SOCIALS, MEETINGS, Etc.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume I, Issue 230, 15 September 1911, Page 4

SOCIALS, MEETINGS, Etc.

MASONIC SOCIAL.

The Victoria Masonic Lodge held their annual social in the Foresters’ Hall, Napier, last evening. About 20 couples attended and a most enjoyable time was spent. Messrs. C. Kirk and H. E. Jones were M.G.’s. The music for the dancing was supplied by Mr. A. E. Redshaw ; Mrs. Arrol playing the extras. Bro. J. B. Andrew provided an excellent supper, which was dispensed by a number of brethren in attendance.

NAPIER SOUTH SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The usual monthly meeting of the Napier South School Committee was held last evening. Present: Messrs. H. Hare (Chairman), E. Cox, H. MacKenzie, T. Arnold, and C. W. Swain. The headmaster (Mr. J. N. Dodds) reported that the attendance for the past month had been as follows :—Number on roll, 368; average attendance, 313 ; highest attendance, 336. He also reported having forwarded the sum of £3/15/- to the I'resh Air Fund, the voluntary contributions of the staff and children. The report of the board’s inspector (Mr. J. Smith) was received, and wis considered highly satisfactory. The manager of Haywards, Limited, intimated that an entertainment in aid of the school funds would be held at the Empire Theatre on September 27th. Messrs. Dine and Otton were appointed a visiting committee for the ensuing month. Seven applications were received for the position of assistant mistress and it was deud(d to recommend the appointment of Miss Burton, of Taradale, for the position. Accounts amounting to £1 12 11 were passed for payment.

TARADALE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The monthly meeting of the Taradak s chool Committee was held last Wednesday. Present: Messrs. Adams (chairman), Wood (secretary), Williams, Martin, Eddy and Anderson. The headmaster reported that the roll number was 183, with an a >ci age attendance of 161. A few ot the school children were still troubled with after-affects of the measles. The examinations ended on Sunday last, and the school was closed till next Monday for the second term vacation. Messrs. Adam and Attwood visited the school on September 6th. The report was adopted, the attendance being considered most satisfactory. Several minor requirements were left in the hands of the headmaster to deal with. It was decided to recommend the appointment of Miss E. Burton as additional assistant. There were nineteen applicants for the position. Accounts amounting to £l2/3/- were passed for payment. It was resolved to consider at next meeting ways and means of raising funds for prizes and a picnic. Messrs. Martin and Eddy were appointed a visiting committee for the ensuing month.

PROFESSOR MILLS’ LECTURES

Yesterday afternoon Prof. W. T. Mills delivered a lecture in the Trinity Methodist Schoolroom to women only, the subject being “The Cost of Living.” He pointed out that while the husband earned the money their wives spent it, and any increase of wages would be neutralised by lack of economy in managing the home. His address was listened to with keen attention by the large number of ladies present. In the evening Professor W. T. Mills gave an interesting address to a large audience in the Napier Working Men’s Club, his subject being “How to Organise.” Mr. T. McVay occupied the chair in the absence of Mr. J. Gilberd, who was prevented from attending through sickness. The speaker was given a most attentive hearing and at the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him for his instructive lecture. Professor Mills will speak in the Princess Theatre, Hastings, this evening on “Why a Labour Party in New Zealand.”

LECTURE BY MR. J. R. NICHOL.

In spite of the rain last evening, a large attendance assembled at Napier to hear the lecture given by Mr. J. R. Nichol, honorary secretary of the National Committee of the Y.M.C.A. of Australasia on “The World Crisis, a Challenge to the Christian Church.” The address was well illustrated by limelight views and was mainly a comparison of the Christian religion with other faiths. The address was followed with keen attention and with very evident appreciation by all present. BALL AT TARADALE. The second plain and fancy dress ball was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall at Taradale last evening. On account of the rain there; was only a small attendance, but a most enjoyable time was spent. Miss M. Jeffares gave a very pretty rendering of the song entitled “Baby’s Prayer.” Miss McShane acted efficiently as pianist, and Messrs. J. and H. Stevens were M.C.’s. Supper was provided by tlio ladies. KING'S THEATRE. HASTINGS. Considering the elements of the wea-tli-'r, a very fair attendance witnessed the screening of the current programme at the King's Theatre. '1 he picture:, wore all v.ell applauded. The same programme will be screened to-night, and will be shown again on Saturday aft 'rnocn. This pr< gramme should suit children The seenics and topical pictures arc a') good educational stlh- • ioets. There will also be shown two coed eowliov pictures, " Sheriff and the Alan '• and' “ Bertie's Bandit." which hire full of exciting incident s. and should suit children. The comics are alto i •.uitald" subjects for children.