Bunnythorpe

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 69, 23 March 1937, Page 13

Bunnythorpe

From Our Own Correspondent. Annual Prize Giving.

Th# presentation of prises and awards to'scholars attending the school, which was postponed prior to the break-up belore Christinas, took place at the school on March 12 Mr Abraham (neadmaster) addreesed the children and thanked the members of the committee and the ladies present for their attendance. The presentations were made by Mr A. F. McKensie chairman of tho school committee, who congratulated the children on their work, especially those who received special prises, namely: Senior, Haxel Dlttmer. excellence in needlework (Alisa Scheldt’s SDCclal); Junior, Ralph Hooper, excellence in handwork (Miss Scheldt’s special)’ Brenda Hooper, excellence In needlework (Miss Scheldt's special); Ivan Harris, excellence ln handwork (Alisa Scheldt’s special); dux medal (donated by M-J Scheldt), Russel Jackson; runner-up for dux (Messrs G. H. Bennett's special). Bruce Gunn. First In Standard 6: Russell Jackson; Std. 5, Marion Abraham; Std. 4, Tory Slack; Std. 3. John Slack; Std. 2, Patricia Jeuron; Std. i, Jean Harper After the presentation Mr McKensie took the opportunity of extending a welcome to Miss K. Landers, who joined the staff in *ucce*slon to Alias Callaghan. Miss CAidcrs thanked all for their kindly welCricket. A team from Hiwinui were visitors to Bunnythorpe on Saturday when a match was played on the Domain. The result was a win for Hiwinui, detailed scores belng as follow: Hiwinui (first Innings): A. Stewart 3.1 G. Wiggins 4, A. Coles 0, M. McKay 14, K. Wiggins 6, R. Osborne 0. A. Lassen 0, B. Williamson 11. G. Field 0. G. Osborne 16. R. Stewart 3; extras 7. Total 63. Second Innings: G. Wiggins 7. A. Stewart «. B. Williamson 7, G. Osborne 9, M. McKay 13. K. Wiggins 16. A. Coles 2. R. Osborne 4. extras 5; total for 8 wickets (declared) 69. Bunnythorpe (first Innings): H. Godfrey 12. G. Reynolds 3, L. Duthie 2. H. Swainson 13. C. Williams 6. C. O’Sullivan 5. H. Robson 1, C. Tomlinson 0; total 40. Second I. Gunn 0, H. Weastal 1. R. Jackson 0. H. Swainson 2, G. Reynolds 0. L. Duthie 4, C. Williams 0, H. Robson 1. L H. We&ateLl 1, R. Jackson L C. Tomlinson 0;* total 51. . . . - Hiwinui won by 2 wickets and 36 runs. Following tho match the teams were! entertained at afternoon tea. a vote oi thanks being accorded the ladies for their assistance. _ . , Harvest Festival. The Harvest Festival thanksgiving services were held in the Methodist Church on Sunday when both morning and evening services were well attended, preacher In the morning wa* Woodfleld. and in the •vemna the Rev. C Foeton. The church presented a pleas:ing spectacle with the generous display fruit and vegetables. On Monday a soclal evening was held when was disposed of and a substantial sum was raised. During the evening were rendered by Mrs Hennesey and Miss Shffley Guy. The Rev. Foeton thanked all for their donations and help through the festival functions. Personal. Mr Trevor Beagley, of the Post Office •taff, is on his annual leave.

“Ye«,” said the explorer, "I was once to hungry that I dined off my pet parrot. ” “What was it liket’* “Oh, very nice. M “Yes, but what did it taste liket” -Oh, turkey, chicken, wildduck, plover .. . that parrot could imitate anything! ” ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ During a lecture the master said to a student, "Did you follow me!” -Yes, sir,” was the reply, "except when you were between me and the blackboard.” -I try to make myself clear,” said the master, -but I can’t make myself transparent. ’' I