HIGH SCHOOL OLD GIRLS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIX, Issue 21957, 8 May 1941, Page 8

HIGH SCHOOL OLD GIRLS

Annual Meeting Of Association War Curtails Activities The annual meeting of the High School Old Girls' Association was held last evening, there being a fair attendance of members. Apologies were received from Miss L. Hurle, Mrs G. Pope and Mrs J. G. Duncan. In moving the adoption of the report, Miss Young said that, owing to war activities and so many members being concerned with V.A. and Red Cross work it was impassible to engage in as many activities as in previous years. She thanked the committee and members for the support accorded her d, The S report and balance-sheet Was seconded by Miss V. Chamberlain and carried. The election of officers resulted as follows: Patroness, Miss L. Hurle; president, Miss R. Holdaate; vicepresidents, Misses V. Chamberlain and I. Lefegott'f secretary,“Miss Mt Scales; assistant secretary, Miss P. Woodley; treasurer, Miss R. Wilson; committee, Misses E. Beynon, D. Andrew, Mrs M. Shepherd, Misses I. Young, J. McPherson; new girls’ representative. Miss A. Coxhead; representative on National Council of wbmen, Mrs D. S. Kemshed. It was agreed to send a parcel to each old girl in the nursing service overseas. A vote of thanks was passed to Miss Isa Young, the retiring president, for her outstanding work during the years she had held office. Annual Report The annual report contained the following: The merbership stands at 157, made up as follows: Timaru 80. Christchurch 38, Dunedin 22, and Invercargill 17. On April 28, 1940, the Association entertained soldiers from Bumham Camp at the Sailors’ Rest, providing them with dinner and tea. At the A. and P. Patriotic Show the Association took charge of the sweets, ice-cream and soft drinks stall in the service of the Navy Queen. In conjunction with Aitken Cup Day, old girls visited the school taking two basketball teams and one hockey team. On that occasion we were very pleased to have with us Miss A. Aitken, the donor of the cup. On November 9 a successful garden party was held in the school grounds, the Association once again taking charge of the produce and cake stalls. The annual dinner was held in the Bay Tearooms. This was a most successful function, representatives being present from the Christchurch and Dunedin branches. During the dinner a presentation was made to. Miss M. Ronaldson who was retiring at the end of the term. During the year there was one resignation from the committee, that of Miss L. Holdgate, who went into the hospital to train as a nurse. Our best wishes are extended to Misses Jean Sinclair, Pat Andrews, N. Joyce, Joyce Macdonald and Alison Ussher who are serving as nursing sisters overseas. We extend our congratulations to the Basketball Club which won the A Grade in the Timaru competition. Unfortunately, owing to war activities, both the Drama and Musical Circles had to be abandoned early in the year. We sincerely hope that when the war is over they will be reformed and carry on as successfully as they have done in the past. Our congratulations are extended to Miss Hurle and her staff on their excellent examination results for 1940, and we would like to express our appreciation of the interest they have taken in the Association during the past year. We also extend our congratulations to Mavis Tozer on gaining a University Scholarship. In conclusion we wish to thank Mr J. G. Duncan for auditing the books, Mr F. G. M. Raymond for the use of his office for committee meetings and all those who have in any way supported the Association during the year. MOST SUFFERING IS NEEDLESS R.U.R. taken two or three times a week will get to the root cause of the trouble, and helps nature to restore you to radiant health and vitality. R.U.R. contains a liver stimulant, kidney cleanser, a laxative, blood purifier and acid corrective. Get on to R.U.R. today. It’s the world’s greatest remedy. From E. J. Thompson, Timaru; Hancock, Temuka; Williams, Geraldine; and other chemists