FAREWELL TO TEACHER

Taranaki Daily News, 27 January 1934, Page 8

FAREWELL TO TEACHER

PRESENTATION TO MR. A. M. WILSON RAWHITIROA. SETTLERS GATHER. A large gathering at Rawhitiroa hall on Thursday night farewelled Mr. A. M. Wilson, teacher at the school, who is leaving to take up a teaching position at Grey Lynn. In making a presentation of a leather suit case on behalf of the residents Mr. L. M. Prankerd, chairman of the committee, expressed the regret felt by parents and children at the teacher’s departure, and extended their good wishes. Mr. G. V. Thame, chairman of the hall committee, referred to the great interest Mr. Wilson had taken in the social life of the district, and said he had rendered useful service to local sport such as tennis and crib. The children would miss their teacher very much. Mr. J. Cocker joined in the tributes and mentioned how Mr. Wilson had served the district by his musical abilities, his services always being given willingly. His relations with the school committee had always been of the happiest, and as a teacher he had received excellent reports from the inspectors. His departure would be regretted by all in the district, but he would always be assured of a warm welcome when he visited the district on holiday. In acknowledgment Mr. Wilson said the three years and three months he had spent at Rawhitiroa had been happy days, and anything he had done for the district had given him perhaps more pleasure than it had given the residents. He had become very fond of.the children and he felt sad at having to leave them. He had also formed many friendships, and he would always be pleased to come back on a visit. He thanked the residents for their splendid support to his efforts for the school, and he asked them to accord the same to his successor, Mr. E. G. Smith, who would be found to be a “real live wire.” The evening was spent in dancing, interspersed with songs by Mrs. W. Mace, Messrs. S. Carson and P. Gavigan and recitations by Mr. G. Littlejohn. Dance music was played by Mrs. W. Hutchens, Mrs. M. Attrill, Misses G. Silver, E. Cocker and Mr. A. M. Wilson. The accompanists were Mr. R. Silver and Mesdames Attrill and A. Craig. Supper was served under the direction of Mesdames G. V. Thame, D. May, F. Cave and W. G. Johnston. Mr. Thame was master of ceremonies. ELTHAM GOLF CLUB. SUMMER CUP FINAL. The final round of the Eltham Golf Club’s summer cup will be played during the week-end. Partners will be drawn on the day of the match. GENERAL ITEMS. Proposed New Defence Unit. A proposal has been made to start <■. volunteer defence unit at Rawhitiroa, and a meeting will be held shortly to consider the matter. The advantages of physical and military training are realised by many, and a considerable amount of enthusiasm exists for the project. Bolling-down Works. Work on the erection of a boiling-down works for Stratford has commenced. The walls should be at window height by to-day. The job has been delayed through lack of steel. PERSONAL ITEMS. An expression of sympathy with Mr. H. G. Carman in the loss of his wife was recorded by the Eltham Borough Council last night. The Mayor (Mr. I. J. Bridger) said Mr. Carman was formerly a member of the council and referred to the energetic services Mrs. Carman had rendered to the community. Major Perry, manager of the boys’ home, Eltham, who sustained serious injury in a fall some time ago, has recovered sufficiently to leave hospital and return to his home. Before his departure for Patea Mr. R. Harvey received a presentation from the members of the Eltham Cricket Club. The useful assistance given to the club by Mr. Harvey was eulogised by Mr. C. Burrell, who asked him to accept a tobacco pouch as a memento of his association with the club. His services would be very much missed. STRATFORD FLOWER SHOW. A meeting of the executive committee of the Stratford Horticultural Society was held on Thursday, Mr. E. H. Young presiding. Details were discussed in connection with the summer show to be held on February 17. The society has been allotted the Taranaki championship for dahlias, and it was reported that there would be keen competition in this section. HIGH SCHOOL REOPENING. The Stratford Technical High School will reopen for the first term of 1934 on February 5. The principal, Mr. A. H. R. Amess, will be at the school on Friday and Saturday next for the purpose of interviewing parents and enrolling pupils. Information regarding board for pupils can also be obtained.