ARBOR DAY AT RANGITATA SOUTH.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2393, 9 August 1892, Page 3

ARBOR DAY AT RANGITATA SOUTH.

Arbor Day was enthusiastically observed at Rangitata South. About midday a large number of parents aud friends assembled in the schoolroom to listen to a good programme of songs and recitations by the children. This over, an adjournment was made to the grounds to witness the planting of trees. Each child selected a tree and held it while it was being planted. Trees were also planted in honor of the folio wing ladies and gentlemen: Hon. W. Rolleston, M.H.R.; and Mrs and Mias Rolleston ; A. E. G. Rhodes, Esq., M.H.R., and Mrs Rhodes; Rev. G. Barclay and Mrs Barclay; Mr and Mrs D. Taylor, Mr and Mrs J. Airay, and Messrs Robertson and Jones, oldest settlers in the district; Messrs T. Cadwallader, C. Looker, and H. Waller, School Commissioners; Mr R. Irwin (master) and Miss Irwin; T. G. Gow, Esq., inspector; and Major Bamfield, secretary to the South Canterbury Board of Education. The trees, which were a very nice assortment, were obtained from the nursery of Mr W. Sweet, Temuka. When the planting was finished, the children again assembled in the school, and, after singing a song composed for the occasion, sat dowr to a good repast, the tables being provided over by the ladies of the district. In the evening a pleasant little social was held, the schoolroom being comfortably filled. Mr W. Cadwallader efficiently acted as M.C., and Mr W. Taylor, jun., supplied the music. The following persons contributed songs towards the evening’s enjoyment; Messrs Irwin, Snell, and Bryan, and Misses M. and E. Taylor. Recitations were given by Masters W. and R. Kelly, the latter rendering his in a particularly pleasing manner.. Miss M. Taylor played the accompaniments to everyone’s satisfaction. On the whole the celebration was a great success, and will be anxiously looked forward to next year. The Commissioners and Mr R. Kelly desexwe groat credit for the way in which they worked, and their thanks are due to the ladies who so ably assisted at the tables, both in the afternoon and evening.