WAIHI NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 155, 1 July 1907, Page 3

WAIHI NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

WAIHI, Saturday. Mri Woods has beea appointed temporary conductor of the Waihi Federal Band, in place of Mr. Trussell, who has jnst lerc tor QueenslaDd. Mr. Woods is regarded as a thorough musician, and a very good crass band conductor. A good deal of brondaitis appears to Dβ prevalent just now. The Liberal and Labour Federation s social last night was an unqualified success. Mr. H. Bostock acted as M-C. At the monthly meeting o£ the District High School Committee last night a copy ox the chief inspector's report was received, including a recommendation that a class room should be built at the rear of the High School building to accommodate 100 children; also, that an annexe be aadea to the Bast End School. The quarterly reports showed that the number on the roll of the Central School was: Primary department 647. secondary -J2; average attendance for the quarter—primary 565.62, secondary 17.0. East End School: Roll number -•», average for the quarter 235.2. The inspector's report of the inspection of both schools was satisfactory. In his report on the High School some time ago, the cniei inspector had a paragraph to the elect that in spite of local circumstances militating against it, the High School did fairry well. At the previous meeting the committee resolved to ask the Board wnat these militating circumstances were. 1"S reply was that very few pupils fulfilled a course at the High School to qualify them for matriculation or the Civil Sen-ice. Lne school seemed to him to be used more as a place where the children put in time after they had left the primary sehoo.—till they found some employment. Votes of thanks were accorded to Mr. W. M. Jackson (solicitor) and Mr. Haszard (surveyor) for their efforts in securing a site for the cadet rifle range. The former did the legal work gratis, and the latter the survey. Out of nine applicants for school cleaning, Mrs. Merry was selected. The Waihi Poultry, Pigeon, Canary, and Dog Society's show was largely attended this afternoon and evening. Mr T. 31Pattnllo, president, and Mrs Pattullo entertained the visitors and committee at a spendidly set out dinner last evening. Air Thompson, in proposing the toast of The President," spoke in highly eulogistic terms of Mr Pattullo's zeal in the interests of the society, and as the show was likely to increase in importance every J ear. tn '? was in a large measure due to the splendid foundation now being laid, and the prominent place the society was now taking, was in consequence of the President* pffprts. The show closed this pvening. thr Fedeni , Band assisting by giving some choice musical selections. At fhe Liberal and Labour Federation Social last night. Mr Dave Johnston referred to the great tact and ability exhibited by Sir Joseph Ward at the recent Imperial Conference, and he also stated that a telegram ecn-gTatulating Sir Joseph on his safe return had been forwarded by the secretary (Mr Carpenter). A reply had been received as follows: '"Please convey to Waihi Branch of Liberal and Labour Federation, and accept yourself, my sincere thaT.ks for kirn', congratulations and cojQial welcome, which were much appreciated.—J. G. Wart , ."

Tbe annual social of the Foresters and OddTellows. Eeld at Waitekauri, was well attended, despite the inclement weather, and a large number of people wore present. Bros. H. M. Corbett and G. G. Parrclly acted as M.O.'s. and the music, supplied by Messrs M--KenTia (piano). Malted (violin), and Coorohs (corncfl. 'eft nothing to be desired. The catering arrangements were a-so excellent.