KAITANGATA NOTES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3195, 9 June 1915, Page 36

KAITANGATA NOTES.

KAITANGATA, June 2.

Kaitangata is about to lose one of its best justices of the peace —namely, Mr Joseph Mosley, farmer (of Inchclutha), who has disposed of his farm and purposes leaving the district. Mr Mosley has always been prominent in matters pertaining to the welfare of the community, and he has been a member of several local bodies. Much' regret will be felt at his projected departure. A record gathering assembled in the Eeuhar Hall on Friday evening last to bid adieu to Miss M. "S. Doak, assistant teacher at the Benhar School for the past two years, who has received word of transfer to the Oamaru North School. Mr P. MTv in lay (chairman) expressed the residents’ unfeigned regret at her leaving the school after such a prosperous term. The inspector’s report showed that the Benhar School held pride of place for excellence in Otago( with the exception of the Normal School, Dunedin). This spoke well for their present head master (Mr Millar) and the staff, including the departing guest. The chairman of the School Committee (Mr Harvey) presented to Miss Doak a beautiful travelling bag, Miss W. M‘Neil presented a silver-mounted hand mirror, and Miss Nellie Lillicrap presented a hand bouquet. Miss Doak feelingly replied. Special reference was made to the high quality of the work done at the school by Messrs James Wall (clerk of committee), A. Hislop, P. M’Skimming, sen., and others. The proceedings were interspersed with songs, etc., and selections by the school band, after which _refre laments were provided. The gathering broke up after singing “ God save the King.” On the railway station in the morning the school tin whistle and flute band, composed of senior girls and boys, played the teacher off with “ God be with vou till we meet again ” and other tunes. The receipts of the patriotic bazaar totalled £551 13s 6d, which will leave a credit of approximately £520. This is considered very satisfactory. Miss Isabella M‘Doug all, who has occupied the position of fourth assistant at our local school for six years, was, on the eve of her departure on Friday to take a senior position at the Leith Valley School, Dunedin, prerented by the staff and pupils with a beautiful gold bangle. Mr Mathews (bead master), in making the presentation, expressed keen regret at her departure, although he was pleased that it meant promotion. Mr J. Shore (chairman of the Sobool Committee) conveyed the committee’s congratulations to Miss M'Dougall on her promotion. Mr W. R. Mechalis (assistant master) also spoke a few words, and Mirs MTlougall suitably returned thanks. Miss M’Dougall was also presented by the Presbyterian Christian Endeavour and Sunday school staff with an Oxford Bible and a Church Praise.. The annual meeting of the Kaitangata Association Football Club was held in the Masonic Hall, on Saturday: Mr John Olives in the chair. Tire annual report stated that about 20 of the club’s boys had gone to the front or the training camp. The balance sheet showed receipts £25 2s 3d, and -expenditure £27 11s 2d, leaving a debit balance of £2 9s lid. The election of officers resulted: —President, Mr W. D. Carson ; vice-presidents— Messrs E. Lee, E. Shore, W. D. Paterson, A. S. Gillanders, A. Mathews, J. Stiven, J. Pilgrim. T. Middlemass. A. Robertson, A. Rowley, J. Briggs, W. Stevenson, and Captain Rutherford; secretary, Mr M. Myers; treasurer, Mr E. P. La very; auditors —Messrs E. M'Fadyen and J. C. Shore ; committee—Messrs A. Midcldlemass, James Rarity, J. Thompson, jun:, J. Thompson, W. Penman, H. Simcock; Selection Committee —Messrs A. Middlemass, J. Rarity, M. Myers, and club captain. A football was donated to the schoolboys’ team. The condition of our streets at present—notably Clyde terrace—is a disgrace, and the use of a road mud-sweeper would be of great benefit at the present juncture.