ELTHAM.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 March 1918, Page 3

ELTHAM.

(From Our Own Correspondent). Fltham, March S. Tiic sports lioUl liare last week drew a crowd to Taumata Park, and the Anglican funds were considerably augmented.There are some who believe that efforts should be made to make the Park more attractive by the erection of ocean waves, swing bouts, etc. This means money, and there ia a probability that a sports' meet in? with this end in view, will bo held at Easter. Mr. 13. Parrott is interesting himself in the matter and if he can secure the support of a few other™ something might be done. He believes that the Friendly Societies might interest themselves in the matter, and with memories of successful gatherings under these auspices in the jiast it is reasonable to ecpect that with their a* sistance a very pleasant day could be spent, and the holiday public- in the neighborhood catered for. Perhaps the Mayor may call a meeting to consider the matter. As Tnentioned in these columns a few days ago, ex-Mayor Mr. T. C. Stannere has been nominated for the vacancy on the Council vice Cr. A. E. Smalley, resigned. There was no opposition to Cr. Stanner's nomination. Messrs A. 11. Andrews (chairman) and Brooker were the only members of the School Committee who attended what should have been the monthly meeting last night. The headmaster's report was read nad several minor repairs are to be carried out. The scholars interested in swimming were so keen that the instructor, Mr. Javrett, had four teams in training, and if one of these prove suitable will be sent to New Plymouth to compete for the medals and certificates offered by the New Plymouth branch of the Life-Saving Society. The Health Inspector had informed the head-master that the/e v/erc three eases of diphtheria (one not ,i pupil), and these had been attended to. The disease did not eman- | ate at the school, on the contrary it was suggested that it might bo advisable to send some of the scholars to school as the danger of contracting diphtliftia was probably not so great as at home. The headmaster recommended that where anv local nicnic or function was concerned it was desirable that a full holiday be given rather than a lialf-day as in the latter instance the attendance of scholars was not satisfactory. The Mangatoki ladies had control of the TOltham tea rooms on Saturday, and the result, £2l 7s Od, speaks well for the enerfry of the ladies concerned. The Oddfellows of Taranaki are holding their annual meeting here to-morrow 'Wednesday). One of the prominent members P.P.G.M. BrO. Frank Amoote, is expected to attend.