DISTRICT NEWS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVI, Issue 4799, 14 January 1925, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

KARANGAHAKE.

FAREWELL SOCIAL. A very pleasant farewell social evening was spent at Karangahake on Saturday last, the function being in honour of Miss Nellie Scott, late infant mistress at tlie Karangahake public school. The gathering was the largest seen in the local hall for some time. At the entry of Miss Scott and party all present rose and sang “For she’s a jolly good fellow” in a very hearty manner. After the younger people had enjoyed several dances Mr J. B. Morris, chairman Of the local schorl committee, addressed ' the gathering. He spoke feelingly and earnestly of Miss Scott’s splendid work at and out of the school during her service of four years, and remarked that in accepting her new position in the Hawke’s Bay district she was bettering herself financially, and in other ways. At ilie conclusion of Mr Morris’ (speech Miss Mollie Bramble, a former pupil of Miss Scott’s, read in clear tones an eulogistic address, which she then presented to her loved teacher. Master Norman Rackham and Miss Gwen Griffin, also tiny pupils, presented their friend and teacher with farewell gifts—a leather suit-case and a handsome brush and comb. During tlie presentation pupils ind former pupils lined the hall. Miss Scott, who has spent most of her life at her home, “The Ranch,” at Turner's Hill, in her reply said that she was pleased at having the opportunity of saying au revoir to all her friends She was distressed at the thought of breaking up her home and leaving the district. Any successes she had achieved she' felt sure were largely due to the help of the co-op-erativi and progressive school committee. She paid a tribute to all the teachers with whom she had worked since coming to Karangahake. They had always given her every assistance, while their relations were always Giose of a very happy family. A few words concerning home and borne life were delivered to the children. The function came to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” ’ Throughout the evening vocal items were rendered by Misses D. Griffin and M. Pike, and Messis Fisher, Green, R. Griffin, and A. Pike. Mr F. Clarke (piano) was ably supplemented by Mr A. Pike (violin) and Len Pike (cornet). NGATEA. SCHOOL COMMITTEE. Tiie monthly meeting of the Ngatea District High School Committee was held on Monday evening, Mr W. McDuff presiding over- Mess’s C. W. Schultz. W. J. Clare, W. Clarke, and the secretary, Mr E‘. H. Brooker. A letter was received from the Education Board’s architect stating that a flag-pole would be provided and isent forward by boat. The resignation of the caretake ’, Mr Mclnerney, was accepted, and Mrs R. Shaw was apppinted to the position.

The cutting of the grass in the school grounds was left to the chairman and Mr Schultz to .arrange. The Director, Division of Dental Hygiene Department of Health, advised that it was proposed ,to appoint a dental officer to Ngatea early in February. The committee was asked to arrange to have the surgery ready and advise when the work neared completion in order that the equipment might be sent. The chairman reported that tne request for a subsidy on the cost of the building had, been forwarded by the Education Board to the department for favourable consideration. A firm of timber merchants bad agreed to supply the material for the building if the committeemen would become responsible for the account.

This was agreed to, and the chairman was authorised to order the timber and material.