WHAREROA NATIVE SCHOOL.
Ths above school was closed on Thursday for the Chmf roas holidays. Fc r the last three days the children h.va h*d & written examination in geography, dictation, Bible history, and arithme* to The papers, which are exceedingly good, s e to be forwarded to the Oi».l Commissioner, wth a new of asking the Hon the Defence Mi lister to award prize accoruing to proficiency, ihe treat in connection with the Breaking up ii to be held on Christmas day, when a cricket match Will be played between the Whareroa and fc ie Maker u native schools. Mr Ola field (the scbooltnasf e**) has requested to nubhsh the following letter »— 41 Whareroa Native echool, December 19. 1873—T0 Messrs Fenny and Co —Q-entleii-en.—Allow me to convey to you on behalf of the children of this school.
ttieif tha> ks, »< d also mine, f.»r your kind present of books. Ihebo ka I distributed according to proficiency in writing and reading English. Tbs children were greatly pleased with the prizes The distribution ended with * God Save the Qu en,’three cheers for Messrs Penny and Co , t> eir friend*-, and tbs Queen,—l am. &o„ A. QOiDFIELU ’*
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/BOPT18731220.2.11
Bibliographic details
Bay of Plenty Times, Volume II, Issue 136, 20 December 1873, Page 3
Word Count
194WHAREROA NATIVE SCHOOL. Bay of Plenty Times, Volume II, Issue 136, 20 December 1873, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in