CENTRAL TARANAKI NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 13 December 1930, Page 8

CENTRAL TARANAKI NEWS

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(FROM OUR RESIDENT REPORTERS)

SCHOLARS REWARDED •. PRESENTATION , OF PRIZES. ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL FUNCTION. The progress and work of the school during the year was reviewed and those pupils whose academic or sporting attainments entitled them to acknowledgment. were rewarded when the annual prize-distributing ceremony of the Stratford Technical High School was held in the Town Hall last night. The pupils, attended in full force, and there was also a good muster of parents. Mr. H. Trimble presided., “In connection .with a school of this type people talk of an educational bias in one direction or, another but there should be. no bias in any direction,” said Mr.- Trimble. The aim of the school was to train the pupils so that they might, be able to pursue their studies on the particular lines they favoured. Some would go to the. university to study for the various professions while others would go to the agricultural colleges or into the trades, but no matter what vocation they interided to follow the'' pupils were all trained to be good citizens and to uphold the fine reputation of their school. . Prior to presenting the prizes Sir Walter Carncross, Eltham, said, inter alia, that it ■ had been suggested tlidt the Maori language should be taught in New Zealand schools. The misuse that was’ made of the Maori tongue, by the average New Zealander was to be deplored because Maori was a beautiful language which was “murdered” by those who had no knowledge of its inherent ■ qualities. There had even been judges- of the Maori Land Court who could not apeak Maori? and who had been dependent upon interpreters who might or might not> have translated faithfully.- -- ’ , ■ The prize list is:— t -THE PRIZE " LIST, f Dux.—K. Taylor, Beth Thomson. Upper VI — May McElroy, languages; Kitty ’ Lilley, mathematics; . Doris .Brown,, science, home science; Annette Jones, geography. ‘ G ' Lower VL—Bessie ’ Paine, French; K. Cottidr, Latin; T.* M<?Cluggage ? mathematics M. ’.- 'Sutton, ■ mathematics, French, agriculture; E, Jones, science; BGHbrfbcks,'mathematics, science;- E. Braybrboke,; languages, science; , ■ H. Cover, history, geography, English, Latin; B. Matthews, English, history; Lilian Burch, progress; . J. Longbottom, progress; ■'■h Form' V.-—-D. Thomson, j English, French, science, mathematics, geography;. McCormick, history, agriculture, geography; Marguerite'Ferguson, dairy science, science;. J. Stewart, agriculture,, English/geography ; ■ N.' Cottier, history, mathematics; Holland, ' 'French; C. Thomson;.handwork, mathematics., -

Form IVA.—Marjorie Rowe, English, history, home science; Mabel Coatsworth, English, history; F. Adlam, arithmetic, agriculture; A. Johnson, dairy, science, science; K. Horn, Latin, French; Anna Trask, mathematics; B. Taylor, progress. Form JVB. —G. Keller, English, history, mathematics, geography, drawing; R. Whittleston, French, agriculture, geography; W. Fastier, book-keeping; F.- Bette, science, drawing, book-keep-ing; J. Sayers, arithmetic, woodwork; J. Mulholland,, arithmetic, agriculture; Una West, home science, French, geography. Form I VC.—Wyn s Rawles, ‘English, commercial w.ork; -Una Mills, home science, geography; Jean Elgar, commercial work, geography Una Mitchell, science; Mavis: Whiting, history,. arithmetic; Sheila McKenny,. progress; Marjorie- Young, progress; Sylvia Rowson, commercial: .work.;.. May Best, special shorthand.;. Joy.ce Salmon, special shorthand; Wyn. Rawles, .special shorthand; Netta Whiting, special shorthand. Form IVD.—H. Vickers, English, history, mathematics, science; G. Bilkey, drawing, geography;'. Gwen Johnston, dairy -science,. book-keeping; W. Brunton', handwork-; . E.. O’Hagan,-, progress. . Fprm . lIIA.-7-Joan Bacon, French, English, mathematics, history; Gwen Amess, Latin,, science.,, home science; I. McAllister, . agriculture, woodwork; Phyllis Rothe, history, science, Latin; Joan Cottier,-French,. .Ugl.ish; Barbara

Harkness,. science, mathematics; Molly Thoms, progress; . JR.. Edgecombe, progress; E. Thompson, progress; H. Newton, progress. Form lllB—Edith Mander, English, home science; D.. Law, French, mathematics; G. Yeates, arithmetic, agriculture; G. Huston, agriculture, book-keep-ing; Mavis Rayner, book-keepihg, home science- G. Johnston, dairy science, geography;. Pearl, Hunter, progress; H. Hann, drawing, woodwork; E. Spencer, science) mathematics; A. Keller, woodwork, geography,. arithmetic. Form lllC.—Dorothy Newland, science, home science, geography, English; Phyllis Reeve, French, Short-

hand, English, history; Florence' Codd, book-keeping, shorthand; Betty Hale, geography,. English, history; Eileen Jensen, drawing, English, shorthand; Molly Kiv.ell, history. Form ILID. —J, Woolaston, English, dairy science; C. Burgess, agriculture, metal work, science;. R.. Burton, science, mathematics; R. Anderson, book-keep-ing, English, metalwork; H. Watkins, history, mathematics, agriculture; M. Ludlam, progress. Special prizes.—Head prefect, N. Crossman; Mrs. McMillan’s Cup, Constance Keller.

Championship cups.—Girls: Senior, .Kitty . Lilley; junior, Mabel . Carter. BoysT.Senior, J. Whiting; intermediate, T.’Lamason; junior, D. Heggie. Swimming.—Old pupils’ swimming cup, sirls, Grace Hale; boys, H. Lonsdale. Shooting—Lady Godley Cup, H. Longdale. Gow judging cups.—Jersey, M. Sutton.; Friesian, M. Sutton; Ayrshire, Margaret Tarrant. THE PRINCIPAL’S REPORT. In submitting his annual report the principal (Mr. A. H. R. Amess) stated, inter alia:— The steady increase in attendance was continued this year, when the school opened with a total enrolment of 3191

pupils. This number enabled the board to make an additional appointment to the staff. Because of this appointment I have been able to make greater differentiation in the classes, and the efficiency of the staff has been increased. The staff this year has been the most efficient one we have had since the Opening of the school. Two new members, Messrs. A. W. White and J. W. Hall, joined during the first term and by their work in the classroom and their enthusiasm on the sports field they have both justified their appointment. Miss Moon has successfully carried on the work in the music room. Miss Griffin is leaving at the end of this term and her place will be .taken by Miss Molly McCluggage. In addition to a record roll I am pleased to be able to report a record achievement in the external examinations. Every school knows its full and ebb tides as far as these results are concerned. This year with us has been a flood tide. Nineteen passed matriculation, eight passed public service, one passed accountants’ preliminary, seven have received higher leaving certificates, one gained a Junior Scholarship, three passed the Government shorthandtypists’ examination, and a great number of speed certificates have been obtained under Pitman’s' tests. This is the best result achieved in the history of the school.

The school was inspected by the departmental officers during the year. After one inspection a report was submitted to the board. After giving a' list of the courses taken and the numbers in each the report states: “The numerical preponderance of pupils in the three courses first-named causes this school to approximate in type to an ordinary secondary school rather than to a technical school. This is due to an insistent and general demand for exam-ination-results.' Nevertheless the various courses cover a wide range of instruction. The difficulties inherent in a school of moderate size that offers a number of courses have been. overcome by the framing of an admirable timetable by means of which, not without the. exercise of considerable skill, waste of teaching effort .is almost entirely avoided. One hundred and thirty-three pupils —nearly half the school —travel daily by train and bus. No fewer than 74 have to miss the last period daily, while ' 51, whose, train does not leave until 4.45 p.m,, remain at school to do' their homework under supervision. On the whole, train pupils are less of a problem than in many similar schools. The tone of the school is excellent and very.good work is being done throughout. 'The teachers are capable and energetic and co-operate loyally with one another and with the principal.” Activities on the playing fields have been pursued as keenly as in former years. While I cannot report any Taranaki championships won by the school thi§ year, the interest wap : as great as heretofore. The first fifteen again won the Sargent Cup, defeating both Hawera and Feilding.

ELTHAM DRUIDS.

The installation of officers of the Eltham Lodge of Druids took place on Wednesday, there being a large attendance of members and visitors from Stratford and Star of Egrnont (Batea) Lodges. ', A Officers for the term were installed by D.P. Bro. Hills (Batea) as follows: — /X.D., Bro. R. Thomas; V.A.D., Bro. H. J. Drabble; Inner Guardian, Bro. A. Hilmer; Outer Guardian, Bro. W. Hughson; secretary, Bro. T. F. Chalmers; treasurer, Bro. A. J. Voight; Arch Bards, Bros. A. Vincent, V. Frost; Vice Arch Bardsi Bros. W. Jones,, C. S. Talbot. It was decided to donate £1 Is to the funds of the Eltham Progress Committee.

At the conclusion of business an enjoyable social evening- was spent. Toasts were honoured, and musical items were contributed by Mr. G. Diver and Miss Zinsli. .-A

Bro. E. Coad was presented with his P.A.D. collar, and Bro. Drabble was presented . with the A.D.’s trophy for the winner of the lodge euchre tournaments.

'i ■' TOKO WOMEN’S DIVISION.

The Toko branch of the Women’s Division held its monthly meeting in the Coronation Hall on Thursday. Dr. D. Steven, Stratford, gave an address on first aid to the injured. Dr. Steven was accompanied by his daughter who helped in the demonstration. Among those present were Mesdarnes Maunsell (president), Burgham, Jones, Murray, G. Cook, Butler, Len Milne. Needham, Stallard, Anderson, Grierson, Maxwell, Major, Simmons, Misses Maunsell, Butler, Burgham, Leo and Milne.

ELTHAM THEATRE. SCREENING OF “PARIS.” Paris is a city of gaiety and light, fun and music. And “Paris,” starring Irene Bordoni, .which shows at- Eltham to-night, is just like the city in all these respects—not least in that of' music.’ The score of the production, in fact, is fairly overflowing- with melody. Among the outstanding numbers are such tinkling and tuneful creations as “Miss Wonderful,” “My Lover,. Master of My Heart,” “Somebody Mighty Like Yoii” and “I Wonder What is Really on his Mind?” -Miss Bordoni is famous for her French characterisations,' for her quaint Parisian accent and her catchy songs. The talking screen has “caught” all these details, and the French star will both talk and sing in. “Paris,” which was adapted for the screen from her latest and greatest stage, success. Some of the outstanding scenes of “Paris” are made in technicolour—the wonderful new process which has finally perfected the art of photography in natural colours. We see a famous Parisian music-hall during the performance of one of those glittering rjavues for which the “City of Light*’ is so’famous. These colour effects are not only startlingly realistic—they are utterly beautiful. The whole picture is a glittering rainbow of songs, music, drama ind colour.

UNEMPLOYMENT RELIEF. Mr. S. A. Ward, chairman of the works, committee of the Stratford Borough Council, has been appointed chairman of the newly-established Central Taranaki Unemployment Relief Committee. Messrs. Ward, T. R. Anderson and M. G. Trotter have been constituted an executive pro tern to deal with matters requiring immediate attention pending the confirmation of appointments' to' the Relief Committee by the organisations represented thereon by delegates. Although the committee was established only on Thursday, work has already been found for at least one man. TENNIS COMPETITIONS. ,, ' Following are the .results of a match played at Kaponga on Thursday between teams representing the Kaponga and Stratford Tennis . Clubs (Kaponga players mentioned first): — i ’ Ladies singles.—Mrs. Freeman beat Miss Joan Ward 7—3, Airs. Bolger lost to Miss Jean Ward 6—7, Airs. Champtaloup beat Miss Carman 7—2,'Airs. Hammersley beat Miss Toombs 7—4. ;-j Ladies’ doubles.—Airs. Freeman and Airs. Bolger lost to Alisses Joan Ward and Carman 7—4, Airs. Champtaloup and Mrs. Hammersley dost to Alisses Jean Ward and Toombs 6—7. Alen’s singles. —R. AfcCarthy beat E. Ga,w 8 —6, J. Bolger lost to F. .Kendrick 7—9, R. Hill lost to G. Court 5— 7, T. Hammersley lost to 8, Court 1— 7. Men’s doubles.—AfeCarthy and Bolger lost to Gaw and Kendrick 8—9, Hill and Hammersley, lost to Court and Court 1—9. ■■ Combined doubles. —Airs. Freeman and AfcCarthy lost to Aliss Joan , Ward and Gaw ,8—9, Mrs. and Air. Bolgei’ lost to Miss Jean Ward and Kendrick 6—9, Mrs., Champtaloup and Hill beat Aliss Carman and G. Court 9—7, Airs, and Air. Hammersley lost to Miss Toombs; and S. Court 7—9, - ’ • Totals: Kaponga 5 sets (98 games); Stratford 11 sets (109 games). > The following team will represent the Stratford Club in a match against Manaid ’at Stratford to-day:—Mrs. .Seyb, Aliss Walker, Aliss MacDonald, Airs. Knewstubb, Airs. Henderson, Sirs. Priest; L. Cameron, C. Francis, J. Pooley, B. Seyb, W. Hale, R. BijcnVn. GENERAL ITEMS. V The Eltham Convent School’s annual, ; picnic • was held, at Park, New Plymouth, on Thursday. • The weather was ideal and all spent an. enjoyable day. Forty-nine children and thirteen adults left Eltham by train at 8.14 a.m., and the, picnickers reached home shortly . after 7 - o’clock. The Stratford Convent school also held a picnic at New Plymouth on Thursday. . t . /-- 1 The/following will represent the E1--tham Tennis Club in a match against New Plymouth at Eltham' to-day Gregor/ Wills,' Phillips, Alorrison, Cooper, Percy, Thompson, Lee, Picard, Hill, I. Wylds, Crawford, Misses Cooper, Wylds, Wood, Walker, Brooker, Wilson, Fissenden, Airs. Wylds, Misses Wilson, Stewart, Townsend, Haswell. Play will commence at 2 o’clock. . : • ;. ' • • .

The euchre party held in the C.E.M.S. Club, Eltham, on Thursday was one of the most successful of the series. Prizes were won by Mrs. Satler 1, Mrs. Taylor 2; Mr. F. Cave 1, Mr. KnofTlock 2. Last week-end Mr. H. Murray, Elthain, made his fiftieth ascent- of Mt. Egmont. For the past fifty months Mr. Murray’s climbs to the summit have averaged, one a month. There was a good atendance on the Eltham Croquet Club’s lawns on Wednesday when Mrs. Astbury’s trophy tor ladder croquet was won by Mrs. Townsend. and Mrs. Goldsmith’s trophy for golf croquet was won by .Miss McDonald.

In view of the bad weather thatmarred the proceedings at the recent Stratford show a suggestion that the association hold a gymkhana some tune prior to Easter ill be considered at a. general committee meeting next week. At the meeting of the ’Eltham. Lib-' rary Committee on Wednesday the librarian’s report for October and Noveml>er stated that the roll membership was 121; new members, 6; withdrawn, 1 • new books added. 43. Ninety,-five books had been repaired and replaced on the shelves and 56 withdrawn from circulaC t. Cash takings for the period totalled £2l 12s 6d. The takings for the four months ended November 30 were £4B 17s; being an increase of £6 18s 6d over the corresponding period last year.

KING’S THEATRE.

ZANE GREY’S TALKING “WESTERN”

As Buck Duane, outlaw by circumstance, George O’Brien spurnp fate and man-made terrors for a woman’s smile in “The Lone Star Ranger,” Fox Movietone all-talking romance, adapted from Zane Grey’s widely read novel, which opens at the King’s Theatre this .afternoon. Sue Carol, who portrays the fenii .ine lead, furnishes the heart appeal, and the combination of O’Brien, Grey and Miss Carol is a happy one. It provides a distinct treat in the first real “Western” to be transferred to the audible screen. Few pictures ever made, silent or all-talking, ever presented such action and so pleasing a romance. The story deals with the stirring adventures of the daring Texas Rangers in the days when the W -t was wild and woolly. A delightful love story threads its way through the unfolding of the plot and the climax is simply immense. The title role was made for O’Brien and he gives one of the best performances of his career, which is saying a great deal when one recalls his various successes. Supporting the principals are several prominent actors, notably Walter McGrail, Warren Hymer and Elizabeth Patterson. A. F. Erickson’s direction is sure and finished. FATHER CHRISTMAS AT ELTHAM. The Eltham Progress Committee has arranged to distribute gifts to the school children in the Eltham Town

Hall on the afternoon of December 24, when ; it i? expected that about 2000 children will be presented with Christmas boxes. A judicious selection has

bpen made to cater for children of all ages/. There is nothing paltry about any of the articles; in fact, they are of good quality. l