MANUREWA

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 383, 14 June 1918, Page 2

MANUREWA

BOLL OF HONOUR UNVEILED The interesting ceiemony of unveiling the Manurewa School 801 l of Honour took place on Wednesday afternoon of last week, when a large gathering, including pupils of the school, assembled at the Manurewa Public Hall. Mr C. H. Lupton (chairman of School Committee) presided, supported by Sir Fredk Ling, M P., the following members of the Auckland Education Board, viz.: Mr J. D. McKenzie .(chairman), Mrs Baume, and Messrs Murray and Brinsden, together with Mr D. Mo Naughton (head-master of the Manurewa School), the executive of the Old Girls Association, to whose activities the erection of the 801 l of Hononr is due, being represented by the Misses A. and W. Coxhead, Pinlay, Bond, Greaves and L. Lupton (hon secretary). After the singing of the National Anthem by the scholars under the baton Mrs Anderson (head mistress), the chairman, in an interesting speech, said the occasion was worthy of such a large gathering as the 801 l of Honour contained no less than thirty names of " boys " who had given their lives for the Empire. It was also an honour to the old girls of the school who had organised for and presented the 801 l to the school (applause). Among those who were serving mention was made by the chairman of Arthur Johnson who was an engineer in the Navy. The children having heartily sung the " Bed White and Blue," Mr McKenzie unveiled the 801 l of Honor. This is a handsome piece of handiwork designed and executed by Mr E. D. Dalton, of Manurewa, and bears the names of thirty old boys, many of whom have made die supreme sacrifice. Mr Mckenzie recalled his early association with the district many years ago, and in congratulating the school and district on its progress expressed the great pleasure he had in performing the cere mohy m honour of those who had responded to the nation's call.

Sir Fred. Lang, las representing the Premier during his absence from his constituency, expressed his pleasure at being present. He felt sum compare well with otter districts in the number of those who had gone to serve their country. After the singing of "Ruleßrittania" by the children, Mrs Baume spoke. She said she was proud to be present to pay a personal tribute to those whose names were recorded on the 801 lof Honour. She especially congratulated the Old Girl's Association on the practical way they had shown their tribute to the old boys by providing such a beautiful 801 lof Honour. As an object lesson on sacrifice Mrs Baume said the 801 l when placed in the school would be a reminder of What the old boys had done Messrs Brinsden and Murray also expressed the pleasure they had in taking part in such an interesting event The chairman proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the speakers and also to the members of the Old Girls' Association. This was carried with acclamation and a vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting after which the visitors were entertained to tea at the school by the Mlies. •-*

MANUBEWA TOWN BOABD.

Ilia ordinary monthly meeting of the ManurewaTown Boird was held on Monday, May 27th. The matter of office accommodation was discussed and it was decided to hold the meetings ami to have the office at the Public Hall for the present, the question of permanent accommodation being defbneJ until the Hall loan is finally fixed up. It was decided to accept the dedication of Hill Road provided that Mr Nathan is satisfied with the formation as at present opposite bis property. The postal authorities having agreed to consider the delivery of letters provided the services of a carrier can be obtained locally, the Board submitted the name of Mr Potello for this work.

The Board agreed to takeover the Library as soon as negotiations with the Trustees of the same are completed. It was decided to proceed with the formation of tile road between Russell Bond and the overhead bridge, and the Clerk was instructed to call for tenders for this work. Accounts totaling £36 were passed for payment The Board's recent action in requesting an improvement in the delivery of goods at the local railway shed appears to have created the impression that the fault is attributed to the railway employees. This is by no means the case, and the Board wishes to emphatically combat the idea that any reflection is thereby made on the men. As a matter of fact they are always ready to render assistance in spite of duties which alreadv take up most of their time. What is aimed at is an improvement in " the system " of handling goods. This matter was referred to and explained by the Chairman. Prior to the ordinary meeting a special meeting took place, a few ratepayers responding to the invitation to be present. The balancesheet for the year ending March 31st last was presented and adopted as satisfactory.

Following on the representation! he verbally made as to the disabilities of the present postal arrangements and the need for a new Pott Office building to Sir Frederick Lang, MP., on the hitter's recent visit to Manurewa, Mr Enos Pegler in a letter to Sir Frederick farther deals with the matter, as follows: The whole postal business (public and private) is carried on in one room about 14ft by 13ft, consequently there is no secrecy of cables or wires received for the repetition of the wire by the operator the message

u»n be heard by the waiting public. the three officials have no sanitary or other convenience what* soever, showing that the district has long out-grown the present building. The Department have a section and for years an estimate of £7OO was placed on the estimates for an office. The Postal officials here have their own residence, and therefore do not require living accommodation. We require only office accommodation, and strongly urge the Department to build this, leaving the residential portion till after the war. We note the fact that a city supplementary office, at a cost of £IB,OOO Is to be erected. Manurewa, a progressive rising suburb, is surely entitled to office accommodation.