TECHNICAL SCHOOL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2009, 19 February 1907, Page 2

TECHNICAL SCHOOL.

A preliminary meeting of tlie Technical School was held at the school last night to enrol the members for the various subjects and fix tlie evenings for the respective classes. Tlie number of intending pupils was very disappointing ,there being only 19 for all classes. The following is the present list: Class, Shorthand, Miss L. Beore, teacher; number of pupils, 6; English, Mr. J. S. AAkiucliop, 3; Bookkeeping, Mr. J. Kinder, 5; Relief Carving, Air. J. AV. Levey, 2; Building Construction, Mr. J. AA’. Levey, 2; Cookery, Miss Lousley, 1 Owing to the small support at present accorded only the first three named classes are being proceeded with. The shorthand and bookkeeping classes will be held every Tuesday evening at 7, and tho shorthand class every AVednesday at the same hour. Mr. Morgan, the secretary, hopes that more interest will be exhibited in the subjects taken, and will start the other classes as soon as possible. MUIU FARMER S’ union: The -monthly meeting of the above branch was held at Motu, on Saturday,. 9th inst. Air E. Richardson presided. Arrangements were made for the subdivision of Air Richardson’s yards, where the stock sale is to be held on the 19th inst., and for which large entries have boon received. Air AlcDonald, who had undertaken to have the stock yards at AVailiuka, erected, stated that he hoped to see the yards completed by the end of tlie month. A motion was carried asking the Railway League to petition the Minister of Public Works to endeavor to have the section of railway between To Karaka and AYaihuka open for traffic at an early date.

At the conclusion of tho meeting, the matter of holding a dog trial at Motu was.discussed; the subject was favorably received, and a committee was appointed to see if suitable arrangements could bo made to hold a trial this season. A meeting of members and others interested was held on the 12th inst. The chairman (Mr E. Ricliardsot regretted that Alcssrs AV. L. Clayton and A. It. Watson were unable to attend, and read a letter of apology from the former gentleman. The benefits of Unionism amongst farmers were briefly touched on by tlie chairman, who then invited Messrs. W.;_ K. Chambers (president IMS. Union), G. Bedpath (chairman Rakauroa branch), and T. Elliott, to address the meeting. The speakers, who wore very well received, dealt with the aims, objects, and platform of the Union, and pointed out the great need of organisation amongst farmers. A resume was given of the good work already accomplished by the Union. The proposed Land Bill was unfavorably commented upon, it being pointed out how detrimental the measures of the Bill would be to tho colony as a whole, as well as to the individual land holder. Hearty votes of thanks to the speakers concluded tlie meeting.

FARMERS’ UNION PICNIC. The Farmers’ Union picnic, which had created so much interest,, was held on the 13th hist., and proved a thorough success, many expressing the hope that it was the forerunner of many annual gatherings. Great credit is duo to the ladies who provided so many good things, and to the committee for their capable management. The way in which the eatables were disposed of was ample proof of. appreciation of the ladies’ baking. Games and races were indulged in, and the following events took place:—Married ladies’ race, Ist prize box tea, Mrs Baigent; 2nd prize 100 bulbs, Mrs Bandon. Single ladies’ race, Ist prize bridle (presented by Messrs Common, Shelton and Co.), Miss Fisher; 2nd prize handkerchief box (presented by Messrs Adair Bros.), Miss McDonald. Married ladies’ race, Ist prize cruet (presented by Mr T. McGregor), Airs Beddington ; 2nd prize 100 bulbs, Sirs Richmond; young men’s race, Ist prize bridle, Rowe; 2nd prize, pair spurs, \Y. McDonald. A number of children’s races were run, and nearly all the youngsters went away happy with a prize. A tug of war between the married and single men resulted in victory for the latter after a hard tussle. During the day the sum of £2O was collected towards the erection of a public ball and library on the site recently acquired from the Government. After an interval of about two hours, in which the tired picnickers refreshed themselves, a social was hold in Air Hansen’s Hall. A very enjoyable evening was spent here in dancing, singing, etc., the gathering finally dispersing at about 1.30 a.m. Those who attended the social should have many pleasant recollections of the happy evening. Mesdames C. Bridge and Baigent’s singing was very much appreciated, and the singers well merited the unstinted applause accorded them. Messrs Elliott, Aloore, Beddington, and McKenzie delighted the assembly with their recitative contributions. curing an interval refreshments were handed round, and opportunity was here taken by Mr Elliott to thank the ladies who provided so many good things.and contributed so much to the succcs of the gathering. Mr Elliott also mentioned that it was suggested to have debating evenings in connection with the Union, and hoped that many young fellows whom lie saw present would become members and take an active part in the Union and debating classes. Air E. B. Thomson, in a few chosen words, expressed thanks to the committee for their able management, and to Mr C. 'Hansen, for the free use of grounds. Cheers were then- called for'' the ladies, Air C. Hansen, and the committee, and 'were right heartily given.