PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1460, 28 January 1886, Page 3

PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL.

THE TREAT. On Tuesday last the annual treat to the scholars attending the above school, was held on the'school grounds. There was a large number of children and their parents and friends present. The weather iyas very unfavorable for the occasion, a r -misty rain falling till about five o’clock in the afternoon. Notwithstanding the dadipness, the children entered into all sons of outdoor games and amusements, with great spirit. Races for liberal money prizes vrere organised and carried out for them by the master, Mr F. Betbune, assisted by members cf the School Committee, who : were unflagging in their efforts to keep the children amused. In addition to the money prizes, a number of toys, etc., for which the Committee have to thank Mrs Dunlop and Miss Clark, were also competed for. About five o’clock an adjournment was made to the schoolroom where tea and refreshments were served out to all. Miss Miller, mistress of the school, and a number of other ladies were indefatigable in their duties while dispensing the tea. Mr Jas. Riordan was the caterer. After tea, amusements were again carried on till eight o'clock. THE CONCEBT. The concert was a great success. The schoolroom—and it is not a small one—was crowded to excess, and the capital programme was carried out very smoothly. Mr W. Guildford was voted to the chair, and called upon Miss Foster to open the proceedings by an overture on the piano. The piece selected found much favor with tho audience; Mr Lodge followed with the oyer»popular song “Sailing,” which was snog in hia well- known style. A recitation “Somebody's Darling” was next given nicely and with much feeling by Miea Annie Gregan. “ Half Mast High,” was next given by Misa Miller, and the audience testified their appreciation by a hearty encore. As a response, Miss Miller sang “The Miller and the Maid,” receiving loud applause. Mrs Glass followed with “Sweet Home,” and then a dialogue “Qesler and Tell” ensued between Masters £. Buckley and T. Bensett. Misa Hamilton rendered “Killarney ” with good expression and clearness, and a pretty : soog, “Dreamland,” was done full justice to by Miss Andrews, both pieces being heartily applauded. A capital recitation, “ Regulua,” by Master T. Bennett followed, and then the duet, “The Cousins,” by Mieses Hamilton and Dunlop, was given in *• pleasing style. Miss Miller again received an encore for her next solo, “Where hath Scotland found her fame 1” and kindly responded with “Jessie’s Dream." Master R. Guildford next gave a recitation “ Edinburgh after Flodden.” We may mention that the whole of the recitations were first-class and tho boys showed evidence of careful training, “ Erin, loved Erin,” by Miss Hamilton, was pleasingly rendered, and Mr Lodge’s next song, “ Jack’s Yarn,” was received well. This was the last item on the first part of the programme, and' an interval of ten minutes took place. The Geraldine Christy Minstrels then appeared and their jokes and songs were a source of great amusement and laughter, Mr Eruse was ng usual immense as Bones, Mr Logan acted as the opposite corner man, Mr W. G. Sherratt taking the centre. The entertainmont waa concluded -by a stump speech on “ Woman’s Rights” by Mr Eruse, which brought down the bouse, Mr Bethune then ascended the platform and proposed s hearty vote of thanks to the singers, the minstrels,-and the Chairman, and a special vote to Miss Foster, for her services. The votes were carried by acclamation. The singing of the National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close. The room was cleared for dancing, which lasted till daylight. There was a large attendance. The Master and the Committee have every reason to be satisfied with the success ef the gathering, which was in every way a great success and reflects great credit on their management.