MOTUEKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 14 September 1936, Page 3

MOTUEKA

DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL COA'l-VliTTEl'] MEETING RESIGNATION OF HEADMASTER (From Our Own Correspondent) At the monthly meeting of the Motueka District High School Committee, held oil \\ ednescluy evening, the Rev. J. H. Bailey occupied the chair. The Nelson Education Board wrote (1) enclosing cheque for £4, represent ing the Board’s grant towards the construction of a sand-pit at the school; (2) intimating that Miss E. M. Senior nad ueen appointed additional relieving assistant on the staff of the school as from Bth September; (3) stating that .Miss M. Bounciy had been appointed substitute assistant on the staff of. the school from Bth September in place of Miss Blazev, who had been transferred to another position; (4) stating that Mr a. Li. Nightingale. M.A., had been appointed acting-headmaster of the Motueka District High School, pending the appointment of a permanent successor to Mr Rochfort. The Returning Officer of the Motueka Harbour Board wrote applying for the use of the Hau Side School on 25th September for the purpose of holding a public meeting in connection with the proposal to raise £SOOO for harbour improvements at Port Motueka. The request was granted, a fee of 2s 6d to be charged for the use of the room. It was resolved (.Messrs Vickerman and Oxley) that a letter of congratulation be forwarded to Mr Nightingale on his temporary appointment as headmaster, with the assurance of the committee’s hearty co-operation in carrying out his duties.

The headmaster, Air 11. Rochfort, M.A., wrote stating that, as he had been appointed principal of the Wanganui Intermediate School, he wished to give notice of his resignation from the position as from 30tli September. Mr Rochfort expressed regret at severing his connection with the school and committee, and thanked the committee members for the keen interest they had taken in the school and for the support and eo-operaticn they had accorded him. The headmaster’s resignation was received with regret. The chairman and members paid a well-merited tribute to the splendid services rendered by Mr Rochfort in the cause of education during his four years' residence in Motueka, and while regretting his departure from the district congratulated him upon hip preferment and wished Mr and Mrs Rochfort every success and happiness in their new home.

it was decided that a farewell function he held in the school on' the afternoon of the 25th September, the chairman being authorised to make arrangements for a suitable presentation. HEADMASTER’S REPORT The headmaster, in his report, stated that the attendance and roll humb>ra for the second term ending 21st August were as follows : “Primary: Average 245.5, roll 270; Secondary, average 79.9, roll 83. -Hau : Average, 27.5; roll 28. Totals: Average 352.9, roil 381. “Opening roll on Bth September: Primary 266, Secondary 83, Hau 29. Total 378. “The school re-opened, after a fortnight’s vacation, on Tuesday, Bth September. The term will end on Friday, 18th December. , ~ -' “During the holidays the bicycle racks were placed in position and a roof erected. The front entrance to the racks has not yet been completed. “The Visiting Committee has visited the school and noted various matters requiring attention. “Miss M. Boundy has taken the place of Miss M. Poole 'on the school staff.” On the motion of Messrs Webley and Oxley, the secretary was instructed to write to the Board with reference to the under-staffing of the school. Arising out of the report, it was resolved, inter alia, that Mr J. Boyce he approached for an opinion and estimate on the cost of suitable fencing for native shrubs and other trees on Hie school grounds, and that the matter he left; in the hands of the chairman with power to act. CARNIVAL FUNDS The Carnival Committee reported that the schools share of the recent carnival campaign was approximately £242. It was resolved that the secretaiv write to the Board requesting permission to use the corridor us a library in order to provide suitable housing for the b °Mr’ G. M. Smith and Mr Rochfort were authorised to go into the question of purchasing cricket material for school Tiie matter of installing a radio in the school was deferred until next meeting. Accounts Amounting to £24 6s 9d were passed for payment.

RUGBY SUB-UNION MEETING At the monthly meeting of the Alotueka Rugby .Sub-union; the president (Mr N. J. Dew) occupied the chair. The following delegates were present: Messrs J. G. Wilkinson, T. liickitiott. A. E. pry. E. Redmond, M. A. Rose H. B. McGlashen, and H. Holdaway. An apology for absence was received from Air A. Barnes. Mr A. E. Fry, on behalf of the Fixture Committee, made certain recommendations regarding the remaining club fixtures for the season. Mr Ilickmott expressed the opinion _that, as interest in football in tlie district was waning, they should have “clean up” and finish the competitions. He thought that further fixtures would attract few, if any, spectators The question of unplayed fixtures, due to the vagaries of the weather and other' causes, was discussed. It was resolved, on the motion ot Messrs Hickmott and Holdaway. that the Huia Club he given permission to play the winners of the Murchison competition for the Manoy Cup at Murchison on Saturday next. ’Mr l’eterson was appointed manager of the Huin team. . . Mr Redmond was granted permission for the United junior team to travel to either 'J’akaka or Murchison on Saturday. J9th September. If was decided, on the motion of Mr Rose, seconded by Mr Wilkinson, that a senior representative silh-union team be also sent to Afurchison on IMh lember, transport expenses to be pan. by the Motueka sub-union. Mr F. A. Hamilton was appointed manager of the representative team to visit Murchison. . •It was resolved that the preseimiuion of trophies won during the season take place on Saturday, 26tl> September: also that the captain and secretary of each club he invited to attend the presentation. ; - ~ ~ At the close of the meeting the piosident thanked the officers and delegates for their co-operation during the past year, which although somewhat dilncuU jn a number of respects had been fairly successful H the same time, he thought the Union, as at present constituted, was far too cumbersome Io cive point to bis remarks. Mr Dow mentioned, a nurnlwr '- f matters winch bad not received, in Ins- opinion, due consideration, so far as tlie control of football was concerned. Mr Dew read liis report as follows :

“The falling off of interest in Rugby during recant years has caused concern among followers of the game. The poor standard of play may he rightly ascribed to the lack of coaches and the failure of players to train. But this sub-union must take it-s own share for the falling off in the last four or five years. Indeed, with renewed life given to the sub-union 1 believe that coaches would be available and .players would train. If there is to he any improvement you will need to alter the working arrangements of your committee. The present anion is too cumbersome to act efficiently. The sub-union does not control football in the district. For instance, contrary to the usual practice, the Union has no idea of Its own finances. How it can possibly vote any monies under the circumstances is beyond comprehension. Again, there is no record of matches played and won, the results of tlie various competitions having to. he worked out somehow or another at the end of the season.' Also, the classification lists and team lists are rarely forwarded. When they are, nothing can be done with the few that come to hand. Most important of all is the fact that when matters require attention there is no properly organised body to deal with them between the monthly meetings and therefore they have to be dealt with by two or three members of the Union, i Unless there is a properly organisedbody to run the Union between meetings things must be done in a haphazard manner. “I believe that it would he in the best interests of football if a Management Committee were appointed by the annual meeting. The committee would need to meet once each week and control all matters requiring urgent attention. It would deal with classification and see that a proper record of matches was kept. Most important of all. football would he controlled by a properly constituted committee meeting regularly and thus keeping a continuity of pojicy The monthly meetings of all delegates could still be continued m order to give delegates from the country districts an opportunity of expressing their points of view, but would act in a purely advisory capacity. TJie members of this committee would act as the sub-union’s representatives on the main Union. Thus the Management Committee would he kept in close touch with r.he main Union policy. At present the sub-union lias little inkling of the main Union’s policy.”

DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING

At the annual meeting of the- Motueka Defence Rilie Club, held in the Club Room,. Canon G. A. Grossman (president) presided over a good attendance of members. The Mayor (Mr R. J. L. York) was also present. The annual report and balance-sheet were presented and adopted on the motion of Messrs Adams and Cate.

In reviewing the club’s activities for the past season, the chairman remarked on the improved standard of shooting. This was, he said, apparent throughout New Zealand, due no doubt to some extent to the better ammunition supplied by the Government. Locally he anticipated even a further improvement tor the ensuing season on account of the pine trees growing up and affording a better background. He expressed the hope that there would he ah increase in membership in the coming season. The handicappers, Messrs Crossman and Manifold, brought- down a report on their methods of handicapping during the past, season. The report'--proved beyond a doubt that the methods adopted could not he improved upon, and Messrs Grossman and Manifold were re-appointed.

PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES

The Mayor (Mr R. J. L. York) thanked .the dub lor asking him to officiate in the presentation of trophies won during tiie season. He commented on the usefulness of rifle clubs and the benefitto be derived from membership, and considered that they (the clubs) should he given every encouragement. It was pleasing to know that the Motueka Club was in such a sound financial position, and he wished it every success in the future. In making the presentation, tlie Mayor congratulated the winners on their successes, and also remarked oii the excellent collection of trophies the club possessed. •ELECTION OF OFFICERS Officers elected for the ensuing year were as follows: — Catron: Mr S. Lginton. President : Canon G. A. Grossman. Vice-presidents: Messrs R. .)■ L. York. K J. Jlolyoake. M.P.. T. B. Stevens, 1. Hughes', W. Coppins, E. Redmond. Deputy-president: Mr P. B. Colder. Secretary: Mi; .1. 0. Anderson. Treasurer: Alv S. Cate. Custodian of Ammunition: Mr S. Cate. Hundicappers . Messrs Crossman and Manifold. Committee: Messrs A. Adams, G. Manifold, L. Rolling, U. Gledliill, A. Rav. Slcctioa Committee: Messrs Crossman, Adams and Anderson. Postponement Committee : Messrs Crossman, Anderson, and Adams. Club Coaches : It was decided (-Messrs Adams and Caldcr) than the committee appoint coaches, when required. Auditor: Air S. B. Canavan.

It was resolved that the official opening for tlie season take place on Saturday. 26th September. Arrangements in connection with the opening were left to the committee. It was decided that the conditions governing the club championship be the same as last, year. Votes of thanks were accorded Air S. Eginton for use of range and many kindnesses, to donors of trophies, and to the. .auditor, Mr S. B. Canavan. The club decided to purchase a rifle for the use of beginners. The Mayor was thanked for attending tlie meeting and presenting the trophies. The chairman stated that the obtaining of trophies had always been left to Air Caldcr. . . Mr Caldcr said that the business nconle of Motueka .had always been ready to assist the Rifle Club, and he had not vet met with n refusal.