PLEASANT POINT

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20103, 9 May 1935, Page 3

PLEASANT POINT

THE SCHOOL YEAR REVIEWED HOUSEHOLDERS MEET Mr W. B. Oborn presided over a small attendance of householders at the annual meeting when the balance sheet, and annual report were presented. The balance sheet showed credit of £l4 3s, this being considered satisfactory. A new fence has been erected at the east end of the tennis court, the asphalt court top-dressed, main entrance kerbed, and fences put in repair. The year’s activities were dealt with by the secretary in his report, and he was accorded a vote of thanks on the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr Maze. In moving a vote of appreciation to the headmaster and his staff, Mr Crossman deplored the lack of interest taken by parents in meetings. It must be very discouraging, he said, to the staff, to see such a small attendance. Mr Maze endorsed the previous speaker’s remarks, and mentioned the successes gained in examinations. Mr McGuigan thanked the speakers for their remarks. Votes of thanks were accorded all parents and friends, w T ho had in any way helped the committee and staff during the year. FOOTBALL The second series of games was played at the Domain on Saturday. High School A played Point in the fourth grade. Point won by 19 points to nil. Mr Murray was referee. Washdyke juniors played the local team. After a closely contested game which was mostly confined to the forwards, Point were returned victors by 8 points to nil. Mr J. J. McGuigan was referee.

BOYS’ BRIGADE COMPANY On Monday - evening Pleasant Point witnessed a unique Jubilee celebration by the local Boys’ Brigade Company, assisted by the Girls’ Life Brigade Company. There was much activity from the early hours of the morning, gangs of keen happy boys moving hither and thither trailing handcarts filled with scrub or other imflammables. Occasionally groups could be seen atop of loaded motor lorries piled high with firewood. The grand result was a huge 8.8. bonfire, which amply fulfilled instructions from headquarters to “celebrate the jubilee of our Royal Patron,” and also provided an opportunity for upwards of two hundred loyal Point citizens to assemble on Mr Jacque’s paddock, with the Brigade Boys, and demonstrate their loyalty. The Brigade Companies assembled at the Town Hall at 7 p.m., and formed a torchlight procession in company with a good number of townsfolk, to the paddock belonging to Mr Jacques which lies just behind the township. There the bonfire was ignited by Mrs Crocott, the captain of the Girls’ Company, assisted by chosen Boy torch-bearers. The National Anthem was sung, followed by ringing cheers led by Mr G. Gliddon. The Boys’ Company contributed its well known war cry “Velaychek.” Members of both companies then encircled the bonfire in single file. Presently, at a given point, each member hurled his or her flaming brand into the fire, as his or her contribution to the “Loyalty Bonfire.” A fireworks display was followed by Divine service, led by the Revs. McNeur and Oldham. After the Benediction, and an appropriate bugle call by Bugler Knox, a large number of those present, preceded by Piper O. Bain, marched to the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall, where a jubilee social was held. Mr McNeur acted as chairman, and guided the audience through a programme of community singing, games, vocal solos and such like with much aptitude. An orchestra, under the guidance of Mr J. Raeside, was a welcome and appreciated feature. Messrs W. H. Blakemore ai\d G. Gliddon expressed keen appreciation of the entire jubilee function, and of the work being done by the brigade’s movement. Mr McNeur referred to the wonderful marathon run just completed by brigade boys in connection with the conveying of the brigade message to His Majesty, who is its royal patron. Mr Grocott, captain of the local company, pointed out that the Boys’ Brigade was the pioneer and inspirer of all similar boys’ movements. There were upwards of 3000 brigade companies in the Old Country, with more than 120,000 members. There were very many companies in all of the Dominions. The movement was spreading steadily in New Zealand, and over sixty companies, some of them very strong numerically, were now registered at Dominion headquarters. The Boys’ Brigade was an ideal movement for churches, and all of the Evangelical denominations now possessed B. B. companies. Supper was served by a numerous band of willing lady helpers.