RANGIORA HIGH SCHOOL

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22399, 12 May 1938, Page 4

RANGIORA HIGH SCHOOL

ANNUAL MEETING OF BOARD CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS RE-ELECTED The annual meeting of the Rangiora High School Board was held on Tuesday, when the chairman (Mr C. I. Jennings), the deputy-chairman (Mr W. A. Banks), and last year’s committee were all re-elected. The acting-principal (Mr G. C. Beattie) reported that the roll for the month was 213, comprising 116 girls and 97 boys. Mr Banks said that in his opinion the work done at the school during the last year had been the best in the history of the school. The school now ranked with the best in New Zealand. The chairman (Mr C. I. Jennings); It is gratifying to see that the people of Rangiora are beginning to realise the value of their school. Mention was also made of the work and co-operation of the teaching staff. After the meeting the chairman and members were entertained at supper by members of the Student Christian movement, who are encamped at the school.

CONTROL OF CHEVIOT HALL

RESOLUTION OF M’KENZIE DOMAIN BOARD A resolution was passed, on the motion of the Rt, Hon. G. W. Forbes, at a meeting of the McKenzie Domain Board,' that the McKenzie Domain Board recognise the need of considerable Improvement to the Cheviot Hall, but as it was impossible for it out of its limited finances to provide for this work, it felt that •the time had come when it should be relieved of that responsibility, and that the hall should be taken over by the county. . . In view of this the board was prepared to recommend to the Minister for Lands, who is responsible for public domains, to vest the section and hall in the Cheviot County Council so that It may be brought up-to-date and meet the growing requirements of the district.

OBITUARY MR ANDREW ANDERSON While on a health visit to New Zealand from Australia. Mr Andrew Anderson died suddenly at the home of his brother, Mr J. B. Anderson, Leeston. He was at one time a wellknown farmer and stock dealer in Ellesmere and was the second son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Anderson, pioneer at Leeston. After leaving the Ellesmere district, Mr Anderson farmed for a time in Southland, and at Sefton. and left for Australia 29 years ago. At the outbreak of the Great War he enlisted with the Australian forces and served in Egypt. Gallipoli, and France. Shortly after landing at Gallipoli he was seriously wounded and sent to England, but recovered and rejoined his unit In France, serving until near the end of the war.. He had a severe illness in Canberra several months ago and came to New Zealand to regain his health. ■ His wife died many years ago, and he leaves one son. who is a member of the Post Office staff at Dunedin. Many friends attended the funeral, the interment taking place at the Ellesmere public cemetery. The Rev. R. R. Adair took the service and the bearers were Messrs A. Anderson (son), J. 8., A., and J. Anderson (brothers), H. Anderson (nephew), and J. Webster. MR P. O’CONNOR

A respected Southbrldge resident who died recently was Mr Patrick O’Connor, who was 78 years old. He arrived in New Zealand by the Lady Jocelyn in 1879, and tor a long period was in the service of the late Mr J. R. Campbell, who farmed the "Homebrook” estate at Southbridge, and was later with the late Mr Edward Ruddock at “Fieldmont.” Mr O’Connor was a foundation member of St. John’s branch of the Hibernian Society. He > married a daughter of the late Mr McAneny, an early resident of Southbridge, and is survived by his wido'w, six daughters, and two sons. A large number of friends attended the funeral, members of the Hibernian Society forming a guard of honour. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church by the Rev. Father Creed; who also took the burial service at the Catholic cemetery. Leeston. MR R. W. COMYNS Mr R. W. Comyns. whose Meatrf occurred recently at the .age of 60; -spent his life in Oxford. He- wasMthftaon' of Frederick. and Rhode ’ Comynss;(h6e Crowe), two very early .settlers -in the district. Though . not taking; a conspicuous part in public affairs, Mr Comyns’asassociated with several organisations. The funeral was attended by many, and a memorial service iyas held in the Methodist Church, the Rev. A. H. Fowles being the preacher. Mr Comyns leaves a wife and; three daughters.

WOMEN’S HOCKEY DOYLBSTON CLUB MEETS A credit of £2 16s Id was shown in the statement presented to the annual meeting of- the Dpyleston Women’s Hockey Club. ' Officers elected were:—Patron, Mr R. W. Jackman; president, Mr W. G. Fussell; vice-presidents, Mrs Mitchell and Messrs W. J, Doyle. C. F. Turner, and W. H. Arbuckle; secretary, Miss M. Norquay; custodian, Miss M. Greenan; club captain. Miss; M. Brizzle; committee, Misses H. and. JR. Rickerby, B. Gorman,- M. Turner, E. Smith, and M. Brizzle; delegates to Ellesmere Association, Mr C. Mitchell, Mrs H. Smith, and Miss M. Norquay. YOUNG FARMERS* CLUB AT AMBERLEY The Ambefl'ey Young Farmers’ Chib met recently, Mr W. Russell presiding over an attendance of 27. An address was given by Mr A. Flay, of Lincoln College, on control of feed in relation to shortages. After a discussion on the proposed tour of the North Island, 15 members signified their Intention of making the tour if it started fairly early in July.