INGLEWCOD NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 11 October 1929, Page 7

INGLEWCOD NEWS

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETS, ' RESIGNATION OE CHAIRMAN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The monthly meeting of the Inglewood School Committee was held on Wednesday, when Messrs. J. Roberts (chairman), Kirk (secretary), Armstrong, Grant, Braybrooke, Wanklyn, Fea ver, M. Sutherland, Specchly and G. Kirk (headmaster) -were present. A letter was received from the Director of Dental Hygiene asking if the dental clinic was ready for use as the dental nurse was ready to attend. The secretary stated that he had been infanned the clinic would be finished by October 15 and he had wired the director informing him to that effect. The headmaster reported that at present the roll stood at 290 and that a number of the older boys had recently left. The average attendance for the month , was 269. The month had begun well with an attendance of 281 but had fallen to 249 owing to colds, etc. Now it had recovered. The visiting committee, Messrs. Armstrong and Speechly, reported that a gate on the western boundary w r as beyond repair. It was decided that as a new school was expected shortly not to expend money on a gate. It was stated that there was no way for the water from the various downpipes to get aivay and that it was lying about the place. This was referred to the board. v . It was reported that evidently several night parties had been held in the cocoa shed and it was decided to inquire into the advisability of having the nightwatchman engaged. The secretary stated that when bills to hand, which were passed for payment, had been paid there would be a credit ! balance of £34 14s Bd. The. subsidy for the cleaning of the technical portion of the school was to hand. The total takings at the recent fancy dress ball had amounted to £4l 8s 3d, while the costs were £l4 Is Bd, which left a credit balance of £27 6s 7d. This was a little short of last year. Messrs. Feaves and Wanklyn were appointed the visiting committee for the ensuing month. It was decided to write to the Borough Council asking it to remove rubbish from the school grounds. Application is to be made to the Railway Department for a special train for February 6 for the annual school picnic, which is to be held at Ngamotu beach. At the closing of the meeting the chairman, Mr. James Roberts, tendered his resignation, which was accepted with regret. Mr. Roberts stated that it was with regret he had to resign as he was leaving Inglewood. He had always taken a great interest in children and during his seven years as chairman the work had been a pleasure. He hoped in the near future Inglewood would have a new school. , Mr. Grant, on behalf of the committee, spoke in glowing terms of the services rendered by Mr. Roberts as chairman and hoped that in his new abode he® would continue his services to the cause. Mr. Kirk, the headmaster, stated that he would also like to bear witness of the capabilities of Mr. Roberts as chairman. The election of a chairman was left over till the next meeting, but Mr. Grant was appointed acting-chairman in the meantime.

SWIMMING CLUB. HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL SEASON. At the annual meeting of the Inglewood. Amateur Swimming Club there was a large attendance, including several lady members. The chairman, 'Mr. Wanklyn, was in the chair. The chairman’s report stated: — The club enjoyed a most successful season from all points of view. The year was begun with a credit balance of £l5, and closed with about £9 in hand. Practically the whole of the club’s funds were spent in the baths. They were lighted throughout with electricity at a total cost to the club of £22 10s. A sum of £7 10s has been paid off this account; the remainder, it is hoped, will b met during the next year or so. A further sum of £37 10s was expended for extra seating and £6 10s on a new dressing shed. The committee can be congratulated on its initiative and enterprise, the hearty co-operation of all members being much appreciated. The two carnivals were a huge success, both showing big profits and the public showing a very live interest in the club’s affairs, while the carnivals were well patronised by visiting swimmers. We are proud of the achievements of our senior and junior water polo team?., both grades annexing the Taranaki championships, the Dalgleish Cup being held by the seniors and the Garth Cup by the juniors. The Inglewood team also won at the Stratford tournament.

In club competitions Miss Connie Gudgeon won the McAllister Rose Bowl for ladies. The senior trophy, the Stone Cup, was won by Mr. Gray Sutherland, and the junior, the O’Neill Cup, by R. Winter. R. Winter also won the Taranaki primary schools championship, and the club extends to him its congratulations. Club nights were held during the year, and it is to be hoped that the public generally will take more interest in these evenings, where a number of interesting events take place. Again this year we have lost a “willing horse” in our popular and energetic joint secretary, Mr. J. W. Ogle, who left the district. His untiring efforts on our behalf had a considerable influence in the success of the club, his unfailing courtesy and attention to detail being a great source of satisfaction. We regret also the coming departure from the district of the other joint secretary, Mr. P. Pope, and we venture to say that these two will be missed very sorely. We extend to Mr. Pope heartiest good wishes in his new sphere, and wish him

success. To Mr. Ogle we offer our deepest sympathy in his recent bereavement, also in his own protracted illness, and sincerely trust he will soon be fully recovered in health. In the balance-sheet the main receipts were those of the two carnivals which totalled £64 15s 4d, while the main expenditure was that for seats for the baths, the installation of lighting, which totalled £4B Ils sd, and carnival prizes amounting to £l3 10s. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The following new members were elected: —R. Evetts, H. Major, J. Alleman,J. Galbiiith, B. White, F. Duncan, J. O’Brien, E. Lovell and A. Chapman. The election of officers for the; ensuing year resulted as follows: —President, Mr. T. Lindsay; vice-presidents, Messrs. E. Crossman, A. Gannaway, E. Gregg. L. O'Neill, D. McAllister and W. Stone; committee, Messrs. S. Wanklyn, S. Evans, W. Kivell, J. Evans, H. Brown, J. Galbraith, R. Evetts and D. Gow; joint secretaries, Messrs. W. Kivell and S. Evans; club captain, Mr. C. Evans; auditor, Mr. J. Penn; handicappers, Messrs. >S. Evans, C. Evans, W. Kivell and T. Lindsay; starter, Mr. Lindsay; timekeeper, Mr. E. Maetzig; delegates to the centre, the joint secretaries; polo captain, left in the hands of the team; polo selectors, Mr. W. Kivell and the captain; polo coach, Mr. AV. Kivell. Subscriptions were fixed at ss,- and for children under 16, 2s 6d. The following races were fixed for the various cups: — Stone Cup.—so, 75, 100 and 220 yards. Junior (L. O’Neill) Cup. 25, 50 and 75 yards. McAllister Rose Bowl. —25, 50 and 75 yards. . The selection of dates on which to hold the carnivals was left in the hands of the committee. The chairman stated that he had received a letter from Mr. J. Ogle thanking them for all they had done for him during his stay in Inglewood and enclosing a donation of £1 Is. Regret was expressed at the departure in the near future of Mr. Pope, who suitably responded.

FAREWELL TO MISS TARRY. The Inglewood Basketball Club tendered a farewell evening on Wednesday to the coach, Miss Tarry, in recognition of the services rendered by her to the club and' of her long services to basketball in Taranaki. Miss Tarry will be leaving at the end of the year on her second trip to Britain. Miss laiiy was presented by her clubmates with an attache case and a fountain pen.

EVERETT ROAD RESERVE. The Everett Road Scenic Reserve Board met at Inglewood on Wednesday ni<dit for the first time since .the appointment of three additional members, the Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr. W. D Armit),.the Mayor of Inglewood (Mr. j. W. Winfield), and the chairman of the Inglewood County Council (Mr. A. Corkill). A. review was given of the woik done recently, at the reserve. This consisted of the erection of conveniences and notice boards, the cutting of tracks through the bush, clearing fern and the erection of permanent fireplaces for picnic parties. An inspection of the reserve will be made bv all members during next weekend and they will formulate a protrramme for future improvements. ” It was proposed to erect the bathing sheds by voluntary labour.

INGLEWOOD GOLF CLUB. OFFICIAL CLOSING OF SEASON. The official closing of the golfing season of the Inglewood Golf Club was held on Thursday, when an approaching driving and putting competition was held ,tle winners being Mr. Smith and Mrs. Darlow. After this the presentation of the prizes won during the season took place. The president, Mr. Darlow, complimented the winners of the events and hoped that next season would be as successful as this one. The winners were: Champion: Ladies, Mrs. Grant; ladies, junior, Miss N. Wilson; men, S. Lovell; junior, E. Maetzig. Medal rounds, best aggregate for season.—T. Winter. Eclectic competition held in connection with medal rounds: S. Lovell. Prizes for minor competitions held durinw the season were also presented. The* rest of the afternoon was occupied in a mixed medal round, of which the winners were S. Lovell and Mrs. Mulholland. The season was perhaps one of the most successful of the club and the club was indebted to Mr. A. Marshall, o n whose property the links are situated. It is hoped in the near future to inake improvements on the links. The ladies intend holding a closing day next week. On Tuesday afternoon the ladies played a captain v. secretary match, which ended all square. It had been agreed that the losers were to entertain the winners at the “Strolling Minstrels” show in the evening, but each lady had to pay for herself as the match was all square. Following are the detailed scores, with the captain's players mentioned first:— Mesdames Grant (captain) and Smith lost to Mesdames Darlow and Winter (secretary). Mesdames Partridge and Mulholland defeated Mesdames O’Carroll and Gow. Miss Wilson and Mrs. Pope defeated Mesdames Baxter and Parfitt. Mrs. Kirk and Miss McAllum lost to Mrs. Armstrong and Miss Marshall. In the match Mrs. Darlow again reduced her handicap with a net score of 71. After the match the ladies gathered in the clubhouse, where the captain eulogised the work of the secretary and on behalf of the club presented her with a bronze vase and an ash trav.