KOHURATAHI NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 28 December 1935, Page 8

KOHURATAHI NEWS

FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS. The breaking-up ceremony of the Marco school was held on Friday, when a large number of parents and friends assembled at the school. The children were entertained with games and races, the prizes being sweets. Before presenting the prizes for school work Mr. K. Summerhays congratulated the children on the standard of w>rk maintained. He remarked on the care taken of the grounds and school property by the teacher, Mr. R. W. Bates, and spoke highly of the percentage of passes obtained by the children. All the pupils who entered were successful in the proficiency examination. ■ Special prizes for progress and painstaking work were won by Jack Rae and Doreen Jennings. Each pupil received a prize, and toys were distributed to all children present who were under school age. Several choruses were sung by the children. A happy feature of the gathering was the handing in by senior pupils of cardboard movable toys made at ine school for distribution to children in hospital. Afternoon tea was served by the women. A dance was held in “Kohuratahi hall by the Marco school committee, a large number being present. Wright’s orchestra supplied exhilarating music and extras were played by Mesdames Connor and Carver junr. and Miss O’Dea. A competition was won by Mrs. G. Lewis. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Fay Connor and Mr. E. Nickel. Messrs. D. Stockwell and K. Summerhays weis masters of ceremonies. Christmas Eve was a gala night for young and old at Kohuratahi, "when a very large crowd attended the Christmas tree party held in the Kohuratahi hall. Children arrived early from all partsof the district, their faces showing keen anticipation when they saw the gaily decorated tree. While awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus the audience was entertained by the following items: Chorus, Marco school pupils; chorus, Kohuratahi school pupils; songs, Miss G. Connor, with actions by W. Wyatt ana J. Yarrell; sketch, “Tl?e Peanuts," G. Gower, D. Gower and R. .Connor. At the close of the concert a general rush to the door saw Santa Claus, netaided by trumpeters, arriving from tae direction of the railway station. The unpacking of Father Christmas’ swag caused tiny eyes to open wider than ever as different articles were withdrawn. The toys on the tree were distributed by Santa-Claus, who gave each child in audition to the toy a bag of sweets, and said a few words of cheer to each one. After mingling with the crowd for a while Santa Claus retired and supper became the dominating interest. An energetic committee headed by Mesdarres A> H. Perry and R. M. Wilson had arrangements in hand. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mrs. W. Chisholm, Wellington, is visiting Mrs. Leonard C. Harrison, Climie Road, Ngaere. Mrs. Chisholm recently visited Waimate to attend complimentary gatherings for her son, Mr. D. S. Chisholm, who has been appointed rector of the new King’s High School for boys at Dunedin. Mr. P. F. Faire, Wellington, ■is staying with Mr. C. M. Lindop.

ELTHAM TALKIES. DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAMME. To meet varied tastes a double-feature programme will be shown at the Eltham Theatre to-night and to-morrow night. The first, “The Cowboy Millionaire” featuring George O’Brien, is an actionfilled story of the Old West and will please lovers of outdoor stories. It has plenty of action, comedy, romance and fine scenic backgrounds. “The Bachelor or Arts” is the second atraction. The cast includes Tom Brown, Anita Louise, Stepin Bechit, the comical coloured comedian and Mae Marsh. This feature is a com-edy-romance drama based on . American University life and it will delight lovers of this type of entertainment.