24th December 1932 SA
Funeral of Mr. T. Cope.—The funeral of the late Mr. Tom Cope, for many years a member of the Sandon Church choir, took place on Thursday at Sandon. The Rev. F.E. Copleston, vicar, officiated. Mr. E. Bridgeman presided at the organ, and rendered “O rest in the Lord” (Elijah), and the “Parting Hour” (Mendelssohn). The service concluded with the hymn, “On Jordan’s Banks,” and the Nunc Dimittis.
Whist Drive.—The Christmas whist drive, given by the Sandon Village Club, took place on Monday evening. The Rev. F.E. Copleston officiated as M.C. Mr. P. Titterton won the premier prize, and the other successful competitors were:--Mrs. Lindop, Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Hollins, Mrs. Farr, Miss Askey, Mrs. K. Potts, Mrs. R. Johnson, Mrs. Copleston, Messrs. Reader, L. Jerrams, F. Nixon, H. Rushton, A. Hodson, J.H. Cadman, A. Shardlow, A. Shilton, J.T. Johnson. Mrs. Lindop presented the prizes. The Gaiety Band, of Stone, played for the dance which followed.
Children’s Concert.—The pupils of Sandon School gave a delightful concert on Friday, in the Village Club. Mr. T.W. Knowles occupied the chair. The first part of the programme consisted of Christmas carols with a tableau of the Manger. Unique lighting arrangements added greatly to the success of part one. The characters in the tableau were played by Gertrude Middleton (Mary), and John Wright (Joseph), and the soloists were W. Perkin, C. Potts, E. Rollitt, T. Hall and Marion Lloyd. Part II Was of a less serious nature and was billed as the “School Review.” The “Old-Fashioned Schoolmaster” (John Foster) and his merry children, caused much merriment. The Infants were responsible for two delightful little plays, “The King’s Breakfast” by A.A. Milne, and the “Three Bears,” played by the 5-year old children“. Jack Pain’s Percussion Band (conductor Dot Perkin, leading soloist Rupert Adderley), won more applause for the infants’ department. The Junior Division gave “The Mad Tea Party,” “The Arm Chair,” written by Rose Tyleman, and the old favourite, “Ten [N****r] Boys.” The Senior Division gave a comic impersonation of the “School Doctor,” and Bessie Hine and Mavis Hawley sang “The Farm,” from the musical comedy “Our Miss Gibbs.” Sandwiched between the main items was a selection of songs and recitations by individual pupils. The programme was brought to a close by a “Bedroom Story,” sung by ten senior girls. The Chairman congratulated the school staff on the excellent show.
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