PUNGAREHU SCHOOL

Taranaki Daily News, 11 December 1934, Page 2

PUNGAREHU SCHOOL

END OF YEAR CONCERT GIVEN. GOOD PERFORMANCE BY PUPILS. With recollections of the high standard of previous efforts, between 400 and 500 people assembled to witness the entertainment provided by pupils of the ruschool. By its hearty appreciation of every item the attendance showed not only a recognition of merit but an appreciation of the painstaking tuition which the presentation demanded. The well-balanced programme could not but please, combining as it did a wealth of vocal talent in solo and concerted numbers with a pleasing variation of humorous and original numbers. Gratification must have been felt by the headmaster, Mr. A. Roots, and his assistants at the excellent manner in which the pupils carried out their parts. At the conclusion of the concert the chairman of the school committee,. Mr. xi. Gilhooly, thanked the public for its support and assistance, and complimented Mr. Roots and his assistants, Misses K. Shaw, O. Cooper and Mr. G. Clegg, on the high quality of the entertainment. The committee’s finances would benefit considerably as a result, of the concert, the gross takings amounting to over £4O. Mr. Roots replied on behalf of the staff, making special reference to the valuable assistance given by Messrs. G. Pukehika and N. Tyson in string instrument tuition and in accompaniments. An enjoyable dance followed the concert, the music being played by Misses K. and N. Goodin. Mr. L. Beardmore was master of ceremonies. The programme opened with a chorus by the pupils, “How Do You Do? followed by “Clouds Will Soon Roll By. (soloist Iri Wharepouri). The infants were heard in a number “Golliwogs. Choral numbers, “Perfect Day ’ and “Good-bye,’’ were well sung, the solo parts being taken by Pat Brennan and M. Kira. A very pretty scene depicting “The Wedding of the Painted. Doll was staged by the juniors, individual parts being taken by Faith Ngaia, Philip Vaughan and Pat Brophy. ’Hie primers presentation of “Three Little caused much merriment. Dan Harte, Piki Huru and John Rangitawa took the leading parts. An exhibition of “Reducing Drill” was amusingly presented, those taking part being J. Thompson, J. Tamakaha, T. Hana, M. Kira, B. Kirkwood, R. Priest, C. Greenway, K. Stockman, B. Ward, W. Hamill, S. Gilhooly, -F. Greenway and R. Vaughan. “Bungalow of Dreams” was prettily sung by Sheila Hurley and chorus, followed by Tom Sutton and the primers singing “Old King Cole” and Theresa Hurley and chorus in “Little Man.” The antics of Ken Stockman, Hapi Hana, Dave Rukuwai and Joe Singer in Algernon brought forth much laughter. A choral number, “Home on the Range,” sung in harmony by the senior boys, made an instant appeal, as also did the pupils of Std. 2 in another choral number,. “Chinatown.” A vigorous haka given in traditional style by the senior boys led by Toni Hana had to be repeated. The second half opened with what was probably one of the most popular items on the programme. To the accompaniment of a guitar trio a number of Hawaiian choruses with Iri Wharepouri as soloist were presented. Joe Tamakaha and Noki Awhetu were hula girls. Mention must be made of the excellent manner in which little Noki Awhetu executed her hula. A chorus, “Blue Bells of Scotland” by the senior girls found general favour, as did a poi dance given by the senior Maori girls. “Wee Deoch and Dorris” was presented by J. Thompson, Toni Hana, J. Gray, D. Jarman, M. Hamill, P. Brennan, M. Kirkwood, M. Kira, D. Rukuwai, K. Rangi and G. Komene. An exhibition of wand drill was given by J. Gray, S. Hurley, B. Vaughan, T. Meirs, D. Jarman, N. Ward, M. Hamill, E. Rookes and M. Kirkwood. The witticisms and antics of J. Tamaka and T. Hana were enjoyed. The audience insisted on a repetition of an exhibition of tap-dancing by J. Tamakaha, T. Hana, J. Thompson, K. Rangi and Dud Murray. A concerted number, “Little Dutch Mill,” with Lloma Stockman as soloist, was presented by Stds. 1 and 2. The singing in “When You and I Were Young, Maggie” was probably the best of the evening. “There’s Something About a Soldier,” presented by Stds. 1 and 2 led by Billie Te Whiti caused much merriment. This was followed by “Good-night, Little Girl,” and “I Don’t Want to Go to Bed,” led by Sam Gilhooly. The accompaniments were played by Miss Shaw and Mr. A. Roots.