DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 7 May 1930, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS

RAWHITIROA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Rawhitiroa school committee met on Wednesday, when it was decided to introduce in the school the thrift scheme outlined by the Education Board. The scheme proposed is the introduction of cards to which penny stamps may be affixed. When the card, on which twelve stamps may be placed, is full a deposit may be made in the Post Office Saving’s Bank in the usual way. The committee unanimously * decided to approach the Education Board regaring the remodelling of the school, asking, if the work might be proceeded with in the near future to avoid discomfort during the winter months. As repyesentativves of lhe board will be visiting the district this week it is hoped that the committee will be able to place its request, together with suggestions for remodelling, before them. 'el,„ . , ■

’ lhe sunny week-end has seen the * tennis court in keen demand. The continued enthusiasm \augurs well for tlie ’ re-establishment of a club next season. The fall in the prices of dairy produce, combined with the keen frosts experienced on the last few mornings, ’ make “cow-time” most unpopular lately. , Already one herd is on “once a day. ’ Perhaps this has been responsible for. a local school howler; “The days are getting shorter because Dad’s ’ cows are not giving so much milk.’’ i ’ " AUROA NEWS. t „ The chairman, Mr. Kilpatrick, in his ’ final report to the Auroa school com- ■ mittee stated: We started the year with a credit balance of £ll Bs. The 1 capitation grant .was £s'o. Our expeh--1 diture has 'been £5O 6s B<l, leaving a credit .of £ll Is 4d. •Since the last householders’ meeting there has been a complete change in lhe teaching staff. Mr. Bicheno moved to Greymouth School, Miss Pitcaithley was appointed assistant mistress at Okato and Miss Heal was married. Mrs. Evans is now head teacher and Miss Scott is infant mistress, while Miss Allen has taken Miss Heal’s position. Affairs at the school are progressing splendidly. Order and discipline could not be better and the committee and householders consider themselves fortunate in having such a capable staff. Mr. E. S. Sandford, during the swimming season, took charge of the boys and gave them instruction. On Sunday there was a large congregation at the Auroa Union church, ’when the Rev. Miller, of Manaia, celebrated' “Fruit Sunday.” The Manaia Presbyterian choir was present and rendered two items. Mr. Miller sang a solo, and Miss Bridge played the organ. I The fruit collected was given to the Old People’s Home at Hawera. I j SUCCESSFUL MATAPU BALL. A hall in the Matapu hall on Monday night .in aid of the hall funds under the auspices of the bachelors ami spinsters of Matapu was an outstanding success. Coburn’s orchestra supplied the music and extras were played by Misses B. Seed, T. Arden and M. Guy. Buses brought dancers from Opunake, Kaponga, Eltharn and Hawera. Two Monte Carlo dances were held, the winners being Mr. Cabanah and Miss Ilohoia and Mr. Joe

Wplfe and partner. The supper arrangements were supervised by Mesdames Seed, T" omas, Carter and Guy. The duties of master of ceremonies were carried oat by Messrs. T. Huekstep, A. Seed and T. Guy. The receipts, which amounted to about £22 10s. will leave a fair profit. Among those present were Mrs. Seed (black crepe.de chine), Mrs. Carter (black frock), Mrs. Thomas (blue frock), Mrs. Guy (black celanese), Misses Walker (blue tafettas), Tobee (pink satin), Hohoia (white brocaded tafettas), B. Knight (red georgette), K. Knight (black erepo de chine), B. Seed (blue georgette), F. Seed (red .georgette and velvet), G. Mickleson (black satin), R. Huekstep (green celanese), I. Robinson (red -tafettas), M. Startup (pink georgette), A. Carter (green georgette), E. Reid (green georgette), W. Gatenby. (apricot celanese), S. Gatenby (apricot georgette), M. Guy (r een beaded georgette), D. Lloyd (black tafett; .), M. Whalen (pink tafettas), E. Mickelson (black satin), R,., Mickelson (black. lace), I. Prince (black , georgette), A. Noonan (pink : frock), M. Evans (red georgette, .and satin), M.. Northcott. (green tafettas), P. Freenmn (mauve, tafettas), C. Campbell, .(black tafettas), P. .Sinclair (green velvet), I, Reid (blue tafettas), T. Arden (pink ]ace), A, Mullaly (black .satin), E. King (black frock), L. Hoskin (pink lace), I. Hoskin (apricot frock). • PERSONAL ITEMS’.' The retirement of Messrs. J. E. Mortim.cr and A. G. Fraser from the Okaiawa school committee was received with regret at Monday night's meeting of householders.

Mr, H. M. Stowell, Wellington, and formerly of . Hawera, is at present, visiting the district, and yesterday took part in a ease before the Native Land Court.

Mr, Winston .Quinn,, of Mokoia, who recently ri/i.d'erwent an operation .for appendicitis'at progressing favourably. , .. ... . .. A motion .placing on. record appreciation of, the servi-c.es ,of : the retiring chairman, Mr, P,. C. Wijson, was .pass,ed at Monday night’s gneeting .of householders the Turuturu -school, Hawera.

A motion of sympathy with Mr. W. Gavage and family in their recent bereavement was passed at the meeting of householders of the Ohangai district on Monday evening. Some two months ago Mr. Alex. Wills, of Whakamara, was trimming boxthorn when a thorn entered above his left eye. He lias been receiving treatment for the injury, but more serious complications have necessitated his seeking the advice of a specialist and entering a private hospital tn Wanganui. Sympathy with Mr. S. Blake in his illness and sincere hope for his "early recovery were expressed at yesterday’s meeting of the Patea Harbour Board,, of which Mr. Blake is a member.

After .21 years’ service on the Okaiawa school committee Mr. Andrew Lees’ announcement that, he .was not seeking re-election caused much regret at Monday night’s annual meeting of householders,- Committeemen stated, that Mr. Lees had done great service -in the cause of education throughout Taranaki, but one consolation was that lie was continuing his interest as a member of- the Taranaki. Education Board. Mr. and Mrs, S. Southon arc visitors Jo. Patea. ... ■ . ■■ ■ ..