THE SCHOOLS FROM WITHIN.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1166, 17 June 1911, Page 10

THE SCHOOLS FROM WITHIN.

NEWS AND NOTES. Measles has so disorganised the attendance at Dannevirko North School that on Monday last there wero only 12G pupils present out of a roll number of 310. At a meeting of householders at Kakariki (Bangitikci district) on Monday night, the following wero elected a School Committee- for the ensuing year:-Messrs. P. A. Petersen, Pita Hiwai, Wm. Pairic, A. Nielsen, and Win. Ferguson, the lastnamed being elected chairman.

Favoured with a fine night the plain and fancy dross ball in aid of tho Waipatiki school funds proved very successful.

Tho annual, school concert at Makahu was favoured with a fine evening. Tho children .carried out their part exceptionally well, reflecting great credit on their teacher, Mrs. Cameron. The chairman (Mr. E. Mounsey) gave out the prizes, when overy_ child attending school received a prize. He spoke in terms of praiso of ths good work done, and expressed regret at' the teacher leaving tor Oakura, where she commences her new duties on July 1.

At the Magistrate's Court, Napier, en Monday last, before Mr. S. E. McCarthy, S.M., ton parents were proceeded against by the secretary of the Education Board (Mr. G. Crawshaw), for failing to send their children to school regularly. Parents tendered various excuses, some saying that their children were delicate, otaers that they could not get. them to go to School. His Worship informed tho various parents that it was not the policy of the country to allow children to grow up in ignorance. Fines woro imposed in seven cases, one information was dismissed, another withdrawn, while a third was adjourned.

At the last meeting of tho Belvedere School Committee (Wairarapa) it was reported that the average attendance was 47.3, and the roll number 55. It was announced that as most of tho children would not be taking part in the festivities at Carterton, it would be folly for tho headmaster to march some half-dozen from Belvedere. It was decided to havo an evening celebration at Belvedere—a fireworks display, a progressive eucliro tourney, and a wind-up dance. It' was also decided to put on a tableau in the school during the evening of children repiesenting tho overseas Dominions.

The monthly meeting of the Tipapakukn (1T.8.) School Committee was held on Monday lost. The headmaster's report stated that the attendance since I ho last meeting had been excellent. The percentage of attendance for the past five weeks had been 9t, 90, 95, 90, and 93 per cent respectively, tho best in tho history of the school, and parents aro to bo congratulated for t'ho way they have helped the teachers in maintaining the excellent record. The inspector will conduct his examination of the school'next Monday. The report drew attention to several matters which needed tho attention

of the committee, and it was resolved to have, these attended to.

At the monthly meeting of tho 'Weber (11.ti.) .School Committee, held last week, ti resolution of condolence was passed to Mr. and Mrs. Itico and family in the death of their son, an ex-pupil. Tho headmaster's report stated that the averago attendance was 18, 11.8, and .10.5. Owing to colds and sickness generally the attendance was very poor indeed. *Tho annual examination of the school took place last Wednesday. Mrs. Dupree, the relieving assistant-mistress, took up her duties on June G, and the work of the school has been much facilitated. The visiting committee's report .was read, and was very favourable.

At tho monthly meeting of the Newman (i'orty-milo Bush) School Committee, tho headmaster, Mr. A. Anderson reported on the school roll as follows:—"dumber enrolled during the mouth: Boys, 37; girls, 22; total, SS. Daily average attendance for tho month:—Boys, 33; girls, 20; total, 52." Further improvement's have been made to the boys' playground. A fresh piece has been levelled off for a new football ground. • It was decided to hold tho annual school concert and prizegiving on Friday, July 2S. In order that the children attending tho school may have some part in the Coronation festivities it has been decided to havo a fireworks display in the evening. A suitablo place has been selected opposite the school. Bon-fires will be lighted and parents and friends are invited to attend and bring a basket, and tea will be provided on the ground. The invitation of the Ekotahuna Celebration Committee in reference to the children taking part in the procession, was accepted. The school will assist as far as practicable.

It has been decided that the children of the Hastings District High School will meet in the school grounds at 8.40 a.m. on Coronation Day, when tho teachers will distribute tho medals, after which the pupils will proceed to the Borough Council Chambers and fall in at the rear of the public procession. The cadets will fall in at' tho school a little before 0 a.m. and then proceed to the public rendezvous. The King's Theatre and the International Picture Companies will provide, free matinees, for children only, commencing at 2 p.m. On the motion of Mr. .1. A. Miller a vote of thanks was accorded the picture companies.

The monthly meeting of tho Terrace End (Palmerston North) School Committee, was held on Tuesday last. The Education Board wrote that the date of tho annual meeting of householders was fixed by statute, and the board had no power to alter it as requested. It was decided to write to tho board asking the members to approach the Minister for Education on tho matter. It was reiolved that Arbor Day bo observed on a date to be fixed. The headmaster reported:— Number on roll, 432; number of halfdays open, 50; average attendance, 350j highest attendance, 381, The low averago was due to the prevalence of measles. At a meeting of householders held at Long Acre Valley on Monday iast, the following School' Committee was elected: Messrs. Joseph Thompson, Win. Neilson, E. Cumberland, Win. Gray, sen., and Wm. M'Grail. Mr. Thompson was reelected chairman. It was subsequently resolved to interview the Education Heard with regard to several necessary alterations'and repairs in connection with tho school buildings.

Since its official opening, on May IS last, the Mastorton school museum has been visited by a largo number of persons on the''Thursday afternoons and evenings that it is available to the public. Tho small donation box in the porch has apparently escaped the notice of visiters, the cash donations to date amounting to the-small sum of 3s. 2Jd. only. A placard now indicates the locality of tho box, and invites visitors to assist in tho maintenance of the museum.

Reporting to his committee at the monthly meeting, the headmaster (Mr. W. H. Jackson) stated that the attendance- at thu Maslcrton District nign School for the past month was as follows: -Main school, roll 033, average attendance 555, percentage of attendance - 8S; sido school, 169, 157, 93; secondary classes, C 3, 5", 88. Tho attendance for the month has been 6lightly reduced by tho continuance of the measles epidemic. The sido school attendance, which was the first affected, has now quite recovered. In tho main and secondary classes the attendance has nearly reached the normal percentage again. The committee has a credit balance of .£2l lis.

At the monthly meeting of tho Newtown District High School Committee, Mr. J. Martin, tho retiring chairman, was presented with a case of pipes suitably inscribed as coming from the committee and staff. Mr. G. Castle, ill handing Mr. Martin the token of esteem, expressed regret, at his retirement, and referred to : his genial and optimistic disposition', which was much appreciated by those ho had conio in contact with c'uring his many-years of service. Mr. Martin, in reply, said he had always felt yrcut pleasure in working for the school, and regretted that he could not carry out tho duties any longer. He should always retain pleasant memories of his long connection with the School Committee and staff, and much appreciated their kindly feeling towards him.

Tho Lnnsdownc School staff has just completed preparing a plot of ground adjacent to tho school with a view to conducting agricultural experiments. Tho ground will bo divided into seven plots measuring 30ft. by lift.; each plot will bo managed by three boys, various vegetables will bo planted, and the boys will bo given a course of instruction, as to the propet manures to bo used, and will be taught how to manago a garden generally.

Tho Ohau School (Levin district) ball, held last week, was the most successful function of its kind that has taken place for many years. The hall was beautifully decorated with nikau palms and Chinese lanterns, kindly lent by the proprietors of the Levin Skating Kink. The effect of these was admirably emphasised by the pretty dresses worn by many of the ladies present.' A letter was receked from Mr. Held, M.P., expressing regret at being unable to bo present, and enclosing an acceptable donation to the school funds. The school, it is interesting to know, is making steady progress, and some useful improvements are being carried out in connection with the playgrounds. Mr. Henderson, the headmaster, is being well supported by the citizens of tho locality, and by the time tho summer arrives some interesting transformations in the school domain will havo been effected.

At the monthly meeting of the Havelock (Hawke's Bay) School Committee, tho chairman reported that the school had been closed owing to a slight outbreak of scarlatina, but had re-opened, with a clean sheet, although thero was a slightly decreasod attendance. Amongst other matters dealt with were the vexed ones of increased accommodation, and an assist-ant-master. As to tho new buildings, it was unanimously agreed that as the matter had been before the authorities for a long period—nothing had been heard of it since December last—all information be supplied to Mr. Dillon, M.P., with a request that he look into the position. Members of the Hawke's Bay Education Board had visited the school, and recommended tho addition, and the inspector had reported that "good work is impossible owing (o tho serious overcrowding." Vet nothing is done by tho central authorities.

The Coronation of King George V will bo commemorated at lliramar f by the laying of the foundation scone of a "Town rt'nll for the district. The building w*!l he erected in York Street, Miramar, tho sito having been purchased three years ago for the purpose. The ceremony of laying the slona will he performed by the Mayor at 9 a.m. on Coronation Day, so that residents attending can subsfif|\iently attend the city functions. Tho Government is giving a subsidy of £2;>o towards tho cost of erection of tho buildmS' LIVER TROUBLES. are no more than simple stagnation caused by a lazy liver duo to constipation, lielief is always to bo had by taking a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets. Chamberlain's Tablets are an ideal medicine for old and young. Easy to take, pleasant and gentle in action, do not gripe or purgo but surely rcliovo constipation. 1

The late Mr. W. Thomson Brown, formerly of California, a native of Musselburgh, has left wCIO.OfIO to the town for the establishment of a dental parlour where tlio poor will receivo skilled treatment free. The gift becomes available on the death of the widow.