COUNTRY NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 101, 30 April 1923, Page 7

COUNTRY NEWS.

TAKININI. A well'attended meeting of ratepayers was held nt the Takauini public school on Saturday night for the purpose of nominating a candidate to stand as member for the I-pakurn Riding on the Manukau County Council at the present election. Mr. .Tonewas chairman. As a result of the meeting, Mr. H. Harris, of Tatanlni. was nominated * to stand. A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Hughes for his promptitude in convening a meeting. Several of those present eominehted adversely on the condition of the roads in Takauini, those near tne station being described as sadly in need of repair.

WAIHI. The annual report of the Waihi Schooll Committee shows that at the recent examinations the following results were achieved.— At the District High School, for senior Tree places Sβ candidates were presented, and Ml scholarships were granted. At the Public Service entrance examination, ID candidates were presented, and 61 passed. For the junior national seholarshljis, cix candidates were presented, and four scholarships gained. "For matriculation, 14 presented, five full and five partial passes gained. East School: Standard VI.. 17 sat, and obtained proficiency. One junior national scholarship was gained. Tue boys of the East School had the honour c>l winning the schools' football competition. South School: 1!) scholars sat for and gained their proficiency. "Waihi vau congratulate Itself upon the very satisfactory work bqing carried on by the headmasters and thrir staffs. The teaching is efficient, discipline is good, and examination results are excellent. The District High iSchool is full : indeed the secondary department is ovi>r crowded. South School is full, and the roll number and attendance at East School are well maintulned. The figures an?:— HoU numbers of District High School, primary 443, secondary 130; total ",'.). South School, 270: East School, 221. Total, 107n. A recount In. connection with the municipal election does not alter the results of any of the polls.

TE AWAMUTU.

An-ac Day was observed In Te Awamntii under unfavourable weather conditions. Prior to the service wreaths were placed on the graves of returned men who b:id died since returning to New Zealand nt To Awainutu Cemetery and Hairini, also around the two memorials for the Maori veterans iv the Anglican Churchyard. A large muster of the returned soldiers headed by the Municipal 'Band, and supported by the various Friendly Societies and lire brigades, territorials, cadets, and Boy Scout-, inarched to the square in front of the Town Hull, where a platform had been erected for the memorial service. The parade was in charge of Captain I'earce, M.C. The service was opened by a hymn, followed by a prayer by the "lev. Rolison. Short addresses were giveu by the Mayor. Mr. Lye. M.1.. Mr. Ollphant (prc...!dent of R.S.A.), and Rev. White. Rev. Thompson read the Bible lesson. Mr Young, M.P.. presented to the Mayor. the British War Medal, a Victory medal, a bronze plaque, and a ricrnll Crum His Majesty the King, to be held In trust by I he Mayor and his successors for the next-of-kin nf Samuel Bird, a s.ddier from the district. The service was most Impressive. Band-man North sounded (he List Post. Hey. Robson pronounced the Benediction. Afterwards all present sang "Cod Save the King."'