Glimpses of Glenavy.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 224, 3 July 1902, Page 3

Glimpses of Glenavy.

The Gienavy school concert, which took place last Wednesday night, was well-attended, parents and friends turning out in goodly numbers. Owing to the sad news of the illness of the King, proceedings were prefaced by the singing of “ God Save the King.” The children wore grouped on the stage, and under the conductorship of Mrs Steven sang a piece very creditably. The soloists of the concert were local and received many encores, most of them having to re-appear. The following contributed items :—Misses Porter. Butt, Stevenson, Eorde (2) and Park and Messrs Slodden, Hollamby and Jack Tinwarro. Mr A. Wixon gave an excellent exhibition of club swinging. Miss Steven (a scholar) rendered a recitation very nicely as did also Miss Nellie Pelvin and Master Forbes. Mr J. McGowan recited a comic piece, which was received with hearty applause. At intervals the scholars were grouped on the stage and rendered pieces (boys and girls alternately) very nicely, showing signs of careful rehearsal and reflecting great "credit on their instructors, Mr and Mrs Steven. At the conclusion of the concert Mr A. Pelvin (chairman of the committee) asked for a vote of thanks to the peformers and Mrs Steven for their efforts towards making the affair such a success. This was carried unanimously. Tl e singing again of “ God Save the King ” brought the concert to a close.

After the concert the school floor was cleared and dancing was commenced and kept up with vigor till 2 a.m, Mr A. Pelvia acted as M.C., while Mr M. Leonard supplied the music; needless to say, both gave every satisfaction in their respective positions. A first-rate supper was provided and proved not the least 1 attractive item of the evening. The I ladies who had charge of this item deserve a word of praise for their kindness and attention to all and sundry. SCHOOL PICNIC. The school district took place on Thursday, the weather being all that could be desired. The prizes won during the year were presented in the school in the morning, and every child received two souvenir cards. The hoisting of the school Ensign was the occasion of a pretty little ceremony. Two little girls and two little boys held the halliards and, on the signal being given, they pulled away right manfully. As soon as the flag was a-peak, one verse of the National Anthem was sung and the school boys sainted their new flag. Mr A. Pelvin (chairman of the ‘committee) then recited Kipling’s “ English Flag," which was received with applause. Mi D. Wallace (chairman Waitaki Settlement) then addressed the assembly, which by this time must have numbered close on 300 (tho Waitaki Settlement school children being amalgamated with Glenavy). He (Mr Wallace), as a member of the Peace Committee, welcomed tho people and said that never before this war had Great Britain found the true unity of the Empire, for from every part of her dominions had troops been sent ungrudgingly. He did not wish to say they bad done more than their share, but they did their part and did it well. (Applause.) We could rejoice over such splendid soldiers. We must not forget the brave mem who lost their lives in defence of the flag. The greatest elements of progress were equality of citizenship, justice, honest and upright administration and a free public press. (Applause.) This war had drawn through dreary days and reve sosto its appointed end, and the greatest of all passible victories was tho victory that brought p race and left the Union Jack floating over the people of the Transvaal. (Great applause ) Tho school sports were kept going all day, the youngsters and older people enjoying themselves immensely.. Some really well contested races took plae; during the day, but space rigorously forbids a full report of all the events, sufficient to say that Mr Cagney’s for champion boy and champion girl (handicap flat races) were won by Miss J. Leonard, Waitaki Settlement, and Master Mathieson, Glenavy. At the conclusion of the picnic Mr A. Pelvia called for a vote of thanks to the County Council and Mr D. Ross, in recognition of the Council’s donation and Mr Rosa’ help towards gelling same. (Carried unanimously.) Mr Fraser then called for three cheers for the lad.es who had looked after the luncheon, etc , which were given heartily.