SUCCESSFUL CONCERT

Stratford Evening Post, Volume II, Issue 354, 11 September 1933, Page 4

SUCCESSFUL CONCERT

Function at Midhirst

A very successful concert was held in the Midhirst Hall on Friday ill aid of thei school committee's funds. The concert was organised by Mr J. Howard.

The splendid response of settlers in the district was commented upon by Mr C. Phillips, chairman of the committee, when, just before' supper was served, ho took the opportunity o£ thanking parents and friends of the school for their support. Mr Phillips went on to say that the entefftainbhs had comlsi to Midhirst that evening from as far away as Hawera, and lie was sure that everyone had thoroughly enjoyed the varied and delightful programme they had provided. At his .call (lie audience expressed its appreciation in a hearty manner. ;'A : A feature of the programme was thb variety of delightful dances interpreted by pupils of Miss Tui Mcßae. There wore, two fine operatic dances given by Miss Diana Cannon and Misa Phyllis Lee. Miss Jean Mcßea hiado a distinct success of the Adagio dadee while Miss Eileen Peebles’ Highland dancing to music by Pipe J. Hamilton: was Vj* most popular item. little Barbara Ewing found a w’arm spot in the hearts of everyone and proved an instant favourite with her intiirpridution of ragged bare footed flovrbr girl from whom .nobody would) buy. There was alto unison and dual, dancing. J , A A-I

The, programme opened with selections by Rogers’ orchestra (Messrs G. Dick, flute; A.J. Kelly and HVoight, cornets; C. Femmell bass; Miss Sanders ’cello; Mr R. George ans Miss Noeline Henward violins and Mr D. Silver piano). music and recitations were given as : follows: Idfra R. Mcßcth, Miss M. Fox, Messrs; B. P. Bellringer. A. Sextus and FryerRaisher (songs). Mr W. Hall (monologue) Mr R. George (instrumental selections from a number of stringed instruments.) After the concert stipper was served, and then the floor was cleared ior dancing to music supplied by the orchestra.