FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 July 1938, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

SCHOOL COMMITTEE (“Times-Age” Special) The Featherston school committee held its monthly meeting in the headmaster’s office last night. Those present were Messrs F. A. Dohnt, chairman, C. C. Kenward, secretary, J. Higgison, treasurer, W. Jeffries, F. A. O’Neale, E. B. Baker,.-S. Murphy, J. W. Henderson. The treasurer reported a credit balance in the general account of £49 7s 6d. Accounts totalling £lO Ils 2d were passed for payment. The secretary reported that the Minister for Employment had granted the committee the services of two men on full sudsidy. These two men were employed on the removal of pine tree stumps from the Primary, school recreation grounds. The chairman reported that the men were doing excellent work, and were tackling a difficult and arduous task in a workmanlike manner.

The Wellington Education Board wrote advising that the insurance of the two men had been attended to. The committee was advised that the board had accepted the tender of Mr O’Neale for the replacement of five cisterns at the primary school. The secretary announced that the custodian had reported favourably on the combination oil and stain to counteract the dust nuisance, and that a fresh supply had been purchased. It was decided to ask the board to supply 18 chairs for the use of the infants, to recondition six tables, which needed repair, and to purchase 10 yards of matting for the primary department. The secretary was asked to point out to the Borough Council the bad condition of the footpaths in Lyon Street, as it was difficult for the children to use this approach and remain dry shod. It'was decided to have the basket"ball standards renewed, and the football goal posts attended to. The secretary was asked if any reply had been received from the chairman or secretary of the Wairarapa Milk-in-Schools Committee as to the likelihood of the scheme being extended to the Wairarapa children during the coming season. Mr Kenward gave a comprehensive outline of what had been done up to date. He explained that some six months ago, acting under the instructions of the Featherston School Committee, he had written to the secretary of the Milk Committee for information, but did not receive the courtesy of a reply. He then approached the chairman of the committee (Mr W. R. Nicol) by letter, but was again ignored. It seemed, that for some reason, best known to themselves, the executive of the milk-in-schools committee were pursuing a policy of secrecy. It was not right that while other districts were extending the scheme, nothing was being done to gain this benefit for the Wairarapa children. After further discussion it was decided to ask other Wairarapa School Committees to combine to approach the member for the Wairarapa, Mr Ben Roberts and the member for Masterton, Mr J. Robertson to see if the Government could not do something to accelerate a scheme for the Wairarapa.

PERSONAL Mr D. Clarke, of New Plymouth, paid a brief visit to Featherston. Mrs Quentin Donald and Miss Card are to be the hostesses for the Returned Soldiers’ Ball tomorrow night. The Rev G. B. and Mrs Stole-Blandy, who arrived from England last Friday, and who have been the guests of the Rev J. T. and Mrs Holland at the vicarage, left for Hawera yesterday, where Mr Stole-Blandy is curate-in-charge. CROQUET CLUB PARTY A euchre tournament was held on Monday afternoon by the Haunui Croquet Club at Mrs C. Buick’s home.Mrs Baker was the winner of the aggregate prize. The euchre winners were: Mrs Hoskings 1, Mrs Wakely 2. Miss Eva Card thanked Mrs Buck for her hospitality. A CHIMNEY FIRE The Fire Brigade was called out on Monday evening at 6 o’clock, the cause being a chimney on fire at Mr McKenna’s residence in Wakefield Street. The fire was put out promptly by the Brigade. FAREWELL SOCIAL The South Featherston Hall was well filled on Monday night, when the settlers and members of the Herd Testing Association tendered a farewell social, to Mr and Mrs Erickson, who are shortly leaving the district. The evening was spent in euchre and dancing. The winners of the euchre were: Ladies, Mrs Gunderson; Men, Mr H. Burt. Mrs Benton won the ladies consolation prige, and Mr Gunderson the men’s sonsolation prize. After supper, Mr P. Welton, spoke on behalf of the settlers, and Mr R. Fuge for the Herd Testing Association. Mr and Mrs Erickson were presented with a well-filled wallet. Mr Erickson suitably replied. The function was brought to a conclusion with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.

MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB The following were the scores in the weekly competition of the Featherston Miniature Rifle Club: —A. McLeod, 91; I. Feast, 96; T. Browne, 97; R. Deadman, 77; E. McKenzie, 97; M. McKenzie, 93; A. Keed, 94; Miss J. Brash, 97; Miss G. Brash, 89; A. Hodder, 97; Mrs Morris, 89; Miss N. Thomson, 91; Miss P. Nix, 95; W. Fountain, 92; D. McWilliam, 90; A. Cook, 96; J. Moriarty, 86.