DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 April 1921, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

FINNERTY ROAD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

A very pleasing function took place at the Finnerty Road school on Anzac Day, when the flag was unfurled. About forty-nine children and thirty-six adults rolled up to take part in what was a memorable occasion. Mr. P. J. H. White (chairman of the Taranaki Education Board) gave a lengthy address to the children on the symbols of the flag and the need for patriotism throughout the Empire, after which Mr. White unfurled the flag, and emphasised the fact that it should be the duty of all school committees to see that a flag and flag-pole were procured for! the schools. While the flag was being hoisted the children very nicely stood at the salute, and then sang, “Red, White and Blue.” Mf. Masters, M.P. for Stratford, then gave a very fine address, eulogising the good work of all the boys who left these shores. Both speakers were listened to very attentively, and were accorded a very hearty vote of thanks.

Considerable interest was taken in the annual householders' meeting, about sixteen householders being present. This gave the committee a renewed interest 4o carry on their duties. Of the twelve candidates who went to the poll, the following committee were elected : Messrs. H. Thrush, J. Burkitt, J. Robertson, J. and L. Babington. At a subsequent meeting, Mr. H. Thrust was elected chairman and secretary.

RATAPIKO.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

A largely attended Sneeting of residents took place at the Ratapiko school on Wednesday evening, to decide whether to have a public hall or a tennis court. A lively discussion took place on the matter of transferring the funds (some £9O) standing to the credit of the Sports and Pastimes Club to building a hall. When the club was formed about a year ago It was then decided to make a tennis court, but since then some twenty odd new settlers have arrived in this part of the district, and things have altered considerably, and as only a few play tennis, and then only on Sundays, there has been a general feeling in the district that a hall was more necessary, as it would serve a greater number of people, including the outside public. Mr. E. Grigg presided over the meeting, and Mr. J. Wells, secretary of tbe club, explained matters fully. It was then decided to get the feeling of the members. It was proposed by Mr. Jaunes, seconded by Mr. C. fherkleson, that a tennis court be formed. Mr. Simpson moved as an amendment that the building of a public hall be gone on with. A ballot resulted in favor of a hall, the amendment being carried by 21 votes to 10 against. The sum of £4O was promised in the room towards the hall, which, with the £9O already in band, makes a total of £l3O. The Hall, which will be about 70 x 40, will be built and finished off entirely by free labor, and as Mr. J. Wells has kindly donated an acre of land to build the hall, and tennis court later on, Ratapiko should go forward.