FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 July 1938, Page 9

FEATHERSTON

FAREWELL TO HEADMASTER. (“Times-Age” Special.) A large number of parents and children, as well as the staff, assembled at the school on Thursday afternoon to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Pendergrast. On arrival Mrs Pendergrast, who was welcomed by Miss Card (Mayoress) was presented with a beautiful bouquet of autumn berries by the tiny tots.

Mr Kilsby, speaking on behalf of the staff, referred to Mr Pendergrast’s consideration of the staff and the splendid spirit which had existed at all times. They all very much regretted his departure. Mr Dohnt (chairman), on behalf of the school committee, said it was with regret that they had to bid farewell, but it was a pleasure to be able to congratulate Mr Pendergrast on his promotion. He expressed his appreciation of the willingness of Mr Pendergrast to help the committee in all matters. During the past 31 years Mr Pendergrast had attended every meeting except one, though his presence was not compulsory. This showed the interest he had taken in all things connected with the school.

The president of the Home and School Association (Miss Card) • spoke in glowing terms of the work done by Mr Pendergrast. The success of the Association was- largely due to the work and interest of the headmaster. The committee extended their best wishes to Mr and Mrs James Pender’rast for their future welfare. Two senior pupils, Pat O’Neale and Percy Henderson, then presented Mr Pendergrast with a handsome travelling case and rug. Mr Pendergrast thanked all most sincerely for their gifts and good wishes. He said that it had been a pleasure to work at the school. The success of the work, he said, was due not only to the teachers, but to the children, and he impressed upon them to “play the game,” in and out of school; at games and at home, and thus uphold the honour of the school. The committee had always been eager and willing to do what they could for .the progress of the school but were hampered by lack of support. He asked for the interest of the parents in electing the school committee. He thanked the committee for the hearty support they had given him during his term of office. He hoped the Home and School Association would continue to give its support to his successor. The Home and School Association entertained the parents and teaching staff to afternoon tea. SCOUTS FAREWELL. A farewell party was tendered last evening to Master James Prendergast by the Boy Scouts. At the school send-off to Mr Prendergast, a letter was read from .Mr N. C. C. Shepherd, District Commissioner for the Wairarapa, conveying appreciation of the valuable assistance Mr Prendergast had rendered when acting on the Scout Committee.' DANCE AND CARDS. There was a good attendance at the South Featherston card tournament and dance on Thursday night. The prize winners were as follow: — Ladies: Mrs Ashworth 1, Mrs Elder 2. Men: Mrfßae 1, Mr G. O’Neale 2. Monte Carlo: Mr Robinson and partner 1, Mr and Mrs R. Skipage'2. PERSONAL. Mr D. F. C. Saxton, New Plymouth, has been on a short visit to his sister, Mrs H. Bloxam. Mr and Mrs H. E. Pendergrast left yesterday by motor car for Auckland. Mr and Mrs W. A. Hart have returned from a holiday spent touring the North.