Tinui and Castlepoint Notes

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3499, 1 May 1890, Page 2

Tinui and Castlepoint Notes

(BT Possiokeb,) 25thApfi|. - Eathef busy, 'must apologise for not havipg sent you sooner a reporton the Tinui school fete and annual diatribiition of prizes, whiph took place on Friday last, the 18 th inst. The weather was anything hut good, although it fined 1$ for a few lioiifß in the afternoon. wore unable to enjoy their sports and pastimes owing to the slippery slat? of the ground. Aether, taking the ptste qf the weather intp considcration, I thiuk the Committee and parents are to be commended for the... energy they displayed in making the affair what it was, viz—a genuine success. The youngsters all sa| dop tq a good substantial tea, about six in the evening ! afterwards the adults, and- then the prices were distributed _ the qhairmap,- My Hugh Bellia, in his usual pleasing stjle. In doing so he aaid he was very pleased to meet them all,-both" parent, and Qliildren, again for lb® purpose of giving out, the prizes, There were one or two things he said which were not very creditable, viz.— . Ilie. bad attendance ofohildrea at school, "'which, he thought, eonsidering the number of children he before, him, was a disgrace, to Tipi, [Theu>'sn)y se|}tipenta. 'Mr Ohairmaii.)' The school had noi doing very well, and altogether thii)|i;; tfere in a Very mptWg'ry

tion. Howevor, they had applied fpr ft change of masters,' and he liopod tbatwhen tbia took place there would be a larger attendance, and thai the ■school would come back to something like its old form. No doubt, lie said, Jhoy would like to have heard a few, words in explanation from the master, but lie was conspicuous, by his absence, and ho did not think much ofliim for it. The scholars seemed totoee with those last words of Mr allowing their appreciation by dapping hands and stamping the floor. The prizes having been given out, dancing was indulged in by the children Mil about midnight, when the paronts and their friends continued, and kept the musio going until daylight. I will not attempt to point out the " belle,"- nor will I describe the young ladies dresses. Its not in my line, and I am afraid I should mitko a hash of it-have got a good crop of hair, and would prefer to keep it. However, I think they allJookjAvery nice, and seemed to : enjoy typWlves thoroughly. Among tlie visitors I noticed tbe Misses L, Speedy and Lottie Somervillo, of Wainui; also Mr Walter Speedy, who was on his way home from a trip to the Exhibition aud Southern Lakes. I forget to mention one particular visitor, who, bye. the bye, sometimes condescends to visit these " Country Bumpkin Socials," viz., Lord Crariley, an aristocratic station liandtWS.—No relation to original Lord Hanley.. He is fond of putting on, waTt some people term ."frill," we bashwhackers call it " darn rot." This may seam a bit rough, Mr ■Editor, nevertheless .it's the honest truth auybow. A meeting of householders takes place next Monday, the 28th inst, for the purpose of electing a Committeo for the ensuing term. Hope there will be a good mustei. Now then parents, roll up I don't let Fossickerget the chance to haul you over the coals; set to work and elect a good, onergetio Committee, who will make your school a credit and not a disgrace to you.

A meeting was held last Saturday night to consider the formation of a footbalLplub at Tinui. I believe severalrmembers wow enrolled, and there is to be a scratch match on to-morrow, the 26th inst, in Mf Maunsell'g paddock, The ball got up to provide funds for the purchase of lamps for the Town* Hall, is fixed for Friday, the 2ndmy. Meprs Johnston and Go's steamer, the Kahu, called in at Castlepoint on her way to Napier, from Wellington, yesterday, and landed a supply of goods; she also called at Aohonga. The Whakataki Rifle Club are to bold their annual prizo competition on the Queen's Birthday. The weather has been fine, the rain ceased at midday on Saturday, but there is more still hanging about. I suppose we must expect wet now.