FEILDING NEWS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 96, 22 March 1929, Page 8

FEILDING NEWS

BOARD OF MANAGERS. (Special to “Standard.”) FEILDING, March 22. The monthly mooting of tho High School Board of Managers was held on Wednesday night, Mr .H. Tolley presiding. A letter was received from the Minister of Education, Hon, H. Atmoro, stating that Cabinet had made a grant of £4OO for farm buildings. The Minister also congratulated the school on tho _ work ho had observed boing dono during his recent visit. Mrs A. McCorkindalo wrote expressing her willingness-to act as instructor in tho pottery class. Mr Tolley reported to tho board on Mr Atmore's visit and it was decided to keep tho matter of scholarships boforo tho department. Tho principal also presented some statistics which ho had placed before the Minister showing that, in 1927, of all the boys leaving secondary schools in Now Zealand, 19 por cent, wont farming, while tho figures for tho Feilding School for tho samo year showed that 44 per cent, of tho boys leaving went on tho land; in 1928 tho percentage mounted to 57. The Minister had been impressed with theso figures. Tho report on technical classes showed that there were two dressmaking classes with 34 students, two shorthand and typewriting classes with 20 studonts, ono bookkeeping class with 16 students, ono English and arithmetic with 17 students. There was a total of seven classes with a present effective roll attendanco of 107 students. . It was .decided l on the* motion of the chairman to approach tho Wcllington Harbour Board with tho suggestion that the board provide ono or two scholarships tonable at the school. In putting forward tho motion, Mr Tolley said he had noticed that the Harbour Board had contributed to several other public projects and he considered that the school was entitled to make the request. If the board had sums of money to distribute, ho thought the school should receive > consideration as it was doing valuablo work in teaching agriculture. Tho headmaster, Mr L. J. Wild, mado the following report:—Tho Minister of Education. in company with tho Hon. .John Cobbe, visited the school on Friday, March 1, and his party with other welcome visitors were given an opportunity to acquaint themselves with our conditions. As a result of representations then made, a grant had been approved for materials for the erection of a. building for animal husbandry, wool-classing, ana workshops. Other important matters apaprently remain open for further consideration. During tho month Mr T. Seddon gave two of a series of lectures on tho history of music. Theso lectures give variety, of interest to the studies as well as entertainment, and are especially valuable as Mr Seddon is abel to show tho connection between this particular modo of self-expres-sion and other aspects of a country s history, environment and development.

FAREWELL AT CHELTENHAM. A large number of residents assembled at Cheltenham Hall on Wednesday night to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs H. J. Jaggard who are leaving Cheltenham after many yoars’ residence in the locality. On behalf of tho Cheltenham and Kiwitca Sports Club, Mr Clapham presented Mr Jaggard with a gold watch, and expressed tho regret the club felt at losing such a valued member. He wished tho guests many years of happiness. On bohalf of tho school committco, Mr C. G. C. Dermer also paid a tribute to tho guests of tho evening. For six years Mr Jaggard had been chairman of the committee and during that period about £3OO had been 'raised and spent on school improvements. Mr Jaggard had also interested himsolf in other activities in the district and Mrs Jaggard had likewise played her part well. The speaker, on behalf of the residents of tho district, then presented Mr and Mrs Jaggard with a silver tray and coffeo set suitable inscribed. . Mr Jaggard feelingly replied, thanking his friends for their kind presents and expressions of goodwill. During tho evening a concert party from Feilding rendered several items, assisted by local talent. TENNIS. On the Methodist Courts on Wednesday a match was played between a home team and ono from Colyton. Rain caused the match to be abandoned, tho scores s.t the close of play being as follow, Methodist players mentioned first: — Ladies’ Singles.—Miss B. Dcwo 2 v. Miss A. Shopherd 6, Miss E. Worsfold 4 v. Miss L. Hansen 6, Miss Humphrey 5 v. Miss E. Whales 6, Miss I. Bridge 6 v. Miss L. Benge 5. , Ladieq’ Doubles. —Misses Dewe and Worsfold 6 v. Misses Shopherd and Hansen 5, Misso3 Humphrey, and Bridge 5 v. Misses Whales and Benge 6, Misses Mann and Hughes 6 v. Misses Smith and Hocken 3. . Men’s Singles.—G. Simpson sv. W. Bussell 6, G. Darragh 6 v. W. Hocken 3, H. Harford 6 v. L. Hansen 5, L. Hughes 6 v N. Hocken 5, R. Eado 3 v. H. Woodman 6, O. Scotney 6 v. J. Williamson 4. Men’s Doubles.—Simpson and Darragh 6 v. Bussell and W. Hocken 0, Harford and Hughes 6 v. Hansen and N. Hocken 4, Eado and Scotney 6 v. H. Woodman and Williamson 5. , , Totals: Methodist 10 sots, Coljton 6 sots.

CRICKET. Following are the cricket fixtures for Saturday:—A grade: Feilding v. Colyton, Kowhai Park No. 1; Public Service v Old Boys, Kowhai Park No. 2. B. Grade: F eliding v. Public Service, Kowhai Park No. 3; High School v. Nondescripts, Kowhai Park N Following is the Public Service Team to play Old Boys on SaturdayMcDonald, McLeod, Meech, Sauer, Hight, Wild L. J, Wild, G. U. Stevens, Lange, Hay, Jewell. FOOTBALL CLUBS. The annual meeting of the Feilding Football Club was held last night, Mr I. Collins presiding over - a fair attendance of Speaking to the annual report and balunco sheet (already published) the chairman thought that the club could again claim to have had a successful season. The senior team had won the Goldfinch and Oounsins Cup and the other grade teams had also done well. For the first time on record the new grounds in Feilding had been put into use and had proved a great acquisition to football locally. Referring to the training of teams, Mr Collins deplored the fact that the players did not make full use of the gymnasium. Ho attributed the fact that the club generally last tho first few matches to taking the field in an untrained condition and being not able to stand the knocks. Ho hoped that this year the whole of the team would avail themselves of the facilities available for training. Mr Collins had much pleasure in announcing that he had received an offer from a physical drill expert to attend the gymnasium twice a week and train the to the payment of subscriptions, Mr Collins said ho had -again to draw attention to the dilatoriness of some members in paying their dues, and he hoped that this/year the fees would bo paid more report and balance-sheet were adoptcd. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following officer’s were elected for the ensuing year:— President: Mr T. Pagan: club captain, Mr M. Jones; secretary and treasurer, Mr T. Kelly; auditor, Mr A. H Macguiro; committee, Messrs G.'l Darra’gh M. Bowler, V. Lawrence, A. R. Miers T. Collins, S. Sauer, W. Manning, R Benge, N. Jones and the captains of each grade team; delegates to Manawatu District Council annual meeting; Messrs T. Oollins, V. Lawrence, T. Kelly, T. Pagan, A. R. Miers and L. Bramwell. GENERAL. The senior and junior subscriptions were fixed at the same as previously but the third grade was reduced to 10s with the usual rebate if paid by 30th April. t Last year’s team captains and vice-cap-tains were appointed a temporary selection committee. . , It was decided to recommend to the incoming committoo that a match with Hui Mai bo played at Manakau as soon as possible after Easter. It was also suggested

that a junior match with the same club be arrangod. It wa3 agreed that a committee bo set up to interview the Old Boys’ Club and the Boxing Club in regard to the gymnasium. Messrs Pagan and Collins were authorised to act for the club. It was decided to place on record the club’6 appreciation of the services rendered by tho retiring president and secretary. A motion of sympathy with tho faniily and relatives of tho late Mr W. Quayle, a vice-president of tho club, was carried. It was also decided to forward a letter of sympathy to Mr J. Hepburn, who is at present in tho Waipukarau Sanatorium. uWuvneW OLD BOYS. Mr W. Bramwell presided over the annual meeting of the Old Boys Football Club last night, a large numbor of members being present. The annual wa3 adopted as follows: — “Tho club again decided to enter two teams in the Manawatu competitions—a senior and junior team. Tho junior team had a more successful season than on the previous year, but lack of players again proved a detriment. It ia to be hoped that there will be more players to choose from this season. The senior team had a fairly successful year, coming third in the competition although it was not successful in the 7-aside competition. The club was represented in tho Manawhenua representative team by Mr* Waldin and in the Manawatu representative team by several members. Prospects for the coming season look bright. The juniors will have a heavier and better team than last year, while the seniors will also be strengthened by new players. The thanks of the club are again duo to Messrs Tankorsley and Gibbs for the manner in which they coached the two teams; to the officials and supporters of the club for their assistance and also to the Press.

In moving the adoption of tho report, the chairman congratulated tho club on its success during the past season and on the fine spirit prevailing among the players. He thought they could not do better- than stick to the “old school.”

The following officers wero elected: Patron, Mr L. J. Wild; president, Mr W. Bramwell; vice-presidents, last year’s reeleoted; secretary and treasurer, Mr W. J. Cochrane; committee Messrs J. Dewe, C. Kerridgo, M. Waldin, N. Bramwoli, R. Shrimpton; delegates to annual meeting Manawatu Council, Messrs N. S. Tankorsley, G. Fitzpatrick, N. Bramwell, C. Pcarse; club captain, Mr C. Pearse; coach Mr N. S. Tankersley (senior), Mr Gibbs (junior). It was decided to enter two teams in the Manawatu competitions—senior and junior. The annual subscription was fixed the same as last year. It was decided that the committee approach the eFilding Club with the suggestion that the ground at Johnston Park be illuminated for practice purposes.