RANGIWAHIA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 302, 22 December 1933, Page 11

RANGIWAHIA

BREAKING-UP CEREMONY. On Wednesday afternoon there was a large gathering of parents and exscholars at the local school, when the annual prize-giving was held. The chairman, Mr. W. E. Boshier, said it gave him much pleasure to see so many parents, friends and children present. He said he knew how much the children looked forward to the last day of school and prize-giving. The sole teacher, Mr. H. E. Monk, was deserving of the congratulations of the committee and parents on the progress the children had made considering that there were 35 children on the roll ranging from primers to Standard 7, which was no easy task. The inspector’s reports had been excellent. Airs. Monk had also ably assisted Mr. Monk. After wishing the children the season’s greetings, the chairman proceeded to present the various awards. Proficiency certicates were presented to Fay Goulden and Alan Hancock, Joyce Fankhauser gaining a competency. Dux of the school was awarded to Frances Hancock, who has done exceedingly well throughout the year. Mr. Monk’s special prizes for spelling went to Helen Chrystall. Mrs. Monk’s special prizes for sewing were won by Heather Fankhauser and Juene Harris. Attendance Certificates: Fay Goulden, who has not missed a half-day for four years, Harry Boucher, Heather Fankhauser. Eileen Fankhauser, Jack Blackler, George Blackler, who have not missed a half-day during the past year. Certificates were also awarded ,Alan and Frances Hancock and Evelyn and Sylvia Blackler. Each child received a book and those under school ago a toy. After a lollie scramble the children and visitors partook of a delicious afternoo-n tea. Mr. Monk, on returning thanks, thanked the parents for their co-operation, which, he said, was most essential. Mangarimu School. A very pleaant afternoon was spent at this school on Tuesday when the teacher arranged a most enjoyable programme of items by the children. Although there are only nine pupils at the school the programme provided quite a wide variety, as follows: Opening chorus, the pupils; recitation, “Sixpence,” Rae Searle; chorus. “The Sailor Boy”; recitation, “The Kitten,” Emo Smith: recitation, “The Chickens, ’’ Pam Seifert; play “The Shirt of a Happy Man,” by the younger pupils; recitations, “The Fairies’ Ball,” Lorna Ireland; dialogue, “Called Up,” Jack Searle and Frank. Ireland; song, “The Beehive”; re-citation, “The Best Wind.” Alison Seifert; recitation, “Five Little Brothers,” Winnie Rose; chorus, “Canoe Song”; recitation, “Old and Young,” Dawson Rose; play, “The Mad Tea Party,’’ Alice, A. Seifert, the Mad Hatter, Jack Searle, the March Hare, Frank Ireland, the iDoormouse, Rao Searle; epilogue, A. Seifert and Jack Searle; closing rhyme and “God Save the King.” Miss D. McKenzie played the Air. H. Seifert and Air. Smith spoke in congratulatory terms of the way Aliss D. McKenzie had worked and produced, such a fine programme, and called upon all present to accord her a hearty vote of thanks. Later al Ithose present were entertained to afternoon tea. GIFT EVENING. On Saturday evening there was a large gathering of people present in the loca hall, to do honour to Aliss E. Bourke and Air. J. Cambridge, on the eve of their marriage. At a suitable interval Air. 11. Fazaro called upon the guests of the evening to accept a handsome ehrystal water jug and tumblers, which, he said, was accompanied by the best wishes of all present. He also said that although Aliss Bourke had not spent a great deal of her time in Rangiwahia during recent years, her parents, Mr. and Airs. J. Bourke were of the earliest and most esteemed pioneers. Air. Cambridge suitably responded. The evening took the form of a dance music being supplied by Mrs. !•'. Thompson and Messrs. J. Carr and F. Clark.