SCHOOL CONCERT.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2676, 4 December 1909, Page 3

SCHOOL CONCERT.

ENTERTAINMENT AT MANGAPAPA. There was a crowded attendance at the Mangapapa School last evening on the occasion ol : ‘the school concert. Mr. E. Grundy, chairman of the School Committee, acted as chairman, and introduced the various performers. The programme opened with a drill song by pupils of the infant room, the little lads and lassies being recalled for the excellent time they kept. Mr. Frank Teat was in capital voice, and gave a spirited rendering of “Barney O’Brien.” Master Victor Goldsmith caused considerable merriment by delivering a humorous recitation, entitled “A Modern John Gilpin,” which substituted a motor-car for the historic steed. Considerable interest attached to the first appearance on a concert platform in Gisborne of Madame Julia Gleave. a recent arrival from Manchester, England, who came with a high reputation a. s a vocalist, having for many years been a member of Halle’s choir. Madame chose as her opening number “Tin; Children’s Home,”-and her cultured contralto voice at once established her as a warm favorite. In response to an imperative recall, the ■ lady gave a charming interpretation of a song in lighter vein, “Uncle John,” which likewise greatly pleased her hearers. In the second part of the programme, Madame Gleave contributed a charming number, “Much Ado About Nothing.” It is quite, certain that- this talented l singer will be a most, welcome acquisition to the ranks of Gisborne’s vocalists. A Japanese Pan Song, by 21 senior girls in costume, was a most acceptable item, the little ladies looking very dainty and singing and acting well. “The Girl you Can’t Forget” was well sung by Mr. Itoy Quick, and in response to an encore lie gave an equally successful rendering of “'Won’t you Take me Back to Bendigo.” Miss Cussens was warmly applauded for her interpretation of “The Souks Awakening.” Miss Essie Scott, a senior pupil, showed considerable elocutionary ability in reciting “Curfew Shall Not Ring To-night.” Mr J. G. Grimshaw’s sweet tenor voice was well suited to the number be selected, “Happy Song.” the sustained note at the close being very clear and resonant. Five girl pupils gave a clever exhibition of club drill, keeping excellent time. Mr. W. J. Barlow gave a sprited rendering of “The Riderless Steed/’ and was followed by the action song. “A Soldier’s Life,” cleverly performed by the pupils of the infant room. A little dot, Miss Yolnnde Thomson, was heartily applauded for the bright manner in which she recited “A Dreadful Mistake.” Air. Fergus Gumming gave a pleasing rendering of the popular song “Anchored,” and was followed by Miss Lois Saunders, a senior pupil, who excellently recited Kipliilg’s “Flag of England.” Mr. L. W. Manning’s fine baritone voice was well suited to “Big Ben,” and this number was one of the most enjoyable of the evening. A cadet marching song, “New Zealand s Sons Are We,” was a most attractive item, the lads looking very soldier-like in their smart uniforms. The singing of “God Save the King” brought, a most enjoyable evening’s entertainment to a close. ■ , At the conclusion of tile concert, Mr. Grundy proposed a vote of thanks to the performers, which was carried by acclamation.