MARTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11697, 17 October 1916, Page 8

MARTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The committee met last evening. Present: Messrs J. J. McDonald (chairman), S. Hunt, E. Hutchins, E. Lloyd, R. T. Morris, J. C. Meyer, H. Pond, and R. B. Ryder. A holiday was granted the school children on Friday, November 3rd (People’s Day at Manawatu Show). A circular was read from the Education Board re school children’s patriotic guild for assistance of wounded soldiers. It was resolved, That whilst in full sympathy with this we have a branch of the Red Cross here and we feel it our duty to support it. The work is being keenly carried out. HEADMASTER’S REPORT.

The headmaster reported i Attendance.—This is showing some improvement, but with a roll of 300 should be higher still. The average last quarter was only 277.4, while that for the three quarters of this year is 280.1. If we can secure an average of 28? in the primary department this quarter we shall be entitled to have onr staff restored to its former strength. I have, therefore, asked tha.t all intending pupils should enter as soon as possible, and I shall he aladof the assistance of parents in seeing that the little ones that are of age are sent now instead of after Christmas. With this assistance and the regular attendance of those already on the roil the average shonlr*'. show a substantial increase. TtfX&verages for the last four weeks are* —Primary: 147.1 boy's, 185 girls, total 282.1 out of 154 boys and 146 girls, total 300. Secondary? 4 3 boys, 10 girls, total 14.3 out of 5 hoys and 11 gula, total 16 Whole school; 151.4 boys, 145 girls, total 296.4 out of 159 boys and 157 girls, total 316. During the last tour weeks 13 pupils have left and 13 new ones have been admitted. Annual Inspection.—This is to take place on October 30th, Mr Milne having notified me that he will be here on that date.

Physical Drill.—Mr Roydhouse. Instructor in Physical Drill, visited the school on October 9th and 10th. He saw the various sqdads at work under their teachors, and also took each division in turn himself. He has expressed to me his satisfaction with the organisation of the work and the manner In which the teachers carry it out. The pupils deserve a word of praise for the interest they took in the instruction given by Mr Rovdhouse.

School Cadets.,—On Tuesday last the senior pupils had a very successful debate on the future prospects of Canada and India. There were many speakers, and a number of points in favour of each country were adduced by the respective sides. Music, recitations, singing and conjuring, followed by supper tastefully laid out by the girls, filled in the remainder of a pleasant and profitable evening. I am pleased that the children aro able to arrange these gatherings occasionally, as 1 feel sure that they have a real educational value.

Physical Instruction. —The school and grounds were used by the class of teachers attending for a “Refresher Course” on October 11th, 12th and 13th, and proved very suitable for the purpose. The hall served admirably for the work on the first and second days, when it was too wet to carry it on outside. Mr Royd.iousa conveyed to me his thanks for the arrangements made for the convenience of the class. Four of our senior girls—Misses Blanche Morris, Florrie Way, Gladys Sbadbolt and Aileen Carey—attended during the three days and did the necessary work in preparing and serving out the refreshments. Their services were much appreciated and I was specially asked to fhank them for their assistance. FANCY ii AIR.

The secretary submitted the following balance-sheet in connection with tbe Fancy Fair held on September 7th Receipts.—Door (evening only) £ls os, afternoon tea and supper £7 7s 9d, plant stall 15s Bd, bran tub £2 9s 7d, lolly stall £5 6s 10>;.'d, buttonholes £1 13s, handkerchief stall £9 19s lid, museum £2 Is sd, .-jumble stall £7 4s 3d, per Miss McDonald Infants 9s, per Mrs Moure Is, proceeds of sale £l, per Arthur Davenport 10s, donation Mr Newman, M.P., £l, donations 7s and £3 2s Gd. Total, £SB 14s 4d. Expenses.—Hall £2 2s, advertising £1 11s Gd, bread 4s Gd, prizes 15s, assistance 10s and 7s Gd, toys 12s Gd, table paper Bs, timber for gates, boxes, cartage, etc., £1 14s; sugar, butter and bags (h'liy) 19s 9d. Credit balance £49 9s 7d. Totai, £SB 14s 4d. The following table gives the number of men that have registered in tbe different military districts in the Dominion, and the numbers that have been passed by the diffreent doctors and that have gone into camp from tbe outbreak of war to the 20th June, 1916 Auckland.— Number registered 23,191, numbers passed by doctors'l6,9l4, numbers sent into camp 15,996. Wellington; Numbers registered 28,875, passed by doctors 22,672, uumberseut into camp 21,159. Canterbury: Number ' registered 23,450, passed by doctors 13,179, number sent into camp 12,346, Otago; Numbers registered 14,808, passed by doctors 10,608, numbo s sent into camp 9,682. TotaL— Numbers registered 90,324, passed by doctors 63,373, number sent into , camp 59,183. A KNIGHT-ENGINED CAR FOR £490 —OOMPJjETE. That is the'famous Willys-Knight. It has tbe silent sleeve-valve Kuigbt motor- —you cannot hear it working. This Knight-moior is used in the most expensive cars—automobiles nsed by King George, tbe Oar, Princes,, and nobility have Knight engines. Such cars cost from £BOO to £I6OO each —but the WillysKnight costs only £490 at main ports in New Zealand. It is xully equipped—a luxurious o-passenger cur—silent, handsome, powerful. Because of up-to-date production facilities, this beautiful car is landed in New Zealand at only £490 at main ports. Hitherto, such a car with the Knight engine has cost £IOOO here. For free catalogue and particulars apply A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd,, Wanganui, distributors for North Island. Nielsen Bros., agents, Marton. MAKE IT A HABIT. .Make it one of your regular to keep Chamberlain .mlic and Diarrhoea Remedy in your home as a safeguard against a sadden attack of bowel complaint. It is certain to be needed sooner or later, and when that time comes it will .be needed badly, it will be needed quickly Sold reverywhere.