SPRING CREEK.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLI, Issue 255, 28 October 1907, Page 5

SPRING CREEK.

' (Our Own Correspondent.) I . Saturday. Even the residents of this notably healthy spot have not been free from the ravages of influenza, almost every family in the Creek having had a turn of it during the last fortnight. Tho school has been closed two1- or three days this week, as the schoolmaster and the majority of tho scholars were unable to attend. The tennis season was opened on Wednesday, the 16th inst., when only a very small company was able to be present. Mr tf'raser-Tytlar, tho worthy president, declared the courts open, and after a few games afternoon tea was handed round by the ladies. The Tennis Club has kindly granted the free use of the courts to the girls attending the day school during the recess, and it is hoped that before long the Club will have a fair number of capable lady players.

The annual day school concert was held in the hall last Friday week, and despite the widespread sickness, a goodly company was present. The hall was tastefully decorated, and a splendid programme was given by the scholars. Much credit is due to Mrs Oldham and Miss Hilliard for the work undertaken in getting up the drills and tableaux. The representation of '' Spring '' was one of the prettiest things on the programme, and the '' Golden Boat song deserves special mention. In this item, five girls wore gold and white caps and gold sashes, and were seated so as to represent the rowers in the " Golden Boat." With the amount obtained, added to the Education Board's subsidy, it is intended to purchase books for the school library and apparatus for the school.

The plain and fancy dress ball held last Wednesday evening was a great success, over £10 being raised towards the hall fund. The hall, which is a credit to the district, is now almost free ;from debt, thanks to the many generous friends who are willing to assist in any movement .to promote the welfare of the people.