OTOROHANGA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 436, 3 February 1912, Page 5

OTOROHANGA.

Own Correspondent

The many friends of Mr Colhoun assembled last Saturday night to bid him and his family farewell. Mr Colhoun was transferred from Ohaupo to hee last Easter, and during the short time he has been with us as succeeded in winning the esteem of both pupils and parents. It was with deep regret that the Otorohanga people heard of hia transfer to Ngaruawahia. About 150 adults and over 300 children were present, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. After supper Mr Miller (chairman of the School Committee) and Mr C. Elliott (member of the committee) made a short speeches' wishing Mr Colhoun and his family God speed. Mr Colhoun, in reply, said that he was very sorry to leave and thanked the people of Otorohanga for the cordial friendship they had always shown to him and his family. Everyone then took hands and sang Auld Lang Syne. At a special meeting of the Otorohanga Town Council called for fixing the weekly half-holiday, the councillors considered it would be much more convenient for the .settlers if the shops were to remain open on Saturday evenings, and unanimously decided to nominate Wednesday afternoon as the statutory half-holiday for the coming year. The actual site for the annual children's picnic has not been definitely decided upon yet, but the picnic is to be held on February 10th, and promises to be a great success. Hot water and tea will be provided for adults, but all children will be catered for both in the eating line, and in the way of amusemsnts. There is to be a dance in the evening. The committee have arrangements well in hand for the monster athletic sports meeting to be held towards the end of March (probably a couple of days after the Te Kuiti sports.)