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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1706, 22 December 1919, Page 7

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(From Otjb Own Comiespondknt.) All candidates presented at tho- local school for proficiency examination were successful in obtaining certificates, as follows: Albert Hart, Elsie Hart, Francis Kershaw, Gladys Rout, Evelyn Trass, and Eileen Williams. The Town Hall was nicely decorated for the Methodist Sunday School anniversary concert lust Tuesday evening, when therewas a largo attendance. Rev. Gatman carried out the duties of chairman, 'and in thanking those who had assisted in the success of the ente'rta.inment especially mentioned Miss Searlo and Misses Hopkirjcj Mr Hopkirk read tho annual report, which showed the Sunday school'was in a healthy condition. The programme, which was composed entirely of items by the children, was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience, who wero not slow in allowing their appreciation' of the successful efforts of tho children. At the conclusion of the programme and previous to the handing round of an abundance of appetising light refreshment, the school prizes were presented by Rev Gatman to the following scholars: Mr Ilopkirk's class: Dorothy Beard, Kathleen Read, Kathleen Wood, Frank Williamson, Jack Burton, Cecil Cloutman, Bertie Fairlcss, Jack Flowers, Lloyd Evans, Ednoy How, Willie Grammer. Attendance prizx-, Kathleen Read. Mrs Shaw's class: Marion Robson, Madge Archer, Eileen Read, Jean Archer, Jack Robson, Willie Burton, Reg. Road, Alfred Flowers, Trovor Humphrey. Attendance prizes, Willie Burton and Reg. Read. Miss Dawson's class: Slyvia Read, Zita Ldligworth, Doris Brewer, Meg Robson, Murjoiie How, Grahamo Burton, Morvyn Gatman. Miss Ilopkirk's class (infants) : Grace Fairless, Moyra Tremcwan, Dulcio Longworth. Mary Keen, Emmie Carter, Winnie Small, Winnie Carter, Muriel Ravworth, Norman Brewer, Colin Brewer, Lindsay Flowers, Rex Longworth, Owen Gatman," Neil Gatman. Attendance prize, Norman Brewer. Following is the concert programme: Chorus, " Anniversary Song," Sunday school scholars; exercise, "Welcome," Marion Robson, Eileen Read, Doris Brewer. Zita Longworth, Sylvia Read, Meg Robson, Jean Archer; pianoforte duet. "II Travatore," Kathleen and Eileen Read; duet, "'Hie Owl and the Mouse," Reg. Read ant! Jack Hui ton-; recitation, "o'Grady 1 * Goat," Jean Archer; dialogue, "The Leal Grandma," Dorothy Beard, Madge Archer. Kate Woods, Jack Burton; recitation, "'flu Green Mountain Justice." Cecil Cloutman; fairy thill and dialogue, Jean Arelie (Queen). Marion Robson, .Madge Archer Eileen Read, Meg Robson, Kathleen Read Zita Longworth, Doris Brewer, Sylvii Read; recitation. "I'm going to bo i Preacher," Mervyn Gatman; song, "I't like to be a Duck," Dorothy Beard; re< tation, " The Glove and the Lions," From Williamson; piano solo, "Merry Sleig' Bells," Sylvia Read; recitation, "Boy Rights," Lloyd Evans; duet, " Beauti. Mab," Eileen Read and Madge Arche recitation, " Tale of a Wig." Jack Robso dialogue. " Bad Habit Cured," Fran Kershaw, Madge Archer, Cecil Cloutrn. Jack Burton, Jack Flowers; song, "Dolly Bfrthdav," Zita Longworth; recitation. " Aunt "Tabitha," Dorothy Beard; song, "Good-night," Madge Archer, Meg Rob son, Doris Brewer, Jean Archer, Zita Longworth Salvia Read, Marion Robson, Eileen The final meeting of the Flower Snow Committee was held on Monday, Rev. Kcmpthorne in the chair. Tie' balancesheet, which showed gross receipts £9O 3s 2d, and net- profit £79 3s 5.1, was adopted. Special donations as follows were received: Messrs F. Arbon £2 10s. 11. Smart £2, Millar and Giorgi £1 is, C. H. Hundley £l, Mrs Sharp 10s 6d, Mrs C. fl. Handley 10s nod several donations of ss. In all the donations totalled £lO 9s. Votes of thanks wi re extended to the judges, Mesdomcs L. A. Abraham, J. A. Nash, A. Mcllnrdy, F. /Meßae, and Rev. Fenn and Air Kingsbeer. The chairman took the opportunity of congratulating the ladies of the committee on tho splendid success which, attended their efforts, and in eulogising the good work performed by tho secretary (Mr Robson), jiud ]> : e;:siire in presenting him with two of the latest volumes dealing with the war. Mr Robson suitably responded. A vote of thanks was extended to Messrs Maundi r and Trass. It was decided to held the next annual show meeting early in August. I A camp for members of tie- Church of .England bible classes in the Wellington district is to be held here from December 29th to January 10th. The camp will bo in charge of Rev. T. F. Taylor, a returned cfiopicin ot the N.Z.E.F., who will conduct tho services in St. Mary's Church on Sunday, January 4. The monument erected al, Hiwipui in memory of the boys who lost their Jives during the great war, is a decided credit to the residents of that district. So far our district appears to be one of tho very few which has made 'iio move in rlio direction of a monument to the, memory of our boys who laid down their lives. Tho Domain has been booked for the combined Methodist picnic on January 22.

The bov scout movement is receiving Bomo support, ' and Rev. Kempthornc hopes to havo n troop in the Now Year. Election excitement, combined with a too long gazing on the ruddy wine, was iesponsiblo for two men bcinpr charged before Mr J. If. Vincent, J.P. fine was convicted and discharged and the other wax convicted and called upon to subscribe live shillings towards the revenue of the Dominion.