HAWERA INFANT SCHOOL

Taranaki Daily News, 19 December 1929, Page 8

HAWERA INFANT SCHOOL

BREAK-UP FUNCTION.

TWO TEACHERS FAREWELLED. About 70 or 80 parents of the children of the Hawera Infant School assembled at the school on Tuesday afternoon, and were entertained by the children with a short programme of dances and songs, which- was unfortunately curtailed by heavy rain. Most interesting was the exhibition of infant work in the various classrooms. The. headmaster, Mr. J. W. Thomas, welcomed the parents and thanked them for their assistance during the year, which had enabled the committee and staff to provide more material and to undertake improvements to the grounds. He invited parents at any time to come and discuss with him the welfare of their children, such co-operation being essential for the advancement of the children, Mr. Thomas referred in glowing terms to the work of the infant mistress, Miss Terry, and those associated with her. He mentioned particularly the excellent work-, of the probationery teachers, Misses Tully and Campbell, who were leaving the school, and also the work of Misses Hall and Campbell, the probationers. Mr. Thomas wished them all the compliments of the season, and thanked staff, parents and committee for their co-operation. Dr. W. M. Thomson, chairman of the school committee, referred to the .wonderful work of the teaching staff, and to the fine building in which the function was carried out. ’ They were grateful to those who had’ assisted with the grounds improvement, and he wished especially to commend the work of the ladies’ committee. Reference was made by the speaker to the advantages of the dental clinic and its proposed extension, and to the success of the Dalton class under Miss Kennedy. . The members of the staff entertained the headmaster, Dr. Thomson and others to afternoon tea,- opportunity being taken to say farewell to the two departing teachers.

DALMATIANS IN COURT. WAGES IN A RESTAURANT. <♦ In the Magistrate’s Court at Hawera yesterday Mr. J. H. Salmon, S.M., heard informations laid by W. J. Berryman, Inspector of Awards, that Anthony Urlich, a Hawera restauranteur, had committed breaches of the award in not keeping a proper time and wages book and an approved holiday book. The defendant had employed a worker, J. Radich, from June 1 to October 1, said the inspector. Radich left the employ of Urlich and complained that he had not been paid for overtime, and had not had sufficient holidays or time off. On October 4 the inspector had visited defendant’s premises and requested to see his time and wages book and holiday book. Urlich had replied that as he did not employ anybody in the restaurant he had no necessity to keep books. When questioned regarding the employment of Radich, he had replied that Radich was his friend, and it was not necessary to keep books for him. He had also stated that Radich had not worked overtime, and had had his weekly half-holiday.

Urlich’s restaurant was well-conduct-ed so far as he knew, said the inspector, in reply to Mr. A. K. North, who appeared for defendant. Defendantr"in reply to the inspector, said he and Radich were friends of 14 years,’ standing. One day Radich telephoned to him from Waipukurau, asking for a job, as he was out of work. He gave Radich a job and took him into his own home, paying him £3 a week ami found, which was more than the award rate. After he had been with witness some time Radich asked to have his wages paid in advance, as he wanted to put it in the savings bank before the first of the month and secure interest. When witness refused to do this Radich became abusive and swore at him. Radich (from the back of the court): No, no; you swore at me. Defendant admitted to the inspector that he had said no o;ie was working for him both times the inspector had called. Radich and he had been friends, however, and Radich had “put one across” him. There was no doubt that Radich had been treated well, said the Magistrate, and it was unfortunate for Urlich that the cause for which he had been dismissed had brought the ease to light. Neither the time and wages book nor the holiday book had been kept. Judgment was given for the inspector, costs only, amounting to £1 12s. Bd., being allowed.