ARBOR DAY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1856, 23 July 1918, Page 3

ARBOR DAY.

STATE SCHOOL PROGRAMME,

Although Arbor Day will not he otlicially observed by the local civic authorities, the day will he duly observed at the school. The primary aim of the day’s work will he to instil in the scholars’ mind a regard for the manifold values

attached to trees and shrubs, not only from the point of view of beautification, hut from of view of beautification, hut from that of commercial and climatic utility. The broader and ultima!? aim is the making of a better citizen through an observance of the benefits conferred upon mankind through nature around us, contrasted with the ill-effects visited upon many parts of the world through (he non-observance of this aspect of nature. The following is an outline of the day’s programme: — Morning. —!) to 10.20, lessons as usual; 10.20 to 10.30, recess; 10.30 to 12.0, Primer to Std. 11., lessons on trees and their parts —root, stem, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds — uses of each treated simply, necessity for taking care of trees planted for any specific purpose, drawing and sentence-writing connected with above. Stds. 111. and IV. —How and when trees and shrubs are planted, reasons for manner and time of planting, why planted —beauty, protection, commemoration, article of commerce —references to New Zealand limber, ultimate result of continuous cutting upon timber supply, climate and soil; how hoys and girls can assist in the improvement of their home, school and grounds, care of surroundings, cleanliness of grounds, personal cleanliness, clothes, words, deeds; comparison between young child and young tree, good or evil influence upon environment. Essay on above for Headmaster’s prize. Stds. V. and VI. — As above; co-relation with geography of climate and rainfall as affected by afforestation and deforestation. Essay for Headmaster’s prize; “How our town might he improved in appearance, and how we can assist.” Town planning, home gardens, care of trees and fences, citizens’ interest, personal cleanliness and appearance, a dirty and slovenly person is a moving object of disfigurement, an unsightly house or wall is a stationarv blot.

Afternoon. —Trees will be planted to the memory of the following exheadmasters, have now passed to the “Great Beyond”: —Mr Scott, headmaster from July Bth, .1874, to January ISlh, 1875;'Mr 0. TTulke, headmaster from January 10th, 1875, to 1882: Mr W. S. Stewart, headmaster from March 271 h, 1882, to July 23rd, 1884; Mr IT. Woodham, 1.880 to 1892; Mr W. S. Stewart, .1802 to 1007. An ex-scholar of each of (he above ex-headmasters will plant the tree in memory of his old master. The woodwork boys of St. VI., under Mr Strickett's guidance, will const met (he boards to be placed at each tree. Shrubs will also he planted in the grounds, and a squad of senior boys will plant about 35 trees in the spaces in Liddell, Clyde, and Park St reels.

The afternoon planting will depend upon weather conditions. The headmaster and staff will be pleased to see as many old boys and girls and parents as can make it convenient to attend. F,x-scholars of tin' old headmasters will be especiallv welcome.