KUMARA NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 11 December 1928, Page 2

KUMARA NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) During the recent spell of warm dry weather shearing operations were hi Pull swing in the district. Judging •y the number of sheep and lambs the wool crop should be very successful The marriage of Miss Lil Fensom, rider daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Fensom, of Seddon Street, to Mr Reg J. Little (Sydney), formerly of Kumara, takes place on Wednesday at Greyra outh. Mrs Neville left on Thursday for Christchurch to spend a short holiday with her daughter, Nirs J. Smith. Mrs A. Aldridge, of the Beach Road, was admitted to the Greymouth Hospital on Saturday. Mr A. J. Thorn has suffered a painful injury, his fingers being crushed between two large stones while nt wk at the Maori Point sluicing claim. The water was turned on to the electric generating statidn at Dillmanstown on Friday evening, and the initial result was considered very satisfactory. The completion of the first part of the plant has resulted in about twenty workmen being dispensed witn for the time being. The annual concert in aid of St. Patrick’s School was held on Friday evening last, and was attended by r large audience. The various vocal and musical items were well received, and the step dancing was very pleasing. The operetta, “The Dolls’ Wedding.” was staged by a score of pupils, all of whom acquitted themselves very well. After the concert a. very successful dance was held.

Mr A. G. Wood, proprietor of the Theatre Royal Hotel, was taken seriously ill at 6 p.m. on Saturday evening. Dr Booth ordered his immediate removal to the Westland Hospital.

where he underwent an operation immediately upon arrived. Latest reports are that ho is doing as well as can be expected. The usual monthly meeting of the School Committee was hold on Monday evening. Present: R. J. Burrell (chairman), D. A. McLean, T. Walker, J. Reedy, and H. Hamer (Ron. Sec.) In accordance with custom, the Secretary was authorised to procure the annual prize awarded to the pupil witn the highest marks in the proficiency examination. The Chairman said the* Headmaster was to be congratulated on his splendid results with the pupils who sat for their proficiency. Mr McLean reported that the school was being well conducted in the temporary building. Mr Burrell reported th,nr the roof and wall of the new school were erected, and that hopes were entertained that the scholars would be housed in the new school on Ist Febru ary next. The Headmaster reported that the roll number was 97, and thaverage attendance 88.6. The Headmaster also reported at some length regarding the school books purchase 1 since the fire, stating he had kept a detailed account of books authorised to be purchased by each child. Nir Reedy said that the entertainment held Pome time ago had resulted in sufficient funds being secured to meet the cost of the authorised books. He moved that the amount (£l3 1/6) be passed for payment: geographies and hstories, etc., to become class books at the school. The Secretary reported that the Roll of Honour had been des troyed by the fire, and asked the committee to consider its replacement as oon as possible. Mr McLean moved that the Secretary endeavour to secure ({notations for a new Roll of Honour, as soon as possible, and that the payment bo met if possible with the balance of the proceeds of the entertainment. Accounts amounting to £lfi 1/6 were passed for payment.