LANSDOWNE SCHOOL

Wairarapa Age, 19 December 1919, Page 5

LANSDOWNE SCHOOL

ANNUAL CONCERT. There was a large audience at the Masterton Opera House last night, when the pupils of the Lansdowne School presented the operetta, "Princess of Poppyland" (in 3 cats). All the items were loudij applauded, and the concert was an undoubted success from every point of v:ew. The Princess was Margaret Prosser, who carried out her part in a very capable manner, her solos, sung in a very sweet voice, being quite a feature of the evening. Another successful performer was the principal boy, Myra Giddings, whose acting and solos were worth special mention Nelson Hale was the King, and capably filled the role. The element was in the hands of, 7\ ing (Baron Insomnia), ancjt'.:-Vk- attendants, Ronald DougJ#\ and H. Mothes. They very played their parts and caused mucfi laughter, as did also Albert Denby, the sleepy Jester, another clever performer. Stuart Petersen was very convincing as the Chamberlain. The Princess's attendants were Pearl Fea» and Alma Styles, and the Court Pages, Eila Wagg and Vera Naylor. The musical arrangements were in the hands of an excellent orchestra, consisting of the Mioses Hall, A.T.C.L., Hollo way, Redman, and Messrs Allan, Holder, Russell, Taylor, Osborne, Redman and Spencer. The costumes were quite a feature of the operetta, and together with the excellent ballets, merited much praise. The large chorus was verj effective,, and reflected much credit upon the promoters, as, in fact, did the whole performance. The entertainment will be repeated to-night.