WAITOA NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20993, 21 December 1939, Page 4

WAITOA NEWS

ENJOYABLE PICNIC The Waitoa Methodist Sunday school held its annual picnic recently, and a happy time was spent by the children, parents and friends. Games, competitions and events of various kinds were arranged in the school grounds. The superintendent of the Sunday school, Mr P. C. McNeill, expressed thanks to those wlio had assisted. FAREWELL AFTERNOON The staff and children of the Waitoa school assembled recently to bid farewell to one of the teachers, Miss L. McLennan, who has been transferred to Westport. On behalf of the staff and children, Mr A. J. Graham, headmaster, presented her with a crystal salad bowl. He expressed regret at her departure and wished her a bright and happy future. Miss McLennan suitably responded. SCHOOL BREAKS UP The seating capacity of the Waitoa Hall was heavily taxed recently on the occasion of the school break-up ceremony, which took the form of a children’s fancy dress carnival and concert. The function created much interest and the large attendance of parents and friends testified to the popularity of the ceremony. Much credit is due to the headmaster, Mr A. J. Graham, and the teachers. Misses Otto, Martin and McLennan, for the training of the children whose performances throughout were excellent. During the evening Mr A. Skudder, chairman of the school committee, took the opportunity of thanking all who had assisted with the function. The proceeds were in aid of school funds, which will benefit by approximately £2O. Mr Graham thanked Mrs J. Caudwell for her services as accompanist. Many Original Costumes Children In fancy dress were:—Fay Hyde, Lillie 80-Peep; Mona Robson, Old Lady; Doreen Meyuarters, Balloon Girl; Peggy Whitehead, Anciior Buiier; Gwen Uonuison, Parcel; Hazel Goodison, Jingle Bells; Beverley Souler, Good Nignt; Lois Caudwell, Baliol Dancer; Betty and Fay cnappell, flower Girls; Valerie cnappeii, Bundles; Glems Caudwell, Fairy; Joyce Buckthouglit, Minnie Mouse; June Wadswurtli, Britannia; Belly Brince, Roma Tea; Jean liigiu, Ballet Girl; May Sealey, Dutch Girl; Jill Watiien, yueen of Hearts; Glenys Hragicevicd, Flower Girl; Eileen Jell', Rainbow; Amy Moreland, Rose; Joyce Sealey, Red Riding llood; Rosa Moore, Pierrette; Lee McQuarters, Fairy; Marjorie Cooper, Fairy; Auriol Cooper, Fairy; trances Hragicevicb, Flower Girl; Jean McKay, Jockey; Lois Keatinge, Carnival; Elsie Asbwortb, Japanese Girl; Marion Colson, Peace; Hawn Webb, Canadian Pioneer; Maureen Keatinge, Old English Lady; Lola Webb. Sonja Heme; sihirley Keatinge, Maori Girl; Kathleen Cook, Scotty; Cathleen Webster, Ballet Dancer; Jean Mitcliie, Irish Colleen; Mary sealey, Santa Claus; Shirley lnglis, Flower Girl; Maeline Webb, Carnival. Margaret Berry, Ballet Dancer; Melna Walker, Pierrette; Myrtle Reeve, Fairy; Joan Malcolm, Old Lady; Jenny Webb,

Radio; Gwenda Lynch, Jester; Zita McKay, Bootblack; Eileen Whitehead, Sunray; Pauline Johnston, Grandmamma; June Flavall, Devil; Stella Whitehead, Silk Rags; Phyllis lnglis, Egyptian Girl; Gloria McIntyre, Safety Zone; Joy Keatinge, Robin Hood; Dawn Keatinge, Pyjama Girl; June Whitehead, Pierrette; Shirley Johnston, Early Sixties; Peggy Chappell, Hawaiian Girl; Joan McGilp. Gipsy; Gwen Cooper, Bu-Peep; Hula Prenter, Gipsy; Bruce Berry, Chinaman; Keith Berry, Elf; Bruce Malcolm, Indian; Howard Bucktbought, Mickey Mouse; Glenuon Johnson, Robin Hood; Mervyn Hyde, Popeye; Doyle Cooper, Pierrot; lan McGilp, Tramp; Gordon Flavall, Jack of Hearts; Georgie Forbes, Mickey Mouse; Billy Hallett, Artist; Gordon Malcolm, Dutch Boy, Bruce Bigwood, Scarecrow; Dennis Sealy, Soldier; David Johnston, Digger; Desmond Flavall, Sailor; Rotokino Prenter, Devil; Fred Webb, Letter Box; Ken Rosenreldt, Clown; Colin Hallett, Cowboy; Ross Fleming, Band Conductor; Murray Hight, Clown; Billy Morley, Soldier or the Guards; Harrv Ashworth, Cowboy, Roy Hayes, Ice Cream; Eric Prince. Departed Spirit; Max Mck’av Sylvia Starch; Walter Buckthought, King’s Messenger; Dewhurst Marsden. Indian Brave; Gordon Fleming, Negro; lan lnglis Skeleton; Lawrence Colson, RuinationDavid Craig, Chinaman; Ossie Cooper Chinaman; Dick Shandley, Pierrot- Jack Prince, Cowboy.