CANVASTOWN NOTES.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 8, Issue 13, 12 February 1907, Page 5

CANVASTOWN NOTES.

(From Correspondents). * SCHOOL COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Canvastown School Committee was held on Saturday evening. Members present— Messrs Alquist, Wilson, Morrison, Mason, and Glastonbury (Chairman). Teachers’ report: Average attendance since re-opening of school, 55.6 out of roll-number of 72 ; average for the last quarter, 59 out of a roll of 73. The Committee are unanimously of opinion that the time has arrived when it is imperative that steps be taken to enforce the attendance clause of the Education Act, as nothing short of stringent measures will bring some parents to a sense of their responsibility in this respect. On the suggestion of the Headteacher it was decided to apply to the Education Board to appoint a Truant Officer, and to point out that such officer could work the whole of the surrounding districts, as is being done in the Wairau. Parents would then have to deal with the Truant Officer and the Magistrate, and local friction would be avoided.

During the holidays the school porch has been extended as authorised by the Board, and this improvement is highly appreciated by all interested. It was resolved to thank the Board for complying with the Committee’s request. The Committee heartily congratulated Mr Hill on the success of the scholars presented for Scholarship and Civil Service examination. The success of John Morrison at the Cauvastown School examination is worthy of special note, as he heads the list of the Marlborough candidates considerably. Elsie Hughes passed the scholarship examination, but unfortunately there was a scarcity of scholarships to be awarded on this occasion. It is very gratifying to all interested to know that the school still upholds its reputation, and it is encouraging to the teachers to know that their services are appreciated. The applications of Mildred Stratford and Elizabeth Gibbons for appointment as honorary pupil teachers was referred to the Hsadteacher for approval.

The Secretary was requested to again write re the desks granted some months since, but which have not arrived. It was also decided that several small repairs be attended to. Resolved to request that outstanding accounts for books be settled, as the money was needed to meet liabilities. RIFLE CLUJ! HANDICAPS. A meeting of the Committee of ths Canvastown Defence Rifle Club was held on Saturday last. It was reported that Mr J. Sharland had been successful in obtaining about six trophies for competition, so the Club should take a new lease of life. It was resolved to fire for a trophy presented by Mr John Graham, M.H.R., and two prizes presented by Mr Down, on Saturday, the 16th instant, commencing at 1 p.m. The ranges will be 200 and 500 yards, eight shots, with two optional sighfcers. The following handicaps were fixed: Wtn, Wilson ~scr R. Burton .. q J. Sharland ~scr C. Smart.. .. 9 Eli Wells ..scr H. Hill .. ..10 H. Packer .. 3 L. Couper .. 11 Wm, Lodge .. 4 E. Brooker .. n J. Bown.. .. 4 S. Couper .. 11 D, Wells., .. 4N. Jones.. .. 12 G. Wells., .. 6 H. Bennett ~ 12 A. Rush .. .. G A, Nelson .. 12 D, Wilson .. 7 J. Hughes .. 13 J. Picard., .. 7G. Dalton .. 14 H. Price.. .. 7W. Anderson .. 14 H. Mortimer .. 7 W. Orsman 15 E, Dalton ~ 7 J. Smart ~ 15 R, Murray ~ 7 J Murray 15 W,Jones.. ~ 8 W Dalton .. 15 J, Rutland ~ BJ, Dalton - 15 A. Reade.. ~ 8 F, Rush ~ ..16 F, Flower ~ 9 W, P. Simmonds iG C. Nelson ■ .. 9