MEETINGS AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14978, 21 May 1914, Page 9

MEETINGS AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Linwood School Committee mtt on Wednesday evening. Present—Messrs AY. H. Penton (chairman!, E. Carter, 11. F. Herbert, TV, Young, Cr. Phillips, R. Ellis, \V. J. J«nkin, O. B. Gundry, and H. J. Jainieson (bon. secretary). The Education Board wrote enclosing the inspector c report, which was very creditable, and the chairman congratulated the headmaster and staff on tho ro"eults obtained. A hearty veto of thanks was paseed to Mr IL F. Herbert for his past services as hon. secretary, and wae unanicarried It vrua decided to hold the committee- meetings en tho recond Wednesday in euch month. The Education Board wroto and stated that as from May 9th, 191-1, the name of the school would bo known as the Linwood School. Tho ster reported'that the roll number at piesent is 5-GO, and tho liverago attendance 520. Tae householders of the Linwood School district, tho report stated, would bo pleased to know that the .infant school was in coiueo of erection, also that the marquee now used had been fitted up with two patent coke heaters for the coining winter. It was decided to hold several concerts during the coming winter in aid of the fund for improving tho school grounds. Mesara .W. J. Jenkin and G. B. Gundry vrere appointed a Visiting Committee- for the iiret term. Tho rlret of a series of social ■ evenings arranged by the Sydenham Football Club was held on Tuesday evening in tho clubrcoms, tho function, taking tho form of a progressive euchre tournament. A large number of the members and iheir friends wero present. Tho winner of tho tournament proved to bo Mr Prasmell, who eecured-tbo given by Mr W. uritten. Musical item? were contributed by Jfeera 11. C, HarrieouT. A. E. Doell, C. Johnston,- V?. Clemens, Cudden. and Marshall.

A very successful concert -viae given in the Parish Schoolroom, VhiUhrtow. rr> T-μ----day night, by the Phillipstown Entertainers, before a large and appreciative ■aua-.ejiee. -uj r.nd Mrs Butts ijresented a delightful couxdictta entitled "A Summer Cloud." Musical items were contributed by Miswe Veitch oud Ensor and Mr ,Hardey. a charming d.ance waa given by Misses Brown and Watscn, and a gipsy sccno by the Sunday Schooj scholars. Tie second part of the programme was devoted to the very amusing comedy, "Dearest Mamma," tho parts bsing ably taken by Misses M. Ensoi, a>. Eneor, and L. Bailey, Messrs S. Betts, 33. F. TVillcox. P. Lye, <md F. Harper:

At the annual ineetinp of the Scottish Society, the report and balance-sheet ior the year ending March, 31et, 1914, were read and approved. The election 01 officers resulted aa _ follows:—Chief, Mr Charles Brouu; ■ chieftains, Messrs James Mackintcab, John "Williamson, and A. W, McGillivra.; treasurer, _Mr G. A. D. Sutherland. Committees werp. formed to carry out the various functiens In oonn-esion with tbo Society's work. Steps are being taken to, celebrate the COOth anniversary of Bannookburn on Juno 2ith in a euilablo matmer. Tho following councillore were elected:—Messrs Jame3 Meckintosh, John Wiljiamson. J. L. Stinear, Harry Carmichacl, A. W. McGiMivray, G, A. D. Sutherland, A. Clark, and Walter 11. Campbell.

'Ac president of the Beckenham-Fisherton Residents' Association (Mr Large) presided at the mouthly meeting. The Heathcote County Council wrote acknowledging tho receipt of the protest againet the drainage of septic tanks inw tho Heathcoio river. It was resolved to again write to the Council to ascertain if tho Council w« in favour of keeping tho rivor freo from pollution; and also to writo to the Health Officer on the matter, iiearty votes of thanks wcro passed to-.Mr •«ek .tad other? for tho interest, taken in gotting up a public meeting in regard to the new scliool, and to Lis Worship the Mayor foi o>e interest shown by him in tho tllJit ~S ev<!nii uot »ces of wotion were ? n JZL "»•.««* ■W'seting. By Mr McAlisv ]■ f »>Sl>t bo changed Sr?; M £ nday Sat wday. By .Mr Goodrolls for eloctiona bo considered." By Air City Council's ettenUon te ca S^

Coater pres.din? Tho vigors' reports were interest to tee Mission tvere dealt with.