TEMUKA.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 7 October 1926, Page 8

TEMUKA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) » TENNIS AND CROQUET SEASON J . OPENS. After having been postponed from last Saturday, the tennis courts and croquet lawns were officially opened yesterday afternoon, the weather, though dull, being favourable for the occasion. A very large number of players took part, visitors being present from Christchurch, Timaru, V aimate, and other parts of South Canterbury, and the courts and greens bore a very animated appearance. Alter afternoon tea had been provided and d.spenscd by Mesdanics J. Ashwe l and L. J. Grant, the Alavoi; (Air G. B. Cartwright), said that lie was very pleased to have, the opportunity of taking part in the opening ceremony. Tho Temuka Club was fortunate in having such fine courts and croquet greens, but he wished to sympathise with the members in having "to postpone the opening from last Saturday and it must have been very disappointing to a great many players. However, as he was a _ fanner he thought it was just splendid to see the ruin, which meant shillings and half-crowns to the man on the land, and as a proof of this the prices obtained at the stock sale held the previous day were .'ls to -Is per head greater than last sa'e day. Everything came to them that waited, however, and the tennis and croquet players were having their innings. Ho was pleased to know that both dubs were sound financially, and were commencing the season under tho most congenial conditions. The popularity of the Club was evidenced by the large number of visitors, some | from as far north as Christchurch, and iic would take this opportunity of exI tending to them a very hearty welcome. In eonc'usioit he wished them all a very happy and prosperous season, and hoped i that the 192'3-27 season would bo the I most successful in the history of the | Club. He had much pleasure in declarI ing the season open. (Applause), j AFr Wnrne Penr.se, president of tile . Club, on behalf of the members, welcomed the visitors and lioped that they would spend an mijovable afternoon. The secretary (Air R. Alalcolm) said ' that the invitations had been received to attend the opening function of the j following Clubs: —Ashburton (Oct. 7), : Pleasant Point (Oct. 7). Geraldine « ; Oct. 9), Timaru (Oct. 1-1), Allmry i (Oct. 9). | In connection with tho method ol j nrovidiug afternoon tea, which had been deferred from the annual meeting, it was agreed that a list he compiled, and three members he allocated to supp'y the afternoon tea each day. (men to be included in the list).

AIAORI SUNDIAL. The sundial presented to the Arowhonua Native School from the Dunedin Exhibition, was adjusted last month, and is now properly set up in concrete at the school. The gift was in recognition of the entertainment given by the Alaori children on their visit to tho Exhibition in Alarch. AVOOL CLASS CERTIFICATES. The woolelussing class in connection with the Tomuka Technical School brought this season’s course to a close on luesduy evening, when the instructor, Air H. F. Harte, gave a lecture on the “Skirting of AVool.” Air Harte possesses the happy knack of explaining his points in the simplest of language, thereby making himself clearly understood, even by the youngest pupil. He also gave a demonstration on a fleece showing the New Zealand and Australian method of fo’ding and roiling the fleece after skirting had been completed. Ac the conclusion of tlio lecture the certificates gained by the successful pupils for the year, were presented by tho chairman of the Board, ALr G. B. Cartwright, who congratulated the pupils on their success, especially Air Bruce Pemberton, who has just concluded his fifth year, which was a. very creditable performance. The following are those who received certificates : Air Bruce Pemberton, sth year, Ist class. Air Wm. AlcCtilly, 3rd year, Ist class. Air J. H. Thompson, 3rd year, Ist class. All- David London, 3rd year, Ist class. Air Robert Pemberton, 2nd year, Ist class. Air R. South, 2nd year, Ist class. Air John Ritchie, 2nd year, Ist class. Air David Aker, 2nd year, Ist c'asts. TECHNICAL SCHOOL. At the monthly meeting of the Technical School Board of Alanagers, there were present.—Alessrs G. B. Cart"wr;!glit, (chairman), Geo. 'Thomson, T. Sanders, G. AV. Arinitagc, H. H. McLeod, and the director (Air J. T. Smart).

The chairman stated that there was not much business to transact that evening as it was the final night of the wool class, and the instructor, Air H. F. Harte, was to give his final lecture to the pupils. Air Harte had now completed twenty-one years as instructor of tho 'Temuka wool classing c'as.s. His record has been a brilliant one, and the Board was going to commemorate the occasion later on that evening. The dressmaking classes had finished the term that day, and the Instructress, Airs. Applegarth, was well pleased with the work of the pupils. At the last meeting of the Board it had boon left to tho director and himself tci make tho preliminary arrangements, for the shearing class, and he was pleased to be able to report that Air S. McCnlly was again willing to allow the Board to use his shearing shed, and also to find some of the .sheep to be-shorn. Alessrs AL Guild, J. Topham, •J. C. Bisdce, and tho speaker had a’so

offered sheep to he shorn, and there were others, such as Alessrs S. Turner, who would come to the assistance of the Board if they were asked to do so So far as pupils were concerned there were already a number ol applications, and tyhon the class was advertised there were sure to be a number of others. Mr F. C. Roberts, woodwork instructor, wrote acknowledging tho Board’s vote of sympathy ivitli himself and Airs Roberts, in the loss of their only son

VISITORS’ REPORT. Tho chairman, accompanied by Air Thomson, had visited the wool ciassiml' class and found everyth.lig most satisfactory. Air Harte was carrying on tile work in his usual enthusiastic manner, and tho pupils have every confidence. in him as an instructor. class was much larger than in previous vears. Air Harle suggested that electric! light he installed, as it would be a great convenience. 'lliis could be considered before the beginning of next year, 'file carpentry class was next visited, and he considered that this was one of tho best classes rail by the Board. The pupils were working hard and nothing was going to waste. Air Roberts, the instructor, had the knack of iliming out good piipi’s, well equipped with"knowledge that would b-a of immense value in lutnre years. 'iho dressmaking classes, which concluded the term that day, had been very well managed. Oil the motion of Alessrs AlcLeod and Sanders tho report, was adopted. It was agreed that the shearing class commence on October 20, and conclude on November 13. The matter of appointing an instructor was left with the chairman and the director. 21 YEARS AS INSTRUCTOR. • Afr H. F. Harte, the woolclassing instructor in connection with the Temuka. Technical School, has just completed 21 years service with tlio Board, anti this record was du'y honoured by the Board and pupils on Tuesday evening. After a lecture, an adjournment was made to the cookery room, where an excellent supper was dispensed by Ale.sdumcs Cartwright! and Smart.

The chairman, Air (1. B. Cartwright, said that the wool class had just completed its course for the season, and Air Harte had also completed 21 years work as instructor at Temuka, ami this was a line record of service. During these 21 years, Air Harte had turned out many fine young, men who had, I after leaving tho class, fil’ed important positions in the wool industry. Not only was Air Harte well known in Temuka for his excellent work, but he was equally prominent in AVaimate, Fairlie, and Timaru, where he had the entire confidence of every pupi*, and every member of the Board with whom lie was in contact. He was a, most capable and painstaking instructor, and they were nil pleased to bo there that evening to honour him. He (the speaker) understood that the pupils desired to recognise Afr Harte’s services, and ho had much pleasure in asking Air Bruce Pemberton to make a presentation. In presenting Air Harte with a. handsome morocco leather pocket wallet, on behalf of the class. Air Pemberton said Air Harte had conducted the class in a very ab'c manner and had taken the keenest interest in all the pupils. He also wished to congratulate Air Harte oil completion of his 21 years’ service to tlie Board, and lie hoped that Air Harte would accept the gift as a slight memento of the deep appreciation and regard which the pupils had for him. (Applause.) Air Cartwright, on behalf of tho Board, then presented Air Harte with a solid go'd pencil, saying that the Board hoped that this small memento would remold him of Hiss • connection with tho Temuka class, lie, the chairman, lmd been assuciatea with Air Harte lor many years, ami lie wisiied to congratulated him on Ills fine record of service in Temuka. He hoped that Air llurco would long be spared to continue ins valuable work. Appmuse.) Mr U. \Y. Arinitagc said that it gave lum great pleasure, as a member of the Itducaliu.i Board, to be associated w.th tlie presentations. .Ur Harte had been instructor ol the class lor 21 years and for tins long period he had always given lu.thlul and efficient service. Air Harte had a wide knowledge of wool, and lie had the happy faculty of imparting that knowledge to his pupils. There were many young men up and down tlie Dominion, filling important and responsible pos.tions, who could hick hack on the profitable times spent with Air Harte, who had tho most infinite patience, and who mado his

subject most interesting and easy to understand. He wished to thank Air Harte, as a parent ol one of ins former pupils, and also as a member of the Education Board, for the excellent work done in Temuka. Hpcaking as a parent lie could honestly sav that much of the success which has soil had achieved at the Edinburgh University was in a large measure to the tuition of Air Harte. (Applause.) He hoped that Air Harte would long be spared to continue his excellent work in Temuka. (Applause.) Air F. C. Roberts, woodwork instructor, said that he was delighted to be assceiated with tlie presentation to his colleague. He dwelt on the importance of technical education, which ho said was to produce the right type of young manhood for New Zealand, and in this direction Air Harte’s influence and tuition would be felt for many years to come. (Applause.) Air J. T. Smart, director, said that ho had been closely connected with Air ITarte for many years and his record was a fine one. A few days ago he had a conversation with the Technical Inspector in Dunedin, and that gentleman regretted his inability to be present that evening but had sent his love and eongratii'utions to Air Harte. (Applause.) The Board had always been fortunate in the choice of instructors, and many were now filling importniit positions in the big cities. As the chairman had said, Air Harte had the confidence of Loth the parents and pupils, [ and in support of this contention Air Smart read a letter from Air J. Hoskins, AVaimate. Ho congratulated Air Harte. on his 2L years service and ex-

pressed the hope that lie would long be spared to continue with the good work in Toniuka. (Applause.) On rising to reply, Air Hartc was greeted with hearty cheers. He said that this was one of the occasions when one felt that they could not find words to express themselves. He had been taken completely by surprise, as the first intimation lie lijul of anything of the kind going to happen was when one of the pupils mentioned that he had brought a basket. He wished to thank the students for the gift and also for the great interest they had shown during the term. If his 21 years service had been successful lie did not wish to take any credit, because lie had been greatly assisted in his work by the director. board of managers, and by the pupils themselves. If nil instructor was to be a success then he must have the co-operation of the ' pupils' themselves. There was one phase of technical work he would like to touch on, and that was the work of the board of'managers. These gentleman gave up their time ’■o this work, and the public did no seem to appreciate it. The late Minis- |

ter of Education had often declared that he was going to encourage technical education, but he had done his best to squash it. Four or five years ago the. Tcniuka Technical School had nearly 2(X) pupils and had quite a; large array of chesses, but the following year the now regulations squashed this completely. He sincerely hoped that the new Minister for Education would remedy the defects and the Board would not have to go here, there and everywhere for the money to carry on the work. In conclusion lie wished to thank everyone lor their kindness. Ho did

not look upon the intrinsic value of the gifts but the kind thoughts that prompted the action. Ho hoped to carry on the work as long as lie could, and as he had a sincere regard for Temuka this wou'd be ' the last class that he would give up. (Aplause.) Three hearty cheers were then given for Mr Harte, after which a hearty vote of thanks were accorded to Mesdnmes Cartwright and Smart for providing such an excellent supper. PERSONAL. Mr Les. Norton who lias been on al visit to his parents, Allnutt Street, Temuka, motored smith last week to resume his position of testing officer for the Brvdone-Menzics-Pcrry Group of the South Island Herd Testing Association. CIRCUIT MEETING. The quarterly circuit meeting of the Methodist Church was held on Ttiesdav evening when there was represents ative gathering. The Rev. R. Richards occupied tiie chair, and referred to the good work done by the officers during the past year. The finances were on a sound has.s and the people s nolle was verv encouraging. An unanimous invitation was given to the Rev. R. Richards'to remain in the circuit for a fourth year. Business relative to the anproaehing Synod was : also dealth with. ” NOTES. The Mayor, (Mr G. B. Cartwright) invites all the residents to be presen u at the welcome to the Governor-Gen-eral and Lady Alice Fergusson, at 11 o m on Saturdav at die post office. 'The Temuka AV.C.T.U. will hold a Garden party on Thursday at “Hazel Thorpe,” which has .been kindly lellt for the occasion hv Mr IV. F. Evans.