Palmerston’s Splendid Schools

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7031, 15 December 1932, Page 6

Palmerston’s Splendid Schools

EC.: ED CHAIRMAN’S EULOGY. 1 Times Special. WANGANUI, Dec. 14. At this afternoon’s meeting of the Wanganui Education Board, the chairman (Air. E. F. Hemingway) said ho had to report that since tho last meeting of the board ho had visited the West End, Central, Terraco End and College street schools in Palmerston North, and had also attended the opening of tho Hokowhitu bilths. Ho had been struck with the enormous amount of improvement work that had been carried out by tho Palmerston North committees, the value of which ran into thousands of pounds. Areas which wero formerly unsightly wastes had been transformed into beautiful grounds and playing lields, made attractive with flowers and shrubs. Tho thanks of the board were due to the committees, who wore deserving of every encouragement. During his visit to Palmerston North, Air. Hemingway said he had been assisted by Col. Whyte, who had visited every school with him. lie would like to express his warm appreciation of the courtesy and kindness shown him by Col. Whyte during his viist.

Both Hokowhitu and Palmerston North Central schools asked tho board for high-diving boards for their baths. “These two schools have built magnificent baths that have not cost the board a penny piece. In recognition of their work, I think we might pay for the boards,” said Mr. Hemingway. “I don’t want to call up old history, but some time ago I asked for seating accommodation at Glen Oroua baths, and I was turned down,” said Air. J. K. Ilornblow. “Keating accommodation is quite a different thing from a diving board,” said Air. J. Aitkcu. Air. J. S. Tingey asked if there had been any donations or subsidies for Hokowhitu or Central baths. Col. Whyte said that Hokowhitu had done all the work themselves, and he understood the Central school had done the same.

It was decided to grant the divingLoards.