TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19478, 24 December 1925, Page 3

TAIHAPE

THE ANNUAL “BREAKING-UP.” DISTRICT SCHOOLS. (From the “Chronicle’s Special Correspondent). Schools in tho Taihapc district broke up for the summer vacation during the week-end. In some cases ceremonies were held and prizes for merit distribution, and in other cases the chilren were dismissed without any ado. In every instance, however, it was “a day of days” from the point of view of pupils and it was indeed happy bands of youthful humanity who bade farewell to the 1925 school year. During the week reports of several breaking-up ceremonies have appeared in this column and appended are details with regard to the closing of two other schools. Pukeokahu. A very successful year was brought to a fitting conclusion on Friday, when parents and children mot for a social afternoon. Prizes were distributed among the pupils and special prizes were awarded as follows:—Arithmetic Toby Gilbert and James Donovan. Most improved pupil, Toby Gilbert. Proficiency certificate, Olive Oemake. Attendance, Molly Gilbert and Thomas Gilbert. Most popular children, Francis Pederson. Lily Doole. A delightful afternoon tea was dispensed and in the evening a social and dance was held, thus bringing to a close a most enjoyable day.

Ttriraukawa. The prize-giving took place in the presence of a large attendance of parents and friends on Friday. The jhead teacher (Mr. Mayne) reported that the year had been most successful and went on to refer culogistically to the interest taken in their work by the children. Prizes were then presented and a most enjoyable concert programme submitted. Items were contributed by the following:—Mesdames Muir, Reed, Weeks, Thurston, Fairbrother, Misses Mickleson, Wilkes, Armstrong and Delrin. Mr. Mayne played the accompaiments. SAILORS ENCAMPED. That Taihape possesses scenic attractions of which she may justly feel proud* is evidenced by the fact that eight sailooß from H.M.S. Dunedin have selected the beautiful banks of the Hautapu for a camp. The sailors are living in the most primitive style and speak highly of tho surrounding. They will be a great advertisement for the town. GENERAL NEWS. Christmas shoppers from the north state that the Waiouru-Tokaanu Road is now in passable order, so much so that it could easily be kept in motoring condition by a surfaceman. It will now bo unnecessary to arrange for a working bee. as suggested at a recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. Messrs G. Fear and R. McKenzie, traffic, intpecsors from the Wanganui city and the Rankitikei county, respectively, were in Taihape on Tuesday for the purpose of securing tho official weights of locally-owned motor lorries. They used the Wanganui City Council’s portable weighbridge and their operations created much interest. At the meeting of the A. and P. Association on Saturday, the president (Mr. A. W. Bicknell) referred to tho large number of members who have not yet paid their subscriptions. Some, he said, had been unfinancial for over three years and it would have to be decided what action was necessary. After some discussion the matter was left to the discretion of the secretary and president. Large crowds have been in town (Airing the week and a notable feature has been the presence of numerous happy

vUildren. The sound of the toy trumpet and the “squeak” yf the penny squeaker are evidences of the nearness of Christmas. An indication that preesnts are not being exchanged so freely this Christmas is found in the fact that the parcel mails are by no means as heavy as they were twelve months ago. Last year a special parcel van was run on the passenger trains but this year it has been conspicuous by its absence. PERSONAL. The many friends of Mr. T. W. Muir will bo pleased to hear that he is making a satisfactory recovery after his recent serious illness. Misses B. and E. Addis gave a very successful recital on Saturday evening, when, in spito of counter-attractions there was a good attendance. The programme consisted of high-class items and was well received by those present. CRICKET. MOAWHANGO v. COLTS. A team from tho Colts Club visited Moawhango during the week-end and played a friendly game with the club in that centre. Ideal weather prevailed and first-class cricket was in evidence. After an evenly contested game the visitors emerged victors by one run. Details are as follows:

COLTS. (First Innings). Eaton, b Whiffcn 2 Ormond, b Whiffen 0 McClure, c Snelling, b Lord .... 8 Dripps, not out 56 Glover, b Chase 1 McDermott, run out 0 West, b Chase 2 Auld, b Dummy 11 Martin, b Chase 35 Fleet, c Dummy, b Hakopo .... 7 Roach, b Hakopa U Extras 19 Total 135 (Second Innings). Fleet, b Whiffen 3 McDermott, b Whiffen 3 Glover, c Snelling, b Whiffen .... 2 Roach, c Hakopa, b Dummy .... 9 Dripps, 1.b.w., b Dummy 3 McClure, b Whiffen 4 Martin, b Whiffen 7 West, b Chase 18 Auld, st. Lowry, b Lord ...... 11 Eaton, c Lord, b Chase .. .. .. 4 Ormond, not out .. 3 Extras .. .. 9 n Total 67

MOAWHANGO. (First Innings). Lowry, c Auld, b Dripps 14 Lord, b Glover 31 Dummy, b Dripps 0 Hakopa, c and b Dripps I Whiffen, b McClure 18 H. Chase, b McClure 7 F. Snelling, 1.b.w., b McDermott . . 6 P. Snelling, c McDermott, b Fleet 23 Tomi, not out Horton, c Glover, b Fleet - Extras 1 TotalHO (Second Innings). Lowry, b Fleet 34 IT. Chase, c Auld, b Dripps .. .. 3 Lord, b Dripps 19 Whiffcn, b Fleet . . 0 Hakopa, c Auld, b Dripps 3 Dummy, b McClure 10 F. Snelling, c Martin, b McClure 3 P. Snelling, b McClure T. Chase, c Martin, b McClure .. 0 Tomi, not out 9 Horton, b Dripps 3 Extras Total . . .... . • .... 91