WOODVILLE & DISTRICT

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 17, 18 December 1940, Page 8

WOODVILLE & DISTRICT

POWER BOARD. Tho Danncvirko Power Board held its monthly mooting yesterday, v.hcu there wore present the chairman (.\Jr Al. O. Grainger), and Alcesrs C. J. Hansard, H. 11. Gillespie, E. C. Barker, B. Harding, H. Stratlord, A. England, i'\ Graven and fl. Eroderickson. Before the business proceeded, sympathy with Air England, the death ot' whoso mother had occurred as the result of enemy air raids, was expressed by a vote of condolence.

The engineer (Air F. O. Devlin) reported ' that an increase of four brought the number of consumers up' to 3256 compared with c 3178 at the end of November last year; s total loading was 13,563.607 k.w. (1939, " 12,449.948 k.w.); services increased during • the month from 6766 to 6784. At the Pin- - fold.lload substation a new oil switch has 3 been installed to replace one which has 3 been in service for a number of years. A 1 number of lino and technical staff members t would be entering military camps for overseas and Territorial training early next mon ill and with the staff annual holidays falling due tho board would be faced witli a rather difficult period. Every endeavour would be made to give as prompt and efficient sendee as possible under the circumstances. The treasurer’s statement showed sales of current for November, £3971 19s 9d, a grese increase of £193 '6s on the November figures last year. Tho net increase for eight months to November 30 was £2139. A slackening in’ the demand for ranges and waterhoators had been noticed during the past month. During the past few months he had been greatly concerned at the slackness shown by a large number • of consumers in the matter of the payment of accounts. Tho amount outstanding at tho end of last month by far exceeded any outstanding in anv month for a number of years past. The treasurer’s statement regarding the slackness of account payments was commented upon by members, especially in regard to the ccst of sending out many notices daily and the tax on the staff’s time. One member stated that business people were experiencing a quiet time since the big drive for patriotic funds. Commenting on a clause in the engineer’s report regarding the depletion of staff the chairman said it was to he hoped that consumers would bear in mind the difficult position. In reply to an inquiry, the engineer stated, that it was intended to Lnstal the customary illuminations for the festive season.

SCHOOL PARENTS’ DAY. The annual gathering of parents and the School Committee at the Woodville Schoo took place .yesterday afternoon under verj pleasant conditions, the weather being mosi agreeable. Sealing accommodation was arranged in the grounds for the marp visitors who participated in the proceedings. Air R. D. L. Irwin, headmaster, pre sided. Air R. R. Johnston (chairman ol the committee) and members were present. Air Irwin thanked the committee and the school staff for the co-operation which hoc made his work easier.. He congratulated the prize-winners end advised the scholars that hard work in school and adult life would be 6ure to bring its reward, and tliat success was in their own hands rather than the teachers’. While momentous affairs overseas affecting us tended to push school affairs into the background, we should nevertheless prepare for post-war adjustments, and in this connection school education was more vital than ever. It was only true education vliroughout the world that would bring about lasting peace. Those leaving Standard 6 this year- had received a prospectus pointing an opportunity to attend their own High School, and it was hoped that parents would assist their children to tako lull advantage of the offer. In his address to the parents and children. Air Johnston referred to difficulties connected with frequent staff changes, difficulties which wore likely to continue as long as the \fa r lasted. He acknowledged the school’s fine contributions to the war effort and the relief of distress caused by bombing raids, and expressed the.hope that the spirit of help fulness which prompted them in this good work would continue. Air Johnston also expressed appreciation of-the school staff’s work.

Prizes were presented, by Mrs Johnston, as follow: —Dux, James Young (prize donated by the chairman); runner-up Betty Dower (prize donated by the Committee). School Certificates.—Girls, B. Currie, Ji. Dower, J. Fulton, N. ttoulbrooke, P. Nicholson, E. Koc-k, L. Seed, J. Suisted. C\ Whittington, A. Wright* boys, A. Currie, E. Hammond, A. Hayes, J. O’Neill. D. Uxonham, W. Scott, R. Skinner, R. Smith, D. Walker, J. Wilks, O. W’arnock, J. Young, J. Taft. Sports Cups (donated by Mr and Airs J. Sullivan) : Girls, P. Carrington ; boys, A. Harding and J. Harding, equal, lirst. Calf Club Certificates’ Care and attention, S. Rood 1, D. Boagley 2, M. Beagley 5; dairy type (pedigree), li. Boagley 1, M. Beagley 2, S. Boagley 3. Tennis championship (tree membership in Woodvillo Tennis Club) : P. Carring-ton and' A. llayus. A picture entertainment in the school was a lurther attraction tor visitors, who wore also invited to inspect a display of school work. Parents also had the opportunity of witnessing the new form of drill lately introduced, the innovation combining physical exercise, recreation and cultivation of mental alertness.

NGAWAPUBUA I-NSTITUTE. Airs Coulter presided over a fair attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute. Apologies for absence were received from Alosdames G. Isakson, Williams, AlcKa.v, Kopke, Reed, and Aliss C. Knapp. A letter was read ffjm Private R .Bell, who is in Egypt, thanking the institute for a parcel received by him. It was decided to correspond with this soldier, Airs Knaon to be the correspondent. As it was the children’s annual Christmas party, business was quickly dealt with. There was com-, munity singing by the children, with Airs C. Alorgan at the piano. Competitions resulted as follow:—Best bloom. Airs O. Morgan 1, Airs Coulter 2; jar, Mrs O. Morgan 1. Aliss K. Waugh 2; Christmas present costing 2s 6d, Mrs Coulter 1, Airs Morgan 2; pic, Mrs Clsscn 1. The hostesses were the committee.