MEETINGS AND SOCIALS.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15774, 15 December 1916, Page 5

MEETINGS AND SOCIALS.

ICEW BRIGHTON SCHOOL CONCERT. Tho annual conccrt in aid of the echool prizo fund was held in the Joyland Picture Theatre last night, which was placed at th«t'isposal of the comm:ttce {too of charge. lhe buildins was crowded, and the splendid programme provided by the pupils and teaching ?toif of the echool w:m keenly enjoyed The prizo fund will benefit to a considerable extent. RUGBY STREET SUNDAY SCHOOL. On Wednesday evening, at the Rugby street Church, the closing gathering in connexion with the Sunday school anniversan took place. The echolars. reinforced by the choir, provided a select musical program mo, which was much appreciated. Brief addressee were given by itr C. K. Walter presided), 'Sister Ruth, Mr R. A. Tucker, and the Rev. A. C. La wry. Opportunity ™ taken on behalf of tho Rugby street and Ed"-oware road congregations to make pieeentatiora to Miss Ashby, who is relinquishin** her position as a. deaconess probationer after two years of appreciated cervico. In the course of an interesting reply tho recipient gave some experiences aeeocmcd with her office. RICHMOND SCHOOL COMMITTEE. At tho monthly n:fvtmg of the Richmond School Committee '.ber© were present— Mr H. Langford (hi tho chair), Mrs Langlord, anxJ Messrs Brown, Collins, Holiday, Pontocost, and Sillies. The Richmond Swimm : nn Club wrote asking permission to admit ;>n niombers the pupila of the Sivu-Q' school on the .same tenna as ilioiTC OI Kiclimond. Grunted. The headmasters report showed the roll number *-o to 672, "ith an average attendance of 632. Tlie scholars had during th# past fortnight by meaos of pDnny concerts, rained for Ren Cross and the Y.M.C.A. Hutments Funds. tho sum of £11 3a Id. iLe&sra Brown. Holiiday, and Pentecost were empowered to make all nrvangements 'or the annual picnic, to be ucld at Ambevley on Satu«day, l-ebruary I' th. wu-s dcciJwi to cioso the cclxool for t.ic tdDi j Holidays to-day ( triday). i WALTHAII SCHOOL COMMITTEE. A ■ meeting of the "WaHham School Committee wo 3 hc!d on Wednesday. Presently. c y. Harvey (chairman), Slesdnmes Wil&ou and Besiey. I. Alortlock, . AVraigiit. H. P. Williams, and R. B. Woodward. 3 The headmaster's report stated that the 4lvo.i'uso attendance for the past month •was 650, tho roll number being 705. Standard VI. wae examined for proficiency certificates by th» Board's Inspector on December 4 th. Applications for leave of absence were received from Miss Hardy, also from Mr A. H. Denne, the Jattor going: into cajnp at Trcntham early in January. Both applications were- grantod, and it was decided that a letter bo sent to Mr Denne expressing appreciation of his action and best wishes for his safo return to Jfcw Zealand. The date for closing tho school for tho annual holidays was left in the hands of the chairman and headmaster. A collection taken, at the- school recently in aid of Dr. Barnardo'B Homes resulted in the sum of JUG. ELMWOOD SCHOOL GIRLS' CONCERT. Seven little girls at the Elmwood School held a concert in aid of Dr. Barnardo's Homes in tho elied on tho echool grounds yesterday, which was filled to overflowing with parents and pupils, the prico of admission being 3d. The littlo performers acquitted themselves admirably, several items bein<j <sncorcd. They gave a. fairy play, with a. transformation scene. Both songs aud play were given without fl'iy aduit training. Tho contributions were:—Mjss Pearl Wilkinson, pianoforte solo; Misses Evelyn Hill, Isa. Angus, Ruby and Frances Clark, and Carol Baldwin, dances; Misses Mavis Shipley, Meroa, Somerset, Evelyn Hill, Moyro Free, and Joyce Thornton, recitations. The services of three boyst wcro also enlisted, Masters Neil MoGiliivray, Robert Morley. and Arnold Morley contributing a recitation, a song, and pianoforte eolo respectively. The chair was taken by Mr Johnson, assistant master. MISTLETOE LODGE. At the half-yeajrly summoned meeting of Mistletoe Lodge, No. 3, Q.A.0.D., A.D. i3ro. J. \W yalley presided. Sick pay amounting to £13 lis 'Kl was passed for payment. The balance-slieci, for Uio lialf-ycar was presented, and showed an increase in the fund 3 cf £110 33 3d. The management fund, which !cL3t year showed a debit of £2f£ 3s 7d, now shows a. credit of £11 Ob. Tho auditors, Bros. Burgess and Francis, reported on the condition of the books, and spoke in appreciation of tho work of tho secretary, Bro. F. E. Talbot. The and auditors' report were adopted. The election of officers resulted as foLiows:—A.D., Bro. Lightfoot; V.A., Bro. Willyarns; sccret&ry, Bro. Talbot (rc-ciecled); treasurer, Bro. Ives (reelected); M.S., Bro. McLay (ro-electcd); A.D. liards Bros. Allan, sen., and Donaldson, 6on. (re-elected); V»A. Barda, Bros. E. W. Barnard and Allan, jun.; 1.0., Bro. Parker; 0.G., Bro. Heywood; dispensary delegates, Bros. FaJck and Talbot; Grand Lodgo representative*. Broa. Lightfoot. Heywood, aud Jvefi; haJl committee, Bro. McLay. It was decided to hold an open night on December 213 L WEST CHRISTCHURCII SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The monthly raceting of the WcstChrislcirarch District Hi™h School Committee was held on. Wednesday. Present—Dr. Chilton (chairman). Rev. F. Rule, the Mayor (Mr H. Holland). Mosa:s V. B. Bultitudc. G. Barrail, E. Pa ri a no, W, Itobson. The Inspector's report on the work of the echool was received, and it was dccided to congratulate the headmzstcr and teaching; staff on the generally highly satisfactory nature of it, in spite of the disadvantages aiising from frequent changes in the teaching staff, ©tc. Tho headmaster's leport showed the roll number in the primary department to be 732, v.-ith an average attendance <rf C 72.9, and in the secondary department 220 and 213.3 respectively. During the year tho following articles vrcre sent to the Red Cross from tha infant school and primary department: — 1021 handkerchiefs, 5 do7.cn washers, 16 dozen pillow-slips, 1 dozen cloths. 45 treasure bagß, and from the secondary department— Girls: 6 pairs eocka. 11 dozen handkerchiefs, 52 pairs of bed socks, and 8 dozen facc-cioths. and for the Lady Liverpool Fund: 5 dozen handkerchiefs, 13 pairs eocks, 100 sanitary shirts, and for mir.e-sweopers—7 pairs mittens. The Committee expressed its gratification at the zeal displayed by tho scholars in assisting in patriotic work. About £12 IS3 had besn raised by moatw of conoerfs organised by the tc-achei* of the school. It was agreed to bold tho breaking-up ceremony connected with the oth ar.d Cth Standards and the eecondary department ia St. Andrew's room, if avsolablo, on 20th inst., in the morning.