TE KIRI.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 29 January 1927, Page 6

TE KIRI.

FAREWELL SOCIAL.

(From Our Own Correspondent). There was a large gathering of friends and well-wishers at the farewell social to Mr and Mrs Palmer last Monday evening. In presenting the guests" of the evening with a- wellfflTed wallet. Mr Collins (chairman of the School Committee) voiced the regret felt by all at the departure of such ‘‘real: sports” from the district. Both Mr and Mrs Palmer have helped every deserving, cause here in the five yeans Mr Palmer has been in charge of the school. Especially was that so in the school carnival, conducted so successfully -recently, and it was unfortunate- that (owing to the grade of the school falling) they would not enjov the fruit of their efforts. On behalf of all present, he wished the guests as successful and useful a time at Tikorangi as they, had spent here. Mr Rodger, in a few humorous remarks, also spoke of the “spo-rtinoss” of both, and assured them, they would lie much missed in the district. Mr Palmer feelingly replied, saying it was a' wrench to part, and on behalf of his wife and himself thanked a l ,! for their present and good wishes. He hoped that any who couhl call at their new home would do so. The music for the dance- was .supplied gratis l>v Miss Collins, Mr W. Coxheadl playing several extras. Mr J. Connell- (Auckland) recited during the evening. It was unfortunate that the transfer should take, place while the children were scattered on holidays, as, had they known their teacher was going, they would have done their part in showing, regret at his departure. Mrs Palmer, too. has. earned the children's esteem by her unfailino- attention to their smaill hurts while playing, in fact anv tiny scratch was enough to warrant “going to Mrs Palmer.” Mr Palmer’s enthusiasm was responsible for starting the, -school shows which have been held here, he being a flower lover, his particular hob-hv being daffodil growing. Mrs Rumble- (the new teacher) has taken up her residence here. MINOR ACCIDENTS. There hare been several minor accidents here in the havfiolds, lately, two little boys being hurt with the sweeps. One named Macintosh had a bone broken in bis ankle at Mr McLellnn’s field, and the other. George Stoekwe'l. had the nail torn from his thumb at Mr Collins’s. GENERAL. The Farmers’ Union intend bolding a cattle show bore in the near future, and it is to be honed that the farmers will show their appreciation, bv .sending as man v entries as possible, thereby ensuring its continuance. The good weather' experienced lately has helped materially to get the liay in in good condition —a contrast to other years, when it is often lays out fo>r a week in the rain. Most crops are in now, and have proved record ones, too.