Foxton

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 108, 10 May 1939, Page 12

Foxton

From Our Own CorreipcndentA meeting of the members of the Foxton District High School Committee was held recently; it was presided over by Mr. W. R. McKenzie (chairman). A motibn of sympathy was accorded Mrs. Alsop and family in the loss they had sustained in the deatii of Mr. Alsop, an ex-committee member, those present standing in silence as a mark of respect. A letter was received from the National Peace Council of New Zealand, enclosing a petition. It was decided to approve of the appeal for a world conference for peace, understanding and economic co-operation, and \*ie chairman and secretary were authorised to sign the petition on behalf of the committee. Correspondence was received from tho Wanganui Education Board as follows: Advising that the environment certificate for the excellence of the school grounds had been renewed on the recommendations of the inspector; advising that a letter had been, forwarded by Mr. M. E. Perreau, thanking him for his serviSefc in the interests of education in general and tho Foxton School in particular, during his record period of 32 years’ unbroken service as a member of the local school committee; notifying the appointment of Mr. IT. W. Webber as assistant at the secondary department of the local school; advising that the department agreed to full inquiries being made into cases of evasion of the Truancy Act, and that prosecutions be instituted in obvious cases; advising that three drinking fountains had been ordered for the school—these have now been installed; advising that the board was unable to approve of a grant for the installation of an electric range in the cookery room. It was decided that further representations be made to the department for a grant in this connection. A letter was received from Miss S. J. McCormick tendering her resignation from the school staff.—lt was decided to place on record the committee’s appreciation of the services rendered by Miss McCormick as infant mistress and to wish her every happiness in her now sphere of activities. The action of the chairman and secretary in attending to various matters was approved by the committee, and the visitors for fcie month also reported on several matters requiring attention. Te Awahou Boxing Club The first meeting of the season of the Te Awahou Boxing Club was held last Friday evening. An enthusiastic spirit prevailed and it is anticipated that the club will have a successful season. A pleasing feature of the meeting was Cue number of young people who have joined up as members. Those responsible for the management of the club are making arrangements for a local boxing contest in the near future, and it is also worthy of mention that the Levin boxing enthusiasts are showing an active interest in boxing activities in Foxton. The mutual interests of both clubs should be all to the good.