TOLAGA BAY NEWS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18588, 24 December 1934, Page 11

TOLAGA BAY NEWS

BREAK-UP OF SCHOOLS

HIGH SCHOOL FUNCTION

(Herald Correspondent.)

Tlip annual broaking-up was celebrated at the Tolaga Bay District High School. Mr. S. AL Kemp addressed the pupils, and congratulated Mr. Calvert on his success in the recent University examinations. He men-, tioncd that measles had severely interfered with the school work, but out of j 17 presented for proficiency Hi had j been successful, the other one reeeiv- ; ing competency. Air. Kemp mentioned that, the success of the school in sport was mainly due to the keen interest taken by Messrs, Hair and Calvert. Certificates were presented as follows: — Attendance. —"Milton Brown, Xoel MacNamara, Whare .Tones, Olive berime, Hazel Hoskins, Anna .Tories, Harry Holder, Castles Gillies, Busby Marino, Chappie Smith, Harold Shea I her, David Jones, T). Kutia and L. Smith. Merit cards. —Primer 1: Jimmy Kangiuia, 1; Kate Jones, 2; .Rose \Valker, 3. Primer 2: .Tune Higgs, i; John Smith, 11; Alaemao Temple, 3. Primer 11: Milton Brown, I; Joyce Weeks, 2; Desmond Lockwood, 3. Primer 4: Xoel MacNamara, 1; June Grace, 2; Tom Blakely ami Gordon Lawrence, 3. Std. .1: Marcia Parkes, and Barbara King, 1; Milda Liltlcworth, 3; Billy McCreedy, 4. Std. 2: Reg. Hooper, 1; Major Jackson, 2; Gordon Rennie, 3. Std. 3: Barry Shaw, 1; J. Wilson, 2; Hazel Hoskins, 3. Std. 4: Brian Day, 1; Nora Hale, 2; Burgess, 3. Std. 5: Castles Gillies, 1; Tuahine Smith, 2; Rita Wilson, 3. Std. 6: Margaret Fraser, dux, 1; Kenneth King, 2; Ronald Burgess, 3. Form 3: John Irving, 1; Mclva Morris, 2; D.orothy AVatt, 3. Form 4: Rob Donald, 1; T. Brunswick, 2; Crnnswrck, 3. The finals of the tennis tournament resulted Girls * Doubles Margaret Thatcher and Avril August, 30, d. Bushy Marino and Blanche Burgess 25. Bovs’ Doubles—Keith Smith and Turi Rangiuia 33 d. Peter Moore and Chappy Smith 31. Combined Doubles. —Jean Donald and Tom Cranswick 23 d. Margaret Fraser and Keith Smith 21.

WIGAN SCHOOL FUNCTION

On Wednesday the pupils of the Wigan School were entertained at a picnic for the breaking-up function. The parents and friends had provided lunch and tea. Games were played, and races and Other items were provided with suitable prizes. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs McNab and McNeil, and Mr. 0. G. James thanked those whose generosity made the, function possible. Ho congratulated Mr. Badham on- the results in the proficiency examination, all live candidates being successful. lan James, dux, was presented with a suitable memento. The prizes won during the day were presented by Mrs. McNab, as follows: 70yds Race, juniors.—Malcolm Graham, I; Pamela. Cranswick, 2; Paka, 3. Tiny Tots. —Janie Kennedy, 1; Harry Wells, 2. Senior 'Threelegged Race. —Dawn Dunlop and Jean Donald, 1. Intermediate Three-legged Race.—Audrey James and Maisie Sayers, 1. Wheelbarrow Race. — JuuiorsiOlive Graham and Joy Forbes,

1. Seniors: Winnie Forbes and Dawn ’Dunlop, 1. Sparrow Race. —Seniors: ■Neiscm •McNeil and Jean Mitchell, .1; iMicldie 1 grade: Olivo Graham, J. (Juniors: Malcolm Graham, 1. Sack Rkce.—Juniors; Colin James, 1; Billie Donald, ,2;. Kay Douaid, 3. Seniors: jean Mitchell, 1; VViiuiie Forbes, 2; Clevo Dunlop, 3. Women: Miss Nelson, 1; Miss Graham', 2. 70yds. Handicap.—Seniors: D. Dunlop, 1; C. Dunlop, 2; N, McNeil, 3. Intermediate: Audrey Janies, I; Olive Dunlop, 2; Billie ' Donald, 3. Egg and Spoon Race. —Seniors: D. Dunlop, 1; J. Mitchell, 2. Juniors:,J. McNab, 1; A. Janies, 2. Booh. Race. —Seniors: Jean Mitchell, I; W. Forbes, 2; M. Sayers. 3. Juniors: A- James, 1; It. Donald, 2; C. Dunlop, 3. diop, Step and Jump. —Seniors: D. Dunlop, 1; N. McNeil, 2. Juniors: C. James, .1; K. and B. Donald, 2. Long Jump. —Nelson McNeil, 1. High Jump. —Juniors: A. James. Intermediate: D. Dunlop. Seniors: W. Forbes. Single Ladies’ Race.—Miss Mullaney, 1; Miss McNeil, 2; Miss E. McNeil, 3. Married Ladies’ Race.—Mrs. Wells, .1; Mrs. Donald, 2. Single Men’s Race. — Sayers, 1; Donald, 2; Clarkson,' 3. Married Men’s Race.—Wells, I; .A. G. James, 2; J. (JLting, 3. High Jump. — P. Sayers. Patience Relay .—Girls ’ team. Thread-the needle. —Seniors: M. Sayers, 1; J. Forbes, 2; A. James.

3. Juniors: 0. Graham, 1; 11. Sayers, 2; P. Cranswick, 3. Potato Race. — Seniors: N. McNeil, J; D. Dunlop, 2. Juniors: M. Graham, I; B. Donald, 2.

Mr. and Sirs W. I'. Jackson, who have been spending a brief holiday with Mr. and Mrs P. Mitford' Burgess, have left for Clevedon, where they swill be the guests of the latter’s daughter, Mrs M.oneur. Mr. Jackson, who is n noted writer on educational subjects, was very interested in Maori culture and his time here was occupied mainly in obtaining the rudiments of the Mnopi language. A number of Mr. Jackson’s text books are recognised as being among the best of their kind.

Mr. and Mrs George Fitzgerald will be entertaining a house party, mainly composed' of close relatives, for the Christmas celebrations. Among those present will bn Mr. and Mrs Turvoy and family (Napier), Mr. and Mrs Longhcr and family (Pouawa), Mr. and Mrs Harold Fitzgerald and family, Mr. and Mrs Frank Fitzgerald and family, and Mr. and Mrs Lionel Spence and family, nil of Whntatutu. Mr. and Mrs .L B. Morris will be entertaining Mr. and Mrs C. K. Williams and their children, of “Mata-

haia,’’ Mr. and Mrs R. G. SherwoodHale and family (Tokomaru Bay), and Miss Joyce Currie (Wanganui), at Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. T. Fothqringham, Wellington, and their daughter, .Mrs. Greenwell Burney, Sydney, are the guests ot Miss A. Reid, Tolaga Bay. Members of the Tolaga Bay Golf Club farewelledi Mr. and Airs. W, 0. DRyall, who are leaving for Wanganui. After applogiising for the absence of the president, Mr. D. Hawkins, and the vicepresidents, Mr. Morton, club captain, said that during their stay in Tolaga Bay Mr. and Mrs. Ryall had been keen and useful members,' and they would be greatly missed. Mrs. Ryall, who had been ladies’ secretary and a member of the main committee, had been of the utmost help during two trying years, and it, was mainly owing to her keen interest in junior players that so many had joined anil continued lo play despite many obstacles. On behalf of membeis, Mi. .Morton presented Air. and Mrs. Re all with a beautiful silver rose bowl. Mr and Mrs. Jtvnll thanked the members.