PAPATOETOE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 8, Issue 451, 25 July 1919, Page 2

PAPATOETOE.

CNITKIi SERVICR. Kill I v "■'" were present at the |hjiit< d ('hurdles Service in the Town Hall, many people having to stand in the porch and aisles. The Ki v Porter conducted the service A|iologJ.s for unavoidable absence ho>••!■•(•• ived from the Revs Mason a. it Soi.-i.tr, these two gentlemen beii.g r |» e&ented by the Rev (tonne ,} and Mr Law, respectively. OUEATER DEVOTION. The l<ev Connolly urged for a more devoted life in the homes of the

people, and thus our nation would grow strong. The Bible told us that David, after he had done his fighting, erected a house, which he consecrated to God for having given him the victory over his enemies, and if we, as a people, followed David's example it would be for the uplifting of our nation. The Rev Porter spoke specially to the children. Taking as his points the Peace-breakers, Peace-makers, and Peace-keepers, he instanced the Kaiser as the chief Peace-breaker and bully of Europe, with his upturned moustache, and a grin on his face, like unto a party he would not name (his Satanic majesty.) The Peace-makers were our boys (17,000 of them from New Zealand, and millions of our Allies), who had given their lives that we might have Peace. All honour to the parents of those boys and the sailors who had given us Peace! It was not enough to make Peace, concluded Mr Porter, we must keep the Peace, and avoid everything that might provoke a conflict. A GREAT CHANGE. Mr Law spoke of the great change that was coming in the life of the nation and the world and the Labour I unrest, and hoped that both the master and man would meet each other sympathetically, and come to some decision for the betterment of the race generally. Also, in regard to the education of the children, who were to be the citizens of the coming generations, they should have a greater interest shown in their intellectual and spiritual welfare, in that without the uplifting power of Christ our nation could not prosper. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem, Rev Porter pronouncing the Benediction. The singing was led by the Papatoetoe Orchestra and combined Church choirs, under the conductorship of Mr P. Calkin. At 2 p m. the children of the vari ous Sunday schools and Orphans' Home met at the public school, and were marshalled by Mr Andrews. Leaving there at 2 15 p.m., and headed by the Scout brass band, under Mr Calkin, bandmaster, they marched to the public hall where seats had been reserved for them. SPORTS. In conclusion of the Peace celebrations, sports were held in the school grounds on Monday. 21st, for which a good programme of events and games had been drawn up. The football match between the Orphans' Home and the School ended in a draw, after a well-contested game. Mr Andrews acted as referee. The School children, after saluting the Hag. gave a display of flag drill, which was heartily applauded. Then followed a dance by about sixty of the girl?, under the direction of their teacher, Miss Greville, which was very pleasing to the eye. the rythm and poise being well sustained. An adjournment was then made for lunch, during which the Scout band, under Mr P. Calkin, rendered several selections. During the morning, the basketball match between Papatoetoe school and the Orphans' Home was played, Papatoetoe winning by 14 to nil. Fives were played, under the direction of Miss Havelock. Rounders, under Miss Greville. Skipping, under Mrs Feist. Ring Karnes. Misses Grant and Hawks. Organiser tor pupils not in games. Mrs Andrews. The sports closed about 2 a.m. with a bicycle race, which was won by F. Sanderson, with R. Jeans second. PICTURE SHOW. The Committee having provided a Picture entertainment at the public hall. A procession was formed, headed by the Scout band. During the interval at the Pictures, Mr J. Watson (Chairman of the Town Board) addressed the cnildren. The performance ended about S p.m., one and all proclaiming it to be one of the happiest and most enjoyable days ever spent in Papatoetoe. Alter the Pictures at night a collection was taken up in aid of the Scout Band, the funds realising £4 15s.