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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2831, 24 July 1916, Page 4

At the last meeting of the Petone District High School Committee it was resolved ' that after the new members of tho Education Board are elected, tho local representatives bo invited to visit and inspect the playground at Petono Main School. A framed portrait of the late Earl' Kitchener was presented by Mrs. C. Barlow, and the committee decided to forward a letter of appreciation to the donor. The headmaster's report stated that the number on tho Toll at the beginning of tho month was 744 primary, 53 secondary; admitted, 29 primary; withdrawn, 25 primary, 4 secondary. On the roll, .Tuly 14, 748 primary; 59 secondary; average attendance, 873 primary; 58 secondary; percentage attendance, 91 primary; 93 secondary. Tho report added that the bazaar held in the school in aid of sailors' dependants resulted in the sum of JJ7O 7s. 6d. being handed over to the Mayor of Wellington. An effort was also being made in the school to raise funds for the starving Belgian children. Many of tho children were activo supporters of Dr. Barnardo's homes, and money boxes devoted to this cause, which wero recently opened, contained over £9. Tho report was adftpted, and the committee decided to forward a- letter of appreciation to tho staff and the children for the excellent results of their efforts to assist others.

to enjoyable evening was spent 'by tho members of the Hutt Senior and Junioi Cricket Clubs on Friday last at the Hutt Town. Hall. The Mayor, Mr. H. Baldwin, presided. The Juniors were successful in winning the cup and medals, having scored .10 points. Mr. T. M. .Wilford, M.P., and Mrs. Wilford were present, and after Mr. Wilford had addressed the meeting, Mrs. Wilford presented the cup and medals. Mr. Wilford also spoke of a few of the traditions of the Valley which the boys had to keep up, and, coupled with Mrs. Wilford, was accorded a hearty voto of thanks when leaving. A presentation was made, to Mr. Walton, who has helped the bovs, in many ways and assisted them in the practices. Medal winners were: Messrs. Bnrns, James, R. M'Kay (2), Lusky, ■Stevens, Slater, Burt, Bowers, P. M'Kay. During tho evening the following toasts were honoured'"The King," "Kindred Clubs," and "Our Visitors."

For Winter Wear—Youths' strong lioots, toe and heel platos, at 13s. 6d., from Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street. —Advt.