MATAMATA.

Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17804, 31 August 1929, Page 5

MATAMATA.

Primary School. Rev. A. C. Hampton presided at the monthly meeting of the School Committee. Air. F. Banks reported that the chairmen and secretaries of the primary school and the Penial Clinic committees had been appointed to arrange for the official opening of the new wing of the primary school and llie dental clinic. The secretary reported that he had received notification of an increase of 5 per cent in the capitation grant. The annual inspector’s report was received and favourably commented on bv the members. ‘ The material required Tor the dressing of Hie assembly ground lias been ordered and it is hoped to -compete this work during the vacation.

Earthquake Relief. The earthquake relief fund has now reached £l3B 18s lid. Farm Sale. Mr S. A. Clark, liinuera Road, has sold his farm at a satisfactory figure. Bachelors’ Ball. After all expenses were paid the Alatamata bachelors had a balance of £l3. The committee decided lo donate £8 to the Fire Brigade and £5 to the Piunicet Society.. IVlatamata Scouts. The local scouts and their friends -staged a very enjoyable concert in the Aiatainata Town Rail on Friday evening-. A pleasant lime was enjoyed with vocal and Instrumental items, and a gymnasium display by some of the scouts.