DISTRICT NEWS.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2000, 16 December 1921, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

DANNEVIRKE The "parents' day" at the North School took place yesterday, when a large number of parents and frienno attended the school at the invitation of the headmaster and staff. The class rooms were all thrown open and the children's work displayed. The work shown was of a Aery high order, especially the brush work and drawing, and the whole exhibition reflected great credit on the teachers. A line display of Swedish drill was given by the boys and girls in massed formation and it was a very fine sight to witness. ..Mr liissell, the headmaster, called upon the Mayor (Mr G. J. Anderson) to address the-children. Mr Anderson spoke a few words of advice to the children on the subject of loyalty and obedience. At the conclusion of his address the Mayor presented Maurice MacKac with tile Cox Cup. The assembled school gave their schoolfellow three hearty cheers. Mr iiissell, on behalf of the pupils and staff, presented Miss Yelverton with a fountain pen and •■companion, as a mark of esteem. .Miss Yelverton enters the Training College next term. A very pleasant afternoon was brought to a close by the scholars saluting the Hag and singing God Save the King. The match for the Centre Pennant, which was postponed last Saturday, will be played to-morrow. The same rinks will compete as were picked last week.

A very pleasing function took place at the North School on Wednesday evening, when the boys who recently sat for the scholarship examination met the headmaster, Mr Bissell, and presented him with a token of their esteem. Master Grafton Harrison, on behalf of the boys, asked .Mr Bissell to accept a handsome shaving outlit, thanking him for wie interest lie had put in in preparing them for the scholarship examination. Mr Bissell thanked the boys for their surprise gift and stated that it had given him much pleasure to prepare them owing to their willingness and industry.

WOODVILLE The Manawatu Centre have given permission for a pairs tournament to be played off on the local bowling green on December 26th and 27th. Two sets of bowls will be given as first prize and trophies as second prizes. The arrangements are in the hands of a committee consisting of .Messrs Hewet, Ale l< inn on, Wardrop and James (secretary). Bowlers wishing to take part are requested to communicate with the secretary. Flay commences each day at S) a.m.

The jockey (L. Goodwin) who was injured last week while riding Raffle is making good progress towards recovery at the Dannevirke Hospital. The rural mail delivery fees have been lixed at .10/- per annum for a tri-weekly service or less, and 20/for a more frequent delivery. Those wishing to avail themselves of these services should immediately communicate with the postmaster, as only contributors will have their mails delivered.

At the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, the president stated that instead of proceeding from Woodville direct, to visit the Mangahao electric works, it would be better to join the Power .League on one of their visits. The secretary was instructed to write the Power League with a view to obtaining their sanction to the proposition. The work of compiling the "Early History of Woodville" is progressing slowly, those who could supply the necessary information being somewhat dilatory in replying. Mr Jno. Harris suggested that the Chamber get into touch with the late school inspector (Mr H, Hill), who had at one time compiled a hisory of the Bush districts. An aeroplane is expected to visit Wood,ville to-day, when passenger flights will be made from the racecourse. A slight earthquake shock was felt here on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

leg for 4. Hay and M. Beuth were given a turn at bowling at Stephenson's end, but the change had practically no effect upon the batsmen, who, with cautious play and pretty strokes, played out time. Palmerston North have a useful 47 with which to continue their innings to-day. Brophy severely punished the loose bowling and his score is I's (not out). Kells, his partner, also not out, has compiled 9. The scores are: PALMERSTON NORTH. Second Innings. Eyre, b C. Beuth 5 Bennett, b C. Beuth 0 Kells, not out '•) Brophy, not out ~ r o Extras S Total for two wickets 47 Play will be resumed at 11 o'clock, this morning. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. The fixtures for Saturday are as follows. Players please note an early start is desired: — Seniors. —Midland V. R.S.A., No. 1 wicket Sportsground; Railway v. High School, No. 2; Oroua v. Old Boys, No. 3. Junior. —R.S.A. v. Y.M.C.A., Sportsground No. 4; Railway V. All Saints, Sportsground No. 5; Oroua v. High School, School ground; Old Boys v. High School, School ground. Umpires for senior matches are same as advertised last week.