OHAUPO NEWS.

Waipa Post, Volume XII, Issue 945, 22 May 1920, Page 5

OHAUPO NEWS.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING.

Under the genial chairmanship of Mr F. W. Gillett, a meeting of the Ohaupo school committee was held on Thursday evening last. There were also present: Messrs A. Turnwald, F. Field, E. W. Sage, D. J. Graham, with the secretary (Mr T. Young) and the headmaster (Mr R. Burrell).

A letter was read from the Auckland Education Board authorising a special grant (£l3 10s) towards the cost of concreting the shelter sheds and a portion of the teacher’s residence grounds.—This notification was considered satisfactory, and the work will be proceeded with at once. Following a circular letter from the Waikato School Committees’ Association, giving particulars of that body’s activities and influence in the cause of education, an interesting discussion followed. Members expressed the wisdom of supporting the claims of the Association, especially as it was mentioned that one of the chief planks of the Association was the provision of all books free to schools. Mr Sage, in supporting the claims of the Association, mentioned that by linking with it officially the committee might gain invaluable assistance, whilst the Association’s influence with Departmental bodies would prove a helpful lever in their advocacy of educational reform. —lt was decided to join the Association, and the chairman and Mr Sage were appointed as representatives. With a desire to improve the school grounds, it was agreed to make an early visit of inspection, when arrangements could also, be considered for the provision of hot drinks to the scholars during the winter. Matters of detail relating to the healthiness of the children were also dealt with, the committee showing unmistakable evidence that the claim of the children was first.

Ohaupo is to be congratulated on its school committee, all the members of which are progressive educationalists. ?

PERSONAL.

Messrs F. H. Gillett (chairman) and E. W. Sage, members of the Ohaupo school committee, have been unanimously elected to represent that body at the meetings of the Waikato Primary School Committees’ Association.

Mr W. Ratcliffe, inspector of the Auckland Rabbit Skin Co., is making his periodical visit of the Ohaupo district, and is staying at the Ohaupo Hotel.

GENERAL, ITEMS.

‘“ In no place in the world do I enjoy myself more than in the Ohaupo district,” said a world-wide traveller a few days ago. “ Not only is it the sportsman’s paradise', but its dairying and fruit lands are an enviable asset. I know when I see a goed thing. Ohaupo will do me.” Not infrequently civil servants, by reason of their calling, are often prevented from giving their best services in connection with deputation work when associated with public bodies. “ We have difficulties which you know not of,” said one, when asked to act in a deputational capacity. “ We have a curious make up,” added the speaker, “for not everyone understands the civil service temperament It is not what we would like to do always: it is a case of cannot.”

KAIPAKI.

DANCE AND SEND-OFF SOCIAL. Kaipaki, which has the reputation for holding the premier position in the Ohaupo district for its fortnightly dance was again sustained on Thursday evening. Additional interest was centred in the gathering owigg to the evening being a “well-wishing” one, two esteemed settlers, with their families, being the guests of the Kai-paki-ites. Mr R. J. Weal capably acted as M.C., while the strains of music provided by Bamfield’s excellent orchestra, the members of which journeyed from Cambridge especially for the occasion, enhanced the enjoyment of this well-arranged popular function. Occasion was taken during the evening to bid “ God-speed ” to the guests of the evening, Mr and Mrs Johnson and Mr and Mrs E. J. Boucher and families.

In fitting words Mr J. Teddy, Junr., on behalf of the Kaipaki settlers, referred to the many good qualities of their departing guests, whose helpfulness during their stay amongst them all had been much valued. “ They are some of the right sort,” said the speaker, “ and all are sorry to lose them.” He felt sure he was expressing the sentiments of all present in wishing their friends long life and every future happiness and prosperity. (Applause.) The hearty singing of “ Auld Lang Syne,” which followed by the representative company, indicated how well the settlers of Kaipaki appreciate those who take up their abode in this developing district. Dancing was then entered into with zest, the floor being spoken of as “ tip top.” The dainty supper provided by the committee added to the pleasure and enjoyment of the evening. Kaipaki, keep the flag flying!