GENERAL NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17067, 27 July 1917, Page 3

GENERAL NEWS

At the opening of the boxes belonging to the ifoung Helpers' League of the High Street School, Miss Tayler (hon. secretary) arranged a concert and afternoon tea Mr J. VV. Smith president of the leaguSi'made a few appropriate remarks, wnicP were afterwards supplemented by Miss Carden (the warden of the habitation) AmS gramme of musical items satisfied the listeners, among whom were some of tho Parents of the children. It was stated that the amount received in the boxes was £15 OS. The monthly meeting of the Moray Phco S ? h .°° l C? l^^ 6 wee held on Monday night Mr G: T. Swann occupied thecW lne head master reported that the attendance was increasing, and that the present roll number was 367. The Visiting• Committeo reported having visited the school fW aVU Wa. iQ ™ d ever working smoothly; The inspector's report on the recent examination was submitted, and it was decided to congratulate the headmaster and his staff on the excellent report. Messrs M Uiil and Hay were appointed a VisitingCommittee for the ensuong month. The bank book showed that the school funds wore m a. sound condition.

■n , m) niafcure riflo match between tho loi-tobello and Pukehild Miniature Rifle OLubs was heJd on Saturday last at Pukehiki. Portobello won by 575 points to 539 Scores. Portobello: J. P. M'Cartney 63 j' fe. MCartney 61, G. Hatcher 61, J. Clarli 53, J. Diokson 57, A. Gooch 57, J J to. Cartney 56, S. Miller 55. Wm. Smith 54', P. Moss 53, Pukehild: Jas. Gtm 59, J Riddell 53, J. Nolan 58, J. Lamond 56 G. Morris 55, R. Stewart 51, G. Sutherland 52, Wm. Stewart' 50, J. Aitken 50 J Stewart 50.

A match between Caversham and North End Rifle Chri> teams was fired on Tuesday night. Scores:—North End: GtfKck 69 Brooks 67 Ruddiman 67, Ogg 67, TatW field 66, Weir 66, Moodie 65, Bruco 63 Elliot 62, Sima 58;— total, 650. Cavershatn •' Cooper 68, Pinlayson 66, Wilson 64, Akx MGregor 64, Kay 64, Fraser 63, Kirkhain 62, Banou 62, Hook 62.,—t0ta1.