TAIHAPE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 90, 18 April 1938, Page 10

TAIHAPE

SCHOOL REFORMS The headmaster of the- Taihape District High School (Mr. J. C. Whibley) mentioned at the meeting of householders on Wednesday night that it had been his aim to raise the standard of the secondary department both as regards tone and academic knowledge, and without boasting he thought he could truthfully say that he had succeeded. Since he had taken charge of the school various reforms had been introduced including the school house system, parent’s day, prize-giving ceremony, school uniform and the issuing of a prospectus. (These reforms made a more lasting | impression on children’s minds than J the acquisition of knowledge. It was i the aim of the school to produce good j citizen's, concluded Mr. Whibley. SCHOOL ASSEMBLY HALL At the biennial meeting of householders held on Wednesday evening, Mr. E. Loader expressed the opinion that a special building was required at the Taihape District High School for use as an assembly hall. Mi Loader thought that such a building was an absolute necessity and wouic. play an important part in the life of the school. GENERAL NEWS At Saturday’s meeting of the Rangitikei A. and P. Association one member expressed the opinion that there was too much bone in New Zealand chilled beef exported to England, while another member said that NewZealand could not expect to send chilled beef of good quality to the Old Country until the trucking system at present in operation was changed. HARRIER CLUB A meeting was held in the Fire Brigade Hall last week to consider the proposal to form a Harrier Club in Taihape. Mr. D. Treadwell presided over a fair attendance and explained the object of the meeting. Mr. S. Hurley, secretary of the Marton Harriers’ Club outlined the procedure in regard to the formation of such a club, and stressed the advantages of an organisation of this kind. After a short discussion it was decided to form a harrier club to be known as the “Taihape Harrier Club.” i Mr. H. Johnston was elected president, and Mr. D. Treadwell secretary | and treasurer. Several vice-presidents were also appointed. It was resolved to commence the season soon after Easter. PERSONAL A pleasing little function was held at the Taihape District High School last week when the staff gave a kitchen tea in honour of Miss Olive Hunter, who is to be married shortly. The headmaster (Mr. J. C. Whibley) in a few well chosen words, said that

the staff would miss the guest of honour, and wished Miss Hunter every success and happiness in her married life. In responding Miss Hunter said that she had greatly enjoyed her association with the Taihape District High School, and appreciated very much the kindness wmeh she had always received from the staff. Miss Hunter was the recipient of many useful gifts which testified to the esteem in which she is held. The many friends of Mrs. J. C. Whibley will regret to learn of the death of her father, Mr. A. C. Stevenson. which occurred at Dunedin on Wednesday last. Mr. Rangi Chase is an inmate ol the Auckland hospital, following an injury which he received in a League match recently. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McWilliam intend to spend the Easter vacation :n Auckland. Mr. L. E. Lyons, accountant on the staff of the Bank of New Zealand, left on Saturday for Napier, where he will spend Ins annual holiday. Advice has been received from the Auckland Freedom Association to tne effect that Professor R. M. Algie will deliver an address in the Town Hall, Taihape, on Monday, May 2. Particulars will be advertised. Mr. and Mrs. P. Munro (Utiku) are on a visit to Taupo. Mr. E. Wilson, of the Taihape telephone exchange staff, has been transferred to Te Puke. Mr. J. Burr, formerly of Taihape, is in business at Cambridge. It is reporied that Mr. W. Devon, who won £50,000 in an Australian sweepstake in J 936, is engaged to be married to a Masterton girl. Since fortune smiled upon him, Mr. Devon has purchased one or two racehorses and met with some success. POLO SPORTS. The Taihape Polo Club’s annual gymkhana will be held on Mr. W. L. Britton’s property at Pungataua, on Thursday of this week (April 21). Th? programme includes polo pony races and other interesting events including a polo match between A and B teams. The sports are being held on a Thursday at the special request of the business community, who wish to attend.