PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 340, 21 December 1917, Page 1

PAPAKURA.

Although there was no special incident to record in connection with the closing of the school for the summer vacation, which commence 1 01 Tuesday last, the past year has beau a satisfactory one and it is wotth noting that the keenness for study on the part of the scholars is noticeable, while the love of sport is especially pronounced among those who also excel iu their scholastic work. '1 her - 13 a bright outlook for the future under the guidance of Mr Elliot, the esteems* headmaster. The distribution of prizes in connection with the anniversary of the Presbyterian SundayJ Schi ol l<»ok place in the Methodise Hail on Weil nesday evening last, preceJed by il.e usual tea which tha youngster-, thoroughly enjoyed. The Pastor, the Rev Hale, was present and tin teachers and fiiends associated with the school did all they could to make the gathering both a happy ai.d sucsessful one. Concrete foundations have been lhid for the new Papakura h t«1 Mr Austin, the contractor fur lie new saleyards, lias started removi g the timber from the exist ug -alyards ut the corner of tin (jivat South road Already HO tus of (<r..eiit have been carte. to the new wile. Shingle to be uw i for the Wuik is being brought up by * --cow from Ouehuuga and landed close by the site. Ail surplus labour in the district is being requisitioned for hay hai vesting Despite the somewhat uufavourublo weather at the eaily putt of the season the crops are genenlly logardod i-s promising. Vegetables are looking better since i the recent rain, potatoes and onions being particularly good. In, son o guidons m mows and peas are decidedly promising.