CHILDREN’S BALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 July 1921, Page 5

CHILDREN’S BALL.

CARRINGTON SCHOOL FUNCTION. There was a record attendance. »t the Carrington Ro? schooii’ooir last night on the occasion of the children’s fancy dress, ball and annual prize-giving, the hall being r acked to the doors. • The early p..rt of the evening was de* t \oted to the children, who attended in’ large numbers and in varied fancy costumes. Several concerted items were rendered by the pupils, among which were tho maypole dance and the lantern march. In the latter item 32 pupils took part, ranging from two of the senior pupils in the lead to two tiny tots in tartan in the rear. Each child carried a Chinese lantern on a staff, which gave an effective and almost weird aspect to the room. The ability shown by the perform "s reflected credit on theii tutors, Miss Blueman and Mr«j Turner, who spared no pains in the train•ng. The hall was prettily decorated with ferns and other greenery and presented a very bright appearance, Mr. R. J. Dears, a member of the Taranaki Education Board, was present, together with members of the School Committee. Apologies were received from Messsr S. G. Smith, M.P., and P. J. H« \vhite, chairman ot the Education Board. Mr. Deare said he had just inspected the school grounds, and took the opportunity of congratulating the school authorities on the appearance of them. The committee, he could sec at a gtonce, was a very energetic one and deserved a great deal of credit for the state of the grounds and school affairs generally. Some years ago this school had been graded among the lowest, but he was pleased to say that at the present time it ranged among the ten highest in this education district. Much ol the credit for this achievement was du« to the teachers Mr. Turner and Miss Blue--1 man), who had worked assiduously for tha I welfare of the school. Mr. Deare said he I did not come with promises of monetary grant- for improvements, as al the present | time no promises could be made. The I school had recently been presented with an 1 fxtra three acres 01 ground, which would be a great asset to them. In view of the resent financial stringency the Government was practising economy as much as possible and could not make extensive grants. He hoped, however, that in about ’wo years’ time more funds would be available for the country schools. Mr. Deare then presented the prizes awarded to tho pupils for last year’s work. The dux of the school, tho prize foj which was a handsome gold medal Was won by Irene Turner, who secured her proficiency whilst under 10 yearj of age. The other prizes were awarded to th« following: Standard 5 (dux*), Mary Smith; standard 4, Pearl Jury; standard 3, Roy Eva: standard 2, Agneq) Smith; standard I, Dorothy special sewing, Jessie*Adlam: first prize senior, Alwine Cornwall 5 sewing junior. Marise Turner; conduct? Ken Harrison, Raymond Grooby.