDARD VI. —Joan Laurenson 1 and Dux (gold medal), Astrid Overbye 2, Bella Paul 3. Boys.—Fred Elgar 1, Oscar Skoglur.d'2, Keith Clemow 3. STANDARD V. Girls.—. Meryl Skoglund 1 and first in class, Dolly Hammond 2, Lucy Williamson 3. Boys.—Nelson Ibbotson 1, Harry Lehmann 2, Stanley Simmons 3. STANDARD TV. (Jills.—Winnie Hinton 1, Doreen Harwich 2, Mary Lunam 3. Boys.—Willie Oreig 1 (and first in class), Jack Butcher 2, George Laurenson 3. ST ANDARD HI. Girls.—Dlorrie Jackson 1, Theo Cooke 2, Zada Aagaard 3. Boys.—Clyde Burgess 1 (and first in class, Fred "Haggard 2, Laurie Ward 3. STANDARD 11. Girls.—Ellen Morison 1, Kitty Grant 2, Margaret Brookes 3. Boys.—Clavcrjng Hodge 1 (and first in class), Buddy Clemow 2, Howard Hunter 3. Girls.—Winnie Brown 1, Margaret Grant 2, Eileen Collins 3. Boys.—Wilfred Webster 1 (and first in class), Ivan Smith 2, Wilson Russ 3 PROFICIENCY. The following passed the VI standard with proficiency:— Wendell Cameron, Darcy Cameron, Charles Copestake,’ Keith Clemow, Frederick Elgar, Victor Hannah, Gordon Darkness, Allan Haynes, Ray Hunter, Mark James, Charles James, Alfred Kivcll, Frank Kirkwood, Clement Lawrence, Horton Menzies, Campbell McAllister, Frank Miscall, Alfred Petrie, Albert Read, Roy Russ, Oscar Skoglund, William Sharrock, Charles Brown, Emma Anderson, Jessie Burrell, Violet Cameron, Ethel Freer, Connie Freer, Maggie Hannah, Mary Kilpatrick, Jean Laurenson, Ivy Masters, Vera Mercer, Astrid Overbye, Dolly Partridge, Bella Paul, Dorotliy Rena, Muriel Sanderson, Iris Simmons, Margaret Thompson, Laura Gibson, Hazel Wolfe. The following secured a pass with competency:— Eric Black, Gordon Kivell, Cecil Sharrock, Elsie G oil op, Hilda Henry, Winnie Richmond, and Yennie Sangster. CLASS LISTS FOR 1913. STANDARD VI. Boys —Leslie Berg, Philip Beere, Roy Burgess. Jock Connell, Edward Dobson,* William Dobson, Malcolm Henry, Nelson Ibbotson, Mervyn Janies, Gregor Johnston, Norman Kivcll, Harry Lehmann, Roy McCormack, Erie Partridge, Harold Paynter, Ernest Pidwell, Harold Sharrock, Angas Connell, Stanley Simmons. AVillie Smith, Cyril Stewart, Jack AA r atson, Brodrick Wilson. (jjils,—Jessie Bannister, Dorotliy Berg, Ida Boon, Olive Freer, Doreen Hammond, Meryl Skoglund, Lucy AVilliarason. STANDARD ,V. Boys.—Roland Blair, Jack Butcher, Arthur Bannister,AVillie Brocklobank, Willie Borg, Noden Davies, Joe Dcdd, AVillie Grcig, Walter Grubb, Jimmy Greig, Kenneth Grant, Victor Henry, Charlie Hance, Tcddie Haines, George Laurenson, Don McAllister, Albert McCracken, Reg Nancarrow, Jack Plowright, Herbert Sanderson, Roland Smith, Herbert Silk,Allan Terry.Reg*nal Burgess, Roy Curtis, Harold Ellis, Frank McWilliam, Dillon Mercer, AVillie Milne, Alfred Stewart. Girls.—May Burmester, Elbe Brooking, Doreen Barwick, lifis Clarke, Flossie Hark ness, Edith Hinton, Winnie Hinton, Marjorie James, Decima James, Lucy James, Elsie Lowe, Mary Lunana, Olive Martin, 'Alma Morison, Ida Nancarrow, Eileen Olliver, Edith Paynter, Elsie Petrie, Flo Parker, Jean Robson, Ethel Read A'era Sanderson, Hazel Sharrock. Amelia Vincent, Doris Williamson, Cicely AVilson, Meta Silk, Evelyn Moon. Emily Boyde, Coralic Brooking, Esther Milner, Alice Neilsen, Harriet Wasley. STANDARD IV.

George Aagaard, Clyde Burgess, -Al bort Burgess, Alan Campbell, Bernard Collins, George Collins, Key Clarke. Cecil Fookes, Reg Grubb, Harold Goodrich, Fred Huggard, Henry Hatcher, Percy Hancock, Alfred Hoddcr, Atbol McCormick, Arthur MeCraci-en, Laurie Ward, Algot Williams, Louis Walsh, Quentin Me William, Zada Aagaard, lima Black, Vida Cameron, Then Cooke, Elsie Frazer, Evelyn Gol lop, Jewel Henry, Lorna Hancock, FI orrie -la ck son, Dolly Lyford, Nellie M ilne, May Mudford, Max Skogluud. Sydney Sole, Katie Wasley, Don M orison, Robert Neal, dim my Crosson, Alice Jones, Mary Lyford, AVinnie Wolfe, Eva Hastic, Gladys Elastic. STANDARD 111. Russel Boyles, Donald Blair, Louis Bovans, Wedge Boon, Fred Brake. Eris Beere, Huddy Clernow, Clifford Davies, Chas. Fawcett, Jack Frazer, Howard Hunter, Clavering Hodge, Edwin Judd, Stanley Jones, Willie Lowe, Gus Miscall, Fred Nolan, Fred Read, Nelson Rogers, Harold Pearce. George Sharrock, Ron Sharrock, Roy Styles Maurice Thorpe, Stanley Ward, Fred Wolfe, Duncan Young, Edna Anderson, Claris Askew,-Ivy Barry, Feeline Broadley, Georgina Eroadley, Margaret Brookes, Winnie Campbell Inez Clayton, Dorothy Childs, Constance Cuff, Daisy Dodd, Kitty Grant. Ivy Hance, Rita Handley, Daisy Elenry, Sarah Jones, Mary Kelly, Alice Kelly, Elsie Lehmann, Alice Lee. Olive Masters, Ellen Morrison, Edith Murray, Ivy Pratt, Merle Sharrock, Katie Smart, Erica Simmons, Phyllis Silk, Olive Wylie, Vera Webb, Beatrice Wasley, , Florrie Rimmington, Frank Briezemann, Fred Cook?, Leu Hannah, Colin Smart, Norman AValsh. STANDARD ll.'

Hoys.—Sydney Burton, Wilfred !); id«y, Gordon Edwards, Erie Edwards, James Foster, Campbell Forbes George Grcig, Roy Hancock, Len Hancock, Sydney Hinton, George Jackson, James Milne, Lindsay MeClnggagc, Hector McMillan, Harold Meyenberg, Ivan Moss, Roy Payntcr. Wilson .Russ, Kenneth Rowson, Ray Robinson, W'alter Sharrock, Harry Sleep, Ivan Smith, diaries Ihomas Raymond Osborne, Rex Ward. W 1 fred Webster, Donald Wilson, Walter Pearce, Percy Alger, Prose Alger, Walter Proadley, Richard Freer, George P-rocklcbank, David Hyndman, Alfred Bevins,- Roy Kivoll Girls.—Francos Boyle, Dolly Peero, ■Myra Rrookes, Winnie Brown, Dorothy Board. Rita Beauchamp, Mona Brown. Eileen Collins, Hanoi Cork inn. Doris Cooke, Evelyn Cartwright, Alison .Fawcett, Lorn a Forbes, Linda Fisher, Margaret Grant, Mvrtle Hannah, Eileen Hodgson, Bella Judd. Olive Jones, Mary Lowers. Mabel Laurenson, Bell Mercer, Aasv? M. iis

Agnes Mudford, Connie Ollircr Loris Oliver, Lorn a Richter, Beatrice Stewart, Gladys Terry, Jean Cormack, Maggie Cormack, Grace Darkness, Nancy Laurenson, Moira McDonald', Daisy Melville, Florence Richardson, Alley Williamson, Nellie Wilson. STANDARD I. Boys.—Arthur Anderson, Maurice Aagaard, Rex Askew, Ernest Aagaard, Albert Bound, Allan Brooking, Ronald Barry, Percy Birkett, Stuart Blair, Leslie Bannister, Len Culling, Theo Cameron, Alan Cormack, Jack Corbett, Davy Bert, AVm. Edwards, Pat Freer, lan Ferguson, Fred Green. Fred Hale, Leonard Edwards, Edward Jones, John Read, Wiliam AVilson. Sidney James, Clarence Murray, Frank Paynter, Ernest Roberts, Ralph Simmons, Douglas Slight, Norman Slight, Theo Skoglund.

Girls.—May Bowen, Laura Cramer, A’era Crofts, Gwen Ohinohen, Belle Frazer, Rita Grubb, Dora Handley, Eunice Henry, Freda Hewitt, Laura Lehmann, Esme Lowers, Sarah Martin, Mary Milne, Linda Mclvor.