Householders' Meeting In Otaki

Chronicle (Levin), 6 May 1948, Page 2

Householders' Meeting In Otaki

. There was-ronly sa small attend- ; 'ance of householders at. th^. pien-^ niahmeeting ;of» housfihplders, .at . the ^ Otaki Schooi on Monday mght.- Ihe. meeting .appointed" Mr. If. Tayior as ehairman • for the evening. . • ,, . ; ; Mr. Tayior made feeiing reierence to. the death of-Mr. H. Nieolson, who had been a member of-tne, committee'.' >for over 32 Throughout ■ all. .these;. years, he had served ihe schooi. . faithfuiiy and well. Those present stood in siience as a tribute to his memory. Reporting on the schooi activities, Mr. L. G. Gimblett said that the committee had brought before the Wellington Education Board the several improvements necessary at the schooi. These had been the matter of improved accomm'odation, new swimming baths, the playing area, dental clinic, stait room accommodation, resurfacing of asphalt and the erection of I boundary fences. Some measure of success had been obtained m that three new class rooms were shortiy to be erected. Slior.tage of materials had lield up these works, but it was hoped to have extra flfipnmmndation soon. The COhl-

mittee had obtained the services of a fuil-time caretaker whos.e work; both insi'de and outside ; ibhe schooi, reflected great credit up'dn him. It placed on record its appreeiation .of the efficiency of 'the headmaster, Mr. J. E. James, and the staff, with whom most. cordial. relations exfsted. Thanks were. extended to Drs. F. A. H. Neate and E. G. Atmore, Sister Cooper, the teachers of religious instruction, Miss Morgan, Mr. Dakin, Revs. Paora Temuera, W, H. Nicholas, R. Grice an'd Canon H. E. K. Fry, who with others assisted throughout. the year. The treasurer, Mr. W. Wilson, presented the financial statement, which he explained in detail, and which showed a ' substantial credit. The jiurchase ' of a large supply of fuel would not recur for some time, he said. The committee was nqw able to meet its commitments mere easily since. the board > had taken oyer the paying of the caretaker;s : wages, ^ Mr. JWilson was accorded .a vote .of thanks, as- were the ...chairman .-»,:;and' 'Secretary, Messrs., Tayior. and Gimblett, At a subsequent meeting it was decided ta purchase S"orhe clocks for the schooi, have the radio overhauled and inquire into the matter of plastic toys. for use -in vthe infant room. . ! , .k ■ U. : > — ti-*--' T *1 I .*