PAPATOETOE

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 301, 14 August 1917, Page 1

PAPATOETOE

[The Papatoetoe Agent for " The Times " is Mr W. J. Dil worth from whom copies of the paper may be ordered.] SCHOOL TEACHER FAREWELLED. A very pleasant little function was held in the School-room on Wednesday afternoon last whan a presentation was made to Miss Foster, who is leaving Papatoetoe to take up her duties at Te Papa. The scholars in her classes provided a concert as a prelude to the presentation and a dialogue entitled " Fairyland/' acted in costume, greatly amused the children. Messrs James Hunter and W. J. Dilworth attended on behalf of the School Committee and the former, in 4 asking Miss Foster's acceptance of a handsome leather writing-case, expressed his regret that the district was losing the services of so capable a teacher. During the two years in which she had been connected with the school she had, he said, gained the respect and confidence of both parents and children. He wished to inform Miss Foster that practically every faixily in the district had contributed to the presentation, a fact that spoke of the parents' appreciate of har efforts. He wished her to accept the little token of esteem and hoped all would be well with her in her new sphere of labour. Mr H. P. Andrew, Headmaster, referred to how much he and the staff felt Miss Foster leaving the school During her term she had carried out her duties faithfully and had given entire satisfaction, gaining the esteem of every child in the school. The Rev. Chas. Porter, in a few well-chosen words, expressed his regret that the district wore losing the services of so capable a teacher. The children, he stated, had learned to love Miss Foster and he hoped she would find her new surroundings pleasant and profitable. Miss Foster, in reply, thanked the parents and children for the valuable present. She regretted leaving the school at the half year for the children's sakes, but after the many expressions of good-will she would go away much happier than she had expected.

PRESBYTERIAN ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of St. John' 8 Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday evening of last week, when there were about fifty members present The Rev. C. Porter occupied the chair. A proposal, it will be remembered, was made some time ago to build the new church on a site on Station Road but after much discussion it was unanimously decided to build the Church on the present site on Great South Koad. Owing to the unsettled state of the world on account of the war Mr Bradstreet moved and Mr Clow seconded that tho erection of the Church should be postponed until aft*r tho uext annual m seting. This was carried. A report was presented by the treasurer showing a credit balance to the Church Building Fund of £1258 9s Id. The following officers were elected : Secretary, Mr F. C. Western; treasurer. Miss McGechie ; auditor, Mr H. Hall ; managers, Mrs E. Wallace, Miss M. Wyllie, Mrs S. McCullough, and Messrs McCullough, Ellisin, Finlayson and S. Barton.

I At tho conclusion of the business j supper was handed round. | MUSICAL SOCIETY'S SOCIAL.

A most enjoyable social evening was held in St. George's Hall on Wednesday evening last under the auspicos of the Papatoetoe Musical Society, when some eighty members and friends were present. The President (Mr J. A. Bradstreet) stated that tho objoct of the socials was to keep the members together. Although the Society had adjourned operations for twelve months on account of tho war he hoped that when thoy again commenced practice the membors would roll up in as largo numbers as heretofore. Ho jocularly remarkod that tho hoys had practically all gone and as there were 110 boys of course thore worn no girls. (Laughter) A letter was read from Mr Long (Conductor of tho Society) repotting that he was unable to attond A collection tuk >n up in aid of Rod Cio.-s Funds realised tho sum of i! "> 17s 'id. . .

Various amusing competitions wero 111 • 111 during the evening, prizes being won by Mrs .Thompson and Miss Hodge Items by the Pnpatootoo Orchestra wore very much appreciated Vocal solos were rendered by Mr Soel and Mr May and duets by Miami Mrs May. JSupper was handed round anu concluded a very ploasant evening.