MANAIA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 9 August 1928, Page 11

MANAIA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

SCHOOL. COMMITTEE. The. monthly meeting of the Matnaia School Committee was held last night, when there were present Messrs A. J. Giaimlin (chair), IV A. Budge, G. Edwards, J. Oague, G. Butler, W. Vincent, and the Rev. R, Miller, A. Sadler.

The Minister of Agriculture wrote confirming his telegram to. the chairman regarding the grant-for additions to the cooking room, in order to provide additional room for the secondary classes. The Taranaki Ed nida tion Board advised that leave ol’ absence had been granted to Miss Bayly on account of illness.

Alrsi Robinson, secretary of the Manaia branch of the W.CLT.U., asked if the children were supplied with cocoa, during the winter months, stating that the members of the union would he prepared to provide cocoa and sugar for the children. In connection with dental treatment for children, the secretary of . the Taranaki Education Board forwarded a copy of -a letter- from the director of the division of dental hygiene, in which it was stated that he would be glad if the secretary would furnish the department with a list of the schools within a reasonable distance that could be treated if Mainaia; were made a. sub-base, and also the number on the rolls of each school. Mr Bridge, acting secretary, said this would be supplied. ' GENERAL. The question of playing football matches in'school hours was considered, members being divided on the matter. Some members were strongly in favour of giving the boys the chance of playing say on a Friday, because they were upholding the honour of the school, while, one member considered that the intellectual side of the school work was more important. The elate for the play-off match at Okaiawa, lias been fixed for Friday, August 10. The action of the headmaster in procuring a supply of fuel was confirmed.' Mr Edwards was thanked, for work he had done in the school. The dual-man said there was a good chance of getting the: dental clinic; the Department approving' of the self-help policy ndopted. The headmaster’s, report for . the month stated that the attendance was primary 262 (average 224), secondary 23 (average 22). There lias been oonsideraibje sickness but this was steadily disappearing. The 'inspectors, Messrs. Griffin and Henry, had visited the school, but their report was not yet to hand. The headmaster suggested that trees from the school: nursery should be transplanted into the domain. Miss Hi-lles reported that she. was entering competitors at the Halwera Competitions, and the headmaster asked all who could to give all the assistance possible during the week of competitions. The school football: team won the' senior place in their group and on Fri-

I* day next have to play-off with Nornianby at Okaiawa. The winners pf this . game would play-off with the winning j team Jn North Taranaki. He believed lie could arrange for conveyance to Okaiawa. without much. expense, but should the team win he could not be sure of the longer trip. j L. Budd, a Alanaia schoolboy, had been selected to play against Waikato it Hamilton in the near future. ‘‘QUALITY FIRST.’.’ The play had been, said Air Sherson, most successful, but the expenses' had been heavy and the net result not all they had hoped. The nett result to the Manaia School was £2B 7s Sd, receipts having ibeen £59 10s 4d. and expenses £3l 2s Sd. Air Sherson and all helpers were cordially thanked and commended because, of the good influence of the study of the play on the children. ■Air Nairn said lie would have liked to produce it at another centre, but the examinations prohibited their giving more performances. ■! Air Sherson, after sketching the difficulties Which had to be overcome in connection with the production, returned thanks to all who assisted, and said they proposed a division as follows : Sundry interests £3 7s Sd, tennis net £3, basket balL and cricket £5, book club £6, grama-phone records £2, school committee £lO. , . On the recommendation of the visiting committee it was decided xo obtain an, estimate for the connection of the school and: horse paddock with .the town water supply. - The purchase of two: totara posts for the tennis court was decided on. The R'ov. R. Miller donated the necessary concrete for fixing the posts and.Mr G. Edwards the labour entailed. ANOTFLERi PIONEER, PASSES. « The funeral of the late Air James Bourke, senr., took place on Wednesdav afternoon leaving the Catholic; Church . for the Alanaia cemetery early in the afternoon. Services were conducted by the Rev, Father O’Dwyer, who also held a requiem mass at 9a.m. The procession was one of the largest held at Alanaia, over 60 cars carrying friends from all parts of Taranaki, who were present to pay the last respect to one of the district pioneers. The procession was headed by the members of the Hibernian Society in regalia. Tho pall bearers were Alessrs B. AlcOarthy, E. Long senr. , T. AloPh,films, P. Bourke J. AlcCarty, senr., and J. A, G. Cosgrove. Alany beautiful wreaths were laid on the casket. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE. Over 50 friends paid a surprise visit to the residence of Air O. Jones at Oco last Friday night to pay their compliment to his mother Airs E. Jones, on her 71s,t birthday, also- Airs C. Jones, whose birthday was on the same date. A pleasant evening was spent in cards, vocal items and dancing. _ Birthday speeches were delivered, wishing the time honoured many happy returns and many gifts were presented. All- C. Jones .returned thanks and expressed the pleasure the gathering had afforded Airs Jones, senr., Airs Jones, junr., and himself. Tie evening concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and “For They are jolly good, Fellows.V.