EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 April 1940, Page 9

EKETAHUNA

DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL BIENNIAL REPORT OF i COMMITTEE. , I ("Times-Age” Special.) i The biennial report of the committee of the Eketahuna District High School slated inter alia: —The roll oil the Primary Department has remained reasonably stable during the period under review, but we regret that the anticipated increase in the secondary department did not eventuate, but a decrease occurred, particularly in the last year, with the consequence loss of one of the staff. The rolls at present are: Primary, 149; secondary. 48. Several changes occurred in the staffing during the period under review. Mi- Wilson resigned from the position as headmaster at the ed of last year, his place being taken by Mr A. B. Fordyce, of Tuakau, Auckland. Pending the arrival of Mr Fordyce, Mrs Henderson was once again called upon io act as headmaster. During 1938, the Misses O'Donnell, D. Briggs, Mrs Sayles-Reed, and Mr Hamilton were appointed to the staff, and Miss Meyer returned io the staff as Mrs Hamilton. Mr Hamilton resigned towards the end of this year. During 1939, the Misses Ross (infant mistress), O'Donnell, Stevens and Mr W. Leith were appointed, and Mr Wilson (headmaster) and Mrs Hamilton > esigned. During 1940. Mi A. B. Fordyce (headmaster). Miss E. J. Neiduer, Messrs J. A. Rigden and H. J. Kocrbin were appointed, and Mrs Sayles-Reed, Miss Neiduer and Mr Kverbin were transferred. We desire tc place on record our sincere appreciation for the very capable manner in which the headmasters and staff have and still are carrying out their duties. The committee have endeavoured tc maintain the grounds in a reasonable condition, and have pleasure in reporting that both playing areas are looking exceptionally well at present. A grant has been made by the board for the top-dressing of the tennis courts, but owing to the war situation the contractor is having difficulty in se-; curing materials. The repairing and extension of Iho other paved areas at the primary department is receiving attention, and a tender has been secured and sent forward to the board for this work. The school bus has ma intained a punctual service during the period, nevertheless, we regret having to report that our efforts in having the Hukanui, Kaikariki, Nireaha and Rongokokako route established as a separate route has met with no success. The position remains as it was two years ago. most unsatisfactory to all concerned. The powers that be. evidently do not appreciate the position that some of the pupils of cur school are placed in. The committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the efficient manner in which the dental clinic nurses have carried out their duties in regard to pupils attending from our school. The staff generously staged two fancy dress balls, during the period, both functions proving very popular. The funds cf the school benefited considerably from these two efforts and we wish to record our sincere appreciation to the staff for their efficient organising. Committee members' wives am.t friends assisted with the supper arrangements at these functions. The finances of your committee are fairly satisfactory as will be shown when the balance sheets are read. A surplus of about £3O still remains in the School Jubilee Surplus Fund Account. GOLF CLUB LOCAL ACTIVITIES. The following are the results of matches played by the Eketahuna Men’s Club during the weekend: — Medal match: P. S. Page, 76, 6, 70; F. Mcßride, 88. 18. 70. Stableford bogey: B. Anderson, 32; M. Fraser, 31; P. S. Page, 31; P. Bouzaid, 31. The matches to be played this week will be:—Saturday: Fourball bogey. Sunday: Stabldfcrd round. The ladies' competition resulted, as follows: —Mrs D. Fraser, 103, 36, 67. In a/Tnedal competition Mrs D. Fraser proved the winner with the score of 113. 36. 77. On Saturday the ladies will take part in an L.G.U. medal competition. On Thursday the links will bo closed for play for the duration of the Anzac service. The following is the draw for the L.G-U. mecfM round to be played on Saturday by the Eketahuna Ladies’ Club, play commencing at 1.30 p.m.: — Miss Angus v. Mrs Fraser; Mrs W. Simpson ■/. Mrs Page; Mrs R. Dickson \. Miss M. Fraser; Mi's Henderson v. Miss A Simmers; Mrs J. Berney v. Mrs Andersen; Mrs Higginson v. Mrs McBride: Miss Herbert v. Miss E. Simmers: Miss McCowan v. Miss E. O’Donnell. . Anyone unable to play is asked tc ring Miss D. Dickson, hon. secretary, 'phone No. 152. The sum of £2 Ils was collected in entry fess for the competition in aid of the Fighting Services Fund. WOMEN’S DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING. Mrs C. Welch (president) presided at the annual meeting of the Eketanuna branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union held in the Anglican Schoolroom when there was a fair attendance of members present. After (lie meeting had opened with the recital of the Creed, a motion of sympathy was passed in connection with the death of the Prime Minister. Mr M. J. Savage; also to Mrs AlbrechtIsen in the loss of liar mother. Mrs Bassett. The meeting then adjourned io permit members to attend the late Mrs Bassett’s funeral service held it: St. Cuthbert's Church. The election of officers resulted in a great majority of the officers being c lected unopposed, and the various positions are now held as follows: —President. Mrs C. Welch: vice-presidents. ?»lesdames F. C.Turner. S. M. George. J. B. Carruthers. G. Hanson'and Mist A. Anderson; committee. Mesdames S. Smith, A. Golder. C. Connor, E. Albrechtsen. M. McAnully. T. Hancock. J. P. Petersen: J. McAnully: secrei tary, Mrs M. Stone-Wigg: treasurer, I Mrs T. Hancock: advisory members. 'Mesdames M. McAnully and S. Smith; ! house-keeping secretary. Miss A. AnIderson: tea hostess, Mrs C. Connor; i delegate to Wairarapa Executive. Miss j A. Anderson. Mrs R. Thomasen did not I seek- re-election. I it was decided to assist the Red 1 Cross Society individually. Final arrangements were made for 1 entertaining members of the R.S.A.. their wives and children in the Odd

Fellows' Hall after the service on Anzae Day. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames .1. P. Petersen and W. Drysdale. Personal. Mr and Mrs Ken Hanson, Lower Hutt, are visiting Mr and Mrs A. Han* son, Stanley Street.