PROJECTOR FOR SCHOOL

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21811, 17 June 1936, Page 8

PROJECTOR FOR SCHOOL

APPLICATION FROM WAIMATE

AN AID TO CHILDREN’S LESSONS

Lessons at the Waimate High School may soon be aided, according to the rector, Mr M. Leadbetter, by a cinematographic projector, for which application has been made.

A recent report of the Director of Education to the House of Representatives dealt with the increasing use of moving picture projectors in schools overseas. It would be difficult for a school of the size of the one at Waimate to obtain supplies of suitable films, and so the application has been made for a machine to show slides, plates, and illustrations from educational magazines.. RATES INCREASED IN WAIMATE RISE' OF ONE PENNY IN POUND FOUR-FIFTHS OF VALUATION SUBJECT TO LEVY An increase in the rates of a penny in the pound was passed at last night’s meeting of the Waimate Borough Council. It is the first, increase for 11 years, since Mr George Dash became Mayor, The rate has been raised to meet both the increased levy due to the South Canterbury Hospital Board on account of new buildings, and the need for a new cemetery, the cost of which is being shared with the county council. It was decided not to provide for an increased subsidy on relief workers’ wages, the need for which, according to Mr Dash, seemed doubtful. On the motion of the Mayor, it was agreed to strike the rate for 1936-37 on 80 per cent, of the valuation. It was explained that the council was empowered to strike the rate on any proportion of the old valuation, to cope with ratepayers who might have an advantage over their neighbours through a favourable revaluation of their properties. WAIMATE RUGBY SUB UNION ENCROACHING SPECTATORS CRITICISED FENCES TO BE ERECTED NEAR LINES Spectators who encroach on the sidelines toward the end of matches were criticised at the last meeting of the Waimate Rugby Sub-Union, when a complaint was received from the Referees’ Association, asking the subunion to take action. It was eventually decided to erect a picket fence near the lines, to keep the crowd back. The resignation of Mr W. J. Wilds, because of departure from the district, was accepted with regret, and the appointment of Mr W. Wyndham as the Huimai Club’s delegate was approved. Mr D. Ireland was appointed a member of the management committee. Mr A. Mcßae suggested that the subunion attempt to have results of matches broadcast from 3YA every Saturday. POSITION OF WAIMATE TEAMS The Waimate Rugby ' Sub-Union’s senior grade competition is now in an interesting position, three teams leading at the end of the second round. Southern is leading by one game, from High School, in the junior grade. The teams’ points are as follows: Senior Grade

SIXTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED ST. ANDREWS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The St. Andrew’s Women’s Institute celebrated its sixth birthday party. Visitors were present from Bluecliffs, Otipua, Pareora, Esk Valley, Timaru. and Woodbury. The president (Mrs W. E. Mills) welcomed visitors and members. The afternoon’s entertainment began with a play by the institute girls entitled, “Seeing the World,” a comedy in two acts. Those taking part were: Jane Jenkins (Miss Carol Bell), Mabel Jenkins (Miss K. Bishop), Winnie, the servant (Miss Esmai Gray), Grace Jenkins (Miss Joy Bennett), Mrs Willoughby (Miss Marion Hutton). Three items were then given by the institute choir. The choir comprised Mesdames Turpie, Pugh. Brown. Leckie, Trimble, Misses E. Dash, M. Russell, M. Hutton, Bell (2), Wilkie, Kane. Mrs H. L. Wimsett was accompanist. The candles on the birthday cake were lit by Mrs Barber, one of the oldest members, and extinguished by Marion Mills. The cake was cut by Mrs Williams, Woodbury (president of the South Canterbury Federation), who complimented the St. Andrews Institute on attaining its sixth birthday. Others to wish the institute many happy returns were Mrs Cocks (Bluecliffs) and Mrs Vincent (Otipua). Bouquets were presented by Mrs Wirhsett to Mrs Mills (St. Andrews president) and Misses Marjorie Russell (secretary), Arden (treasurer), Mrs Williams, and Miss Davies (Woodbury). Miss Davies then presented the prizes to members gaining most points in competitions during the year: Mrs C. H. S. Johnston’s cup (cooking). Miss M. Russell 1, Miss Barbara Gray 2. Eva Martin cup (floral decoration). Miss O. Bell 1. Institute competitions: Mrs Cook 1. Miss M. Russell 2. Golden thread competition: Mrs Caque l. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Wimsett, Bockaert, Turpie, Newbegin, Trimble. Misses Carol Bell, Eva Dash, Joyce Coles, Marjorie Russell, and Arden.

P. W. L. Pts, Old Boys 6 4 2 8 Southern 6 4 2 8 Huimai 6 4 2 8 Glenavy , .. 6 0 6 0 Junior Grade Southern 7 7 0 14 High School 7 6 1 12 Makikihi 7 4 3 8 Pirates' 7 2 5 4 Old Boys 7 1 6 2 Huimai 7 1 6 2