ST. MATTHEW’S SCHOOL

Wairarapa Daily Times, 23 March 1935, Page 5

ST. MATTHEW’S SCHOOL

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION,

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Parents’ Association of St. Matthew’s Collegiate. School for Girls was held at the school yesterday afternoon. Mrs N. H. Prior (the retiring president), was in the chair and presented the following annual report:— During the year 1934-1935 six meetings. were held I —three of the Parents’" Association, two of the committee and one of the executive. Four of these meetings were held at the school and we appreciate the kindly thought of the Principal, Mrs Cleghorn, in placing such a cheerful room at bur disposal. Early in the year Mrs S. J. Gill resigned from the office of vice-presi-dent and Mrs Rich was elected to fill the vacancy; At a committee meeting it was decided to form an executive committee. The following ladies were elected: Mesdames McLaren, Betts and Peacock together with tho president and secretary. It is a recommendation from the committee that tho general _ committee bo limited to six with president and secretary ex-officio. Subject to the approval of the members it was . decided to alter the day of meetings from Wednesday to Friday! The annual ball of the Parents and Old Girls’ Association was held in April. Thanks aro duo to all who in any way helped to make this function such a success. To Mrs Betts and Miss J. Homabr.ook wo extend our grateful thanks for their wonderful services rendered as joint secretaries to the Ball Committee. A profit of £sl was made. We are indebted to the Old Girls’ Association for their donation of £2O towards the baths. To all who assisted with tho children’s parties on 14th July we extend thanks. A happy time was spent by the children and the sum of £ll was added to the fund for the baths. The light installed outside the entrance of the assembly hall has proved a great advantage during the winter months. As the Association had decided to work with the object of raising money, for baths it was felt they could not donate money towards the prize fund and members were asked for subscriptions, £lO/18/6 being collected. There is still a balance in hand from this fund. Letters were received from forty girls thanking the Parents’ Association.for their prizes. To Mrs Cleghorn, Miss Price and the staff we extend our thanks for their hospitality during the year. Thanks are due to Mr Boddington for looking after the financial business of the Association. To the parents of old girls we tender our appreciation of ,sendees Tendered the Association and trust they-will continue to join up and retain their, interest in the Association. In conclusion thanks are due to all members and friends who have in any way helped tho Parents’ Association during the year 1934-1935. The. balance-sheet revealed that the Association had had a most successful year and had helped the school very considerably. The work for the coming year was discussed and arrangements were made for the annual ball to be held on Friday, 3rd'May. Appreciation was expressed of the good work done by the retiring president and secretary. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mrs J. A. Betts; vice-presidents, Mesdames E. Riddiford, B. Iveson, J. H. Payton, and S. Mawley; hon. secretary, Mrs E. J. Rich; committee, Mesdames A. Beetham, L. Maunsell, N. H. Prior, F. H. Moss, W. F. McLaren and H. Evans. An invitation is extended to all parents, both town and country, to become members of the Parents’ Association.

At the conclusion of the meeting members of the Association were the guests of the Principal, Mrs M. Cleghorn, and staff at afternoon tea.