Longburn

Manawatu Times, Volume LIX, Issue 7460, 10 May 1934, Page 4

Longburn

From Our Own Correspondent. A pleasant function took place at the school last Friday when the pupils and teachers assembled to farewell Miss C. T. O’Donnell, a member of the staff, who is leaving to take up a position at Manaia. Mr. .T. Calleson, chairman of the school committee, spoke in glowing terms of the way in which Miss O’Donnell had performed her duties while she had been in Dongburn, stating tliat the interests of the children were always her first Consideration. Margaret Oliver, a pupil of standard 6, presented Miss O'Donnell with a fountain pen and box of handkerchiefs from the children and the staff. Replying on behalf of Miss O’Donnell, the headmaster (Mr. C, 0. Hills) said that he was sure he was echoing the sentiments of all, when he said that Miss O'Donnell was going to be greatly missed, not only as a teacher, but as a friend. The children then sang "Auld Dang Syne” and "For She’s a Jolly Good Follow,” during which a protty bouquet was presented to Miss O'Donnell. Mr. Hills called for cheers and the enthusiasm with which they were given left no doubt as to Miss O'Donnell’s popularity. A social evening was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hills on Saturday evening. Dancing occupied the major portion of the time, and there were two competitions which were won by Mrs. Godfrey and Mr. J. Paul. Supper was served, after which Mr. Hills 3tated that It gave him great pleasure to be able to entertain his friends. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. D. Boldt, Mrs. Godfrey, Misses H. Hills, R. Birch, J. Irvine. J. Campbell, N. Blundell, J. Sherriffs, M. Harper, M. Edgar, V. Berryman, J. Mcßae, C. Rowland, Messrs C. and D. Hills, T. Brown, \y. and J. Aldersloy, G. James, F. and J. I-learsey, V. Cunningham, C. Sherriffs, E. Joweil, H. Mabey, W. Burne, R. Hill, K. Duncalf, M. Birch, R. Tannor, V. Screech, A. Fisher. Mrs. A. F. Anderson, of Wanganui, has been staying with Mrs.- 11. Allen. Misses H., O. and F. Holland, of Wellington, are at present visiting Mrs, Allen. , , Mrs. B. Zui-chcr is spending a holiday in Napier. Miss J. Irvine, who has been the guest of Mrs. F. S. Birch, has returned to Hamilton. Despite the bad weather there was a good number of shooters at the weekly shoot of tire Dongburn Miniature Rific Club. It. Cooksley was successful in winning the four-night aggregate prize donated by Mr. W. Birch. Following are dotailed scores:—W. Salmon 69, 69—138; T. Searancke 69, 69—138; W. Birch 69, 68—137; C. Cooksley 68, 68—136; G.‘Hoffman 68, 68—136; A. Reed 69, 66 —135; A. Sansom 68, 66—134; H. Mabey 64, 70— 134; R. Cooksley 66, 67—133; C. Sherriffs 65, 68—133; N. Woodili 66, 67—133; H. Richardson 69, 63—132; D. Bromley 66, 66 W. Grace 66, 64—130; J. Aldersley 64, 66—130; I. Davey 88. 62—130; W. Bainbridge 65, 64—129; W. Matlreson 64„ 65—129; B. Marshall 64, 65—129; J. Mardon 65, 64—129; D. Boldt 61, 67—128; F. Mahoney 62, 66—128; W. Sutherland 60, 67 E. Jewell 61, 6C—127; C. Francis 63, 63—126; R. Baton, 62, 64—126; J. McKay 62, 57—119; A, Fisher 57, 62—119; D. Oliver 44, 45—59.