LADY FREYBERG PRESENTS PRIZES AT NGA TAWA BREAK-UP

Wanganui Chronicle, 14 December 1949, Page 2

LADY FREYBERG PRESENTS PRIZES AT NGA TAWA BREAK-UP

Guest speaker at the annual breakup and prize-giving ceremony of the Wellington Diocesan School for Girls (Nga Tawa) held in the college gymnasium, Marton, yesterday afternoon was Lady Freyberg, wife of the Gover nor-General of New Zealand.

The Bishop of Wellington, Rt. Rev. R. 11. Owens, chairman of the Beard of Trustees, presided and in extending a welcome to Her Excellency, said het presence made it a memorable day in the history of the school. He paid a tribute to the work of Sir Bernard and Lady Freyberg and also thanked the staff for their efforts during the year Welcoming the guests, the headmistress, Miss P. Evans, expressed pleasure at having Lady Freyberg present. It was a"great honour for the school to have anyone so eminent, she said. She was particularly happj that Her Excellency found it possible to accept the invitation, because it was desired to have a woman speake: this year chiefly in order to celebratthe appointment of the first woman member of the Board of Trustees, Miss Iris Crooke. Because of her work for the Rud Cross and V.A.D. organisations, Miss Crooke was recognised as one of New Zealand's outstanding women, said Miss Evans. The school was proud to have her on the board. She was an old girl and would be a link between the association and the board. "We have on the platform today two women who have both given us an example by their work of what women can do for their country and the corn munity in which they live,” said Miss Evans'. “It is good for us, in a girls’ school, to be reminded that more women who have enjoyed our advantages of education, should And for themselves some form of service for the common good, over and above the setvice they give to their families or their ordinary jobs.” The school was proud to hear that many old girls were doing well in their different careers and Miss Evans mentioned in particular Alison Forester and Millicent Cunningham. Both had been awarded Shirtcliffe Scholarships at their respective colleges of Auckland and Canterbury. Alison also won a John Tinllne scholarship In English. In a message to the girls of the school. Lady Freyberg appealed to them to make the most of their school years, their years of companionship and friendship. It was only a short portion of their lives and every day was precious. Learning lessons was grind but an adventure. When they left school responsibilities smn crowded in and they w'ould not be free again. She extended to rll the pupils and staff a very happy holiday. PRIZE LIST. Headmistress' prize: E. Kingdom Nga Tawa.prize: B. Hall. Form prizes: Upper VI, S. Hankln; science, J. Hogg. Lower VI, J. Pitcaithly, M. Holford, S. Coleman; science, P. Nathan; language, It. Ken rick; English and history, R. King; art, R. King. Form V, D. Hail, J. Tompkins, J. Bailey; geography, G. Taverner; French, P. Winder; art, b. Bindon, M. Wallingford. Form Vb, M. Turner. Form IV, S. Porter, C. Braham. Form IV, Parallel, S. Sinclair, M. Wynyard; for good progress, B. Smeeton. Form 111, H. Dalrymple, J. Levien. Form 11, S. Toda. Special prizes.—Cheeseman prize for knowledge of native plants: S. Hankin, J. Hogg. Reading prize (.presented by Mrs. Furkert), E. Kingdon. Music awards.—Senior: The Dudley Cup, B. Bindon. Prize, J. Bennett. Prize for progress, R. Fyson. Intermediate: The Abraham Cup, U. Miller. Prizes, .J. Russell, A. Studholme. Junior: The Pettigrew Cup, J. Fuller-ton-Smith. Prize, M. Good, J. Hine. Singing Cup, award for good service to the music of the school, B. Bindon. ATHLETIC AWARDS. Swimming championships: Senior, J. Pitcaithly; intermediate, S. Ogie; junior, D. Watson. Athletic championships: Senior, M. Davies; intermediate, M. Williamson; junior, J. Vosper. Tennis championships: Senior singles, C. Collier; senior doubles, C. .Collier, M. Middleton; intermediate singles, S. Burrell; intermediate doubles, S. Burrell, S. Ogie; junior singles, J. Vosper; junior doubles, J. Vosper, D. Watson. The Campbell Cup for good progress, D. Watson. Special award for good service to the games of the school, J. Burrell. BIBLE SOCIETY CONTRIBUTIONS. The sum of £lO2 17s Id was collected in Marton and district this year by tiie local branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society. In announcing this yesterday, the secretary, Mrs. L. Humphrey, said that this amount had been sent to Wellington and would be credited to the general fund of the society. FETE AT NGA TAWA. The fete held at the Nga Tawa School grounds on Monday realised £230. This was announced by the headmistress, Miss P. Evans, at the break-up ceremony yesterday afternoon. Part of the proceeds are to go toward the purchasing of pews for the school chapel an d part toward C.0.R.5.0. The end-of-year activities for Nga Tawa commenced on Saturday night with a concert, and on Monday night there was a carcl service ir. the chapel, a dancing display was held on the lawns in front of the school on Monday and yesterday afternoon Lady Freyberg was present to address a large gathering of parents, pupils and friends of the school. Lady Freyberg also presented the prizes. ANOTHER WIN FOR MARTON RAILWAY CRICKET TEAM By defeating Foxton at the weekend, the Marton Railway cricket team registered its eighth successive win this season. Once again it was Jack Barnes who placed Railway in » winning position, 57 runs coming from his bat. This is the fourth time this season he has scored over 50 runs in an innings for Railway The match was played at Marton. Batting first, Marton compiled the good score of 153, the chief contributors being Barnes 57. W. Eden 15 not out, and B. Bell 12. Extras amounted to 32. Bowling for Foxton, Carmont took three for 16, Bretherton three for 25, Williams two for 10, C. Newtb one for 31 and Lay one for 24. Foxton replied with 111 runs, top scorer being Wells with 28. Others to register double figures were Moheke 11, Apatere 13, Astwood 12, Newth 19 not out. A. Fulcher took three wickets for 22. M. Owens three for 21, Rean two for 21, J. Lewis one 'for 10, J. Barnes one for 19, B. Bell one for 8.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE DISPLAY AT MARTON SHOW A committee of six members, com, prising Mesdames Gregory, Matthews, Franke, Futcher, Darragh and Lewis, was set up at the monthly meeting of the Marton Junction Women’s In ■ stitute held last week, to arrange lor the pantry and needlework exhibition at. the Marton A. and P. Show to be hold on Saturday, January 21, 1950. Members were very generous in offering their goods for display. Miss L. Emens presided over a good attendance and extended a warm welcome to the visitors and members. The meeting was opened with the Ode to Friendship, followed by the Creed. Mrs Pickford gave the motto, "Honesty is a strong staff to lean upon.” A motion of sympathy was extended to Mrs Fraser in her recent sad bereavement, members standing in silence as a mark of respect. Mrs Watts reported on the very enjoyable afternoon at the Awahur. Women’s Institute birthday, where she represented Marton and extended greetings. It was decided to ask for the feather demonstration by Mrs Stokes, of Sando Road, Feilding, to be given in April, 1950. Members were asked to avail themselves of the proposed six-day tour by the Oroua Federation to Waikaremoana on Marell 29 Applications are to be in by February 3, approximate cost being £ll 10s. A school for flower arrangement will be held at Massey College from February 6 to 10. Those wishing to take part should contact Miss Emens. Following afternoon tea the Drama Circle staged a v'ery pleasing one-act play entitled "Materfamilias.” Those who took part were: Mrs Futcher ("Mrs Robinson”), Mrs Beamsley ("Mr Robinson”), Mrs Workman (“Herbert”), Cicely Head* ("George”), Mrs Cockburn ("Giadys”), Mrs Head ("Mr McCutcheon,” a solicitor). Reports of the various circles were given: Garden (Mrs Downs), Sunshine (Mrs Lewis), Drama (Mrs Head), overseas parcels (Mrs Hempieman), who read a very interesting letter from the president of the link in MarJton, England. All reports showed that the Institute is still doing very fine work and the financial position remains excellent. It was decided to send Christmas calendars to the link in England and to Billy Curphy, who has been sent out to thr district from England, through the medium of the Institute. Mrs Sicely extended thanks to the members of the Carden Circle for beautiful flowers sent to her. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to the Drama Circle for their very fine production. The next committee meeting will be held on January 16 at the residence of Mrs Downs. Birthday greetings and sprays were presented to Mesdames Rasmussen, Moore, McDonald and Miss Gorrie. Competition winners were: Soft toy, Mrs Franke; best bloom, Mrs Hounsell 1, Mrs Lewis 2, Mrs Price 3; salad, Mrs Lewis 1, Mrs Christopher 2, Mrs Rasmussen 3; truss, Mrs Price 1, Mrs Moss 2, Mrs Govenlock 3; roses, Mrs Lewis 1, Mrs Moss 2, Mrs Govenlock 3. Hostesses for February, Mesdames Tarry, Thoms, Tank, Watts and Workman. Competitions for February: (1) Premier bloom; (2) decorated basket of vegetables; (3) crochet d'oyley. TEACHERS FAREWELLEB AT NGA TAWA Two members of the Nga Tawa teaching staff, Mrs Mayne, housekeeper, matron and Studholme housemistress, and Miss Maxwell, Barker housemistress, were farewelled at. the school's break-up yesterday afternoon. The headmistress, Miss P. Evans, said it was “very sad business” to say good-bye to the two members of the staff. Mrs Mayne had been on ths staff for six years—longer than anyone else, and had had the hardest job in the whole school. “Personally, I do not know how we shall get on without her,” said Miss Evans, Miss Maxwell was going back to England after three years at the college. She had done valuable service in producing regular play-reading and supervising the magazine. “I expect most people, thougn, will be grateful for her sharing with them some or her own love for, and understanding of, English literature,” said Miss Evans. PERSONAL. Mr. F. W. Gilligan, headmaster of the Wanganui Collegiate School is to be the guest speaker at the annual break-up and prize-giving ceremony of the Marton District High School on Friday afternoon.