IHURAUA SCHOOL LIBRARY.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9657, 23 November 1909, Page 6

IHURAUA SCHOOL LIBRARY.

Special to the Age. On Friday evening last a social and dance was given in the Ihuraua School, in order to raise funds to purchase more books for the School Library. A nice night induced about forty people to patronise the entertainment which was rather unique in character. It was the outcome of a generous offer made by Mr Bouzaid, who does a considerable business in the sale of phonographic records among the settlers, to bring a large gramaphone and a varied selection of records, (including a complete set for dances) with him on his next visit to the Valley, provided that some one took the necessary steps to organise the affair, and arrange for the provision of supper, etc. This was willingly undertaken by the local school teacher, to whom the credit of starting the school library is entirely due. Sincj its inception a few months aco, it has grown in numbars, and popularity, very fast; and I would not be surprised if an optimistic settler made an application, a few years hence, to the "Library King" for a separate building worthy of the literary treasures last being gathered. Mechanically supplied music in no way detracted from the enjoyment of dancing, the floor being in first class order. A long dance programme interspersed with selections on the gramaphone, and several songs and recitations by local talent, was concluded at 2 a.m., after which Mr Ford, on behalf of the settlers proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Bouzaid, which was carried by acclamation. Something new in the way of artificial light was also introduced by Mr Bouzaid. This was a one hundred candle power lamp, the illuminant being vaporised naphtha. The soft white light was much superior to the dismal kerosene lamp with which all are acquainted, and was very favourably commented on. Any* one wishing to know more about this light should communicate with Mr Bouazid, whose postal address is Greytown North.