Householders’ Meetings

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6839, 21 April 1932, Page 5

Householders’ Meetings

P OH ANGINA VALLEY. Tho annual meeting of householders was held in tho Pohangina school on Monday evening, Mr. J. Sinclair presiding. Tho balanco sheet, which was read by tho secretary, Mr. J. Moar, showed a satisfactory credit balance. Tho teacher, Mrs. Stuart, in her report, stated that tho roll was 28 and the attendance was 24.5. A vote of thames to Mrs. Stuart was proposed by the chairman and carried by acclamation. A vote of thanks to tho outgoing committee was proposed by Mr. A. Balmer, l and a vote of thanks arid appreciation to tho retiring chairman, Mr. Sinclair, ■was proposed by Mr. J. T. Moar, who referred to tho fact that Mr. Sinclair had been a member of tho school committee for 22 years and chairman for tho last 15 years. Mr. Sinclair suitably replied, thanking tho members of tho committee for their loyal co-opera-tion. Tho following committee was elected: Chairman, Mr. A. Sinclair; secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. T. Moar; committee, Messrs Withers, G. 11. Passey and E. A. Hockly. FONTON.

Little interest was evinced in the annual meeting of householders at which there was only a small attendance on Monday night. Mr. J. K. Hornbiow presided and as the nominations received for election wero those from members of tho retiring committee, no ballot was necessary and tho committee for tho ensuing year remains as folfollows: Messrs J. K. Hornbiow (chairman), M. E. Perreau, R. Meyer, H. J. Reid, G. F. Smith, C. M. Hewett, F. Robinson, I. W. Mudford and R. Rangihouca (secretary). The chairman’s annual report, which was submitted to tuo meeting read as follows: Tho question of closing country and sido schools in order to assist consolidations and economy has taken months to effect, but it is to be hoped that the Department and the Board will shortly remove all obstructions without impairing tho efficiency of the educational system now obtaining. The provision of hot soup at the school during the winter months by the Dorcas Society is a praiseworthy and commcndablo effort, and to the members,of tho society the committee extends its sincere thanks. The thanks of tho committee are duo to the council for the formation of the path used by the children for their morning and afternoon exercises. This work has done much to assist the staff in tho physical training of tho children. It is tho intention of the incoming committee to approach tho Foxton Harbour Board with a view to reserving a suitable sito at tho beach for a health camp for children. Manawatu Heads is an ideal location for such a camp, and it is to be hoped that the idea will bo favourably considered by the Board when representation is made at an early date. Tho committee is indebted to the benedicts and staff and children for raising tho sum. of £42 Is 9d by way of concerts during tho year, as without tills amount the funds available from tho I natural sources of the committco would havo been severely strained. The thanks of the committee are also ■ due to tho staff and sympathisers for the success of the effort in raising the nett amount of £7 ISs Id in connection with tho gala day. Much of tho year’s commitments have been settled by this amount. Tho Levin Choral Society’s donation is much appreciated by the committee. Its action and thoughtfulness aro commendable. Tho effort of the staff and children in raising £23 Is Gd for tho Hawke’s Bay earthquake relief is much appreciated, not only by the committee, but also by the Board. The matter of a dental clinic has, owing to the general financial stress, been left in abeyance, but it is hoped that in tho near future tho question will again be considered by the committee. Tho report, together with the balanco sheet, which disclosed a credit balance in tho general account of £3O 7s and a credit balance in the special account of £5 4s lOd, were adopted. Un the motion of Mr. G. F. Smith, a vote of thanks was accorded tho staff for their services during the past year. In a general discussion on tho proposal of tho authorities to raise tho age of admission of children to school from five 'to six years, Mr. Alsop and others urged the committee to strongly protest to tho Education Board against tho suggested alteration, and also to support tho New Zealand Educational institute’s efforts in this direction. Appreciation of tho efforts of the Institute was also expressed. Matters relating to the suggested establishment of a dental clinic wero also discussed at

somo length, when it was decided to ask Mr. Hewett to approach tho local branch of tho Plunkct Society witn a view to obtaining permission to use their rooms for tho purpose. It was decided that Mr. Hewett report bacic to the committee, which will further consider tho matter at a later date.

BUNNYTHORPE. The following report was submitted to tho annual meeting of householders at Bunnythorpo by tbe chairman of tho school committee, Mr. W. T. Maxwell: “It is very pleasing to bo able to report in these times that wo are able to hold our own financially. You will no doubt remember that over tho last year or so our incomo from tho Education Board has decreased considerably, which in turn means that wo havo not had so much to spend. Our present condition is duo to tho fact that the upkeep of the grounds has cost the committee nothing. While such a stato of affairs exists tho committee can rub along fairly comfortably, but provision will have to be rnado against a stoppage of this service. Tho school generally has experienced a good year. During the year wo farewclled Mr. Patience, whose place has been filled by Mr. Abraham, and I wish to congratulate him and his staff on the high efficiency of the school and tho work of the pupils. The athletic sido of the scholars has been well provided for, and I must congratulate tho school on recapturing the Faulkner Cup. Tho cleanliness of the school is in the capable hands of Mrs. Clara, whose work is of the highest order, which also applies to Mr. Clark’s work outside. Parents’ day and the break-ing-up day were carried out with a full programme, and I wish to thank those parents and. interested people who so generously contributed with money and provisions on that day. Tho picnic to Plimmerton was hold, when the response was quito fair. Everything considered, I think you will agree that you have been served by an enterprising and energetic committee, and I thank them for their loyal support of the chair. I wish to record my thanks to tho auditor, Mr. G. Ranson, who has performed this duty for a number of years, also tho press, whoso service is always appreciated, and everyone who in any way assisted. I-would here like to state my sincere appreciation and thanks to my fellow committeemen, who, owing to my recent illness, carried on short-handed through tho heaviest part of the year. Knowing as well as I do the numerous duties that fall to tho lot of the chairman, I must particularly thank Mr. O’Donnell and the secretary. Mr. O’Donnell very capably occupied the chair during my enforced absence. In conclusion, I wish the incoming committee a pleasant and prosperous year of office.’’