Manukau School.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, 5 March 1891, Page 2

Manukau School.

A very pleasant meeting was held in the schoolhouse at Manukau, down the Manawatu line, on Thursday last, when the parents, committee, and scholars assembled to take leave of Miss Howan, who has received the appointment to the Kereru school. Mr Bethune, the head master, expressed his sorrow at Miss Howan's departure, and his wishes for her future welfare. He said that she had never been satisfied with doing her bare duty, but had been ever willing to come early remain late ' for the good of the children. During her two years stay he had never had occasion to interfere with her work. One of the girls then read the following address : — Maankan School, 26th February, 1891. My Dkab Miss Howan, — As this afternoon brings to a dose your connection with the Manukan School, w« ' (the pupilt) desiro to a*pr«u to yott |h* &tcp re«r<rt wrs foul at your 4tpartarr'fron

Daring the two vcaw yon hare been With tls id the Sflhoo! your untmng energy - and devotion to daty have gaitM Our deepest respect and ddmiiatioh, while ydur unfailing kindness to ns all has won our warmest affection, and we feel that in losing yon we are losing not only a good w teacher, but a dear friend, who hag always Km taken a lively interest in our welfare. W Although we are sorry for your departure, we cannot but rejoice at your promotion, and we trust that you may be happy and comfortable in your new home. Our pvayerforyouis"That the sun of prosperity may ever shine upon you, and that Ood in His great goodness may keep his protecting arm about you, and shield you from all troubles and trials through life." Mrßethnnewill now hand to you, on our behalf, a mnalJ present which our parents and we have obtained for you, in the hope that it may prove useful to you. Again wishing you " God's speed We remain, Your loving pupils, (Signed) Maby. Houghton, James Fbaseb, on behalf of the pupils of the Manukau dohool. , Mr Bethune then, with a few remarks, presented Miss Howan with & purse of sovereigns. Miss Howan, in thanking them, said that it was unnecessary for her to tell them how sorry she was to leave them. She said that during the two years stay she had never had an unkind message or note from any parent, which proved their kindheartedness. The children had always done their best to profit by what she told them, and lastly, she and Mr Bethune had never had a misunderstanding of any kind. All this helped to make her very sorry at leaving all, pupils, parents, committee and master. Mr Houghton also thanked the oompany on behalf of Mias Howan. The children closed the meeting by giving Mlbs Howan three cheers.