MILSON.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 252, 21 September 1933, Page 4

MILSON.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) , . MILSON, Sept. 20. Arbor Daj r was officially celebrated at the Milson School to-day. Lessons appropriate to the occasion were given by the staff, and in the afternoon Mr Field, of the State Forest Service, delivered a lecture to the scholars. Since the inception of tho observance of Arbor Day in America some 60 years ago, it has been adopted in practically all countries, and the importance of the occasion was stressed by the lecturer. Leaving generalities, Mr Field spoke of a kind of tree with which wc are very familiar—the pine. He named the three; common varieties and showed how to differentiate between them. Samples were produced to illustrate the lecture and liis audience appeared disappointed when he concluded a most interesting address. Recitations, appropriate in revealing the beauty and utility of trees, were rendered by the senior scholars. “Plant Me a Tree,” in two parts, was recited by R. Johanson and R. Rowan; “A Tree,” by J. Valentine; and “Home Thoughts from Abroad,” ; by J. McKenzie. Visitors and pupils then proceeded to the school gardens where a programme of tree planting was carried out. English trees, including oak, ash and ; elm, were planted by members of the i School Committee, the staff and representatives from the senior and junior scholars,

Mr Field demonstrating the correct method of planting. In addttion. the Worn boundary is to be planted with 20CI led woods and Douglas firs. Mr A. J. Shader, of Palmerston North, generously donated the English trees, a gift which came as a pleasant surprise to the membcis of committee. Mr F. J. Murphy, chairman of the committee, conducted the visitors on a tour of the grounds, after which the party were entertained at afternoon tea by tho lady members of the teaching stall. 'Mr Jack Leslie, a son of Mrs V. Leslie of Cambridge Street, has been obliged to enter the Palmerston North Hospital lor an operation. Mr and Mrs R. L. Longehaw, of Frank ton Junction, have been visiting Milson. Mr and Mrs A. S. C. Frankfyn have returned home after a delightful holiday spent in the Taranaki district. Mr H. N. Clarke has commenced duty at the Palmerston North railway station, vice Mr K. Bruce, who has been transferred. He has taken up his residence at Milson.