DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 5727, 2 October 1914, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS

ROTOTUNA. The soiree in connection with the third anniversary of the local Methodist Sunday School passed oil' most successfully on Friday last. There was u very large attendance of scholars, their parents and friends, and a very pleasant evening was spent. A sumptuous tea, provided by the ladies, was lirst partaken of, after which a concert was held, the entire programme being, furnished by i the school children. Rev. J. Clover i occupied the chair. The following programme was | submitted, after devotional exer- : cises had been engaged in: —Opening hymn, senior girls; recitation, "A i Little Soldier," Master David ! Haynes; chorus, "Five Little Mice," | infants; recitation, "The Love of God," Miss Winnie Thomas; glee, "Johnnie Schmoker " girls; recitation, "The Christmas Pudding" Miss Addie Swain; song, "reaching Dolly to liei'd," girls; recitation, "The Cabin Hoy," Miss Kathleen Webster; spelling bee; song, "Dolly's Good-night," scholars; recitation, "Mathematics," Miss Maude Swam; hymn, "Oh, Jesus, 1 Have Promised," girls; song, "Good-night," children. The spelling bee was a well-contested event, and after some excel'ent spelling resulted in a win for Maude Swain. Each child enrolled was the recipient of a prize book, the lirst prizes in each class being secured by:- Senior, Nettie Missen; intermediate girls, I.eonie Webster; Doys, John Thompson infants, Rene Missen. The superintendent, Mr A. 11. Clement, reported that the Sunday school is in a satisfactory condition financially and otherwise. The number of scholars enrolled stands at 55, with an average attendance of 75 per Ci'iit. A librarv of books has been purchased within the past year, as well as the incidental expenses being met, and there is a small credit balance. A vote of appreciation and thanks to the teachers was pro- | posed by Mr A. E. Missen, and carried by acclamation, Mr F. W. Thomas replying on behalf of the teachers. The entertainment was closed by singing the Uoxology and the National Anthem.

A REVOLUTION ON THE FARM. What a changed life f r the farmer aul hi; family when an "Overland" Tar is theirs! No more long and dreary journeys, to town, church, school or nei h')our\ Ten—twenty—and even fifty mi es will seem like so many mia Otis. The "Overland" is preeminently the Fanner's Car. It is dependable under all conditions. Strong enough for every emergency, Roomv an i comfor--1 blc. Costs 25 per cent ksi than other cars of its clas; Easy rn tyres nnd economical in fu.l consumption. Take a tide in an " Ovcrlan " and be convinced. W'ite for catdogue. Chief A gar, ts for North Island: A Hatiick& C.', Ld, Wancanui; Lo.al Agents J. Pomeroy & Co, Ltd, Hamilton 6