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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 16 October 1924, Page 2

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farewell social. (From Our Own Correspondent.) ■ e . n ioyfW6 evening wa s spent m the local hall on the 25th of last ■month in the form.' of a farewell social tendered te Mr B. W. B. Hunt, headmaster of the Oeo school Just prior to supper' Mr. Millar chairman of the farewell committee in a few well-chosen words spoke of'the sterling qualities of Mr. Hunt as a e \ d T n f * he foU1 ’ and a half district ad een teacllin S in this Mr Harrop then spoke and endorsed the previous speaker’s remarks, and also referred to the swimming lessons Mr. Hunt was giving the children last summer, which alone would he a big loss to the children and district. The children had been very keen and were making good progress with the lessons received. The chairman then called upon Mr. Lees, late chairman of the Education Hoard, to male© a presentation. Mr. Lees paid very high compliments to Mr. Hunt, and in conclusion said that no, man was in a better position than he (Mr. Lees) to speak of Mr. Hunt as a school teacher, <as the reports received at headquarters of Mr. Hunt’s work from time to time were most gratifying. Mr. Hunt was then presented with a valuable clock. In reply, Mr. Hunt said it was very hard to bid farewell to the Oeo school, which was the first school that he was headmaster of. It was his ambition to do his best for the school children, the school, and its surroundings. He referred to the interest taken by the Oeo School Committee in endeavouring to help him and Miss Murphy, the assistant teacher, in whatever scheme they (the teachers) suggested to benefit the school and its surroundings. Great credit was due to the school children in helping their teachers by looking after the gardens, and keeping the grounds clean and tidy. In conclusion, Mr. Hunt said that he would never forget the courtesy shown to him during his stay in Oeo. ; After the singing of “For' he’s a jolly good fellow” a first-class supper, which was provided by the local ladies, was handed round. Vocal items were rendered during the evening, and each had to give an. encore: Miss Wills, Miss I. Calder, Miss Rama, 'Mr. Wills. A Scotch dance was given by Miss Crawford and recitations by Mr. Forrester. GRAND OPENING BALL. Next Friday ,night, 17th insfc., the hall committee are lidding a big hall to celebrate the opening of the supperroom which has .just been built, and which is a big convenience to our local building. A ladies’ committee lias been formed to assist in making this hall a great success. On Thursday a working bee is to be held for decorating the ball, and dancers can rest assured that the local floor iwll be up to the best standard. The committee have also engaged Taylor’s Premier Orchestra, of Hawera, and the local Indies are making every effort to provide an excellent supper.