OREPUKI NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 21896, 23 December 1932, Page 7

OREPUKI NOTES

' SCHOOL BREAK-UP. (From Our Correspondent) The annual break-up ceremony took place in the school on Friday afternoon, December 18. The following short concert programme was organized by the scholars themselves, Muriel Menpes being in the chair: Dialogue by P. 4 pupils; recitations, Patricia Summers, Adeline Brown; piano solo, Muriel Menpes; dialogue, Std. 1 pupils; song, Mary Hennessey, Phyllis Jeffs, Gwen Waterhouse; dialogue by Std 3 pupils. The chairman of the School Committee, Mr J. Mclntyre, addressed the scholars and parents present, also congratulating the staff on the completion of a very succesful year’s work. He then called on Mrs E. J. Weir to present the prizes. The headmaster, Mr A. L. McCaw, expressed great appreciation of the manner in which both parents and committee had supported the efforts of the teachers throughout the year and extended season’s greetings to all present. Prize List. Form H—Dux of school, Muriel Menpes. Patricia Summers 2, Gerard Suddaby 3. Form I—Thomas Braid 1, Arthur Mulan 2, William Meager 3. Std. 4—-Joyce Hall 1, Frances Ferguson 2, Kathleen Mullan 3. Std. 3—Lorna Herrick 1, Gwen Waterhouse 2, Adeline Brown 3. Std. 2—Athol Garden 1, Ivy Baker 2, Herbert Wilson 3. Std. I—Margaret McCaw 1, Rona Shirley 2, Joan Waterhouse 3. P. 4—Audrey Popenhagen 1, Margaret Daly 2, Rex Boyd 3. Attendance Certificates — Muriel Menpes, P. Jeffs, G. Shirley, T. Wolfe, A. Wolfe, K. Mullan, A. Mullan, E. Thomson, C. Thomson, A. Brown, M. Hennessey, J. McKenzie, S. Mclntosh, T. Braid, S. Shaw, G. Suddaby, M. O’Donnell, J. Acker. Women’s Institute. The monthly meeting of the Orepuki Womens’ Institute was held on Tuesday, December 13, and was well attended, the business being speedily dispensed. The social part was much enjoyed. The roll call, “Uses of tea leaves,” brought forth many helpful hints. The demonstration, cake icing, very ably given by Miss May McKenzie proved most interesting. The competition for best Christmas gift costing not more than 1/- obtained a goodly number of entries, Mrs Noble being first with child’s croquet hat, Miss Wingate 2nd, woollen tea-cosy, MissM. McKenzie 3rd, three hand-worked handkerchiefs. The judging was in the capable hands of Mrs Cross. The social competition was carried out by Mrs Crowther. Community singing was indulged in. The hostesses were Mesdames Crowther, Mclntyre and Miss McAllister. During the afternoon Miss W. Rae, who is leaving the district, was presented with a small token of remembrance. Sunday School. The annual prize-giving and Christmas tree in connection with the Presbyterian Sunday School took place on Friday, the 16th, there being a large number of children, parents and friends present. Santa Claus arrived during the evening and gave out prizes and gifts from Christmas tree. Each Sunday School scholar received a prize and each child up to the age of ten years connected with church or Sunday school received a gift off the tree. Church attendance prizes were won by Walter Smith, Stuart Mclntyre, Nessie Mclntyre, Marjory Popham, Amy Lennon, Esme Thompson, Peggy Mclntyre, Lindsay Simpson, James McLisky, Stanley Smith, John Pay, Bryce Pay. After prize-giving .Santa Claus briefly addressed the children and left midst lotid applause for his next call. At this stage Mr Climie, in a brief eulogistic speech, on behalf of parents and friends presented Mrs Noble with two pairs of beautiful crystal vases. Mrs Noble, to whom the presentation came as a complete surprise, suitably replied. Recitations were given by Leila Weir, Patricia Summers, John Pay, Bryce Pay, David Pay, Sylvia Pay. Mr Summers also gave items, he being twice encored. The dispensing of supper brought a pleasant evening to a close. Progressive League.

A meeting of the league was held in the Athenaeum on Tuesday evening, December 20. Mr C. McKeown presided over a fair attendance of members. The resignation of Mr T. Rae, who is removing from the district, was received with regret. Mr Rae has been president of the league for some considerable time and the secretary was instructed to write to the former expressing the great appreciation of the members of the valuable services rendered by him both in the capacity of member latterly as president. Arrangements were made regarding the renewing of the swing at the beach and the work is to be put in hand right away. The secretary outlined what had been done in connection with the league’s publicity campaign which is an effort to make the many attractions of Orepuki beach and district better known.