PORT CHALMERS NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22391, 12 October 1934, Page 3

PORT CHALMERS NEWS

GIRLS’ PHYSICAL CULTURE CLASS A very enjoyable programme was presented in the Port Chalmers Presbyterian Church Hall on Tuesday evening, when the girls’ physical culture class, under the direction of Mias Parry, gave its final display for thp year. The various exercises were smartly carried out, showing evidence of careful and thorough training, Polk dancing was included in the programme, and the basket-ball players gave a short demonstration of team exercises. Other items much enjoyed were songs by Misses Margaret Howden and B. Jackson, and a recitation by Miss Molly Agnew, all being encored. A play, “ Between the Soup and the Savoury,” was very well acted by members of the Winter Club (Misses Campbell, Simpson and Wilson). Misses Pearl Westland and J. Johnston acted as accompanists. At the close of the evening, opportunity was taken by the members of the class to make a presentation to Miss Parry and to express their deep appreciation of her services as leader. Mrs Dunn was also thanked for her services as pianist, and .was presented with a bouquet. A happy supper party concluded the evening. SCHOOL COMMITTEE The monthly meeting of the Port Chalmers School Committee was held, on Monday night, Mr W. D. Sutherland presiding over a good attendance of members. The headmaster of the school, in his report, stated that for the first three weeks of the school month the attendance was well maintained, but there was a slight falling off during the last week. The work of the school was proceeding smoothly, and a high standard was being maintained in all subjects. There was a full permanent staff, and this was of great advantage to the school as a whole. The Visiting Committee reported having visited the school during the month and found everything in order. The headmaster reported that the nurse had resumed duty at the dental clinic, and that the -work was efficiently carried out. This was borne out by the actual statistics and the marked improvement in the general health of the children since the establishment of the clinic. The committee expressed satisfaction that the clinic was proving such a success. The hope was expressed that parents would realise the benefits that accrued from the presence of a clinic in the district, and that they would avail themselves of the service for their children by a prompt payment of the small fee charged for treatment. It was the desire of the committee to help the children in every possible way, and this could be done by the hearty co-opera-tion of the parents. It was decided that the maximum charge for the treatment of children of any one family would be 10s per annum.