DISTRICT NEWS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 727, 2 May 1922, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

TUAKAU SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTION. In view of the fact that there ha,d been dispute amongst members of the School Committee araising out of the question as to whether the Tuakau Town Board should have an invitation or not to the official opening of the new school,, considerable interest was evinced in the election of a committee for the ensuing year. A large number o,f householders and parents were present a t the annual meeting. Mr Dynes Fulton was appointed chairman of the meeting. The chairman of the out-going- committee (Mr E. T, Frost)) in making a report of the year’s work, stated that now the long-looked and waited for school had eventuated, it had risen a grade owing to the increased attendance. There were 162 pupils on the roll at present for examination and nine passed proficiency and two competency. The inspector's report stated that the usual high efficiency of the school had been maintained. Resolutions were passed supporting the Teachers’ Institute in maintaining that there should be no stinting in the grants for educational purposes, also recommending that the Board be asked to supply an additional teacher at once as the increased attendance warranted it.

Nine householders were nominted for the new committee, and as only five were dequired an election was necessary. Only two members of the old commitee sought re-election — Messrs McGuire and E. T. Frost. Io addition to these were Mrs E.. Tregurtha and. Messrs G. Lapwood, C. Reball, A Roberts, A Prince, R. J. Patton and W. Kewish. The result of the polling was : E. T. Frost (54), W. H. McGuire (42), Mr Patton (41), Mr Roberts (41), Mr Cl Lapwood (32), Mr Kewish (31), Mr'Reball (22), Mr Prince (17), and Mrs Tregurtha (16). The first five were declared duly elected. At a subsequent meeting of the committee, Mr E. T. Frost was elected chairman and Mr R. J. Patton secretary and treasurer.

WAIUKU.

ANZAC DAY.

A combined memorial service was held in the Town Halt on Friday, and despite the very unfavourable weather, was very largely attended, there being over 900 present.

The rdturned soldiers, to the number of 70 to 80, and 'the same number of Mounted Rifles and Territorials, paraded at the Defence Office under Major Aldved at 10.30, and to the strains of music by the Waiuku Town Bancl, under Bandmaster Chandler, marched fto the soldiers 7 memorial, upon which a great number of wreaths were placed. A return was then made to (the Town Hall, where most impressive service was held, addresses being delivered by Major Aldred (chairman) and the Rev.. Southern Methodist), Mcßae (Presbyteria.-, and Fussell (Anglican)l Suitable hymns to the occasion were rendered by the combined choirs!, and a solo | “Life’s Recompense,” by Mrs F,. Mil- : ler. Mr Eric Hay presided at the i organ and at the close of the service played the “Dead March in Saul.” This was followed by the “Last Post,” sounded by Mr C. R. Barribal. A

collection was taken up ip aid of the Poppy Fund and realised over £26.