DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 September 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

TOKO. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The monthly meeting of the Toko School Committee was. held on AugUßt 30th in the school. Present; Messrs. M. Oernhcefer (chairman), L. Milne, T. Needham, J. T. Kilpatrick. J. Kilpatrlck, Geo. Harris, and A. J. Cliainey (hon. sec.) The head teacher's report was read as follows: Attendance for the month has been 108.38, out of an average roll of 117.75, the percentage being 82. The present roll number Is 110. On August. 5 the school was visited by Mr. Roydhouss, chief instructor In physical culture, and the different squads were inspected. His report was very satisfactory. It was decided to get two new brooms and hearth brush, and four doormats. The chairman was authorised to arrange for & carpenter to do some repairs, which were urgently needed. It was also agreed to have the piano tuned. The chairman and secretary were authorised to purchase a lawn mower for use In the school grounds. The committee approved of the head teacher organising games for the school gaunos. Several accounts were passed for payment. WAt-TOLTOI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The- factory Is now running every day, and the milk supply is increasing rapidly. It is worthy of note that there Is just double the quantity of milk being handled than was the case at this period last season, attributable to there being a largo number of suppliers, and also to the fact that a. lot of cows are coining in earlier than usual. Should the weather prove favorable, there is every prospecl of a record season, both as regards quantity and price of butver-fat. At a meeting of the Mlmi School Committee, held on Wednesday evening last, Mr. Wm. Taylor (who is leaving for Bell Block shortly), handed In his resignation as chairman, which was accepted with regret, advantage being taken of the occasion by members to eipress their appreciation of the manner iu which Mr. Taylor had carried out his duties in that position. Mr. J. F. Phillips was appointed chairman pro tcm. Tho number of scholars on the roll of the Mimi school is now over fifty, and there is still no visible signs of increased accommo-* datlon to the .building, h is surprising how the teacher manages to carry out her duties In the small room, which was originally intended to accommodate half the number pf pupils, and I have heard the opinion expressed that If tho authorities In charge of these matters had to conduct their business in such a limited space, neither shortage or labor nor material would prevent the enlargement of their premises In a very short period. On Thursday last a large number of suppliers and school children, together with friends from Waitara and Urenui, assembled at the factory for the purpose of saying goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor (who are leaving for Bell Block). The proceedings opened by the chairman of directors (Mr. J. F. Phillips) on betjalf of those present, presenting Mr. and Mrs. Taylor with a handsome armchair each, and Maßters Boy and Willie and Misses Rene and Margery Taylor with four valuable books. In making the presentation, Mr. Phillips alluded to the very capable manner in'whioh Mr. Taylor had fulfilled his duties as manager since he had been in charge of the factory,' and to the warm interest b 0 " 1 lie antl Mts - Taylor had taken In any object for the welfare of the district. He also expressed the regret the suppliers felt at losing such a capable manager and friend, and wished Mr. and Mrs. Taylor every happiness and prosperity at Bell Block, which was not far away, and no doubt they would often visit Wai-toi-tol, where they could always be sure of a hearty welcome. Mr. Taylor, in responding,, said that though aware there Was to be ai small gathering to bid them good-bye, the valuable presents had taken them by surprise, and, he thanked the ' suppliers most heartily for their thoughtfulness. Anything that he had done during his residence in Wai-toi-toi had been performed, in a sense of duty; and he would like to take the opportunity of thanking them all for their hearty support, attributing. the success of the factory to the good feeling that had existed between the manager, directors, \and suppliers. If lie was accorded similar support at Bell Block he trusted to Be able to show equally good results. Mrs. Taylor and himself had made many • friends during their sojourn in Wai-toUtol, and much regretted leaving, and extended an invitation to all b> call upon them In their new home, and said he would always maintain a warm interest in the welfare of the factory, and hoped to be able to often come along and see them. AH joined in singing "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows," and after afternoon tea had been handed round by the ladies, Mr. Taylor, as chairman of the school committee, addressed a few remarks to the children present. He congratulated them on the manner in which they had acquitted themselves at the last examination, and trusted they would continue to do credit to their teacher (Miss Nolan), assuring them of the warm interest he would always tako in their welfare. As a memento of the occasion, he would hand over to the teacher a tin of lollies, to be distributed amongst them. Mr. Taylor then called upon Mr. Gould, of Waitara, to say a few words to the children, and that gentleman. In doing so, paid a high Irlbute to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor for the good work they had done. He extended an invitation to all of them, as well as the elders, to attend the fortnightly classes in the schoolroom, which he hoped they would not lot fall through-because Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were leaving. This terminated a most successful gathering. Those who attended the Hunt Club races from this end speak In high terms of the manner in which the meeting was conducted. Of ,the local candidates, Encircle, owned by Mr, v Loo Jones, of Urutl, who won a race at tho last beach imceting, put up a good performance iu the Hunters' Handicap; It m<ght also be mentioned that Mr. Juo. Gleeson, who cwiis_ Molleen One, which paid a nice parcel in the last race, was formerly a resident of Wal-toi-toi, and owned that estate prior to Mr. w. Corcoran. I understand one of our Urenui sports had the pleasure of attending the pay-out window in this event. It is pleasing to see that the remarks marie by Mr. Win. Taylor at the annual meeting of the Wal-(oi-tol factory on the cooling oi milk have been thought sufficiently interesting to be quoted lik the columns of the Clirlstchiirch Weekly Press.