MT. NESSING

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20107, 14 May 1935, Page 3

MT. NESSING

HOUSEHOLDERS’ MEETING At the annual meeting of householders, presided over by the chairman, Mr Kidd, the annual report and balance-sheet were presented. The chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, expressed the thanks of the committee for the co-operation of the parents in making the school year a successful one. In congratulating Miss Ferguson on the result of her year’s work, the report also assured her of the confidence and esteem in which she was held by the community. The balance-sheet showed a t , credit balance of £l3 16s Id which was considered very satisfactory. JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS To mark the occasion of the King's silver jubilee, a very pleasant ceremony was held on Friday at the school, when parents and children assembled. After the singing of the National Anthem, and the flag had been saluted by the children, the chairman, Mr Kidd, gave a very appropriate address. A native tree, a kowhai, was then planted to commemorate the occasion. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies, after which each child was presented with a souvenir booklet. The singing of the National Anthem brought a very pleasant afternoon to a close.