STRATFORD.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 December 1921, Page 6

STRATFORD.

STRATFORD AGENCY. Advertisements and items of news for uublication in tte Taranak’. Daily News should be left at the office of our local representatives, Wilson Bros., Broadway, Stratford. Or ders for papers may also be left with them. FAREWELL TO MR. TYRER. Dee. 14. The great esteem in which Mr. T. Tyrer. headmaster of the Stratford school, is held by his pupils and staff was demonstrated to-day at a farewell gathering of the school children and teachers, when presentations were made to Mr. Tyrer on the eve of his retirement from the school. Mr. J. W. Boon, chairman of the School Committee, who presided, made apologies for absence for Mr. R. Masters, M.P.. Miss Warman, a teacher at the school, and frbm the Education Board members and school inspectors. Mr. Tyrer, he said, commenced about 30 years ago in this district, when the school was very small indeed. He had had much to do with the advance of the school and the town, and as a teacher and an organiser had been very successful indeed. Possibly one of the first objects he had in hand before retiring from "service was that the District High School should be dis-estab-lished from the primary school. Mr. Tyrer must feel a great deal of satisfaction that the new High School would be open after the holidays. A separate High School had been needed for many years. The old school was built to accommodate 600, and now held about 850 pupils, and those who had striven for a new High School owed a good deal to the advice of Mr. Tyrer. Mrs, Tyrer had been a great help, and during the war she had often left her home to take up teaching in the school when assistance was needed.

The Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) said Mr. Tyrer had been not only the teacher, but the personal friend of both teachers and pupils, and the gathering showed the esteem in which he was held by all. He must be a very proud man indeed that sucu appreciation was extended to him.

On behalf of the pupils, Miss Betty Nutting, the eldest pupil, presented Mr. Tyrer with a set of stainless cutlery and an address adorned with the school colors of red and black, and signed by the head pupil in each class. The address, which she read, was: — “On behalf of the pupils of our school. boHi primary and secondary, I wish to

say how sorry we are that you are leaving. All the boys and girls, especi--ally those who have been through three or four years’ course in the High School, appreciate your interest in us. It is my privilege, as senior pupil, to present to you and Mrs. Tyrer this case of stainless knives as a token of esteem from the school, and we hope in making this presentation that it may remind you for many happy years to come of our respect and affection.” Two of the infant girl's made presentations of flowers. Miss Molly Kivell presenting a bouquet to Mrs. Tyrei. and Miss Gwen Lightband presenting a buttonhole to Mr. Tyrer. Mr. Burley, on behalf of the teachers presented Mr. Tyrer with an enlarged autographed photograph of the staff. He said Mr. Tyrer had been a personal friend to the members of the staff, and they appreciated his work and efforts very much.

Mr. F. Bowler, on behalf of the start. presented Mr. Tyrer with a fountain pen. " Mr. Tyrer was also presented with a cheque* for the amount remaining after the children’s presentation had been bought. All the presentations took place in hearty and prolonged applause, and before Mr. Tyrer responded all sang. “For They are Jolly Good Fel-

Mr. Tyrer, responding, expressed his great thanks for the presentations. He was just finishing his thirtieth year, and had begun when the school consisted of two rooms with a roll call of 61. Now there was a roll call of 834. He was very proud of the school one day when tlie Minister of Education said, whilst speaking at Stratford, that the Stratford school was the Lest, of its kind in the’Dominion. It was the boys and girls who made the school the teachers only helped them. Of the numerous pupils who had gone from the school to the universities, not one was a failure, ami only one had to sit a second year to pass his examination. He mentioned pupils of the school who had gained honors, and concluded by thanking them all for the presentations. Three cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Tyrer, and the guests were then entertained to afternoon tea in the Technical School.

Miss Papps, on behalf o-f the infants and infant teachers, expressed the great esteem in which the headmaster was held. She also referred to the departure from the school of Miss Parrot, who had been a. very able and efficient assistant with the infant classes. On behalf of the staff Mr. Tyrer presented Miss Parrot with a rose bowl and vase, and conveyed their best wishes for liet future. THE KING’S CINEMA THEATRE. “THE FAITH HEALER.” The quality of absolute faith receives a striking illustration in George Melf ord’s Paramount super production. “The Faith Healer.” The photoplay was from the drama of the late William Vaughan Moody, and is listed for screening at the King’s Theatre, Stratford, to-night. ! The story of Michals, the faith healer, of how he nearly lost his grasp on *the Divine power to heal sick ,and suffering humanity as a result of a material love, of his final realisation that true love is the gift of God to his creatures, and his regaining of the ability to heal, is one of the most compelling. it is declared, that has ever reached the stage or screen. Milton Sills plays the leading role, and Ann Forrest is the girl. Rhoda. This is a Paramount special, but will be screened at ordinary prices. Book your seats at theatre office. This week is the time to get your Christmas Cards ready for posting. The Autograph Cards are always popular, prices ranging from 1/9 to 2/6 per cabinet. Good Luck and Black Cat Cards are 2/- per box, other dainty boxes and packets at 2/- and 2/6. And don’t miss getting a Calendar or two; only 6d, 9d To 2/6 each. —Wilson Bros., Stationers, Stratford.