KAPONGA NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 21 December 1931, Page 14

KAPONGA NEWS

SCHOOL BREAKING-UP CEREMONY. Before a very good attendance the pupils of Mrs. Blennerhassett and scholars of the Kaponga school, assisted by old scholars and other artists, presented a concert programme of an entertaining nature on Thursday evening. The concert was organised by Mrs. Blennerhassett in aid of the school funds, and took the place of the usual break-up concert. During the interval Mr. C. H. Brewer, chairman of the school committee, 1 said the success of the concert was undoubtedly due to Mrs. Blennerhassett’s fine efforts, she having practically organised the entertainment with the assistance of one or two willing workers. She had come forward voluntarily with an offer to assist the committee, and they had gladly accepted. Mr. Brewer made reference to the Dixon banner sports, held the previous day, when Kaponga had been runner-up in the Bennett and Sutton Cup, being only eight points behind the winning team. In this connection he mentioned that this was the second occasion on which Kaponga had competed for the latter cup, having last year scored 40 points, and this year 104 points with practically the same team. This was testimony to the interest taken by the headmaster, the. teachers and the scholars. If they continued to advance at the same rate he had no doubt that next year they would bring the shield to Kaponga.

The headmaster, Mr. W. J- A. Farnell, thanked his pupils for having accomplished something worth while during the year, and the parents and others for the support they had given. During the coming year, with the assistance of staff and pupils, he looked forward to the school becoming a well known school. ■A school could be wel known in two ways—-notorious or otherwise. By excellence of the work both in school and on the field of sport he hoped the school would become well known,.

Proficiency certificates were presented to the following scholars: Sheila Harper, Jean McGinness, Jessie Williams, Colis Anderson, Ronnie Farnell, Jack McCook. Six pupils of seven obtained proficiency. The medal for the calfrearing competition was presented to Ellen Gardiner. Wilma Marr and Gay Gallagher, two fairies, presented a bouquet and a Christmas box to Mrs. Blennerhassett on behalf of the committee. The programme was: Pianoforte duets, Misses A. Turner and I. Brewer, Misses Muriel Evans and L. Davies, Miss M. Thomas and Master R. Farnell; pianoforte solos, Misses Joan Bolger, J. Rogers, Nita Bolger, L. Davies, A. Turner and Master C- Norgate; “The Waltz Song,” Miss Myrtle Evans; vocal duet, “Calm, Silent. Night,” Misses Smith and Evans; pianoforte trio, Misses N. and J. Bolger and S. Bertie; boys’ solo and chorus (in character), “Chin, Chin, Chinaman,” Dennis Cook and Jack McCook, lan Brewer, Ronnie Farnell, Colis Anderson rnd Desmond Evans; girls’ chorus, “Our Farm,” Misses J. Gallagher, S. Bertie, J. Gay, L. Davies, N. Bolger, M. Cook, I. Brewer, M. McCarthy, H. Guy and W. Cameron; ladies’ chorus, ‘‘A Rose and Nightingale,” Mieses "M. Harding, M. Guy, Myrtle Evans, M. Evans, H. Guy, M. Smith; and Mrs. N. Davies; ladies’ chorus in character, “A Japanese Proposal,” the Misses M. Cook, S. Bertie, J. Gallagher, L. Davies, N. Bolger, I. Brewer, M. McCarthy, J. and H. Guy and W. Cameron; action song, “The Dancing Leeson,” Florence Harding. Three numbers were performed by the Kaponga schoolgirls’ chorus party of 20 girls. They reflected much credit on those responsible for their training. Their numbers were “We Come From tho Hillside,” “Who Shall be Queen” and “Long Live the Queen.” GENERAL ITEMS. Arrangements are well in hand for the Christmas carnival on Thursday. .At 2 o’clock Father Christmas will arrive outside the Town Hall, where he will distribute presents to the children as they enter the hall to attend the free picture entertainment. In the evening

the shops and streets will be gaily decorated, with many coloured lights and other decorations, and the Municipal Band will give programmes at intervals. For New Year’s eve functions it is hoped to have the Auroa Pipe Band in Kaponga. On the Kaponga green on Saturday a friendly match was played between Okaiawa and Kaponga A grade teams. A most interesting and closely, contested match resulted, Okaiawa winning by three points. The scores were, Okaiawa players mentioned first: MeadameflPenny and Ward 20 v. Mesdames Dawson and Tait lo; Mesdames Baker and Johnston lo v. Mesdames Tattersa.il. and Evans 26; Mesdames Betts and Williams 26 v. Mesdames R. E. Williams and Cook 23. Totals: Okaiawa 67, Kaponga 64. The Rev. J. R. Nelson, president of the Kaponga branch, on Monday referred to the splendid activities of the Red Cross Society,, alike in war and peace, mentioning, inter alia, its work in relieving distress and need. Mr. Ira J. Bridger (Mayor of Eltham and president of the South Taranaki Council of the Society), who was very cordially welcomed by the meeting, spoke on similar lines, referring especially to the society’s constant preparedness for national emergencies such as the influenza epidemic and the earthquake. He a P". pealed for a continuation of support of the nursing and first aid work of the society and its philanthropic agencies. In addition to the presentation of certificates previously reported, a happy interlude was the presentation of a crystal rose bowl and bouquet to Sister Ingles, who instructed the home nursing classes, the chairman referring to the popularity, of the sister and the thoroughness and efficiency of her work and wishing her ' on behalf of the class a pleasant vacation after the strenuous year’s toil. Creina Guthrie, who during the classes assisted the sister in demonstration work by “posing” as a patient, received a box of chocolates. Thanks were also tendered to those ladies' whose homes were available for demonstrations, and Mrs. E. B. Brewer’s secretarial activities were the subject of appreciative comment by the chairman.