WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20680, 19 March 1937, Page 4

WAIMATE

THE HIGH SCHOOL MORE ACCOMMODATION NEEDED The Board of Governors of the Waimate High School met on Wednesday. Present—Messrs S. I. Fitch (chairman), J. C. Hay, G. W. Collett, H. M. Whatman, T. A. Wilson, C. G. Holmes, T. E. Parry, G. J. Shackleton. Rector’s Report The rector, Mr M. Leadbetter, reported that the roll was at the moment somewhat indefinite, as he had still to receive word concerning the intentions of seven of last year’s pupils. However, even excluding these, it seemed certain that last year’s roll record had been eclipsed, the new total being 185. The corresponding total for last year was 180. The examination results for 1936 were as follows:—School certificates (23 candidates) 15 full and 5 partial passes; University Entrance (18 candidates) 14 passes (a percentage of 78, which is a record for the school; Training College Entrance (6 candidates) 5 full passes and 1 partial pass; accountancy examinations (5 candidates) 1 passed in three and 1 in two subjects. Of the six Training College Entrance candidates, five were later admitted to Training College. A strong branch of the Old Pupils’ Association has been formed in Wellington. About a year ago a special committee of the Board recommended, with other improvements, the tar-sealing of the paths and drives. Public Works officials recently inspected these, and a grant had been set aside for the work, which would possibly be done before the winter. The staff was keen to set up a small workshop, and a comer of the science laboratory had been set aside for the purpose. , Much useful work could be done by the purchasing of a few simple tools, and it would certainly help to develop those boys, who were particularly interested in manual work. A motion of congratulation on the examination results was passed to the rector and staff. It was agreed to allow up to £8 for the purchase of implements for the proposed workshop. The Director of Education wrote advising that a grant of 8/- a school day had been authorised for the transport of pupils from the Waihao Downs district, and a grant of 10/- a day for pupils from the Hook and Hunter areas. The secretary reported that owing to the delayed opening of the school and the institution of the correspondence course, several signatures of those coming under the transport scheme had not been secured, and the contracts with the tenderers had not yet been completed. The secretary further reported that as a result of the district canvass 59 new pupils had been enrolled. Messrs Fitch, Collett, Shackleton and May were appointed a visiting committee for the ensuing term. It was decided to commence the wool-classing classes as soon as the restrictions were lifted. Finance Reporting on the financial position, the secretary (Mr S. Grut) stated that the general incidentals account was at December 3, 1935, £92Z15/10 hl debit, while the debit at December 31, 1936, was .£4O/18/8, making, with the addition of £49/12/4 outstanding, a total debit of £9O/11/-. This meant that the increased income of £24/10/4 available from November 1, 1936, had been absorbed by increased expenditure amounting to £22/6/6. The expenditure for the current financial year had been £445/13/11, and the income £447 18/9, leaving an over expenditure as shown. The estimated income for the year 1937 was £570, an increase of £122 over the previous year. This at the 1936 rate of expenditure would overtake the present deficiency of £9O/11/by the end of 1937. However, during several years of enforced economy, the school had to do without many things which would now become a charge against the account. In consequence, it was not anticipated that the outgoings would be overtaken by income for several years at least. In the laboratory and home science account the debit at December 31, 1936, was £l2/19/9. The income for 1937 could be taken at £42/2/-, which at the current rate of expenditure would provide a surplus of £l5/17/7 to cover the deficit. The woodwork account, drawing incidentals (cr. £6/14/8) and woolclassing account (cr. £ll/16/10) were in a satisfactory position. The cash position showed a credit of £lOl/13/4, with accounts outstanding amounting to £77/16/10. However, the Board was working from the endowment income account, which at December 31, 1936, was in credit £176/8/7.

Following a report from the rector that the present accommodation was heavily taxed, the Board decided to apply to the Education Department for at least two r ’ditional rooms. RACING CLUB INCREASE IN STAKES An increase of £l4O has been made in the stakes for the Waimate Racing Club’s coming meeting, reported the president (Mr Geo. McCplloch) at a meeting of the committee on Wednesday evening. Also present were Messrs T. Twomey, E. C. d’Auvergne, J. Matheson, M. J. Cooney, J. F. Cooney, S. Dixon, H. Willetts, J. Dench and J. W. Halliday. The secretary reported that the programme for the meeting had been approved by the Racing Conference and the Trotting Association, after having been referred back for amendment owing to the disparity between the average value of the stakes for the galloping and trotting events. On receipt of nomination papers for delegates to the Racing Conference and District Committees, it was decided to support the nomination made by the South Canterbury Jockey Club. The resignation of Mr H. J. Mercer, own. y to his leaving the district, was accepted with regret. New members were elected as follows:—Messrs H. C. Johnston (Waimate), G. Mitchell (Studholme), P. Fitzharris (Morven), A. Boulton

(Otaio), R. A. Smith (Waihaorunga), J. McGillivray (Waihao Downs), and Albert Chang (Waimate). Mr Twomey suggested that the club approach the Borough Council with a request for a reduction of rates on the racecourse, but the matter was allowed to drop. After discussion on the fee to be charged for novice horses using the training track, it was decided that no horse be allowed to go on the track without a permit from the caretaker, and that the fee for members and non-members be 5/- for two months, the usual charges being adhered to thereafter. Special Race Train The running of a special train from Christchurch to Waimate will be given a further trial on April 17, stated the Railway Department in a letter to the club. If the club failed to take action to secure a greater measure of support from trainers and owners, the special train would be discontinued. The Department further advised that the other train arrangements for the meeting would be the same as last year. The secretary (Mr A. J. Hoskins) detailed the steps taken to secure support for the special train. TENNIS The following will represent the Waihao Tennis Sub-Association against North Otago at Oamaru on Saturday: J. Shea, W. Westphal, Jas, Flynn, S. Wasley, G. Richmond and S. Blair (captain). Emergencies: D. Wehipeihana, L. Ball and Martin. Mrs Gorinskl, Misses N. Price, V. Blair, M. Dash, B. Marshall and Mrs Taylor. Emergencies: Miss I. McNeill, Mrs Don and Miss E. I. Dillon. CRICKET The following will represent Waimate against Oamaru juniors at Oamaru to-morrow: R. Fleming, R. Baxter, W. George, A. Carbis, C. Baxter, W. Murphy, G. Wright, S. Fleming, W. Duckett, W. Granger and G. Stevens. FOOTBALL SOUTHERN CLUB In reviewing the work of the club during the past season, its achievements can be noted with satisfaction, stated the annual report presented by the president, Mr A. Mcßae, at the annual meeting of the Southern Football Club last evening. "The financial position of the club continues to be sound. We commenced the year with a credit balance of £l9/ 12/- and concluded with a credit balance of £37/15/4. It is very gratifying to note that we are showing a good credit balance and our thanks are due to the treasurers, who have so ably handled the club’s finances. During thu year a sub-committee was set up to go into the question of club rules, with the result that theclubnow has a definite constitution, which was approved at a general meeting. Our thanks are due to the committee for their painstaking work in compiling these regulations. We have at last started a record book, which is a definite asset to any club, as the club’s activities are always recorded for the future use of members and players. “The club’s thanks are due to all members and supporters for their loyal co-operation during the year. A very special vote of thanks goes to Messrs Black and Shaw for the coaching of the senior and junior teams respectively; to Messrs Black, Dench and Williams who so capably represented us as delegates to the Sub-Union, and to Messrs D. Mahan and D. Shaw, our treasurers, and C. Thornton, our secretary, all of whom have done yeoman service in their respective realms of office. We also have to thank the newspapers for their very necessary assistance during the year.”

PERSONAL Mr J. Wilce, formerly of Waimate and now of Wellington, is on a visit to Waimate. Mr S. Kirkpatrick, Balclutha, is staying with his parents, Mr and Mrs D. Kirkpatrick, Parsonage Road. A motion of condolence with the relatives of the late Mr Frank O'Boyle, of Otaio, was passed at the meeting of the committee of the Waimate Racing Club. Mr G. A. McCMloch said that Mr O’Boyle had been a valued member of the club and his passing would be a big loss to the district. A surprise party visited the home of Miss Hazel Wilce, who is to be married at Easter, and tendered her a pantry evening. The party, which was organised by Miss M. Tresize and brought with them a varied collection of articles for culinary use, for which Mr J. Barrie expressed the thanks of the hostess. Games and music were indulged in. Yesterday afternoon members of the Waimate Primary School staff and committee met to farewell Mr C. D. Francis, who is leaving Waimate to take up the position of headmaster at the Owaka District High School. Complimentary references to the splendid work of the departing teacher were made by the chairman (Mr W. G. Paul) and the headmaster, Mr J. L. Menzies, and other speakers, and a presentation of a brass coal-scuttle and a gold pencil was made to Mr Francis. Mr and Mrs W. T. Fagan and family, Dannevirke, and Mr A. Beil are visiting Mr and Mrs J. Fagan, Ople Street.

Procter’s, the Opticians, Christchurch, will be making their next professional visit to Waimate on Wednesday and Thursday, 17th and 18th of March, when they may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Royal Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing the Royal Hotel Phone 15