DISTRICT NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19457, 22 December 1934, Page 10

DISTRICT NEWS.

TE KOWHAI. HARVESTING OPERATIONS. A vast amount or liay has been stacked, generally in good condition. The delay due to. Monday’s downpour has pressed the various Parties and it is going to ho difllcult: to clear up for the Christmas adjournment. The School. The end or the term has been marked by the usual round or functions, a Christmas tree for the little ones and so Torth. The teachers and pupils organised a very successful concert on Tuesday evening. The hall was filled .by parents and rriends, and the young entertainers acquitted themselves creditably. The committee chairman, Mr E. (Harris, made a report of the progress of the school. The fact of 100 per cent, proficiency indicated the satisfactory condition of this department. Mention was also made or the swimming pool and it was disclosed that 34 out Of 74 or thb children could now swim. TAUWHARE. Proficiency. Of the nine pupils who sat for proficiency passes, xight were successful in gaining proficiently, with one competency. The names or the pupils are:— Proficiency: A. Ramsay, It. Reece, Z. Teffreys, P. Barron, E. Tunnell, Les. Neil, Jack Goodare, Bill Dingle. Competency: llay Ranstead. GORDONTON. SCHOOL CONCERT. The annual Gordonton school concert was held last Tuesday evening, there being a large attendance. Before commencing the programme tlie chairman, Mr F. Williamson, asked the audience to stand In silence as a mark of respect to the late Mr Dynes Fulton. The following programme was given by the children: —Opening chorus, “Funiculi, 'Funicula,” nursery rhymes, juniors; recitation, George Thomson; action songs, Maori pupils; folk dance, senior girls; p layette, Edith and Ale.xa Williamson and Verona Edwards; song group, primers; recitation, Heather Williamson; song, Neta Hintz and .Tune Vincent; l'olk dance, senior girls; recitation, Mervyn Steenson; song group,, primers; playette, senior girls; re- \ citation, Verona Edwards; operetta, girls and boys. A pleasing reature of the evening was the presentation of- the eight proficiency certificates and one competency to the nine pupils who sat for the examination, and the various medals and cups won by tbe children during the year. Mr Williamson then called for a vote or thanks Tor Mrs W. J. Carswell, who had given her services at the piano, and for the teachers who had prepared the children Tor the concert. The closing item, “Good Night,” was then acted, after which supper was served.

KAIPAKI. THE S’CHOOL. The school closed on Wednesday for the six weeks’ summer vacation. . In the morning, Mr Alan Fisher, chairman of the School Committee, visited the school and acted as judge for the best impromptu speeches made by the children In a given subject. Jim and Trevor McCarthy xvere placed first and second and Roy Cunningham third. in the arternoon an Impromptu concert was run T>y the children. ,BeforeJclosing.4he head teacher, Mr Costello extended the season’s greetings, to all. The following pupils gained their proficiency certificates: Sheila McDonald, Joan Cowie, Arthur weal and James McCarthy. PATERANGI. SCHOOL BREAKING-UF. On Wednesday the school held a social arternoon lor parents and ex-pupils as the final runction or the school year. Items by the girls and boys were contributed and the songs and recitations were heartily applauded. ■Mr Benton, the headmaster, was presented with a gift as a token of esteem from tho children. (Mr S. C. Macky expressed the regret of the people or the district at the departure or Mr Benton for his new residence at Rotorangi. Mr Benton suitably responded and the ceremony xl’as bought to a close with the singing or “For lie’s Jolly Good Follow.” Proficiency Results. The following pupils gained their certificates at the Paterangl School proficiency examination: Thelma Graham, Kathleen ■Harris. Peter Brennan, Bruce McCallum, Ray B.cnton, George Hancock, Ray Hancock. Personal, Mrs J. Karl Is spending the holidays at Herne Bay, Auckland. WALTON. BCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. Walton and Richmond Downs Schools held a joint entertainment in the Walton Hall on December 19, the occasion being the breaking-up Tor the Christmas holtdavs. There was a large attendance of residents, practically all the local homes being represonied. The programme comprised Items by tho pupils. Mr Jamieson. head teacher or Walton, and the stalls of belli schools arc to be congratulated on the successful evening. The audience much appreciated the children’s clTorts. Mr Basil Nichols, chairman or the School Committee, presided. An excellent supper was served, arter which dancing was indulged in.

OTOROHANGA. CRICKET. Tlio recent series or cricket contests disclosed some line players. In the inter-lodfrc contest, Odcirellows v. Druids, L. Stamp, for the rormer, knocked up 9G. Ken Cameron (Druids) scored 104. Bv obtaining. a first-innings win over Otorolianga in the championship, Rangiatea drew level with Old Boys, who drew with United in tho' championship. ■ Klo Klo were responsible for some very rast scoring to gain a six-point win over Hangatiki. Broaking-up Function. Tho Munricipal Hall was crowded on Tuesday Tor the annual breaking-up concert, and presentation or prizes, in connection with tlie District High School. Earlier in the evening the primer classes, under their teachers, presented air interesting programme. Tho older pupils took part in the more ambitious programme ol' playlets, songs and monologues. Mr \V. J. lsroadfoot, M.P., presented the prizes. SATISFACTORY HOLIDAY BUSINESS. Christmas shoppers have been extensively busy. Despite the low prices Tor farm products, business people report satisfactory takings. Masonic Evoning. Tho Masonic fraternity held tlicit- annual children’s social and gift evening on Thursday evening, when there was almost a capacity attendance. A most enjoyable entertainment was provided. Anglican Bazaar. The Anglican community held a wellattended bazaar with the object or augmenting the funds of St. Bride's Church. The Rev. Coldham-rtisscll has received notice or ids pending transfer to the charge of tho western seaboard parish, with headquarters at Kawhin. Town Board. At. liie final ineeimg of the Town Board, for llie year (he resignation or Commissioner F."s. ureenshields was f«wJ v fiO will: regret.

TE KUITI.

COUNTY BY-ELECTION. In the Waltomo 'County by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr C. IC. Wilson, late councillor for Palmako ridings, Mr George William Crocombe defeated Mr Rudolph Boddy by seventeen votes. Douglas Credit. At the annual meeting of the Waitomo i District Council or the Douglas Credit | movement, the following officers were elected; President, Air Heath Mason (Te i Kuiti); vice-presidents, Mrs K. Firth (Te Kuiti), Major A. C. Finlayson (Waitangaru), Messrs Allen, Weal (Arohena), J. F. Trapski (Otorohanga), C. I. Brown (Otewa); committee, 'Messrs R. Calvert, S. Riddle (secretary), J. S. Mason (Oparuri); delegates to National'Council, Messrs Heath, Mason and A. Weal. Heavy Mails. The inward and outward mails at tho Post Office on Thursday or this week were the heaviest for many years. Season’s Greetings. At the conclusion of the business at the courthouse for this year, Messrs E. Mackerscy and A. Paterson, on behalf of the bar, extended the season’s greetings to the presiding justices and court offlMr J. F. Walsh, J.'P., and Sergeant Paint reciprocated. Weather and- Pastures. The prolonged spell of dry weather continues broken only by a few drops of rain a week ago. Cream returns are falling rapidly and pastures are becoming brown and parched on tho higher levels. Nevertheless there is still an abundance of rccd. TE KAWA. THE WEATHER. \ thunderstorm, with vivid lightning, broke the prolonged dry spell on Monday, and a great deal or hay lying in' .the paddocks was thoroughly soaked. The rainfall, although heavy, xvas not .enough to soak the ground, but tanks were filled anti gardens refreshed. Christmas Party. The mistress in charge of the Te Kawa ,West School, Miss C. Skuddcr, gave a jolly Christmas party to the children and their mothers on Tuesday. The school was gaily decorated, and the tea-table laden with dainties. Each child received a Brirt. ■ , The School. The three boys from Te Kawa attending the Otorohanga District High School, Richard Ashton. Robert Chestnut, and George Scholes, were successful in gaining their proficiency certificates.