TE ROTI SCHOOL FUNCTION.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 December 1929, Page 8

TE ROTI SCHOOL FUNCTION.

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. The school breaking-up ceremony and annual distribution of prizes was held in the Te Roti hall on Friday afternoon, a large number of parents and friends being present. A number of items was given under the direction of Mrs. Finch, the headmistress, and Miss North, assistant, the programme being.- “Soldiers’ Chorus,” seniors; nursery rhymes, infants; folk dance, “Sir Roger de Coverley,” seniors; recitation, Mavis Clement; duet, Olga Meuli and Joyce Jordon; folk dance, “Reap the Flax,” seniors; nursery rhymes, infants; recitation, Marie Br unhold; folk dance, “Mountain March,” seniors; duet, Joy Mortlock and Betty Hurly; song, “O, Blessed Night,” seniors. At the conclusion the prizes were presented by Mr. P. Clement, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. Condon, chairman of the school committee. Mr. Clement complimented ‘he teachers on the excellent report which had been received.

Proficiency certificates were presented to Sid Bloor, Ray Bloor and Ronald Sharp. Sewing prizes, donated by Mrs. Cleaver (senr.) and Mrs. Bloor, were won by Fanny Hitchcock and Nancy Coleman. A silver badge was presented to Jean McAsey from the Boys’ and Girls’ Club for calf-rearing, 1928. A dainty afternoon tea was served by the ladies of the district, after which games and dances were enjoyed.

GENERAL. Seventy children of the Okaiawa Oddfellows were treated at a Christmas tree by the lodge on Saturday night. Bro. J. Smillie acted as Father Christmas and presented each child with a gift from a well-laden tree. Fruit and lollies were distributed and games were played during the evening. Despite the heavily falling rain at the time of the mail train’s departure from Hawera on Tuesday morning, there was an enthusiastic gathering of. alpinists at the station to farewell about 20 members of the Mt. Egmont Alpine Club’s Mt. Cook party. There was also a number of the party aboard who had entrained north of Hawera, and the Haw'era contingent consisted of a number of the party who had assembled at HaWera during the previous few days. As the train drew out from the station ■lusty cheers rent the air, and seasonal wishes were rapidly exchanged. Appreciative references to the efforts of the South Taranaki Automobile Association at the Hawera races have been received by the secretary of the association from motorists who were assisted. Among the letters received was one from a lady in Palmerston North, which indicated the value of the service to motorists from a distance. The letter was as follows: “This is just a note of appreciation of the kindly foresight of your officers in attending to my car at the Hawera races. We had a journey of 110 miles before us, and the attention paid by the members of your staff helped us considerably, and we were able to arrive home before it was dark. I might say that this is the first' occasion that we have experienced such kindness, and think that other kindred associations would do well indeed to follow your lead. Wishing your association the best of luck.”

A car belonging to Mr. J. B. Linton, removed from Napier Street, Hawera, late on Christmas Eve, was recovered by its owner in a damaged condition in Glover Road the following morning.

A collision occurred between two cars at the corner of High and Princes streets, Hawera, about 4.20 on Wednesday afternoon. The vehicle driven by Mr. R. Perica, Waitara, escaped undamaged, but that of Mr. E. J. Watson, Hawera, was damaged slightly on the running board. On Christmas Day a collision between two motor-cars occurred at the intersection of Glover Road and Puruturu Road, Hawera. The vehicle driven by Mr. H. E. Johnson, Tokaora, sustained damage to the rear right mudguard and a broken glass panel. The other ear, driven by Mr. C. E. Barnes, was considerably damaged on the right front wheel, mudguard, lamp and bumper.

PERSONAL Mr. A. J. Ching, who has been the Clerk of the Court at Hawera for the past seven and a-half years, left by the south express on Monday morning to proceed to Nelson, where he is spending a holiday period prior to taking over his new duties at Ashburton, where he is to officiate as Clerk of the Court and Official Assignee. Mr. C. O. Pratt, who succeeds Mr. A. J. Ching as Clerk of the local Magistrate’s Court, arrived in Hawera from Ashburton on Monday evening, leaving on Tuesday for a visit to Palmerston North. Mrs. W. Dymond and her sons, Mr. W. Dymond and Master M. Dymond, left for Wellington by car on Wednesday. Mr. A. P. Delargey, of the Bank of N.Z., Patea, was farewelled by a number of friends at the bank on Friday. Mr. F. Parsons handed Mr. Delargey a wallet and expressed the good wishes of the bank’s clients for - the future. Mr. L. Hamilton and Mr. A. T. Christensen endorsed Mr. Parsons’ remarks, wishing Mr. Delargey prosperity at Putaruru. Mr. Delargey, replying, expressed his thanks for the good wishes and handsome gift. The death has occurred at the Patea Hospital of Mr. J. Clarkson, who sustained injuries at Waverley whilst sinking a well three weeks ago. The funeral took place at the Patea Cemetery. Mr. Clarkson was highly respected throughout the district. He was 63 years of age, and leaves a widow and family.

CHRISTIE CUP BOWLING. The draw for the Christie Shield bowling on Thursady and Friday at Manaia has been announced. It is:— First round.—Section A: Andrews (Manaia) v. Tyack (Kaponga); Julian (Pihama) v. Sinclair (Opunake). Section B. Toroa (Manaia) v. Rahotu; Johnstone (Auroa)-v. Burton (Opunake). The first and second rounds will be played on Thursday and the third and final on Friday. MOKOIA. SCHOOL BREAK-UP. On Friday, 20th inst., the Mokoia school children had their annual prizegiving at the school. During the afternoon games were played until 2.30, when the children and their parents adjourned to the school for the distribution of the prizes. Mr. Smeaton (chairman of the school committee) presented the prizes, books to the elder children, and toys to the small ones, each child receiving a very useful gift. Four special prizes were awarded for attendance, these going to Muriel Cleaver, Joyce Lee, Desmond Smeaton, and Clarence Holden. Nora Rothery was awarded a special prize for geography. A small gift was presented to Miss Lysaght, who has kindly taught the children singing during the year. Miss Lysaght thanked the children for their kindness in making her the gift. Mr. Kibblewhite, the schoolmaster, also received a gift, for which he thanked the scholars.

Afternoon tea was then served, and the children were later treated to sweets, which were kindly donated by Mr. Horsborough, of Hawera. OPERA HOUSE, x HAWERA. “STRANGE CARGO” TALKIE. “The queerest story ever told” aptly, describes “Strange Cargo,” the-full talking picture screened before a large audience at the Hawera Opera House last night. The scenes are set on the palatial yacht of Sir Richard Barclay, a millionaire with whom were travelling as his guests several of his friends. From the outset an atmosphere of mystery seems to surround the ship, culminating in the disappearance of the millionaire. The presence of two of his enemies who have stowed away on the slip suggests that they are the cause of his disappearance. Four of the ship’s company are placed under arrest, but the discovery of a Hindu mystic causes further complications. The programme, which also includes two sound news films, will be screened finally to-night.