DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 December 1922, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

PUNGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Parents and friends of the school children gathered at the hall on Wednesday afternoon, when a short programme of songs, recitations and fancy dancing was given by the scholars undey the leadership of the assistant teacher, Miss Fleming. The items were much appreciated by those present, and at the end of the programme, the chairman of the school committee, Mr. W. T. Guild, presented each child with a nice book and a bag of sweets as a reward for industry and the interest each and all have taken in their work throughout the year just ending. Mr. Guild made a few appropriate remarks and wished the scholars, their teachers and parents the compliments of the season. The following short programme was rendered: Song, "Work is Done, Plays Begun,” scholars: solo, "Everybody Calls Me Honey,” Alfie Grenfell; recitation, "The Working Family,” Ruby Corbett: Spanish dance, Gladys O'Neill and Nellie Fleming; song, "The Golden Vanity.” Walter Utting; song, "Our British Sailors,” scholars; recitation, "The Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers,” Ray Martin; action song, "The Moon Boat,” infants; recitat ion, "Fairies,” Lizzie Fleming; song, "Sally Horner,” 6 girls; and in conclusion the National Anthem was sung by all present. The programme submitted was part of the work of the year, nothing being specially prepared for this little entertain-

The technical school class completed its work for the year on the 13th and at the conclusion of the days work the boys were each given the articles they had made, and very proud they were to present their parents with handy and useful articles, such as salt-boxes, nail-boxes, pot-stands, toothbrush racks and matchbox holders. Articles seen by "Your Own” were neatly and carefullymade, and are a credit to the scholars and their teacher. Sonic of the senior boys of the primary school have constructed a pergola in the school grounds, whicli will be a. nice addition to the schol gardens when covered with flowering creepers. The present spell of fine weather is much appreciated by the farmers, some of whom have harvested their hay, while others are busy with the mowing machine. A number of visitors are in the district, and with- the scholars of the high schorl ana Convent home for the holidays, the population at present is considerably increased. Mesdames Satter and Tynan have returned to Waverley accompanied by Miss Wi.inb' Hermon. , , Mias Annie Tai-awa has gone to the Wai,kat9, and Mias 1W Kupa with hat heather

Mackie, are visiting Greymouth. Master George Simmons left on Thursday for Brooklyn, Wellington. Miss Morecraft left on Thursday by the Rarawa for Onehunga, en route to Sydney and Melbourne. Owing to unforseen adverse circumstances, the school picnic which was to have been held on Wednesday, has been postponed until February, when school re-opens. 'Tls said, "The boy is father of the man,” and this seems to be true in many ways. After twenty-seven or more years’ experience in rearing calves in Taranaki, I must admit tliat the youngsters can beat me hollow at the game, according to the results of the recent calf-rearing competition, when some entrants gianed 100 points for condition and have spent only six or seven shillings on food for the animal. Good boys! May you succeed in gaining a.prize every time. Mr. Editor, may I conclude .by wishing yourself, staff and readers, a happy Christmas and many of them. /