GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 July 1938, Page 9

GREYTOWN

LEAGUE OF MOTHERS (“Times-Age” Special.) The Greytown Branch of the League of Mothers held its monthly meeting in the Parish Hall yesterday afternoon. In spite of considerable sickness in the district there was a very good attendance of members. The Glee choir, under the leadership of Mrs H. E. Webster, rendered three items. Mrs H. G. Carter was at the piano. The speaker for the afternoon was Mr J. F. Thompson, and he was accompanied by Mr G. Te Whaiti. Mr Thompson spoke on the early history of the Maori people. He gave a vivid description of the journey of the Maoris to New Zealand, and also explained their language and customs. Mr Te Whaiti expressed his pleasure at being present. He stated that it was now the ambition of his people to follow the ways and customs of the Pakeha. He considered that the Maoris would do best to make farming their occupation. He said that he would like his people to join the League. On the motion of Mrs A. W. Horton, the speakers were accorded a hearty vote of thanks which was carried by acclamation. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames Drysdale, Hay, Lohrey and Ross. The singing of a hymn and the National Anthem brought a most enjoyable afternoon to a close. SCHOOL COMMITTEE The monthly meeting of the Greytown District High School Committee was held on Tuesday evening. Mr H. G. Carter (chairman), Mrs Knell (secretary), Mr F. Dennes (treasurer) and Messrs H. Bassett, E. Graham, J. Morrison, H. C. Trotman and N. Wiggins were present, as well as the headmaster (Mr H. E. Webster). An apology for absence was received from Mr J. W. Herod. , The headmaster reported that the roll at present was: primary 299, secondary 52. « Accounts passed for payment amounted to £6B 19s 6d./ The Education Board forwarded tender forms for proposed bus service to Papawai. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the staff and pupils for their splendid effort to raise funds for improvements at the school grounds. The ballot papers for the election of a board member were distributed to committeemen present. It was decided that the committee inspect the playgrounds with a view to drawing up a scheme of improvements ST LUKE’S PARISH At a meeting of Parishioners of St Luke’s Parish held last night a committee was formed to act as the Bishop’s Helpers in conjunction with the Centennial and Fighting Fund of the Wellington Diocese. TRAFFIC LECTURE On Tuesday afternoon Traffic-Inspec-tor Nicholson gave a lecture and demonstration to the Greytown schoolchildren on the rules of the road. The inspector impressed upon the children the great danger that cyclists were subject to, especially at night. He told them that very few of their bicycles would comply with the regulations, many being minus brake, bell, and white rear mudguard.