TE KIRI.

Hawera Star, Volume L, 27 August 1930, Page 2

TE KIRI.

SCHOOL TEACHER FAREWELLED. (F -oin Our Own Correspondent). The farewell social! tendered to Aliss AI. H. Wood, who has been infant and sport s mi stress at the Te Kiri school for the past four ancli a quarter years, was an unqualified success. Air Collins (chairman of the committee) said parents and .scholars, alike were sorry to part with the guest of the evening, as slie had always done her best and been-a pattern to the; children. Te Kiri had had many assistant teacners, but none better than Aliss Wood. On behalf of the gathering, te asked her to accept a xylonite dressing table ,set as a token of the; esteem in which she was held l ., Air Nobhs (headmaster )spoke of Miss Wood’s work in the school, saying lie wished lie could react the inspector’s glowing report on that work. In later years the head teachers often received credit which could not have been given if the foundation were not well laid by the infant mistress. Aliss Wood ’s work was very conscientiously performed and the foundation truly ''laid for the work of the upper classes. Air R. W. Clements replied! on behalf of Aliss AYood. Alolly Thomas presented Aliss Wood with a- Victorian posy of violets and for-get-me-nots.. Airs Alitetell sang ‘ f Sing me the Rosary” during the evening and the music for dancing was supplied by Aliss Cdilins (piano) aud Air AlcAlabon (violin) Mr J. R.udlings carried out the duties of M.C. At. the , school on .Friday the pupils andl ex-pupils. farewelied their teacher, and a very Happy time wasi spent in glee-singing songs and recitation and competitions. The senior pupil. Tom Hargreaves, voiced the regret felt by all at her departure and thanked her for all her kindness, especially in their games. He hoped she would be happy in her new position in Manaia and called on four junior girls., who 'presented a manicure set, a box of handkerchifs, a. box of chocolates and a bouquet. Aliiss AVood briefly thanked the children, .and a dainty afternoon tea was dispensed by the senior girls. GENERAL. On account of a drop in grade of the Alau.ng-a.hu.me School, Mr AlcMahon has been transferred to Tqikaor.a.' The genial spring weather of the last week has been responsible for a- good growth of grass and increase in the milk yield. PERSONAL. The sympathy of the district residents will be extended to Air ajid Airs P. Gatenby in the loss of their infant son.