Lansdowne

Pre 1909 26th February 1906 The residents of Lansdowne intend making an appeal to the Wellington Education Board for the erection of a school within that district, and at present a petition is in circulation for signatures. It is urged that there are approximately one hundred children of, or near, school age and that with either the school at Masterton or at Te Ore Ore, the distance is fairly long, and the roads and bridges crossed are much used for stock traffic and therefore dangerous. A suggestion is made that the Te Ore Ore school, in a district where settlement is not progressing and with the school attendance consequently on the decrease, should be transferred to a central position at Lansdowne. The matter is being taken up heartily by Lansdowne residents. 30th April 1906 At the meeting of the Education Board, last week, a petition from parents and guardians of children, asking that a school be established at Lansdowne, was considered The memorial contained the names and other particulars of children within school age. The number being over 80, while an almost equal number was given of children under 5 years. It was decided to refer the application to the Inspectors and the Masterton School Committee 11th May 1906 TE ORE ORE SCHOOL. Suggested Removal to Lansdowne Sub Committee Appointed to Make Enquiries. The advisableness of removing the To Ore Ore School from its present site was discussed at the meeting of the Masterton School Committee, last evening, when a letter was received from the Education Board asking the Committee's opinion on an application received from a number of residents at Lansdowne for the erection of the school in that district. The Chairman stated the erection of a school at Lansdowne would mean the closing of the Te Ore Ore School, and would also have an effect on the attendance at, the Masterton District High School. He understood the application was being made by parents on the ground that the distance to the Te Ore Ore School was too far and along a road used a great deal for stock. It was reported by the Secretary that the closing of the Te Ore Ore school would be inconvenient to a number of school children at that end. Aa no information accompanied the communication, and the Committee was somewhat in the dark in the matter, a Committee comprising the Chairman and Messrs J. Carpenter, W. A. Fendall and Thos. Duncan was appointed to enquire and formulate a reply. 11th May 1906 A letter received from the Education Board with reference to an application received from a number of residents at Lansdowne for the erection of a school in that locality. The board desired the Committee to consider the matter, and give such advice as in the Committee's opinion would best tend to the welfare of matters educational in the Masterton district. Mr Brown stated that the Committee were aware that there was a school at Te Ore Ore, and the opening of a school at Lansdowne would mean the closing of the Te Ore Ore School, He thought the opening of such a school would have an effect on the Masterton School. He understood that the application was based on the fact that a large number of children from Lansdowne attended 1 the Te Ore Ore School and the distance was thought too far. The question was whether the Committee should consider the question of again including Lansdowne in the Masterton School district. The Secretary stated that from his experience as truant officer he knew there would be a large number of children greatly inconvenienced by the closing of the Te Ore Ore School. On the motion of Mr Duncan a Committee, consisting of the Chairman and Messrs Fendall, Carpenter and the mover, was appointed to obtain information on the matter with power to report to the Board 16th May 1906 According to the last census returns the population of Lansdowne is 439 (males 218, females 221). The population in 1901 was 288 29th June 1906 Mr Hogg asked why the Lansdowne (Masterton) petition for, a new school had not been given any effect to.—Messrs Hogg, Feist, Vile and the chief inspector were appointed to look into the matter, which had been lost in a chaos of committees and persons who were to report. 29th June 1906 SCHOOL FOR LANSDOWNE. Proposal Objected to by Masterton School Committee Lansdowne residents have been agitating for some time past for the erection of a schoolhouse in a convenient locality in that district, contending that both Masterton and Te Ore Ore schools are too remote for young children to daily attend them, and further that both routes are largely used for driving stock along, and as bridges have to be crossed there was reasonable cause for apprehension as to the children's safety. In making application to the Wellington Education Board for a school' at Lansdowne the residents suggested the removal of the Te Ore Ore school to a site closer to Lansdowne so that the requirements of both districts would receive due consideration. The matter was referred to the Masterton Committee for an opinion and at last night's meeting it was discussed in Committee. Having considered the various aspects of the question, a resolution was carried, on the motion of the Chairman (Mr R. Brown), seconded by Mr Thos. Duncan, " That in the opinion of this Committee the proposed new school at Lansdowne would prejudicially affect both the Masterton and Te Ore Ore schools, and is not required." 30th June 1906 Proposed Lansdowne School. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—The members of the Masterton School Committee, " having considered the various aspects of the question," are of opinion that the proposed school, at Lansdowne, is not required, because it would affect the attendance at the Masterton and Te Ore Ore schools. The Masterton School Committee do not seem to care very much - whether the young children at Lansdowne (of whom there are a good number—when the petition to the Education Board, signed by the residents here) get schooling or not, so long as the attendance at the Masterton School is not affected, It is very hard that young children should be deprived of preparatory education through any lack of consideration on the part of a school committee. There is no need for the Te Ore Ore school to be interfered with, as the majority of the children attending it come from the Native pahs, and that school will be necessary for them for years to come. The Masterton school is much too far-away and the road is quite unfit for young children. The stock traffic makes it dangerous. It is a shocking mud-hole on a wet day, and children are liable to be molested by drunken men, who are often to be seen hanging about the bridges. The law makes it compulsory for children to attend school, and I maintain that schools should be placed where there are enough children to support one, and not make one school have a monopoly of the lot. I hope the residents of Lansdowne will not let the matter drop, but will rise up and make a fight for the education and the welfare of their children.—l am, etc., Oscott. Lansdowne, 29th June.

2nd July 1906 Proposed Lansdowne School. To the editor.] Sir,—The decision of the Masterton School Committee, re the above, reminds one of the old saying that “history repeats itself." Many years ago, when it was suggested to establish an “infant school," the same cry was raised: "It would affect the attendance at the main school." After some opposition the school was started, and still the main school flourished. If the Committee have thoroughly gone into the phases of the case, it is difficult to believe they are serious when they make such an excuse for recommending the shelving of Lansdowne's educational needs. They may be surprised to learn that all the members of the Education Board who, because of their knowledge of the exact state of things, have been interviewed and consulted, have expressed their opinion that the Lansdowne parents have an exceptionally good case, and that if the funds at disposal do not justify the expenditure just now, the Board in a very short time will be compelled, from force of circumstances, to erect the school. Yet the Masterton School Committee, which is pledged to watch over our interests, and which is supposed to be conversant with the needs of each district, have arrived at the conclusion that it is “not required." Comment would be superfluous.—l am, etc., “Lansdowne." July 2nd, 1906. 7th July 1906 Lansdowne School. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—The Masterton School Committee has, unintentionally, no doubt, inflicted upon the infant children of Lansdowne a grave injustice, and it is to be hoped that the parents and residents of that locality will not let the matter rest in its present unsatisfactory position. There are upwards of one hundred children at Lansdowne, on whose behalf a petition was presented to the Education Board for a school. The Board, having favourably considered the matter, referred it to the local Committee for a report and, to the astonishment of everyone> the local Committee, who surely ought to be the last to hamper the claims of the children, has come to the obviously inconsistent conclusion that a school at Lansdowne is not required! To make its decision still more ridiculous, it adds that a school at Lansdowne would affect the Masterton School! What on earth has that to do with it? In the first place, the contention is incorrect, and in the second place, it is no argument against the proposed school. Does the Committee exist merely for the purpose of keeping up the attendance at one particular school, and are infant children of Lansdowne to be compelled to trudge a distance of nearly two miles night and morning, cross two dangerous bridges, and over an almost impassable road (without a midday meal without they do the journey twice over) to keep up the record of the Masterton school? Is this the extent to which the Masterton School Committee cares about the welfare of the children? With all respect for the members of the Committee (some of whom are undoubtedly conscientious and impartial men); I contend that they have made a serious blunder. Is there one of the members of the Committee who would like to see his own children (between the ages of 5 and 8) tramping wearily, twice a day, along a road that is admittedly unsafe for adults, and over a distance that very few children, even those in the back-blocks, have to travel ? I sincerely hope that the Committee will recognise the mistake it has made and will reconsider its decision, otherwise the children, or, at any rate, the younger children, of Lansdowne must inevitably lose the benefit of free education (of which we proudly boast), unless the Education Board comes to their rescue. The only alternative will be for the parents to combine and support a private school in the locality for the education of their children.—l am, etc., Parent. Lansdowne, 6th July, 1906. 14th July 1906 PROPOSED SCHOOL AT LANSDOWNE. Enquiries by Specially Appointed Committee. Report to be Laid Before the Education Board Messrs A. W. Hogg, E. Feist, and T. R. Fleming (senior inspector), who were appointed a committee by the Wellington Education Board to report on the petition made by Lansdowne residents for the erection of a school in that district, made enquiries concerning the matter yesterday. The Committee in the first instance visited the Te Ore Ore School for the purpose of seeing whether that institution was likely to be affected by a new school at Lansdowne. It was found the great bulk of the pupils there at present are Maoris, only about one fourth being of European parentage The school attendance is on the decline and the probability is that it is destined to become simply a Native school. The Committee met in the Borough Council Chambers in the afternoon, Messrs D. A. Morton, J. C. Ewington and Walter Harris being present on behalf of the Lansdowne petitioners, and Messrs R. Brown and W. H. Jackson appearing on the other side. A number of interesting facts were placed before the Committee, and a map was exhibited showing the sections at Lansdowne, and also the situation of the residences. From this it appeared that there were over one hundred residences within a very moderate distance of each other. The Lansdowne representatives contended that, on account of the size of the population, the number of children, especially young children, in the neighbourhood, the distance of the main school, and also the side school from their residences, the bad and dangerous state of the road between Lansdowne and the Borough, being in the neighbourhood of stock saleyards, and where there was a large amount of traffic with two bridges to be crossed, a schoolhouse in the district was really imperative. Inspector Fleming mentioned that he had visited the side school, and ascertained that twenty- four of the young children there hail from Lansdowne. Mr Jackson did not supply figures, but he stated that a very considerable number attending the main school came from Lansdowne, and, if a school was established in that district, it would reduce the grade of the present District High School, and in different ways prejudicially affect it. Mr Brown stated that in a very short time the road between the Borough and Lansdowne would certainly be improved. If the County Council did not take steps in that direction means would be found to have the work done either by the Borough Council or the Government at their expense. In reply to a question, Mr Morton stated that even if the road was improved the Lansdowne people would not be satisfied, as they considered the time had come when the families there should be supplied with a school near their residences, instead of young children being compelled to travel the long distance they have had in the past and have to now. Mr Hogg, on behalf of the Committee, thanked the representatives for their attendance, and intimated that the facts gleaned would be laid before the Education Board at the next meeting, accompanied by a report of the Committee's views 24th July 1906 An infant school is badly wanted, as the danger for young children crossing the bridges is very great. Only a few days ago a sweet little child (an only daughter) was run into by a cyclist and badly hurt about the face. 26th July 1906 Wellington Education Board meeting included A committee appointed to consider the question recommended the erection of a now school at Lansdowne, near Masterton. Mr. Hogg moved that 1 application be made to the School Commissioners for live acres of the education reserve at Lansdowne for a school site. The motion was seconded by Mr. Feist and carried 27th July 1907 The monthly meeting of the Board was held yesterday. A SCHOOL I'OR LANSDOWNE. The Sites Committee reported on the application for a school at Lansdowne that the attendance at the school at Te Ore Ore was steadily declining. Out of fifty-two on the roll only twelve were of European parents. The establishment of a school at Lansdowne was not likely to affect this school, and it would be too far away to injure the Opaki School. The Committee thought the Lansdowne petitioners had made out a strong case. The Chief Inspector concurred in the recommendation, but expressed the opinion that the real solution of the question was the establishment of a second school for Masterton. Mr Hogg moved, and Mr Feist seconded, "That the report be adopted, and that application be made to the School Commissioners for live action of the Education reserve at Lansdowne as a site for a second school at Masterton." Mr Fleming said the Masterton main school had nearly seven hundred children, or with the side school between eight and nine hundred. He believed the town would be best served eventually by a school at each end. The motion was agreed to. 28th July 1906 A SCHOOL FOR LANSDOWNE. Matter Discussed by the Education Board. Report of the Committee Adopted. Suggests Purchase of Site for a Second School Application to be made to School Commissioners. Five Acres at Lansdowne Recommended The Committee of the Education Board, consisting of Messrs A. W. Hogg and Edwin Feist, appointed to deal with the petition for the establishment of a school at Lansdowne, Masterton, submitted the following report at the meeting of the Board on Thursday :-— "On Friday, 13th inst., in company with Mr T. R. Fleming (senior inspector), we visited the school at Tc Ore Ore. The Master (Mr Jones) informed us that for a considerable time the members had been on the decline. The great bulk of the children come from the Native pah, about half-a-mile north of the school. Out of a roll of fifty two children only twelve are of European parentage. The probability is that before long this will become a one-teacher school. Beyond taking away some of the European children, the establishment of a school at Lansdowne is not likely to affect this school. "The Opaki school, being about four miles distant from the Education Reserve at Lansdowne, is too far away to be affected by the school proposed. "In the afternoon we met at the Borough Council Chambers and heard the representations of Mr R. Brown (chairman of the Masterton School Committee) and Mr AY. IL Jackson (headmaster of the District High School) on behalf of the opponents of the new school, and Messrs Walter Harris, J. C. Ewington and D. A. Morton, three of the petitioners. A map of Lansdowne showed the position of over a hundred residences. Inspector Fleming said he had ascertained that twenty-four of the children attending the side school hailed from Lansdowne, and Mr Jackson intimated that a considerable number of the children attending the District High School came from the same locality. It was contended that the establishment of the proposed school would reduce the grade and otherwise injure the District High School, besides reducing the roll of the side school; that these schools fully met the requirements of families at Lansdowne; that the distance the children had to travel was well within the statutory limit; that the good average attendance conclusively proved that there were no serious difficulties, and that the road and bridges between Lansdowne and the Borough would shortly be placed in good order "On the side of the petitioners, any desire to close the Te Ore Ore School, or prejudice the District High School was disclaimed. The road connecting Lansdowne was represented to be dangerous, and, especially on market days, unfit for children and it was submitted that apart from other considerations, the number of families congregated at Lansdowne, entitled the place to a school. It was further argued that the new school would relieve the pressure on the existing schools, now over-crowded. While most reluctant to do anything calculated to injure or impair the efficiency of the existing schools, which have long been distinguished for their excellent work, we cannot avoid the conclusion that the Lansdowne petitioners have made out a strong case. Sooner or later a second standard school will have to be established in the neighbourhood of Masterton, and seeing how settlement is extending, and families are concentrating at Lansdowne, we commend the memorial of the residents to the favourable consideration of the Board." Inspector Fleming attached the following memo:--1 concur with this report, but the real question is not a school for Lansdowne, but a second school to serve the residents of Masterton. Since 1901 the Masterton Borough was reduced in area, but increased in population from 3919 to 5003—an increase of over 1000. This, taking into consideration the condition of the present school, shows that the Board should immediately consider the question of obtaining a site for a second school. As the main school is at the opposite end of the Borough from Lansdowne, a site at or near Lansdowne would, I think, be the most suitable. Mr Hogg moved, "That the report be adopted, and that application be made to the School Commissioners for five acres of the Education Reserve at Lansdowne as a site for a second school for Masterton." In doing so, he said he would regret very much to see anything done that would materially injure the District High School, but he did not think much harm would arise to the main school if a school at Lansdowne were established. The side school would probably have its average reduced, and to some extent the main school would suffer, but he did not think any great injury would arise; while, on the other hand, there was no doubt that the residents at Lansdowne and the northern part of the Borough, where there was a large number of young children, would greatly benefit. Mr Feist seconded the motion Mr Buchanan asked whether the improvement of the road connecting Lansdowne with the Borough would not obviate the necessity for another school? Mr Hogg replied that the delegates from Lansdowne claimed that the large number of families there entitled them to a school, quite apart from other considerations. Mr Feist remarked that it was a singular fact that the Masterton school roll was no larger now than it was some twenty years ago. Inspector Fleming pointed out that, at the time referred to, there was no side school. The roll contained then about 600 names. Now the roll, including that of the side school, showed between 800 and 900. Orting to the increase of population, and the crowded state of the present buildings, a second school was required and he thought a school in the neighbourhood of Lansdowne would meet the case. The motion was carried. 10th August 1906 Masterton School Committee report. From the Wellington Education Board, offering for the teaching staff two pupil teachers or an assistant at £90 per annum. From same, stating that they had adopted their Committee's recommendation that a school should be established at Lansdowne and that application be made in due course for a sufficient sum to erect the same, with an application to the School Commissioners for a grant of five acres of land for the site. 26th October 1906 The School Commissioners have agreed to grant two acres for a school at Lansdowne. 8th December 1906 Wellington School Commissioners report. It was decided to enlarge the site selected by Mr Hogg for a school, at Lansdowne, from two acres to three acres. 14th December 1906 Wellington Education Board meeting report The Wellington Education Board, at its meeting to-day, passed a" vote of thanks to the School Commissioners for the grant of three acres of Waipoua reserve as a site for a school at Lansdowne. The Te Ore Ore School Committee asked that two acres be obtained adjoining their school site.—Mr Hogg was authorised to arrange for the land required. 30th May 1907 College Education and the Lansdowne school. To the editor Sir,—You added a footnote to my last letter, stating you could point to one or two young men who farm more intelligently through having received a college education, and who do not shirk hard work. I also can point to a man in the Masterton district who has been farming on his own account about nine years, and during that time has increased the capital value he began with to about nine times its original amount. This he did by purely legitimate farming—no gambling. Now, Sir, this man never spent a day in any sort of school in his life. But I would ask: What have we proved by our respective statements? Absolutely nothing, I think. They probably are both exceptions that prove what may be the general rule—viz., that a reasonable amount of education is the best for the average person. Now, Sir, I desire to say a few words re the Lansdowne School. The gist of the Masterton School Committee's report on the subject some time ago was that such a school would be harmful to the main school, and are not needed. Seeing that these gentlemen's interests are antagonistic to a school being built at Lansdowne, they should never have been consulted about the matter at all. I will give you a few reasons why the school is needed: 1. Children of school age, no matter how small, have to walk distances varying from half-a-mile in the nearest to three miles in the furthest cases. This means that none, or very few, of these children can come home for dinner. 2. They have to pass along roads where all' descriptions of stock are continually being driven, also along a footpath and two footbridges made dangerous even to adults by motor and ordinary cyclists. '6. They have to pass through the centre of the town, hearing language and seeing sights that would be much better for them to avoid. 4. The main school is already over-crowded. The last. Sir, I think, to be one of the strongest reasons for a. school at Lansdowne. Will any of our medicos say it is a good tiling to put eight hundred children in the buildings on the ground occupied by the Masterton District and High Schools, or will they not rather say it would be better if some of them were, somewhere else? The air on a calm day must be almost noxious. In conclusion, I would ask Mr W*H. Jackson not to oppose our Lansdowne School in the future if lie prove to the Lansdowne Trust voters that he has not an axe to grind in seeking election as Trustee. We have an interest in the Trust, and want to be treated fairly, or we'll make a, nasty noise.—l am, etc., LANSDOWNE. 31st May 1907 The Chief Inspector submitted a reply to the inquiries of the Department, as to the probable effect of a school at Lansdowne on the Masterton Side School. The Inspector considered there would be little or no interference with the Side School for some time, but when the road and bridge connection between Lansdowne and Masterton was improved, the new school would become the main school for Masterton North, and the Side School would be dispensed with. This reply was adopted. It was resolved to expend £10 in improving the grading of the Masterton School ground. 8th June 1907 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. Proposed Closing of Side School- Strong Protest from Masterton School Committee The Masterton School Committee, at a special meeting, last evening, gave expression to feelings of strong indignation at the report of the Education Board Inspector in reference to the proposed school at Lansdowne. The paragraph quoted at the meeting was taken from the Wairarapa Daily Times, of Friday last, and was as ' follows:—"The Chief Inspector submitted a reply to the inquiries of the Department, as to the probable effect of a school at Lansdowne on the Masterton Side School. The Inspector considered there would be little or no interference with the Side School for some time, but when the road and bridge connection between Lansdowne and Masterton was improved, the new school would become the main school for Masterton North, and the Side School would be dispensed with.—This reply was adopted.'' The) Chairman (Mr R. Brown) stated he was very much surprised at Education Board ignoring the Committee and people of Masterton in a matter of such great importance to the parents and guardians of children attending the Side School. The School Committee had not been consulted, or advised, of the desire of the Education Department to know how the Side School would be affected by the opening of the Lansdowne School. It was now evident that the opinion expressed on behalf of the Committee, at the conference held in Masterton, with the Education Board members and the Inspector, some time ago, did not go far enough. The movement meant not only closing the Te Ore Ore School, but the Side School also. It was only right that the Lansdowne people should have a school in some central part—the one proposed to be erected was not in Lansdowne at all— but if it was too much for fifteen or twenty children to walk over a dangerous thoroughfare from there to the Side School, it was preposterous to expect about one hundred and sixty children to go over such a road, and to a greater distance than the District High School. Other speakers thoroughly endorsed the Chairman's remarks", the unanimous opinion being that the Committee should have been consulted. Messrs Brown. Waddington and Fendall were appointed to draft a reply to the Board expressing the views of the Committee as given at the meeting. 10th June 1907 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL Proposed Closing of Masterton Side School Interview With Chairman of School Committee As the apparent intention of the Education Board to close the Masterton Side School in favour of the Lansdowne School has caused a strong feeling of indignation among interested parents, a ' Wairarapa Daily Times reporter, this morning, interviewed the Chairman of the School Committee (Mr R. Brown) -in reference to the position. "It seems to me evident from the position disclosed by the report as printed in your columns, on Friday last, of the "proceedings at the Education meeting, that the Board it in view all along to a school at Lansdowne, and to close the schools at Te Ore Ore and the Masterton Side School." You are not opposed to a school being established at Lansdowne, for the convenience of Lansdowne children? For instance, you do not expect children, at Lansdowne to walk either to the Masterton Side School on one hand, or to the Te Ore Ore School on the other?" "Certainly not. Lansdowne is rapidly growing to a populous suburb, and as matters even now are, it is certainly entitled to a school of its own whether it were in the Borough of Masterton or not.'' "What is, in your opinion, the best solution of the difficulty?" "In the first place, I believe l am perfectly safe in saying that North Masterton people will never consent to sending their children to Lansdowne. The children who attend the side school are mere "toddlers," and when we consider that a large majority of them come from the vicinity of the railway station, it is a rank injustice to ask them to make the long and dangerous trip to Lansdowne. The Lansdowne children have had the option of attending either Te Ore Ore School or the Masterton Side School. To close the Side School, which is in an eminently suitable locality for Masterton infants is on the increase it is absurd. What will have to in the event of the Side School being closed would be either the providing of increased accommodation at the District High School, or the building of another side school nearer the station, if the land is available. The absurdity of this course is apparent.'' "But was not the Side School established after long and persistent agitation to obviate the necessity of infants having to tramp such a long distance to the main school?" "That's just the point; and yet what the Education Board proposes doing is to revert to the old situation, or make a worse alternative —send the infants to Lansdowne.'' Our reporter obtained some approximate distances in regard to the new school at Lansdowne, and the result shows that the objections of the School Committee are well founded. From the Masterton Post Office to the District High School is about fifty chains. From the Post Office to the site of the proposed Lansdowne school is not less than a mile—thirty chains further away than the District High School. Many children now attending the Side School would have to walk a mile from their homes to the Post Office. This means that the proposed Lansdowne school they would have to cover at least one mile and α-half, and to attend the District High School a much greater distance than they do now. It is more than probable that immediate and concerted action will be by parents in the direction of agitating against the closing of the Side School.

11th June 1907 The chairman and Chief Inspector of the Education Board Mr T. R. Fleming were, recently asked to formulate a reply to certain enquiries of the Education Department respecting the way in which the new school at Lansdowne -would be likely to affect the Masterton Side School. Mr Fleming submitted at Thursday's meeting the following report on The subject: The Side School at Masterton would be much nearer to the Lansdowne School than to the Main School, and the Department, from its letter, evidently considers that if attached to any school it should be to the nearer one. With this contention, generally speaking. I agree, but there are peculiar circumstances surrounding this case. The northern approach to Masterton is not in a good condition for young children to travel on daily, but the local authorities have this matter under consideration, with a view to considerable improvement. When this improvement is effected, and the Lansdowne School erected, there will be no necessity for a Side School; but until then the Side School might remain as it is at present. The Lansdowne School will eventually servo the northern part of the town, as the Main School docs the southern, and if sufficient accommodation be provided at Lansdowne the Side School will not be necessary.'' The Board decided to forward this report to the Department. 8th June 1907 PROPOSED SCHOOL AT LANSDOWNE. EDUCATION BOARD'S ACTION CRITICISED. At a special meeting held by the Masterton School Committee; last availing, the Chairman (Mr R; Brown) drew the members' attention to an import of the last meeting of the Wellington Education Boards in which reference was made to the proposed establishment of a school at Lansdowne. The report stated that the Chief Inspector of Schools had submitted a reply to the enquiries of the Education Department as to the probable effect of a school at Lansdowne on the Masterton Side School. The Inspector considered that there would be little or no interference with the Side School for some time, but when the road and bridge connection between Lansdowne and Masterton was improved, the new school at Lansdowne would become the main school for Masterton North, and the Side School would be dispensed with. The Board had adopted the report. Mr Brown expressed indignation at the action of the Board in not consulting the Masterton .School Committee before making such a report public. He went on to say that Lansdowne was not yet in the borough, and it was the Committees’ duty to protect the interests of parents residing in the borough. When some of the members of the Board were in Masterton, recently, they had informed him that the establishment of a school at Lansdowne would not interfere with either the Side School 'or the Te Ore Ore School. He considered, however, that it was evident from the report that the Board meant to close both schools. If the Side School were closed, the. position would be that about 160 children, at present attending the school, would have to walk to Lansdowne to attend school. He considered that it was an extraordinary thing that the Inspector should recommend such a proposal to the Board. He added that there were about ten or fifteen children from Lansdowne attending the Side School, and it was considered a hardship for them to have to do so. It was now proposed to close the Side School, and it did not appear to be considered a hardship to send 160 children, at present attending the Side School to Lansdowne. Not many of the children attending the Side School came from near Lansdowne. Most of t them came from the vicinity of the railway station, in which locality the population seemed to be increasing. Other members present spoke in a similar strain. Each speaker considered that the committee should certainly have been consulted in the matter, and admitted that the report mentioned above was a surprise. "We don't mind them having a school at Lansdowne," said one member, "but we object to the Side School being closed." Finally a committee, consisting of Messrs Brown, Fendall and Waddington, was appointed to draft a reply to the Board, expressing surprise at the action of the Board in ignoring the Committee in the matter, and protesting against the proposal to close the Side School. 12th June 1907 The Lansdowne School. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—Now that the proposed school for Lansdowne is before the public, I should like to point out, through your columns, that perhaps the site chosen to erect a school upon, although a good one, might be improved upon. A school is very much needed, but in a case like Lansdowne every consideration should be given for the future of the place. Lansdowne is without doubt a place with a future, and must increase its population very fast, and, as it must expand, it will without doubt spread out on to the Opaki Road, and round to the back of the old Hospital, and will naturally grow away from the present proposed school' site. It might be worthwhile to debate the question of a site further up on Lansdowne—l should say somewhere in the locality of Mr Williams' homestead, as the coming centre of Lansdowne. The Lansdowne school should not interfere with Masterton side school, seeing that it has children enough of its own at present to warrant a good school, which will not be long in doubling its population, as it would be the means of more families living on Lansdowne if a school were erected there. —I am, etc., FATHER OF A FAMILY. 14th August 1907 Lansdowne School TO THE EDITOR Sir,—Could you inform me, through your paper, if the proposed Lansdowne school is.\ever to be built; or has the idea been killed outright? There is no question about the necessity for the school, and it is brought more forcibly before us by the state of the isthmus of slush which connects Masterton and Lansdowne. Those gentlemen who have interested themselves in the matter may still be striving to make the school an accomplished fact, or may be waiting for election time. We get lots of things at election times, especially promises.—l am, etc., OSCOTT. Lansdowne, 13th August, 1907. 20th August 1907 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. (Parliamentary Reporter.) WELLINGTON, This Day. The Minister of Education hopes to make provision for the new school at Lansdowne about the beginning of next year, so that it can be erected before winter. 28th September 1907 Wellington Education Board A deputation was appointed to wait on the Minister, and apply for the necessary grant, and also to ask that provision be made for the erection of the Lansdowne School. 12th December 1907 Hon. G. Fowlds Minister of Education, informed a "Wairarapa Age" reporter, last evening,, that nothing had yet been decided by Cabinet with regard to the special grant in aid of the new "Seddon Memorial' Technical School in Masterton. Speaking regarding the proposal to establish a school, at Lansdowne, the Minister stated that the authorisations for education for this year were already very heavy, and he was not prepared to authorise any further expenditure at; present 17th December 1907 The Secretary of the Education Board wrote stating, iv regard to the proposal to enlarge the District High School buildings, the Board considered it advisable to postpone the matter for n while, as it was probable that a school would be established at Lansdowne before next winter, and if; would be desirable to wait and see what effect the establishment of the school would have on the attendance of the High School. 31st January 1908 Wellington Education Board Meeting. The chairman (Mr R. Lee) informed the Board that in preparing plans of the proposed school at Lansdowne, provision was made for a building of superior type, containing an assembly room as well as the ordinary classrooms. They wished to put up a school which would be a credit to the district, but the Education Department intimated that it could not allow the proposed expenditure, and that the cost should be reduced by about £4OO. His opinion was that if the' Board had to carry on the work of education they must have up-to-date buildings. It would be very bad to spoil a good school by cutting down the expenditure. He would like to make a protest. Mr A. W. Hogg, M.P., agreed. The site at Lansdowne was a splendid one of three acres facing the main road, the population was increasing, and if a smaller school was put up there would have to be additions in twelve months. He had been informed by the Minister of Education that he could not authorise the expenditure of a larger amount at present. Perhaps it would be better to wait a month or two under the circumstances. When tenders were obtained, there should be alternative ones for ferro-concrete. Mr J. G. W. Aitken: Is the Board in a hurry, because it will have to wait two years to get ferro-concrete? It was unanimously decided to protest against the reduced amount of the grant. An intimation from the Education Board that it could not grant the money for single desks, in view of the fact that dual desks wore cheaper, provoked comment from the chairman that it was another bit of cheeseparing 1st February 1908 Wellington Education Board meeting: The plans of the Lansdowne School were submitted, together with modified plans of a building estimated to cost £400, which the Department recommended. 12th February 1908 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. TO BE ERECTED FORTHWITH.\ FINE BRICK STRUCTURE CONTEMPLATED. Residents of Lansdowne will no doubt be very gratified to learn that the erection of a public school in that suburb is to be proceeded with immediately. A Wairarapa Age reporter learned, yesterday afternoon from a reliable source that plans are now being prepared in the Government Architect's office in Wellington for a handsome brick structure of the latest and most approved design for the proposed school. As soon as the plans are ready the building will be put in hand, and the cost is expected to be between £2,000 and £3,000. The new school will accommodate over two hundred pupils 13th February 1908 PROGRESS OF LANSDOWNE. THE NEW SCHOOL TO COST NEARLY THREE THOUSAND POUNDS Mr Hogg, M.P., has received intimation that a sum of £"3850 has been authorised for the construction in brick of a new school at Lansdowne. Plans of the .school have been prepared and adopted. It will provide accommodation for two hundred and twenty children and besides class-rooms will contain a central hall capable of being partitioned off into two apartments. The building is to be constructed on modern lines, and will contain the latest up-to-date conveniences. Situated in a central position, on a fine large site extending from the main road to the river, the school will be quite an acquisition to a rapidly-growing suburb. It is not intended that the new school should injuriously affect the Masterton District High School, which at present is doing excellent work, and stands, as regards efficiency and examination results, second to no school in the Wellington Education District. The extension of the suburban population across the Waipoua River has made the school at Lansdowne a necessity, and the large number of families now resident there is a guarantee that it will be well supported. The design will enable the building to be extended as the demand for increased accommodation becomes apparent. 29th February 1908 The Government has authorised a grant of £2,850 for the erection of the school at Lansdowne. 6th April 1908 Masterton District High School Notes. Nothing has so far been heard from the Education Board as to when the new class room applied for by the School Committee some time ago is to be built. No doubt the Board is awaiting the erection of the Lansdowne school, to see what effect it will have in relieving the attendance at the High School 1st May 1908 Wellington Education Board notes The completed plans for the new school at Lansdowne were approved, and it was decided to invite tenders for consideration at next meeting 1st May 1908 Wellington Education Board The plans of the new brick school at Lansdowne were also approved. 21st May 1908 The plans of the proposed school at Lansdowne show a handsome and commodious building. There is an assembly hall 60ft by 30ft, two class rooms 26ft by 24ft, two cloak rooms 6ft by 16ft, with corridors 16ft by 8ft. The entrance to the class rooms is through the assembly room. The teachers' rooms (11ft by 10ft) are situated at each end of the building. Note ft=foot. 3 feet are 0.91 of a metre 29th May 1908 The Education Board, yesterday, accepted the tender of Taylor and Hodges (Of Masterton) at £2478 for the erection of the Lansdowne School. This is equivalent to a cost of $411 340 at the end of 2017 2ND June 1908 When the new school is erected, the Lansdowne children will be saved the long walk to die State School and Lansdowne will become still more important 9th June 1908 The foundation of the new school has been commenced. The buildings are to face the Te Ore Ore-road, on the same side as the Masterton Hospital, and will be fairly central. 12th June 1908 The plan of the new school for Lansdowne is now on view at the Store. 15th June 1908 Mr. H. A. Jones, of Masterton, has been appointed by the Education Board as clerk of works at the new brick school, Lansdowne, Masterton. 2nd September 1908 The new school is to be completed in October, but is not expected to be opened until alter the Xmas holidays. The school will be a boon to Lansdowne children. 24th September 1908 The amount of Mr F. Bacon's successful tender for furniture for the new Lansdowne School is £34 10s—not £14 10s. 5th September 1908 Wellington Education Board meeting That the carrying out of the following works be authorised:—Brooklyn, sanitary conveniences; Lansdowne, clearing away blighted trees (Mr Hogg to arrange); 30th September 1908 PROGRESS OF LANSDOWNE. NEW SOHOOLHOUSE COMPLETED (By Our Lansdowne Correspondent.) The long-talked-of school for Lansdowne is now an accomplished fact, and is not only an ornament to the district, but the most up-to-date school the Board has erected in Wairarapa. The building is of brick, with plastered walls inside, all painted white with the exception of the blackboards, extending on three sides of the classrooms, and are fixtures. The fireplaces are painted red. The whole structure reflects the greatest credit on the contractors, Messrs Taylor and Hodges, and also upon the workmen engaged on the contract. Outside the front building, facing east, are the figures in plaster, neatly made, of the year 1908, placed in the gable fronts. There are two roomy corridors, one at each entrance, finished with several rows of hat and coat hooks, and a row of hand basins. The main schoolroom is 60 by 33, and has ten large windows facing southwest, and about four feet from the floor, the great feature of these windows being the patent ventilators, opening top and bottom, and constructed in such a way that it would be impossible to feel any draught. There are two fireplaces in this room, one in a corner, the other about the centre. There are two class-rooms, 24 by 25, with five windows facing au easterly direction. The windows are also fitted with patent ventilators, and no rattling of window-sashes could be detected. There is one corner fireplace in each class- room. Two teachers' rooms, 11 by 10, make up the number. At the rear of the main building are four shelter sheds, two for the girls and two for the boys, with all conveniences. The Lansdowne people are to be congratulated on having such an up-to-date institution for all time. 9th October 1908 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. THE BUILDING COMPLETED Y ESTER DAY The contractors for the erection of the Lansdowne School, Messrs Taylor and Hodgetts, completed the work yesterday, just two months ahead of contract time. The very favourable weather was the cause of the contractors making such excellent headway, and in addition they pushed on rapidly with the interior detail work not affected by weather. The school is a very handsome and compact building, and the contractors are to be congratulated on the creditable manner in which they have carried out the contract. The building has been finished in pressed brick, and has two entrances, one from each end. There are two fine class rooms, each 26ft by 24ft, a commodious assembly room 60ft by 33ft, two private rooms for teachers, each 11ft by 10ft, and two lavatories and cloak rooms for the scholars. To ensure good ventilation and dryness generally the building has been erected on a base three feet above ground. The assembly room has been so constructed as to be divisible into two class rooms if desired. A feature of the detail work is that the blackboards have been let into the walls of the class rooms, obviating the use of the old-time easel. In all the appointments nothing in the way of expense has been spared to make the school up to-date and convenient in every respect. The ceilings are of ivory wood plaster with cornices of stuccolin. The painting was done by Messrs Smith Bros., and the plumbing work by Messrs Pickering Bros. The plans were drawn by the architect for the Education Board (Mr McDougall) and Mr H. A. Jones, of Masterton, acted as building supervisor on behalf of the Board. The public will be permitted to inspect the school from to-day 20th October 1908 Before the Lansdowne School is ready for use, some external details have yet to be attended to. Just now the clearing away of a number of trees and stumps is engaging a small staff of men, while the front fence has yet to be erected. As the site of the school is on a high bank overlooking the Waipoua river flat, a high fence will have to be erected along the whole length of the back boundary, to insure... the safety of the scholars. Yesterday some of the interior furnishing were placed in the school. It is thought unlikely that the school will be officially opened until after the Christmas vacation. 22nd October 1908 It was agreed to allow the Education Department to take a supply of water off the Hospital main for the Lansdowne School, at a charge of £25. The Trustees reserved the right at any time to refund the £25 and disconnect the supply if it were found to interfere with the hospital supply. 31st October 1908 Tenders are invited for the supply of 100 dual desks for Lansdowne School, 11th November 1908 A meeting of householders of Lansdowne will be held in the new schoolhouse on Thursday, December 3rd, at 7.0 p.m. to elect a School Committee and consider the boundaries of the proposed Lansdowne School District. 2nd November 1908 The Education Board will call for applications almost immediately for the position of head teacher of the Lansdowne School".' The number of 1 pupils likely to attend the school is problematical, but we understand the applications will be based on an average attendance of two hundred 4th December 1908 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL, ELECTION OF ITS FIRST COMMITTEE. BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT DEFINED. A meeting of the residents of Lansdowne was held in the new school house, Lansdowne last evening. There was a fair attendance, Mr P. L. Hollings being voted to the chair. Mr H. C. L. Robinson acted as secretary to the meeting. The Chairman stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of electing a school committee of seven, and to recommend to the Education Department the proposed boundaries of the new school district. The following were appointed a school committee: —Messrs P. L. Hollings, J. C. Ewington, Ross, J. Hunter, H. E. Gosnell, W. Harris, and P. Compton. Mr P. L. Hollings was elected chairman of the committee, and in thanking those present for his election to the position, stated that he would do all in his power to see the school properly started. It was decided that the boundaries of the new school district be the Ruamahanga and Waipoua rivers towards the west, south and east, and the present boundary of the Masterton school district towards the north. It was also decided to consult with the Masterton School Committee with reference to the proposed boundaries for their approval of the same. Mr H. E. Gosnell was elected secretary of the committee. 4th December 1908 NEW LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. ELECTION OF A COMMITTEE, About a dozen householders assembled last evening in the new school recently erected at Lansdowne for the purpose of electing the first committee to manage the School. Mr P. L. Hollings was voted to the Chair, and Mr H. 0. Robinson undertook the duties of secretary for the meeting. The chairman explained that the meeting was a statutory one, and besides the election of a committee, it was called upon to provisionally fix the school district. The number of committeemen that they were entitled to was seven. Nominations were then invited and the following were received: —Messrs P. L. Hollings, J. Hunter, J. 0. Ewington, W. Harris, 0. 0. Ross, H. E. Gosnell and R. M. Compton. This being the required number all were declared elected. Mr Robinson was nominated but declined, as being a member*of the Trust Lauds Trust he did not consider it advisable to be in the two positions. The Committee then appointed Mr Hollings as its chairman and Mr Gosnell as secretary. Both positions, it was explained, would only hold until the annual meeting of householders in April next. On the motion of Mr Gosnell, seconded by Mr Ross, it was decided to recommend the Education Board that the Lansdowne School District be bounded as follows:—On the south and east by the Ruamahanga river, on the south and west by the Waipoua river, and on the north by northern boundary of the Masterton School district. It was further resolved to forward to the Masterton School Committee a copy of the proposed boundaries for their approval, and to inform the Education Board of this action. After the meeting of householders the newly-elected committee met, and passed a resolution recommending the Education Board to have everything m readiness for the opening of the school immediately after the forthcoming Christmas vacation. 7th December 1908 n Thursday evening the new school bell was rung for the first time, and could be distinctly heard for over a mile distant. The bell sounded full and clear, and seemed to speak the word "progress."

1909 1909 111 Lansdowne Drummond Robert D1 Headmaster £230 $36,549 1909 111 Lansdowne Iorns Ivy P D3 Assistant Female £105 $16,686 1909 111 Lansdowne Thompson Andrew Male Pupil Teacher 1 £45 $7,151 1st February 1909 Lansdowne School will not be opened on the original date fixed owing to the furbishing not having been quite completed. The date will be announced later, and will probably be about Monday, 8th February. 4th February 1909 The Lansdowne School will be opened on Monday next. Up to the present no permanent appointment of teachers has been made, but the School will be opened with a temporary staff 5th February 1909 Writes our Lansdowne correspondent:—l have just heard that the new teacher (head mistress) for Lansdowne School is Miss Wilkinson, from Wellington. 6th February 1909 Writes our Lansdowne correspondent:—Some of the Lansdowne children are having an extra week's holiday on account of the delay in opening the now schoolhouse; others are still attending the Masterton schools. Children are looking forward to the opening day, next Monday, and so avoid the long dusty walk over the bridges into Masterton. 9th February 1909 IRST MONTHLY MEETING. The first meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening There were present:—Messrs P. L. Hollings (chairman), J. Hunter. J. C. Ewington, C. C. Ross, J. W. Compton and H. S. Gosnell (secretary). The chairman stated that the Education Board had approved of the boundaries for the school district as defined tentatively by the Committee. The acting-headmistress of the school (Miss Wilkinson) sent a report on the formal opening of the school, "the report stated that the school opened yesterday morning with an attendance of 81. which would probably rise to 90 during the week. Mr Ashley and Miss Robinson were acting on the staff as relieving teachers. The headmistress asked that the Education Board be asked to erect a more suitable fence at the rear of the school to protect children from falling over a dangerous cliff. She also asked that a janitor be appointed. The Committee decided to communicate at ones with the Education Board in the matter of having a more suitable fence on the brow of the cliff, for preference an iron fence seven feet high. The headmistress wrote to ask if the Committee thought it advisable to frame a rule forbidding scholars from bathing in the river at the rear of the school. The Committee discussed the matter briefly, and unanimously deemed it advisable not to countenance the use of the river for bathing by scholars. On the motion of Mr Ross, it was decided to recommend the teaching staff to take scholars in classes to suitable bathing places, wheresoever situated during the summer months. The headmistress pointed out in her report that the playground was in a very rough and unprepared state for school purposes, and asked the Committee to have the matter attended to at once. The Committee were unanimous that there was urgent necessity for the grounds to be put into proper condition, and paths made, and a motion was passed that the Education Board's attention be drawn to the matter, and immediate instructions asked. The question of appointing a janitor was left in the hands of the secretary and Mr Compton. The chairman stated that he had postponed the question of holding a function to celebrate the opening of the school until the permanent staff was appointed. The hon. sec., of the Presbyterian School Teachers' Committee (Mr A-. D. Low) wrote to ask for permission to use the school buildings on Sunday afternoons for Sunday School purposes. The chairman thought the request was one which should be granted, as a long-felt want in Lansdowne was being supplied by a Sunday School. It was unanimously decided to accede to the request. Messrs Hunter and Ewington were appointed visiting members for the month, 9th February 1909 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS. WHO IS TO BE HEADMASTER? BOARD AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE AT VARIANCE. COMMITTEE TAKE A FIRM STAND, OTHER APPOINTMENTS MADE. The question of making appointments to the permanent teaching staff of the new Lansdowne School was dealt with toy the Lansdowne School Committee at its first meeting last evening. A communication was read from the Wellington Education Board on the question of the appointment of a headmaster to the effect that the Board hid carefully considered a petition presented to it by residents of Lansdowne, recommending the appointment of Mr G. Jones, headmaster of Te Ore Ore School, to the position, but it had felt that in view of the superior claims of other applicants on various grounds it could not include Mr Jones in the three names finally selected by the Board out of thirty-one applicants for the Committee to make a selection from. The letter stated that it would take care to safeguard the interests of Mr J ones, and pointed out that there could be no loss of salary to Mr Jones for at least a year, and then only if the average attendance of his school were reduced from 60 to 25 —a very remote possibility —or for two years, unless the mean average fell to 30, or for three years unless the mean average for the three years -fell to 35. It was also pointed out that the Board would, under the Act just coming into operation, use its powers to appoint Mr Jones to a school equal to the Te Ore Ore should his position suffer through the opening of Lansdowne School. The Chairman (Mr P. L. Hollings) said he felt somewhat disappointed over the action of the Board in the matter, feeling that the Board had not given that consideration to the question which it should. The gentleman selected for the position by the Board as first nominee held no higher qualification than Mr Jones, and, moreover, had a better school, and stood to gain nothing by coming to Masterton. The action of the Education Board meant a serious injustice to Mr Jones, whose salary would certainly be in jeopardy on account of the fact that his school attendance would fall to a very low average indeed. Mr Jones had earned the confidence of parents, and had done the pioneering in the district, being thus entitled to first consideration on the claims of the Board. Mr Hollings said he had framed a resolution to be sent to the Board, which was as follows: "That the Committee regrets it is unable to approve of the Board's nomination, for position of headmaster, and respectfully requests the Board to reconsider same, for the following reasons: — (1) That Mr G. Jones, who has been the schoolmaster in the Lansdowne district for some years past, has a first claim to the position; (2) that it is the unanimous wish of the parents of the children, as expressed in the petition now before the Board, that Mr Jones should hold the position; (3) that the qualifications of Mr Jones are equal to those of the first nominee of the Board, both holding a D.I. Certificate; (4) that the Board has unintentionally misled the applicants for the position by advertising the attendance at 200, when, in point of fact the attendance is not likely, for some years to come, to exceed 100 and the Board's first nominee's position is more valuable to him than the Lansdowne School is likely to be for some years to come; No 5 listed (6) that Mr Jones, the present Lansdowne schoolmaster, knows what the attendance is likely to be, and is willing to accept the position; (7) that if Mr Jones is passed over, his present position at Lansdowne will be ruined, as most of the children from his present school are being transferred to the new school; (8) that Mr Jones is entitled to the promotion to the new Lansdowne School, inasmuch as he has coiled in the district for some time at a considerable disadvantage to himself, waiting for an improvement in the district, and now that the district has improved, it is unjust to deprive him of it; (9) that the whole of the residents of Lansdowne, including the Committee, will be bitterly disappointed if Mr Jones is refused the position, as it will mean his removal from the district, which everyone is anxious to avoid." The motion was seconded by Mr Ross. Mr J. C. Ewington supported the motion. Either the Board or the Committee had to make an appointment, and if it were to be the Board they should do it, but if the Committee were to have any power they should use.it. The speaker felt that in the circumstances outlined by the motion, the Committee should take a firm stand. If the Board made the appointment they took the full responsibility. Other speakers agreed that- the Committee should hold out firmly against the Board's action. The motion was carried unanimously. The other appointments were then dealt with, and the following were recommended to the Board for the positions stated-.-First mistress, Miss I. Iorns (sole teacher, Mangatahi); second assistant teacher, Miss L. Robinson (relieving teacher at Lansdowne). The Board notified that applications were being re-called for the position of first assistant master. In regard to the foregoing appointments, the Board meets on Saturday, when it is probable that the assistant teachers selected will he approved by the Board, as the applicants were recommended by the Board to the Committee as suitable for the positions. 19th February 1909 Masterton School Committee report included From the Main School 22 children have been transferred to the Lansdowne School, and from the Side School 18 26th February 1909 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. THE HEAD MASTERSHIP, (Special to Daily Times.) WELLINGTON, This Day. The difficulty that has arisen over the appointment of a headmaster for the Lansdowne School was dealt with by the Education Board yesterday in committee. The Board at its previous meeting submitted the names of three applicants for the Committee to select from. The committee declined to make a selection, the chairman (Mr P. L. Hollings), advising the Board that they required the name of Mr G. Jones, teacher of the Te Ore Ore School, to be included, and that the unanimous wish of the residents and Committee was that he should be appointed. The Board decided to adhere to their decision, and, if necessary. make the selection, as the Act provides, independent of the wish of the Committee. It was decided to postpone definite action for ten days, the Chief Inspector in the meantime being requested to see the Committee and explain the position. 4th March 1909 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present Messrs P. L. Hollings (chairman), P. M. Compton, C. C. Ross, J. C. Ewington, W. Harris and PL E. Gosnell (secretary). The Education Board notified the committee through the chairman that it was unable to comply with the committee's request to erect a close boarded fence above the river-bed at the rear of the School grounds. It was decided unanimously to grant the use of the school on Sunday mornings to the Anglican Church for Sunday School purposes. Permission was given to the Knox Church Sunday School authorities to place an organ in the school. The appointment of janitor was next discussed. Eight applications were received for the position, and after these had been fully gone into Mr J. F. Pulford was appointed caretaker of the school and outbuildings at a remuneration of £24 per year. 16th March 1909 Mr R. Drummond, Headmaster of the Clareville School has received a similar appointment at the Lansdowne School. Mr Drummond is a very popular teacher, and has been at Clareville for ten years. 23rd March 1909 Mr R. C. Drummond, headmaster of the Clareville School, who has been appointed to the charge of the new school at Lansdowne, commenced his professional career as a pupil teacher at Mount Cook Boy's School, under Mr C. A. Hardy, B.A., and was afterwards a junior assistant master at the same school. Later, he was appointed to the charge of the Te Horo School, then to Parkvale, and hence to his present position at Clareville. Mr Drummond is one of the most successful teachers in the Board's service, and is very popular in the Wairarapa district. 26th March 1909 So far as the Wellington Education Board is concerned the matter of the appointment of the head teacher of the new school at Lansdowne may be regarded as closed by the action of the board in making the appointment after the school committee had failed to do so.. But the Wairarapa School Committees' Association thinks otherwise. In a communication addressed to the board by the secretary of the association, the writer stated that the association regretted that the board had attempted to override the wishes not only of the Lansdowne School Committee, but also of the Lansdowne people in the appointment of a teacher, and further regretted that the attempt was made in a manner which appeared to the association to be in contravention of the Education Act. At a meeting of the association to be held said the letter on March 24th the whole question of the appointment of teachers, at present in a very unsatisfactory state, will come up for discussion. There was no comment. On the motion of Captain McDonald, seconded by Mr. A. 11. Vile, the letter was received and laid on the table 1st April 1909 Mr R. Drummond, who is leaving Clareville shortly to take over the headmastership of the Lansdowne .School, was, with Mrs Drummond, * entertained on Tuesday evening at a farewell social by the residents . of Clareville, and presented with a * "handsome silver tea and coffee service our Carterton correspondent. The presentation was made by the Mayor of Carterton (Mr W .Moore)-, and suitably acknowledged by the recipient. 21st April 1909 Mr Drummond, of Clareville the newly appointed master of the Lansdowne school, will take up 'his residence here on May 1st. 27th April 1909 The annual meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee, last evening, the Headmaster reported that the number on the school roll was 115, which shows a gradual increase of 34 since the opening in February. The average attendance for the first quarter ending March 31st was 93.2, out of an average roll number of 98.5. The Headmaster stated that he took the opportunity of drawing the attention of parents to the necessity for sending children regularly to school. It was reported at the annual meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee, last evening, that the total receipts so far of the Committee consisted of the sum of £5, being the first quarter's grant from the Education Board, and that necessary expenditure had been incurred totalling £10 15s 6d. It was considered by the meeting that the Education Board ought to defray the initial expense of the new school, and a resolution was carried recommending the incoming Committee to forward the account to the Education Board for payment. 27th April 1909 LANSDOWNE. The meeting for the election of the Committee was fairly well attended. Mr H. C. Robinson occupying the chair. The election of the Committee resulted as follows— Messrs E. Welch, P. Hollings, H. E. Gosnell, E. Hale, P. Compton, Puhara Te Tau, and F. E. Perry. There were fifteen nominations. At the meeting of the Committee, subsequently, Mr Gosnell was elected chairman and secretary, and Mr E. Hale treasurer. 1st May 1909 VALEDICTORY. PRESENTATION TO MR R. C. DRUMMOND. By Telegraph—Special to the Wairarapa Age. CARTERTON, April 30. This afternoon, a very pleasant ceremony was performed at the Clareville State School, when last year's committee and children gathered together to say farewell to Mr R. C. Drummond, Headmaster, who will leave to-morrow to take charge of the Lansdowne School. Mr W. B. Allen, a member of the old committee, presided, in the unavoidable absence of Mr W. Fisher (chairman), and explained the object of the gathering. Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P., m the course of an address, referred to the good work of the children under Mr Drummond. He then asked Mr Drummond to accept a silver hot water kettle and spirit stove, and a case of fruit knifes, as a token of esteem. The inscription on the articles read:—"Presented to Mr R. C. Drummond by the teachers and pupils of the Clareville School, April 30, 1909." Mr Drummond feelingly responded, stating that his work at the school and with the committee had been a ten years' pleasure. Mr Daley also spoke of the excellent qualities of his departing friend, whom he had known since boyhood. The proceedings were intermingled with songs by the children, who also sang the National Anthem. Mr and Mrs Drummond were later entertained at afternoon tea by the teachers and wives of the committeemen 1st May 1909 Miss Wilkinson, who has been acting head teacher at the Lansdowne School, left on Friday by express train for Porirua on relieving duty. Mr Drummond, the newly appointed head teacher, takes up his duties at Lansdowne on Monday. 18th May 1909 A special meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee will be held this evening, when among other matters, arrangements in connection with the forthcoming social will be further discussed 20th May 1909 The footpaths in the Lansdowne school grounds have been completed and the Committee intend to apply to the Education Board for a further grant for metalling. 28th May 1909 On 4th June a concert is to be held at the Lansdowne Schoolhouse in aid of school funds. This will be the first entertainment held iv that institution 1st June 1909 A concert will.be held on Thursday next, at Lansdowne, in aid of the funds of the Lansdowne School. A strong committee, with Mr Gosnell as secretary, has all the arrangements well in hand, and an excellent programme has been drawn up. Amongst those who will contribute items are Mesdames Taplin, Edwards, Dupre, Misses Hood, A.T.C.L., McKenzie (2), and Messrs Iggulden. H. Hall, Drummond. Parker,'= Hunn, Reihana Boyes, Nevins and W. Thompson. The Boys will give a Maori haka. 5th June 1909 CONCERT AT LANSDOWNE. SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. Last night the Lansdowne Schoolroom was crowded with an appreciative audience, the occasion being a concert organised to provide funds for further improvements to the Lansdowne School grounds. It-was a very successful function, and the convenors have every reason to be satisfied with the result. A most acceptable and enjoyable programme was submitted, each item being well rendered, and received with rounds of applause. Mr P. L. Hollings, Mayor of Masterton, made a neat speech, in the course of which he referred to the object for which the concert had been arranged, and to the development of Lansdowne in scholastic matters. The programme submitted was as follows: — Pianoforte duet, Misses' McKenzie; song, Mr Drummond; recitation, Mrs Dupre (encored); song, Mrs Tapley (encored); comic song, Mr Harry Hall (encored); song, Miss M. McKenzie (encored); song, Mrs Edwards; comic duet, Messrs H. Hal! and Parker (encored), pianoforte solo, Miss 13. Hood, A.T.C.L.; Maori haka, Clareville College Boys; song, Mrs Edwards; violin solo, Mr Reihana, Boyes; dons? Mrs Tapley; duet piano, Misses McKenzie; comic song Mr Harry Hall (encored); Maori Haka, College Boys. The committee who had the arrangements for the concert in hand are to be congratulated on the result of their efforts; they spared no trouble or expense in making the function the success it was. The wish was expressed by the audience that this would-be the forerunner of many similar concerts at Lansdowne. 9th June 1909 Masterton County Council he Secretary of the Lansdowne .School (Mr H. G. Gosnell) wrote asking that some gravel be put down at the approach to the school. The request was granted, the Engineer being authorised to supervise the work. 12th June 1909 Trust Lands Trust gave Lansdowne School £28 and Mr Jackson then proposed that a vote of £10 be granted to the Lansdowne School in aid of their Piano Fund. After discussion the motion was lost. 22nd June 1909 The Lansdowne School, though only recently erected, bids fair to equal, if not eclipse, many of the older schools in point of appearance. Under the management of au energetic Committee, part, of the grounds will shortly be transformed into smiling flower plots. A lawn, too, is to be laid down, while a hedge is to be planted which will effect a further material improvement. Mr J. D. Cruickshank is kindly donating the necessary manure. 26th June 1909 Wellington Education Board report included The Chairman reported that he had visited a number of schools in the Wairarapa, and he was pleased to be able to congratulate the Board upon the improved condition of its school properties iv that district. Though the Lansdowne school was not as well filled as its sanguine supporters led the Board to believe, he did not think the Board had over-built. He had addressed the pupils of each school upon his recent travels, and he believed his action had been appreciated. In his opinion, it was the chairman's duty to keep in direct touch with the work of education. 16th July 1909 The Lansdowne School is making steady progress. There are 128 children on the roll and the average attendance is 92 per cent. 30th July 1909 Mr C. W. Palmer, Secretary of the Wellington Branch of the Navy League, yesterday, paid a visit to the Lansdowne School, and in an instructive address explained the objects of the League to the children. 13th August 1909 The Lansdowne School grounds are assuming a very neat appearance. Two men have been engaged to turn over the soil in front of the school building, preparatory to the laying down of a lawn. A neat hedge has been planted along the outer fence, and the paths have been metalled. Best of all, the children attending this up-to-date State School are looking the picture of health, which fact speaks well for the sunny locality 19th August 1909 A record was put up at the Lansdowne School on Tuesday last. There are 130 pupils on the roll, and every one of them attended. 21st August 1909 Since the Lansdowne School first opened, at the beginning of the year, the attendance has increased considerably. Some half-dozen advanced pupils. at Lansdowne attend other schools, and there are over a score of children about the suburb who are too young to attend any school 28th August 1909 The Wellington School Commissioners have written to the Wellington Education Board declining to grant the application for additional sections of land at Lansdowne. 7th September 1909 Mr Drummond, Headmaster of the Lansdowne School reported at the meeting of the Committee, last evening, that the pupils were preparing, under his supervision, seventeen plots with a view to experimenting with varieties of grass seeds September 7th September 1909 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last night. There were present: — Messrs E. Hale (chairman), P. M. Compton, - E. Welch, E. Perry and Puhara Te Tau. The headmaster reported that the average attendance for the mouth was 121 out of 129, and that a visit to the school had been made during the month by Mr Fleming, the inspector, whose report had been very satisfactory. The question of enlarging the school grounds was discussed at some length. At present the grounds include a considerable area that is subject to flood and unfit for use by the children. To compensate for this the committee are desirous of acquiring the use of au adjoining education reserve which is at present lying idle. It was unanimously decided that the whole matter be again placed before the Education Board with a request for their favourable consideration. Accounts totalling £8 were passed for payment. 10th September 1909 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. INSPECTORS' KEPORT, The following is Inspector Fleming’s report with regard to the Lansdowne School as submitted to the meeting of the School Committee on Monday last Organisation and Attendance.—Thu gradual increase in the roll number in the lower part of the school is rendering a satisfactory organisation somewhat difficult. If the scale of staffing of the Act of 1908 were in force the appointment of an assistant instead of a pupil teacher would enable the headmaster to make a more satisfactory division of the work. If the average for last week (127) be maintained for some time the appointment of an additional pupil teacher would give Miss Iorns much needed relief. In the meantime the pupil teacher who has given promise of becoming an efficient teacher has been given charge of some of the lessons of Standards I. and II, but his work is supervised, and he is given considerable assistance, by the other teachers. A very satisfactory percentage of attendance is at present maintained. Instruction, etc. —Good discipline is maintained in all departments and satisfactory progress evident in all classes shows that this new school is gradually being brought into good working order by Mr Drummond. Miss Iorns is proving an efficient infant teacher. Intelligent methods of teaching are adopted. Subjects such as reading, writing, spelling, composition and recitation are well taught and special attention is paid to the comprehension of the subject matter of the lessons. Satisfactory progress is shown in arithmetic and satisfactory programmes of work are drawn up for such subjects as geography, history and nature study. Good work is being done in freehand and free-arm drawing, and the wall blackboards are in constant use. Singing and drill are exceptionally well taught. I recommend that the application for the recognition of a detachment for military drill be acceded to. A few suggestions were made with regard to the time tables, and the scheme of work. The pupil teachers' work is favourably reported on, and studies are supervised by Mr Drummond and Miss Iorns. - Satisfactory provision is made for supervision during recess General. —The committee take a great interest in the working of the school, and materially assist the headmaster. Considerable improvements have been made in the grounds, and still further improvements are contemplated. Mr Drummond will bring a few matters before the Committee. An order was given for some school requisites. 30th September 1909 Lansdowne School. —A communication was submitted from the secretary of the Lansdowne School Committee asking the Borough to, ex gratia, arrange for the removal of faecal matter from the school ' premises. — Upon a report of the Borough Engineer the committee regret that they are unable to grant the request. A lengthy report was submitted by the Borough Engineer with regard to the amount of liquid that was entering the septic tank at the sewage disposal works………….. 12th October 1909 There is every prospect of a school branch of the Navy League being formed at Lansdowne. Last evening Dr. R. V. Hosking delivered a lecture at the Lansdowne School to a large attendance of children and their parents. The lecture was illustrated with lantern pictures, the machine being ably manipulated by Mr A. 0. Levien 26th November Wellington Education Board Lansdowne (special allowance for sanitary service) Declined 30th November 1909 The school gardens at the Te Ore Ore and Lansdowne Schools are in a very forward state for this time of the year, the crop of potatoes at Lansdowne particularly healthy. 7th December 1909 The usual meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. The Bible in Schools Committee of Wellington wrote asking the Committee to join in a petition to the education Board asking to have the school hours altered to allow of half an hour weekly for teaching the Bible. The request was declined. Rev. Hodge, representing the local Ministers, also attended in reference to the same subject, and it was decided to hold the matter over for consideration. The Education Board wrote forwarding a grant for procuring wire-netting to fence in the school gardens and experimental plots at the school. 8th December 1909 The number of children on the roll! Of the Lansdowne School is 135, the average attendance being 127. 16th December 1909 The results of the Wellington Education Board's examinations for proficiency certificates were made known at the schools throughout the district this morning. The following is a list of the successful candidates under the age of 15, who have qualified for free secondary education Lansdowne. — Boys: F. Ackerman, W. Dalrymple, T. Harding. Girls E. Eddy, R. King 17th December 1909 The fallowing pupils attending the Lansdowne School have obtained attendance and proficiency certificates: —First Class Attendance Certificates: Violet Ewington, Alma Pickering, Eila Perry, Doris King, Gladys Hale, George Ross, Winnie Hale, Rex Gosnell, Stanley Carr, Archer Hale. Second Class Attendance Certificates: Douglas Harding, Archibald King, Clarence Pickering, Norma Boys, Eric Chesterman, Geoffrey Boys, Harold McKenzie, Frank Pickering, Fred Carr, Ivy Jarrett, Thelma Barr, Myra Pickering. Proficiency Certificates.—Rayne King. Emily Eddy, Thomas Harding, Fred Ackerman. William Dalrymple.

1910 1910 144 Lansdowne Drummond Robert D1 Headmaster £235 $36,841 1910 144 Lansdowne Hagett Gladys E E D2 Assistant Female £140 $21,948 1910 144 Lansdowne Thompson Andrew Male Pupil Teacher 2 £50 $7,839 19th January 1910 The Lansdowne Public School is now being connected with the high pressure -water supply. This will prove a great convenience for the children, especially for those who are cultivating garden plots. 19th January 1910 The first annual picnic of the Lansdowne School will be held at Willow Park, Opaki, on February 11th. All ladies willing to assist are invited to attend a meeting to be held in the Lansdowne Schoolroom at three o'clock next Friday afternoon. 22nd January 1910 The first annual picnic of the Lansdowne School will be held at Willow Park, Opaki, on February 11th. All ladies willing to assist are invited to attend a meeting to be held in the Lansdowne Schoolroom at three o'clock next Friday afternoon. 29th January 1910 The Lansdowne State School re-opens on Monday. The school picnic takes place at Willow Park, Opaki, next week. 10th February 1910 The Lansdowne school picnic takes place to-morrow at Willow Park, Opaki. The first drag will leave the school at 5.45 a.m. Should the weather continue fine a large attendance is expected. 12th February 1910 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL FIRST ANNUAL PIONIO The first annual picnic in connection with the Lansdowne School was held at Willowbank yesterday. Favoured with glorious weather the children, with their teachers and parents, had a most enjoyable time, sports, games and swimming being the order of the day. The members of the committee did all in their power to promote the success of the gathering, while the ladies were careful of the needs of the inner man. Taken altogether the outing was unusually enjoyable and one that will long live in the memory of those present. Appended are the results of the various events:—Girls, Standard VI. and V.— V. Ewington 1. G. McKenzie 2. Girls, Standard IV. and III.—E. Spencer 1, K. Te Tau 2. Girls, Standard 11. and I.—J. Jarrett 1, O King 2. Infants, girls.—P. Cook 1. M. Bennett 2; A. Hadley 1, O. Spencer 2. Boys. Standards VI. and V.—G. Drake 1. T. Russell 2; Standard III. and IV.— C. Bannister 1, L. Haxton 2; Standards 11. and I.— Ackerman and Richards 1, H. McKenzie 2 Infants. boys.— Greenland 1, J. Welch 2; Bacon 1. Matthews 2. Blindfold race, girls, Standards VI. and III.— N. Haxton 1. A. Pickering 2; girls, Standard 11. and I —P. Drake 1, G. Welch 2. Three- legged race, girls. Standards VI. and 111. — M. Rice and A. 1, V. Ewington and A. Pickering 2; girls, Standard II. and I.— N. Drummond and P. Gosnell 1, P. Drake and another 2. Infant girls' race.—B. Lett 1, G. Te Tau 2. Sack race, boys, Standards IV. and III.—E. Chesterman 1. G. Jarret 2. Sack race, boys, Standards 11. and I.—F. Pickering 1, E. Lee 2. Infants boys' race.—Greenland 1, J. Welch 2, W. Andrews 3. Girls, Standard VI. and V.—N. Boyes 1, D. King 2. Girls. Standard IV. and 111. —IST. N. Haxton 1, M. Shaw 2. Girls, Standards 11. and I. —G. Spencer 1, K. Daley and M. Rive 2. Boys. Standards VI. and V.200 yards race.— D. Harding 1, B. Jarrett 2. Boys, Standard IV. and 111 . 220 yards race. —G. Pickering 1, G. Boyes 2. Boys, Standards II. and 1., 150 yards race.— A. Jackson 1, A. Cook 2. Married ladies' race—Mrs Haxton 1, Mrs Drake 2. Nail driving.—Mrs Dudley 1, Mrs Daysh 2, Mrs Compton 3. Single ladies' race.—Miss Harris 1, Miss Bennett 2. 12th February 1910 The first picnic in connection with Lansdowne School was held yesterday, and proved a most enjoyable function. The children, accompanied by many of the parents, were driven out to Mrs Welch's farm Willowbank, and there spent a very pleasant day. Racing, games, swimming, etc., made the time pass all too quickly, and a tired' but happy band returned unwillingly to their homes. The Lansdowne School Committee, assisted by many able and energetic ladies, were untiring in their efforts to make the day a memorable one, and right well did they succeed. 22nd February 1910 The Lansdowne State school is keeping up its record for attendance, and the whooping cough epidemic seems to be about over. There' is stated to be less sickness amongst children at the present time this is usual during the month of February, 22nd February 1910 he Lansdowne School Picnic Committee met last night at the School, when a balance sheet, of the recent picnic was submitted. After paying all expenses this shows a credit balance of £2 11s 4d. Votes of thanks were passed to the ladies for their work in connection with the picnic, and to Messrs Welch Bros., of Willow Park, for the use of their beautiful grounds. The Headmaster was congratulated on the prizes won by the School children at the Agricultural and Pastoral, Association s show. 24th February 1910 A number of the Lansdowne school boys left yesterday by train for Wellington, iv connection with the visit of Lord Kitchener. 14th March 1910 As showing the popularity of the Lansdowne State School, our correspondent mentions that some of the scholars come from a distance of between five and six miles. 26th April 1910 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. The annual meeting of householders, held at Lansdowne, last evening, to elect a School Committee for the ensuing twelve months, was largely attended. Votes of thanks were passed to the retiring committee, and to the teaching staff at the school. Mr J. C. Ewington moved that a petition be circulated to further the efforts of the Committee in applying for an extra acre of land for playgrounds. The election of a committee for the coming year resulted] in Messrs E. Hale (Chairman and Secretary), E. Perry, P. M. Compton, F. P. Welch (Treasurer), E. Welch, A. Pickering and H. E. Gosnell, being returned. A donation of £1 to the school's funds was received from Mr J. C Ewington, a hearty vote of thanks being accorded Mr Ewington. ANNUAL REPORT. Following are excerpts from the annual report of the Committee:— The attendance at the school during the year has risen from 81 to 156. This has necessitated an increase in the teaching staff, which now consists of the headmaster, mistress and two pupil teachers. Taking into consideration the number of families that have removed from the district, the increase in attendance must be considered highly satisfactory. Seeing that some of the pupils travel fully five miles to attend, is striking evidence of the popularity of the school. Under the supervision of Mr Drummond the general working has been excellent, good reports have been received from the Board's inspectors. Prizes for potatoes were gained at the local A. and P. Show, which goes to prove that the pupils have not been idle in agricultural work. The staff are to be congratulated upon the all-round success of the school. Considerable improvements have been made in the grounds, trees have been planted, footpaths formed and a lawn laid down. During the year a concert was held, from which the handsome sum of £8 7s was netted, this, together with the Board's subsidy of £4 4s, materially helped the Committee to carry out the various improvements. At present the school is somewhat hampered by want of additional ground, both for carrying out agricultural science and playground. It is a recommendation to the incoming committee to vigorously press their claim for another acre of the Educational Reserve which adjoins the school ground. Seeing that the land is set aside for educational purposes, it seems only reasonable that the School Commissioners should hand over a small area for the benefit of the school. The receipts for the year were £80 11s 6d, and the expenditure £66 Is 4d; accounts owing £6 7s, leaving a credit balance of £8 3s 2d. The Committee meetings held on various occasions were attended as follows: Messrs Hale 11, Welch 10, Compton 9, Perry 8, Gosnell 8, Te Tau 3, Hollings 1. 21st June 1910 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening, and was attended by Messrs E. Hale (chairman), J. E. Perry, F. P. Welch, P. M. Compton, E. Welch and H. K. Gosnell. The headmaster. Mr R. Drummond, reported the number of scholars on the roll to be 154, with an average attendance for the past eleven weeks of 145, the percentage of attendance being 94. The pupil .teacher, Mr Thompson, was away for one week owing to sickness, and the Committee was pleased to learn that he was now sufficiently recovered to be be able to resume his duties. Application is to be made to the Education Beard to have certain repairs effected in connection with the school. It was resolved that Mr Claughton's report regarding the purchase of a piano be acted upon, and that the piano offered [by Mr Candy be purchased. It was decided to increase the janitor's salary by 2s 6d per week for extra duties iv connection with the sanitary service. The secretary was instructed to write to the religious bodies using the school on Sundays, asking them to pay a small fee to cover expense of cleaning out the school. A letter was received from the Prime Minister's office, sincerely thanking the Committee for their communication expressing regret at the death of his Majesty King Edward VII., arid tendering sympathy to Queen Alexandra in her bereavement, and loyalty and devotion to his Majesty King George V. The satisfactory condition of the lawn in front of the school was commented upon by the Committee. Application for the purchase of a lawn mower was held over until funds are available. A letter was received from the Education Board, in reply to the Committee's application for special capitation, stating that the Board could not see its way to comply with the request. The Board had, however, set up a Committee to consider the general question, and had represented that the 9d grant (withdrawn this year) be restored by the Government. .Accounts passed for payment amounted to £10 13s 9d. Mr P. M. Compton was appointed visiting member for the mouth. The Committee resolved not to join the School Committees' Association, Mr A. W. Hogg, M. P., was nominated for the vacancy on the Education Board. 9th July 1910 Trust Lands Trust From the secretaries of the Technical School, District High School, Fernridge School, Te Ore Ore School, St. Patrick's School and Lansdowne School, applying for their annual grants.—Agreed to make the usual allocations. From the Chairman of the Lansdowne School Committee, applying for the £10 promised towards a piano for the school.—it was resolved to grant the amount. 11th July 1910 The Wellington Education Board had before it the question of the vacant assistantship - at the Normal School, Wellington, . and Miss Iorns, assistant at Lansdowne, having expressed a strong desire to be transferred to the position the Board agreed that Miss Iorns should be transferred provided that a suitable assistant could be obtained for Lansdowne. 19th July 1910 h Lansdowne School Committee met last evening, Mr Hale presiding. There were Also present,—Messrs F Welch, P M Compton, and E, Welch. The Headmaster Mr R. Drummond, reported the average attendance for the quarter ending June 30th was 145. out of an average roll of 154. The average attendance during the two weeks has been effected by the unfavourable, weather, and a certain amount of sickness. Regret was expressed at Miss Iorns (the infant mistress) absence The half yearly giant of £18 was received from the Trust Lands Trust, also a special grant of' £10 from the same body towards the piano fund. Several members spoke of the benefit the piano made to school;, .and a vote of thanks were passed to the Trust arid Mr H. Claughton for assistance in procuring the -instrument. It was resolved that a sum of £1 2s 6d be, expended on the purchase of £1-2s-6d be expended on the purchase of trees for the school ground 4th August 1910 School Commissioners meeting that an acre of land be added to the Lansdowne School Reserve, Masterton. 6th August 1910 The Lansdowne School Committee met in the school last evening, there being present: Messrs E' Hale (chairman), F. P. Welch, P. M. Compton, E. Welch, H. E. Gosnell, D. A. Pickering and J. E. Perry. Mr Drummond, headmaster, reported that the number on the roll was 155, with an average attendance of 135. The average had suffered on account of the prevalence of sickness and the continued spell of bad weather. Miss Haggett, sole teacher at Marima, was recommended to the Board for appointment to the position of assistant teacher at Lansdowne. Mr E. Welch was appointed visiting member for the ensuing mouth 27th August 1910 The many friends of Mr R. C. Drummond, headmaster of Lansdowne school, and Mrs Drummond, will regret to learn of the death of their infant daughter, Rosalind Margaret, which took place yesterday morning. The little one had been suffering from bronchial affection. 8th September 1910 Miss Iorns, of the Lansdowne School, who has received an appointment in Wellington, leaves Masterton, on Saturday. .Her place will be taken by Miss Haggett (Haggett) 20th September . Three tenders for fencing the extra section acquired by the Lansdowne School Committee were received last evening, but their consideration was held over pending a reply from the Education Board as to the leasing of two extra sections. 20th September 1910 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. COMMITTEE MEETING. The Lansdowne School Committee held its monthly meeting last evening, there being present -.—Messrs E. Hale (chairman), H. B. Gosnell, D. A. Pickering, F. P. Welch, and J. Perry- Apologies for absence were received from Messrs P. M. Compton and E. Welch. It was decided to write to the Education Board asking its consent to a lease of sections 8 and 9 from the School Commissioners Mr A. W. Hogg was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his services in connection with the extension of the school ground. It was decided to hold a concert on October 14th in the school in aid of the piano fund, and a programme committee, consisting of Messrs Hale F. P. Welch, E. Welch and R. O. Drummond, was set up. The headmaster reported that for the quarter ending September 160.1 The average number on the roll was 156 and the average attendance 136, the percentage present being 88. The present roll number was stated to be 161. The poor average was accounted for by wet weather and sickness. Miss G. Haggett, assistant teacher, reported for duty on September 12th. 28th September 1910 The following tenders were accepted: Lansdowne, fencing, C. E. Daniell, £9 15s 6d 6th October 1910 The school committee of Lansdowne, Masterton, applied to the Wellington School Commissioners, yesterday, to be allowed to lease some land near the site of the school, but the commissioners could not comply with the request, as the land is included iv the properties to be submitted this year to auction. It was reported that some fencing had been torn up and removed from the laud recently granted to the Lansdowne School, and the commissioners decided to communicate with the proper authorities on the. subject. 14th October 1910 Every effort has been made to promote the success of the Lansdowne School concert that is to be held this evening. The programme has been carefully selected and contains a sufficient variety of items to make it exceedingly interesting. As the object of the concert is to raise funds for the school piano it should be generously supported by the public. 15th October 1910 SCHOOL CONCERT AT LANSDOWNE. A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. There was a crowded attendance at the concert organised in aid of the Lansdowne School piano fund, which was held in the schoolroom last evening. The concert was a decided success from every point of view, and the- handsome sum of £14 was realised, this will enable the committee, to complete the purchase of the school piano. A first- class programme was presented, and judging by the frequent applause from those present every item was thoroughly enjoyed. The opening item was a piano solo by Miss Hood, entitled "Raindrop Prelude" (Chopin), and was played in masterly style. Mr. G. C. Branson' sang "Trankadillo," and in response to an imperious encore rendered "The Little Irish Girl." This was followed by a character song entitled "Bismarck Grenadiers" by Miss Harbroe, of Carterton, which so delighted the audience that an encore was inevitable. Mr. G. Sykes recited; "Spartacus," a tale of the Roman gladiators, in splendid style. A. comic song, "When Father Laid the Carpet on the Stairs," by Mr. H. Miller, caused much amusement, and as an encore he contributed an entirely new and realistic song, "A Rural Railroad Ride." Miss Vera Edwards' tine soprano voice was j heard to distinct advantage in "Sing, Sweet Bird," and in response to an encore this young lady, whose florid passages had been taken with remarkable ease, gave "Eyes that Used to Gaze in Mine." In this number she was also very successful. Then followed a comic duet, entitled "Husband and Wife's .Quarrel," by Miss Johnson and Mr. Harry Hall, which so pleased the audience that they insisted on an encore. Miss Welch, who possesses a strong mezzo-soprano voice, sang "The Last Rose of Summer" very nicely. The first half of the programme was brought to a conclusion by the rendering of ; a quartette, "Johnnie Schmoker,'' by Messrs. Jago, Elcoate, Iggulden, and Branson, which was re- demanded. The second half opened with a pianoforte solo by Mrs. A. J. Cooper, entitled Butterfly Study" (Schumann), and an encore was demanded. Mr. Iggulden, who was in fine voice, sang "Three for Jack," with good effect. The next item was a comic song by Mr. D. Walsh, "I Wonder if Ever," and for an encore he contributed "The Blow that Nearly Killed Father," both items being considerably enjoyed. A very well sung and evenly-balanced item was a quartette, "Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming," by Messrs. Drummond, Miller, Bell, and Haslam. Mr. Harry Hall, who was given a great reception, delighted the audience with a good comic item, "My Heart is Good, but my Feet Won't let Me," which received a double encore. One of the best items of the evening was Miss Harbroe’s rendering of Tosti's "Good-bye," and for her encore number she sang "Two Eyes of Grey." The splendid programme was brought to a close by the singing of "Excelsior" as a duet by Messrs. Jago and Branson Mrs Cooper, Misses Hood and Iggulden, and Messrs. Branson and Elcoate played the accompaniments. Mr.. E. Hale (chairman of the School Committee) occupied the chair, and at the conclusion of the entertainment thanked those who had participated in the programme, and also those who had assisted to make the concert the success it had proved. 18th October 1910 A meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present:—Messrs E. Hale (chairman), P. Welch, B. A. Pickering, J. H. Perry and E. Welch. The headmaster's report showed the roll number to be 160, with an average attendance of 150. A complaint was received from the headmaster regarding the locks on the front door of the school, which he stated were out of repair from the carelessness of children attending the Sunday School. It was resolved to transfer the committee's banking account from the Post Office Savings Bank to the Bank of New South Wales. 22nd November 1910 The members of the Lansdowne School Committee held their monthly meeting last evening. , There were present:—Messrs B. Hale (chairman), P. M. Compton, H. E. Gosnell, E. Welch and F. P. Welch, The headmaster's report showed the average attendance for the past month to be 150 out of au average roll of 160. The Inspector's annual report, which was read, was very satisfactory and stated that the general work and behaviour of all classes indicated good tone and discipline. It was decided to hold the usual annual concert on the last Wednesday of the school year. 12th December 1910 The Lansdowne. School Concert, to be given on Wednesday evening in the school room, which is being specially prepared for the occasion, should prove a success, for the programme, under the capable management of the headmaster (Mr R. C. Drummond), is of exceptional merit, and should meet with the appreciation of the audience. The children, who have been assiduously rehearsing their respective parts in the Kinderspiel which is to be presented, are very enthusiastic, and go through the various parts with a precision that leaves no doubt that they will acquit themselves creditably, 15th December 1910 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. THE BREAKING-UP. AN ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT. The annual "Breaking-up" concert in connection with the Lansdowne School was held in the Schoolroom last evening and proved a decided success. A school concert in Masterton has always been considered one of the most popular of entertainments, but latterly it was thought that such a gathering had lost some what of interest. Judging, however by the number present at last night's function, their popularity, on Lansdowne, at any rate is far from decreasing. The seating accommodation of the schoolroom proved quite inadequate for the occasion, and the rounds of applause that greeted each item showed keen appreciation of the excellent programme submitted. Taking into account the fact that this is the first attempt on the part of the school to hold a concert, the result attained reflects great credit on the children and their instructors. The manner in which the juvenile performers acquitted themselves gained well- deserved praise for Mr K. O. Drummond and his assistants, who had worked assiduously for weeks past to make the concert the success it was. The fantasia staged by the children was entitled "A Happy Family," and a very happy family it proved to be, although composed of sailors, fairies, savages, domestics—in fact all the best- known characters represented in nursery rhymes. Presiding over the family was a very superior matron, who filled a difficult part to advantage. The performance went with a swing from start to finish, and the audience was kept in a continual simmer of laughter. The "make- up" of the children was excellent, the attire of "Robinson Crusoe," "Friday," "Sinbad" and "Aladdin" completely concealing the identity of the wearer—one could almost imagine the real heroes had come back to life. The singing of the choruses by about 100 well-trained children was very effective and came in for well merited applause. The following is a list of the performers—"Old Woman," Miss M. Morrison; "The Toys," Masters M. Chunn, J. Denby. E. Jackson, D. Ironmonger, M. Gazely, R. Drummond, L. Greenland, E. Rayner, D. Pickering, R. Lee, E. Carr, A. Ewington Z. Haxton; "Aladdin," Master H. Jarrett; "The Daisies," Misses M. Collier, J. Drummond. B. Lett, V. Daysh, G. Spencer, M. Pickering, M. Boyd, O. Boys, M. Rolf, G. Te Tan. A. Emery. M. Rive, F. Narbey; "Miss Muffett," Miss D. Hollings; "Mistress Mary." Miss R. King; "Sindbad," Master E. Chesterman; "The Crew." Masters C. Jarrett, G. Ross, C. Pickering. A. King, W. Greenland, A. Hollings, O. Baddeley, H. Astwood, W. Ackerman; "Midshipmite," Master 0. Bannister; "Rainbow Fairies"— Fairy Queen, Miss E. Compton, Attendant. Miss L. Goff; fairies," Misses M. Wimsett. M. Shaw, G Welch. R. Cole, N. Drummond. G. Gosnell, M. Haxton ; Marjory Daw," Miss Boys; "Dorothy Draggletail," Miss A Evans; "Blue Beard," Master E. Platt; "Robinson Crusoe," Master C. Goff "Friday," Master A. Pulford; "Cinderella," Miss M. Rive; "Grace," Miss G. McKenzie; "Patience," Miss M. Cameron; "Al: Baba," Master A. Dalrymple ; "Thieves," Masters A. Drake. G. Drake, L. Haxton, and H. Peterson; "Goody Two-Shoes," Miss G. Hale, pleasurable evening to a close. The excellent stage lighting was in the charge of Messrs Pickering Bros, and greatly enhanced the effects, while the accompaniments were played by Mrs Cooper, L.R.A.M., in a musicianly style. A Grand March by the principals concluded the programme, after which Mr Hale, chairman of the School Committee, thanked those present for their attendance au called for three cheers for the children and the head master Mr Drummond. Cheers were heartily given, and before the children departed they were served with refreshments, which were much appreciated. The singing of the National Anthem brought a most 17th December 1910 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. PRIZES AND PASSES. The "break-up" of the Lansdowne School took place on Thursday afternoon, when Mr E. Hale, chairman of the School Committee, presented the following prizes:—Attendance Prizes:—Standard 6: Violet Ewington. Standard 5: Eila Perry. Standard 4: Nellie Haxton. Standard 3: Edith Compton. Standard 2: Harold McKenzie. Standard 1: James Ewington; P. 3: Archie Hale and Laura Constable. P.2: Laura Hart. P.I: Nelson Hale. Special prizes were presented to Gretta Welch, Alan Wardell, and Herbert Petersen. The following children were awarded first-class attendance certificates: —Alma Pickering, Norma Boys, Ada Evans, Doris King, Eila .ferry, Gladys Hale, Leslie Haxton, Geoffrey Boys, George Ross, Walter Greenland, Harold McKenzie, Frank Pickering, Laura Hart, Ethel Narbey, Archer Hale, Polly Drake, Ivy Jarrett, Kate Ewington, Myra Pickering, and Ella Boys. Second-class certificates.— Violet Ewington, Celia Minogue, Nellie Haxton, Claude Jarrett, Herbert Jarrett, Clarence Pickering; Edie Compton, Myrtle Shaw, Charles Ross, William v Acker man, Winifred Hale, Florence Narbey, James Ewington, Stanley Cane Frank Greenland, Nelson Hale, and Mary Gazley. The following children obtained a proficiency pass in the final examinations :—Alma Pickering, Celia Minogue, Violet Ewington, Margaret Cameron, Claude Jarrett, Alfred Hollings. Competency pass.— Arthur Dalrymple. . Passed the Fifth Standard.—Norma Boys, Ada Evans, Dorice Hollings, Doris King, Gladys McKenzie, Eila Perry, Mary Ross, Herbert Jarrett, Eric Platt. Passed the Fourth, Standard.— Leslie Haxton, Archie King, William Goff, Albert Pulford, Clarence Pickering, Herbert Wardell, Alice Chesterman, Gladys Hale, Nellie Haxton, Margaret Rive, Lily Gordon, Queenie Te Tau. Passed the Third Standard.—Harold Astwood, Geoffrey Boys, Clinton Baddeley, Clarence Bannister, Fred Carr, Eric Chesterman, Norman Cress, Walter Greenland, George Boss, William Wardell, Reginald Cook, Herbert Petersen, Lila Goff, Edith Compton, Maud Haxton, Myrtle Shaw, Eunice Spencer, Kate Te Tau, Frances Davis. Passed the Second Standard. — William Ackerman, Rex Gosneff, William Hollings, Ernest Lee, Harold McKenzie, Frank Pickering, Charles Ross, Leslie Richards, Roland Fendall, Ray Cole, Norah Drummond, Grace Gosnell, Phyllis Goff, Winifred Hale, Olive King, Gretta Welch, Madge Wimsett. Passed the First Standard.—Stanley Carr, Alfred Cook, James Ewington, Aubrey Jackson, Henry Lett, Leslie Roff, Frank Pain, Edward Te Tan, Mollie Collier, Polly Drake, Viva Daysh, Kate. Ewington, Ivy Jarrett, Florence Narbey, Mavis Rive, Melva RofF, Grace Spencer, Lance Emery, Ronald Matthews, John Rayner, Winnie Davis, Ella Boys, Jean Drummond, Isabel Lett, Myra Pickering.

1911 1911 161 Lansdowne Drummond Robert D1 Headmaster £240 $37,956 1911 161 Lansdowne Hagett Gladys E E D2 Assistant Female £145 $22,932 1911 161 Lansdowne Thompson Andrew Male Pupil Teacher 3 £55 $8,698 1911 161 Lansdowne Morrison Margaret Female Pupil Teacher 2 £50 $7,908 1911 161 Lansdowne Sutherland Olive Female Probationer 1 £20 $3,163 1911 161 Lansdowne Sellar Jeanie Female Probationer 1 £20 $3,163 17th January 1911 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present:— Messrs E. Hale (presiding), J. B. Perry, P. M. Compton. F. P. Welch, E. Welch, H. E. Gosnell and A. H. Pickering. It was resolved that the annual picnic be held at Willow Park, Opaki, on February 10th, Messrs Welch Bros., kindly giving the use of the grounds. It was reported that there was a balance of £8 from the recent concert, and it was decided to devote it towards a fund for a school library and a miniature rifle range. £5 being given to the former and £3 to the latter. The Wellington Education Board wrote stating that Miss Talbot could, if possible, make arrangements to take the cooking classes for the year 1911. The Board also wrote stating that a summer school for teachers, for instruction in elementary agriculture and nature study, was to be held at Greytown. It was resolved that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded those who assisted in bringing the recent concert to a successful issue, special mention being made of the headmaster, Mr Drummond, and his staff. Accounts totalling £8 3s 9d were passed for .payment. 1st February 1911 Olive Sutherland appointed as a probationer by Wellington Education Board 2nd February 1911 Arrangements in connection with the Lansdowne School picnic, to be held on the 10th inst., are well in hand. At a meeting of Lansdowne residents, held last night, a strong ladies' committee was appointed. It was also decided to invite his Worship the Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine) and Mr A. W. Hogg, M.P., to attend the picnic. A final meeting will be held in the schoolroom on Monday next. 21st February 1911 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. The chairman of the Lansdowne School Committee has written to the School Commissioners as follows:—"I am writing you again, as chairman of the Lansdowne School Committee, in reference to the application we have made for an extension of the site. Let me say, in the first place, that the committee and teaching staff are deeply sensible of the considerate way in which the Commissioners have treated them from first to last. The additional acre recently granted, is a concession for which they are most grateful. Already this year a good beginning has been made in planting and beautifying the ground. I would, however, urge that our original request to have the reserve for the school extended as far as the street leading to the hospital, be again considered. I do not deny that for present requirements, as far as gardening is concerned, the area may seem ample. But what I respectfully submit is this: The Lansdowne school is growing rapidly. It has now a school roll of 170, or double the number of last year. The school is well equipped, and one of the most promising and prosperous in the Wellington education district. The least regard for the requirements of the immediate future make it desirable, if not absolutely necessary, that we should have the land asked for. It' this is granted, the Lansdowne Committee and the parents and children of this part of the district will regard their educational institution as well-endowed at your hands, and we will endeavour to make it a credit to the State, as well as a proud monument of your wise administration. I may add that we had intended bidding for the lease of the two sections now asked for, but I hope the Commissioners will see their way to complete our school, by granting au area sufficient for au agricultural ground and playground. " 21st February 1911 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL COMMITTEE. MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Committee was held last night. There were present: Messrs' E. Hale (chairman), D. A. Pickering, A T. Gosnell, F. P. Welch, and E; Welch. Apologies were received from Messrs J. Perry and P.. M. Compton. Votes of thanks were Accorded the Ladies Committee for so successfully carrying out the arrangements in connection with the school picnic, from | which there was a credit balance of £5 17s 9d. It was resolved -to purchase croquet and cricket sets out of the surplus, and any balance to be carried to the library fund. Mr Pickering and the headmaster, Mr Drummond, were appointed to draw up a report and submit a plan of the ground for a rifle range to the Education Board for approval. The headmaster reported the number on the roll for the period ending February 17, to be 170, with an average attendance of 160. It was resolved to lay down a lawn in front of the school and also prepare the ground for gardening purposes Mr Pickering was appointed visiting member for the ensuing month. 1st March 1911 Library grants were made to Karori £S, Lansdowne £2 I0s, Kohinui £2 10s, Longbush 12s 6d 5th April 1911 The Wellington School Commissioners, thanks to the efforts of Mr. A. W. Hogg, M.P., 'have granted an additional two acres to the grounds of the Lansdowne School Committee. The committee will now be in a position to establish agricultural plots as well as a recreation ground 8th April 1911 Lansdowne School. The. new school' at Lansdowne, situated just outside the northern boundary of Masterton, has now a roll number 170, and 'a teaching staff of five, under Mr. R. C. Drummond, formerly of Clareville School. During the year a picnic and school concert are held the surplus funds being devoted to improving and beautifying the school grounds, and providing suitable games for the children. The committee is now engaged in the establishment of a miniature rifle range and the erection of a flagstaff for the school. "The one thing now wanted to complete, the school is," states the committee, "the extension of the school site. We are cramped for room, and the school is growing rapidly. The Education Board and School Commissioners have treated Lansdowne well in the past, and wo hope they will see their way .to complete our school by granting an area sufficient for all time;" The application has been sent in to the Commissioners, and the committee is now awaiting a reply. 20th April 1911 freely. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present Messrs E. Hale (chairman), D. A. Pickering, H. E. Gosnell and E. Welch. The headmaster's report showed the average attendance for last quarter to be 1(55 out of an average roll of 174, the full roll being 179 The prevailing epidemic of measles was having an effect on the attendance. Messrs Welch and Hope's tender of £5 103 for the construction of a book case was accepted. The report of Inspector Bakewell on the school was read, most satisfactory reference being made to the school. A vote of thanks was passed to the School Commissioners in connection with the granting of the extension of site. 20th April 1911 It is understood that all the present members of the Lansdowne School Committee intend offering themselves for re-election. Three other aspirants have also signified their intention of contesting the election. 24th April 1911 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. THE ANNUAL REPORT, The following report will.be presented at the annual meeting of householders held at Lansdowne to-night:— In presenting to you to-night the annual report for the year ending March 31st, my committee have much pleasure in stating that, excellent progress has been made. In the first place it is gratifying to know that although the Committee have spent £ 98 during the year there is still a credit balance in the Bank of £23. The attendance has increased considerably, there being now on the roll a total of 170. This is iv no small measure due to the fact that we have in Mr Drummond a master who has the welfare of the scholars at heart, and who interests himself iv both scholastic and outdoor pursuits, thus keeping himself in touch with the scholars both when at work and at play. Your committee also wish to place on record the keen interest taken iv agricultural experiments by the boys under Mr Drummond's supervision. A considerable area is now being prepared for the coining season, when it is hoped that exhibits will be forthcoming for competition at the annual shows. On« of the first objects your committee had in view was the purchase of a piano tor the school, and after considerable discussion as to ways and menus it was decided to appeal to the residents for funds, with the gratifying result that £12 15s was soon collected, this amount being increased by a special grant of £10 from the Masterton Trust Lauds Trust. strong committee was formed for the purpose of wiping off by means of a concert the balance required, and you will be pleased to know that the Lansdowne residents turned out en masse, filling the school room, the result being the handsome return of £13 10s, leaving a credit balance on the piano fund of £5 16s 6d, which has been expended on permanent staging for use of concerts, etc., The thanks of the Committee are specially due to the members of the Masterton Operatic Society and to Mr G. C. Branson, who arranged the programme tor the concert. A very successful entertainment was also given by the school children, who acquitted themselves in a very charming manner, over 100 children taking part, and much credit is due to Mr Drummond and his staff on the manner in which they had been coached, this being the first entertainment of its kind held in the district. It drew a crowded and appreciative audience, the returns being the good sum of £12 The balance, after paying expenses, is to be devoted towards the nucleus of a library and a miniature rifle range. Your Committee having regard to the fact that the boys would be competing with other schools in outdoor games have, purchased a complete set of cricketing material, and for the girls a croquet set and a set of rope quoits. These games were purchased out of the surplus funds of the two school picnics--. Your Committee, having regard to the fact that the school' is destined to become one of the foremost in the district, and knowing that the ground attached thereto a , as totally inadequate for the requirements of such a fine school, and for carrying on agricultural experiments and providing sufficient recreation ground for the children, approached the School Commissioners, with a view to .securing the three sections adjoining the school on the eastern side extending to .Blair-street. On this application we were granted one section, a concession for which we were most grateful, but your Committee considered the area still insufficient, & knowing that the attendance was rapidly increasing and that provision must be made for same, again applied to the Commissioners for the remaining two sections. Mr A. W. Hogg, M.P., also brought the matter forcibly before their notice, and as a result' of his efforts on the Committee's behalf the application was favourably considered, and the additional area granted. It is needless to say your Committee was very pleased to receive this intimation. The special thanks of the Committee are due to Mr A, W. Hogg. M.P., for his efforts in connection with the acquiring of this additional area, and we desire to place on record his services in reference to same. During the year the Committee held eleven ordinary and two special meetings, at which the attendance was as follows:—E. Hale 13, F P. Welch 12, E Welch 12, D. A. Pickering 10, P. M. Compton 8, J. E. Perry 8, H. E. Gosnell 8. In conclusion, I wish to thank the members for their attendance and for their courtesy shown me during my term as chairman. 25th April 1911 LANSDOWNE. There was a fair attendance of householders at the Lansdowne School and considerable interests was shown in the election which resulted as follows:—Messrs E. Halo (chairman and secretary), J. E. Ferry, E. Welch, D. A. Pickering, A. J. Cooper, A. Jackson. F. P. Welch (treasurer). Mr A. Jackson congratulated Mr Drummond and the teaching staff on the manner iv which they had carried out their duties during the past twelve months and on the success attained. They were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. A vote of thanks was also accorded the outgoing committee. It was resolved to hold the monthly meetings on the third Monday of the mouth as usual. It was also resolved to procure two suitable lamps for the school in order to facilitate the work of the caretaker at night Messrs Jackson and Pickering were appointed a visiting committee for the month. 16th May 1911 The Lansdowne School Committee decided last evening to erect a fence around the school garden, and also to construct a bicycle shelter for the use of pupils who ride to school. 25th May 1911 The grounds of the Lansdowne school have been considerably improved of late. A very fine lawn has been .put down in front of the building, and the western portion of, the ground has been ploughed, and is being fenced off for an agricultural plot 24th June 1911 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last Monday. I hero were present:—Messrs. E. Hale (chairman), F. P. Welch, J. E. Ferry, E. Welch, A. J. Cooper, and A. Jackson. An application to the Education Board for a .subsidy on the amount .spent for .school gardens, £6, .was ordered' to be made, and an amount of £5 was authorised .to be spent on books in connection with school work. The headmaster, Mr B. C. Drummond, reported that the average attendance for the quarter ended June 16 was 151, out of an average roll of 175. The committee unanimously decided to nominate Mr. A. H. Vile for re-election, to the Wellington Education Board. 9th August 1911 enders are invited by the Wellington Education Board for the erection of a wire and netting fence it the Lansdowne school grounds. Specifications may be. seen at the school, and at Mr E. Hale's, Lansdowne. 22nd Aug 1911 Since the Lansdowne School was opened, some two and a-half year ago, the attendance has doubled. The committee of the School intend to hold a public function shortly to celebrate the opening of the miniature rifle range, etc., at the School. 20th September 1911 Since the Lansdowne School was opened, some two and a-half year ago, the attendance has doubled. The committee of the School intend to hold a public function shortly to celebrate the opening of the miniature rifle range, etc., at the School. The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held on Monday evening, there being present: Messrs E. Hale (Chairman), A. J. Cooper, J. E. Perry, A. Jackson, D. A. Pickering, F. P. Welch, and E. Welch. A letter was received from, the Solway Recognition Fund Committee asking that the school be granted a holiday on October 5th, the date of the picnic. It was pointed out that this fixture clashed with the date of the Inspector's visit to the School, and it was eventually decided to leave the matter in the hands of the Chairman and headmaster The Education Board forwarded a New Zealand Ensign, as applied for by the. Committee and it was decided to erect a flag-staff forthwith. Accounts amounting to £13 13s 2d were passed for payment. 5th October 1911 Mr. Bakewell, inspector of schools, who is now examining the Lansdowne school, has kindly arranged the work so that the school-will be able to close to allow the children to attend the picnic at Solway today Mr. W. H. Jackson has also intimated that the District High School will be closed for the occasion. 17th October 1911 The headmaster of the Lansdowne School reported at the meeting of the Committee last evening that the average attendance for the month was 170, and the number on the roll 180. If this average is maintained, the school will be entitled to another teacher 17th October 1911 Mr E. Hale presided at the monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee last evening, there being also present Messrs E Welch, F. P. Welch, D. A. Pickering, A. Jackson, J. E. Perry and A. J. Cooper. It was decided to join the deputation from the Hospital Board which intended to wait upon the County Council with a request that certain improvements to the footpaths in front of the school and extending to Blair-street be carried out. A sum of £2 was authorised to be spent on matting for the school cricket pitch. It was decided to close the school on People's Day of the Carterton Show. Messrs E. Welch and A. J. Cooper were appointed visiting members tor the month. 1st November 1911 The new flag-pole for the Lansdowne school was placed in position yesterday, by a working "bee" of the School Committee. The pole is 40 feet (12.19 metres) high, the top-mast and ward-arm being of Oregon pine, and the base of 10 inch by 10 inch totara. The Committee desire to express their thanks to Messrs Jammison, Ewan, and O'Regan, of the Telegraph Lines for the valuable assistance given in the erection of the pole. 21st November 1911 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL AN ENCOURAGING REPORT. The School Inspectors-' report or, the Lansdowne School; was read at the committee meeting meeting last evening; , The : report' stated: ' 'This school is in a highly satisfactory' state of efficiency, both oral' and written, work; showing all the characteristics of intelligent teaching. . Good organisation and excellent management, order and discipline are specially commended. In addition to the hand work, which forms part of the ordinary school course, good work has been done by classes attending the District High School for instruction in wood work and cookery. The condition of the garden plots and flower beds, and the appearance. .. of the grounds generally, reflect the greatest credit on the Committee and staff.' 22nd November 1911 Masterton County Council APPLICATION FOR A FOOTPATH A letter was received from the Lansdowne school committee asking the Council to lay down a footpath in front of the school. Mr E. Hale, chairman of the school committee, waited on the Council in support of the application. It was decided to ask the engineer to submit a report as to the cost .of the work 5th December 1911 At a special mooting of the Lansdowne School Committee, held last evening, Mrs- R. M. Moxham, of the Wellington Terrace School, was appointed to the position of assistant teacher 6th December 1911 On Friday evening the children of the Lansdowne School will play the Kinderspiel, "Playmates," in the school hall at 8 p.m. The children are well up in their parts, and the chorus consists of one hundred voices. The music is very pretty, and rather catch ,and patrons are sure of having a treat in store for them. The following are the characters: — Mother Goose, Jack the Giant Killer, Simple Simon, Dick Whittington Jack and the Beanstalk. There is another item that should prove very attractive, and that is two sets for the Highland Reel by Mr Sutherland's pupils. These pupils are taking part in the dancing events in the Caledonian Sports, and are in good form. Everyone knows how capable a man Mr Sutherland is, so something good can be looked for from his pupils. The school has also been very fortunate m securing Mrs Cooper, A.T.C.L., L.R.C. M., as accompanist. Everything has been arranged for the comfort of patrons, and there is seating accommodation for three hundred. In fact, this entertainment promises to be a great success in all ways. 9th December 1911 Mr E. Hale, Chairman of the Lansdowne School Committee, announced at the gathering at the school last evening, that the prizes for garden I plots kept by boys had been allotted as follows:—First prize, No. 2 plot; second, No. 1; third, No. 5. Silver medals were presented to the prize-takers by Mr A. J. Cooper, a member of the ! Committee 9th December 1911 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL CONCERT A SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT. A large crowd, assembled in the Lansdowne School last night, to witness the kinder-spiel "Playmates," presented 'by the pupils. The children had been trained perfectly, and carried out their respective parts in a creditable mailer. Following is a list of the characters. : "Jack Goose," Geoffrey Boys; "Mother Goose," Miss. Q. R. Sutherland; "Farmer Jack," Fred Smith; "Flora MacDonald,'' Ada Evans; "Red Riding-Hood," Katie Te Tau ; "Dick Whittington,"'' Eric Platt; "Annie Laurie" Gladys Halt; "Aunt Sally," Dorice. Hollings; "Cowboy Jack," Clarence Bannister; "Simple Simon," Eric Chesterman; "Maggie Lauder." Vena Smith. The principal features of the entertainment we no. the return of the "Highlanders." and "Simple Simon," the return of "Farmer Jack" as- ".'Jack the Giant-killer," the return of "Whittington" as "Lord Mayor of London.," the return of "Cowboy .Jack" as- "Jack of the Bean stalk." Final chorus.. "Good .Night." A number of action songs- were sung by Standards. 1. and II. girls, and the Scotch Reel was danced by Mr Sutherland's pupils in splendid style At the close of the entertainment, Mr E. Hale, chairman of the School Committee, returned thanks' to the audience for their attendance 16th December 1911 Another successful gathering was held in the Lansdowne school last evening, when the Kinderspiel ."Playmates" was repeated before a large audience, and the prizes won by the scholars were presented. 16th December 1911 A pleasing function took place ;it the "breaking up" ceremony in connection with the Lansdowne school last evening when Mr Drummond the headmaster was made the recipient of a handsome writing case from the school children as a mark of esteem. Miss Ada Evans made the presentation in a neat speech. 16th December 1911 PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. The annual prize-taking in connection with the Lansdowne School took place in the school last evening. Mr E. Hale, chairman of the Lansdowne School Committee, presided, and there was a largo attendance. The Kinderspiel, "Playmates," was successfully repeated by the school children, and was warmly appreciated. The chairman made the presentation of the prizes and attendance certificates as follows: — Good work marks—P. -I, Laura Hart 1, Alfred Ewington 2; Standard 1, Frank Greenland; Standard 2, Grace Spencer; Standard 3, Greta Welch. Recitation.—P. class, Ethel Ackerman. . Sewing prizes—Standard 1, Mattie Iremonger; Standard 2, Grace Spencer; Standard 3 to Standard 6, Greta Welch. Prize for best-kept weather calendar—Mollie Collier. Most improved in Standard, Frank Pickering. Best Christmas drawing—Standard 3, Grace Gosnell 1, Willie Hollings 2; Standards 4, 5 and (5, Norma Boys 1, Erick Chesterman 2, Maude Haxton 3. Special prizes for drawing—Violet Ewington, Eila Perry. Shooting—Highest score, Leslie Haxton (29 out of 35) 1, Allan Wardell (28 out of 35) 2, Roland Fendall (25 out of 35) 3. Croquet.—Standards 3 and 4, Myrtle Shaw; Standards 5 and 6, Ada Evans. Medals for best-kept garden plot. Plot 1 (Eric Platt, Bernard Welch, Archie King). Most popular girl (decided by vote of children) —Gladys Hale. Most popular boy—Frank Marshall. Runner-up for most popular boy— Charles Ross. Attendance Certificates. — First class: James Denby, Polly Drake, Stanley Carr, Archie Hale, Willie Ackerman, H. McKenzie, O. King, Doris King, Gladys Hale, N. Haxton, V. Smith, A. Drake, G. Drake, A. King, E. Chesterman, G. Ross, M. Haxton. Second-class: Nelson Hale, E. Ackerman, J. Ewington, F. Smith, G. Morris, A. Evans, A. Chesterman, J. Narby, L. Haxton, C. Pickering, B. Welch, C. Badderley, G. Boys, C. Bannister. 19th December 1911 The Lansdowne School Committee has decided to procure an estimate for lighting the school with coal gas 20th December 1911 Miss Morrison Pupil Teacher transferred to Masterton School 21st December The number of children on the roll of the Lansdowne school is 182, and the average attendance for the past quarter was 168.

1912 1912 194 Lansdowne Drummond Robert D1 Headmaster £245 $37,573 1912 194 Lansdowne Hagett Gladys E E D1 Assistant Female £150 $23,004 1912 194 Lansdowne Kean Euphemia R D2 Assistant Female £120 $18,403 1912 194 Lansdowne Johnston Mary G Assistant Female £90 $13,802 1912 194 Lansdowne Sutherland Olive Female Probationer 2 £25 $3,834 1912 194 Lansdowne Sellar Jeanie Female Probationer 2 £25 $3,834 16th January 1912 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee- was held last evening, there being present Messrs E. Hale (chairman), A. Jackson, E. Welch, A. J. Cooper and F. P. Welch. Accounts amounting to £5 5s 5d were passed for payment. It was decided to write, to the Education Board, asking that fresh applications be invited for the position of assistant at the school, as the lady previously appointed accepted an appointment in another district. Messrs E. Basle and D. A. Pickering were appointed visiting members for the month. 17th January 1912 Ada Evans (431 marks). Norma Boys (410) and Eila Perry (403) obtained a scholarship for schools with over 30 pupils and under 200 17th February 1912 The annual picnic of the Lansdowne school was held yesterday, and was a decided success, thanks to the efforts of Mr Drummond (headmaster), his staff, and the members of the school committee. It. had been intended to hold the picnic at Willow Park but owing to the inclemency of the weather it was deemed advisable to hold the function in proximity to the school. Sports were held during the afternoon, and the prizes won were presented in the evening. The gathering was a most enjoyable one. 13th March Miss E R Kean appointed. Came from Mt Cook (Wellington) Girls’ School 20th March 1912 The headmaster of the Lansdowne School reported at the last meeting of the committee that the total number on the roll was 209, with an average attendance for the past seven weeks of 194, out of an average roll of 208. Satisfactory progress was being made in the work of the classes, and the percentage, in spite of a few cases of mumps, was 93 per cent. 27th March 1912 It was resolved to pay half the cost of the installation of gas at the Lansdowne school. 17th April 1912 At the-monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee last evening, the headmaster reported the average attendance for the first two weeks of. The quarter to have been 175 out of a roll number of 215. The attendance had been somewhat affected by a prevailing children's epidemic. 17th April 1912 The Masterton A. and P. Association offered a donation of £1 to every school with an average attendance of 200 or less and of £2 to schools of a higher grade making an exhibit at the next Solway Show of approved educational value, showing the result of experimental or other work in connection with the school agricultural classes. The schools which qualified for the donation were Masterton, Lansdowne, Greytown, Carterton (£2 each), Clareville and Featherston (£1 each). The secretary of the Association (Mr J. B. Emmett) received a letter to-day from the Wellington Education Board, conveying its warm thanks for the assistance the Association has given from time to time to the efforts of the Board to promote the study of agriculture. 23rd April 1912 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. ANNUAL REPORT The following report was presented at the meeting of householders at Lansdowne last evening:—’In presenting you to-night with the third annual report of the Lansdowne School your Committee have much pleasure in stating that excellent progress ha; been made during the last twelve months. At the meeting held in April, 1911 there were on the school roll 179 pupils. This number has been increased during the past year to 203 showing an increase of 30. The residents of Lansdowne and district arc to be congratulated on the fact that the school has an excellent and efficient staff in Mr R. C. Drummond and the seven teachers under him, They one and all have-the interest of their pupils at heart. This is amply borne out by the Inspector's latest report, which is highly satisfactory. Your Committee are pleased to be able to state that considerable improvements have been affected in and about the school and grounds. The balance sheet shows a credit of approximately £16 which considering the extraordinary expenditure incurred during the year, is very satisfactory. A school library has been opened with a well-selected stock at a cost of over £10, a fine book has been installed, a Hazard target purchased, flagstaff erected, and various improvements done to the grounds, and a tender has been accepted for lighting the school by gas. Aided by the untiring efforts of Messrs Hogg and Vile members of the Education Board, your Committee acquired from the late School Commissioners, the extra laud adjoining the school grounds, which has been fenced in securely, and gives ample room for the boys to indulge in athletic pursuits such as cricket, football, etc. Excellent results have been obtained during the past .season by the scholars, under the instruction of Mr. Drummond, in the experimental garden plots. Your Committee are pleased to be able to say that at the last Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral and Horticultural Shows the Lansdowne School secured several first prizes both in. vegetables and flowers in open competition with other schools. During the season, keen competition existed between the scholars who had garden, plots under their care owing to the fact that the gold medals had been donated by Mr. A. J. Cooper, one of the Committeemen, to be awarded to the best kepi plot. Mr Davies, .the Board's Agricultural Instructor, was asked to award the prize, which was won by No. 2 plot. The annual picnic was held in the School grounds, the threatening weather preventing the Committee from carrying out their usual outing to Willow Park. The thanks of the Committee are due to the enthusiastic committee- of ladies who worked so hard to make the gathering a pleasant one, and to the public for the liberal mariner in which they subscribed towards the entertainment 'and prize fund for the children’s' sports during the day. The annual breaking up entertainment was held in December, and proved a decided success in every way. Great credit is due to Mr Drummond and the School staff for the care and attention given to the children in training them for their various parts. Nearly 100 performers were on the stage, and they carried out their respective parts in. an extremely creditable manner. In connection with the children's singing, it is pleasing to note that an excellent report has been received from the Board. The report states: "The school was visited last year, where an afternoon was spent. The children appeared to take delight in their work, and their singing gave much pleasure, the voices being true and sweet, and the enunciation excellent." At the Masterton Musical and Elocutionary Competitions, the school received first and second prizes in the school competitions, this being an extremely creditable performance. During the year the members of the Trust "Lands Trust were invited to give an address sit the school. Most of the members were in attendance and gave an interesting address to an appreciative audience on Trust matters. The thanks of the Committee are due to the Trust for the generous support. given the school, which has enabled them to extend their operations in a manner which it would otherwise be impossible to do with the funds received from the Board. The Committee held twelve ordinary and three special meetings during the year, at which the .attendance was as follows.—• Messrs A. J. Cooper 15, E. Hale 15. A. Jackson 12. J. E. Perry 11, D. A. Pickering 7, E. Welch 13, and F. P. Welch 11. 23rd April School Committee elections Lansdowne — Messrs. E. Hale (chairman), A. J. Cooper, J. Archer, G. L. Spencer, B. R. Rayner, W. S. Dickens, and D. A. Pickering. 1st May 1912 Mr A Thompson resigns 4th May 1912 An increase is being made to the, teaching staff of the Eketahuna school. Miss Morrison, who is at present at Lansdowne, will fill the position within a day or so. 7th May 1912 The Lansdowne School < Committee has granted the Lansdowne Presbyterian Church the use of the schoolroom for holding services until, the Lansdowne -Church is erected, The schoolroom "is being fitted, with gas and the installation will probably be completed in time for the opening service to be held on Sunday next. 13th May 1912 On the Old Showgrounds on Saturday, St. Patrick's school defeated the Lansdowne school by 19 points to nil, after having all the best of the game. Presumably Rugby 21st May 1912 Miss Morrison, of the teaching staff of the Lansdowne school, has been transferred to Eketahuna. Miss Gobert has been appointed relieving teacher at the former school. 21st May 1912 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne .School Committee was held last evening, there being present: E. Hale (Chairman), A. J. Cooper, C. L. Spencer, W. S. Dickens B R. Rayner and J. Archer. The headmaster's report was read and adopted The average attendance for the past seven weeks was 175, out of an average roll of 212. During the month several changes occurred in the teaching staff. The secretary was instructed to write to the Wellington Education Board requesting that ,a shed be built at a cost of about £40, for storing tools and materials required in connection with the school' gardens and (grounds. It was also decided to apply to the Masterton Trust Lands Trust for a special grant in connection with agricultural and horticultural classes in the school. Messrs Rayner and Archer were appointed visiting members, for the month. 16th July 1912 he Lansdowne School Committee decided last evening to celebrate Arbor Day by planting forty trees, including birch, plane, oak, walnut, poplar, mountain ash, and larch. This will form the foundation of a scheme for the future planting of the new school grounds The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present: Messrs E. Hale (Chairman), W. S. Dickens, A. J. Cooper, and J. Archer. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs B. R. Rayner, C. L. Spencer . and D. A. Pickering. The Education Board wrote, stating that they were granting a subsidy of £2 on the £4 left over from the picnic towards the library. A, letter was also received from the Board stating that the Education Commissioners would be visiting the school on Thursday next. The headmaster's report for the past four weeks showed an average attendance of 196, and a roll number of 216. 19th July 1912 A, Lansdowne school boy hung his bridle on the school fence last Tuesday, and it was taken away. The person took it is-requested to return the bridle to the schoolmaster. 20th August 1912 The headmaster of the Lansdowne School, in his monthly report, presented to the committee last evening, stated that the roll for the past month was 216, average attendance 188, and percentage 87. Arbor Day in connection with the Lansdowne School was held last week, when the frontage to the new playground was planted with deciduous trees.. At the monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee last evening it was decided that the secretary write to the Lansdowne. Water Supply Committee for fuller information regarding the adverse report which has been published in reference to the water supply. The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening, there being present—Messrs E. Hale (chairman). W. F. Dickens, C. L. Spencer, A. J. Cooper, B. R. Rayner and 1). A. Pickcring . A letter was received from the Wellington Education Board stating that the position of assistant mistress would be- re-advertised. It was decided that information regarding children eligible to attend a high school would be forwarded to the High School Establishment Committee. Accounts amounting to £12 3s 8d were passed for payment. . Messrs Hale and Rayner were appointed visiting members for the ensuing month. 17th September 1912 The Lansdowne School Committee held its monthly meeting last evening, there being present—Messrs A. J. Cooper (chairman). B. R. Rayner, C. Spencer, J. Archer, W. Dickens, and D. A. Pickering. The Wellington Education Board wrote stating that Miss Gobert would for the present be retained as assistant relieving teacher. Accounts amounting to £10 2s 10d were passed for payment. Messrs J. Archer and W. Dickens were appointed visiting members for the ensuing month. 22nd October 1912 he Lansdowne School Committee held its monthly meeting last evening, there being present,—Messrs E. Hale (chairman), B. R. Rayner, C. P. Spencer, W. H. Vickers, and A. .J. Cooper. The headmaster's report showed that the average attendance for the month. was 211. the roll 255, and percentage 94. Mr Fleming, chief inspector of the Wellington Education Board, examined the school last week:. The committee decided to confirm the appointment of Miss M. G. Johnston to the position of assistant teacher. Accounts amounting to £3 10s 3d were passed for payment. Messrs Rayner and Spencer were appointed visiting members for the month. 1st November 1912 Competition Society Mr A. Donald brought up the question of the non- distribution of the medals won by the Lansdowne School children. The general opinion of the meeting was that the medals should 'be struck at once, and awarded to the winners, and this was decided on 19th November 1912 Miss M. G. Johnston, who has been appointed assistant teacher at the Lansdowne school, will take up her duties on December 1st. In 1910 Mary G Johnston taught as pupil teacher at Carterton School 19th November 1912 he monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening, there being present —Messrs E. Halo A. J. Cooper, W. F. Dickens, B. R. Rayner and D. A. Pickering. It was decided to hold the annual school concert on the 12th and 13th of December. A circular was received from Mr C. C. Jackson, stating that he would be a candidate for the vacant seat on the Education Board. Votes of thanks were passed to Mr Denby for a collection of annuals for the school garden, and to Mr C. C. Ross for a donation of £1, to be expended in prizes for shooting. Messrs E. Hale and D. A. Pickering were appointed visiting members for the month 30th November 1912 The Lansdowne School children are now rehearsing the Japanese operetta, ''' Princess Chrysanthemum,'' which will be produced at the annual entertainment on Thursday and Friday evenings,- December 12th and 13th. 13th December 1912 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT The Lansdowne schoolroom was packed to the doors last evening, when the pupils of the school staged the Japanese operetta "Princess Chrysanthemum ," and it may be truly said that no more successful entertainment of this nature has been hold in the district for quite a time. The interior of the building was beautifully and artistically decorated, and in .sympathy with the piece being staged. The stage itself was arranged, in true Oriental fashion, and gave a most realistic, effect to the acting of the characters engaged in portraying the comedy. The dresses ()( the various characters were very effective and appropriate, and reflected credit en the parents, who" must have gone- to much trouble to provide such artistic dresses. . The parents, teachers, and all who assisted in preparing for the entertainment wore well rewarded in the first place by the .splendid rendering given by the youthful actors and actresses' secondly, by the large and enthusiastic audience which was present and which showed, by continued applause, that the programme was a highly enjoyable one. Mrs A. J. Cooper was an efficient accompanist, and together with a strong orchestra added not a little to the general success of the entertainment. The following are the chief characters who took part:— Princess Chrysanthemum (the Emperor's daughter), Ada Evans; To To, Yum Yum Dudu, Tulip (maidens attendant on the Princess) Greta Welch, Rev. Cole, Olive King, Dorice Hollings; the Emperor What-For-Whi (a. merciful (?) monarch), Miss 0. Sutherland; Prince So-Tru, Prince So-Sli (in love with the Princess), Gladys McKenzie. Vena .Smith ; TopNot (the Court Chamberlain), Eric Chesterman; Saucer Eyes (the wizard cat), Geoffrey Boys; Fairy Moonbeam. Gladys Hale; sprites of the night. courtiers, populace, attendants, fairies, etc. he proceeds of the entertainment are in aid of funds to provide for the laying down of a tennis court and buying sports material for the use of the school children. The entertainment will be repeated this evening. 20th December 1912 THE BREAKING-UP. The breaking-up ceremony in connection with the Lansdowne School was. 'duly carried out yesterday afternoon:, and proved to be a most successful function. The prizes and attendance certificates were distributed by Mr Hale, Chairman of the School' Committee, who, in a few well-chosen words, congratulated the children and the staff on a successful year's work. During the proceedings "a handsome silver shaving mug was presented by Bernard Welch, on behalf of the children, to Mr Drummond who suitably replied. The following is the prize list: , SHOOTING PRIZES, presented by C C. Ross.—Senior Division : Frank Pickering 1, Archie King 2, Alan Wardell 3. Junior Division : Aubrey Jackson 1, Stanley Carr 2, Fred Smith 3. CROQUET PRIZES— IS'6 IS'5: Maggie Rive; I S'4, I2'3: Kate To Tau. Prize for the most popular boy and girl in the school, decided by vote of children, presented by Mr Hale:— Girls: Ada Evans: Boys: Bernard Welsh.

1913 1913 219 Lansdowne Drummond Robert D1 Headmaster £250 $37,500 1913 219 Lansdowne Haggett Gladys E E D1 Assistant Female £150 $22,500 1913 219 Lansdowne Kean Euphemia R D2 Assistant Female £125 $18,750 1913 219 Lansdowne Wilson Jessie C5 Assistant Female £105 $15,750 1913 219 Lansdowne Johnston Mary G C5 Assistant Female £95 $14,250 28th January 1913 The postponed monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present, Messrs E. Hale (chairman), A. J. Cooper, W. S. Dickens, B. R. Rayner and A. D. Pickering. An apology for absence was received from Mr, J. Archer. The Wellington Education Board wrote forwarding plans where future building extensions were required on the grounds for the guidance of .the committee when laying out the proposed tennis courts for the school. It was decided that the approaches to the school - be laid down with limestone. Accounts amounting to 12s 2d passed for payment. It was that the annual picnic be held on February 14th, at Willow Park. A meeting of residents of Lansdowne will be held on Monday evening next, to discuss details. 8th February 1913 The Lansdowne School Picric Committee met last evening, details in connection with the picnic were dealt with. .The picnic is to take place at Willow Park on Friday next. Arrangements were made for three conveyances, the first to leave Lansdowne at 8.0 a.m., and second at 10 a.m. 18th February 1913 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. Present: Messrs E. Hale (chairman), W. S. Dickens, C L. Spencer and D. A. Pickering;. An apology for absence was received from Mr A. J. Cooper. The secretary of the Wellington Education Board wrote advising of the discontinuance of free school books, stationery and grants for school libraries. It was decided to call for tenders for' the erection of a. tool shed for the school. The headmaster reported a credit balance of £19 14s 11d in connection with the recent school concert, which money is to be devoted towards the construction of school tennis court. The attendance report showed the number on the roll to be 240, average 220, percentage 92. A cheque for' £10 10s for the quarterly capitation was received from the Wellington Education Board. 19th February 1913 SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CLASSES. POTATOES —Four varieties, not less than six potatoes of each variety, Lansdowne School 1 and 2; 1 cabbage any variety, Lansdowne School 2; 6 carrots, Lansdowne School 1, 2 and 3; six parsnips, Lansdowne. School 1 and 2, Clareville School 3; 12 pods French beans, Lansdowne School 1, Masterton School 2; best collection sweet peas, 3 heads of each variety, Lansdowne School 1; best collection asters, Clareville School 1, Lansdowne School 2; best collection of flowers, not more than 12 species, 4 of each, Lansdowne School 1 Masterton A and P Show results 15th March 1913 he following balance of grants were made to schools by the Trust Lands Trust last evening:—Masterton District High School £33 9s 4d, St. Patrick's School £10, Technical School £33 6s 8d, Lansdowne school £15 15s, Fernridge school £8 6s 9d, Te Ore Ore school £1 5s. 22nd March 1913 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held on Thursday evening. There were present Messrs E. Hale (chairman), W. Si Dickens, C. L. Spencer, B. R. Rayner, and J. Archer. An apology for absence was received from Mr A. J. Cooper. An application from the superintendent of the Lansdowne Presbyterian Sunday School for the use or the school and grounds for their annual school tea and entertainment was granted. It was decided to have an extension made to the bicycle shed. The headmaster's report ,ending March 20th, showed the number on the roll at 238, average attendance 220 percentage of attendance 92. The report stated that the swimming classes in connection' with the school had proved a great success, and nearly all of the boys receiving instruction were becoming proficient swimmers. Mr Archer had kindly offered his services in connection with the laying out of the proposed tennis court, and would give an estimate of the probable expenditure. Accounts amounting to £50 11s 11d, including £38, cost of erecting tool shed were passed for payment. 22nd March 1913 It has been by' the Lansdowne School Committee to take advantage of the Railway Department's offer to run school excursions to Wellington in connection with the visit of the battleship New Zealand 16th April 1913 The train conveying Hukanui and Lansdowne schools will leave Masterton at 5.45 a.m., and return from Wellington at 5.23 p.m. on 21st inst. Lansdowne school must travel by this train both ways, and cannot be conveyed on the Masterton special. Excursion to Wellington to visit HMS New Zealand 17th April 1913 The Lansdowne School Committee held their monthly meeting last evening. There were present: Messrs E. Hale (chairman), J. Archer, B. R. Rayner, C. L. Spencer, W. S. Dickens, and A. J. Cooper. The headmaster's report for the quarter ending March 31st, showed the attendance 220, roll number 234, percentage 93. It was reported that Dr Elizabeth Gunn had medically examined the children in Standard II and other children. Accounts amounting to £10 14s were passed for payment. 22nd April 1913 A special train conveying adults and children from the various schools in the Forty-Mile Bush, and also from Matahiw!, Lansdowne, Kaituna, Te Ore Ore, Wangaehu, Taueru and other outlying schools, numbering about 600 and making a total of 1315 in all) had a very successful journey, although the train .timed to reach Masterton at 10 p.m. on the return journey, was I delayed for an hour. The train arrangements for the day were all that could be expected, considering the heavy tax on the rolling stock. The conduct of all who made the trip, both om the trains and on the battleship, was all that could he desired, and special mention must be made of the good behaviour of the .school-children generally 28th April 1913 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. THE ANNUAL REPORT. Following is the annual report of the Lansdowne School Committee for the year ending March 31st, 1913: — "Ladies and Gentlemen. —In presenting the annual report of the committee for the year ending March 31, 1913, T ''desire to congratulate the householders on the steady advance of Lansdowne School as evidenced by the following figures: No. on roll on March 31st 1909, 107; 1910, 152; 1911, 182; 1912, 208; 1913, 234. On the whole the attendance has been very satisfactory, a, percentage of' 90 being maintained, but your committee would like to see a still higher percentage, and would urge upon the parents the necessity of their cooperation in this matter. "During the year several important improvements have been made in the school and school grounds. Gas has been installed, cupboard accommodation has been provided, and additions made to the school library, which now consists of 310 well-chosen books. In the school grounds the garden has been extended, fence painted ; a first-class tool house has been provided for gardening tools, manures, etc.; the paths in front of the school have been dressed with, limestone preparatory to tarring and sanding; half of the recreation ground has been levelled and glassed, and trees have been planted in suitable positions. "The annual picnic was held, at Willow Park, and proved to be a most successful and enjoyable function, being largely attended by parents and others interested in the school. The thanks of the committee are due to the ladies and all who assisted in making the annual gathering such a pronounced success. The annual entertainment by the school children also proved highly successful, the net proceeds amounting to £19. This sum of money is to be expended in laying out an asphalt tennis court. At the annual competitions held by the Masterton Society, teams representing the school gained first and second prizes for action songs,, and second prize in the carol competition for boys. "The school was also well to the front in the children's classes at the Masterton A. and P. Show. "The Committee held 13 meetings during the. year, and the record of attendance is as follow* :—Mr Archer 8, Mr Cooper 10, Mr Dickens 13, Mr Hale 12, Mr Spencer 9, Mr Pickering 7, Mr Rayner 10. "The receipts for the year have been £191 10s 7d and the expenditure £118 19s 11d. showing a balance in the Bank of £72 10s 8d." 30th April 1913 School Committee results E. Hall (chairman), P,. W. Compton, B. R. Rayner, D. A. Pickcring, D. F. Dickens,- A. Jackson, H. ,Gosnell, E. Welch, J. Archer. 7th May 1913 A High School Party has been formed to push for a free place high school in Masterton rather than the district high school at present available Mr Pickering resigned from the Lansdowne School Committee to stand as a candidate for the High School Party in the Trust House Elections 10th May 1913 Messrs Evans, Pickering and Robinson who are contesting the three main seats upon the Trust for the High School party, have applied to the Lansdowne School Committee for the use of the Lansdowne School for a public meeting on. Tuesday evening. 13th May 1913 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last, evening, there being present: Messrs E. Hale (chairman). H. E. Gosnell, W. S. Dickens, D. M. Compton, B. R. Rayner. A. Jackson and D. A. Pickering. Mr Jackson was unanimously elected .to the position of treasurer for the ensuing year. It was decided that, the use of the school be granted to the High School party for the purpose, of holding a meeting on Tuesday evening. The headmaster (Mr Drummond) reported that the average attendance for the first six weeks of the quarter was 213, and' the roll for the first week ending May 9th, '232, with a percentage of 92. Messrs Jackson and Compton were appointed visiting members for the ensuing month. 10th June 1913 The Lansdowne School Committee decided last night, that in view of another, teacher being required for the school, the Education Board be recommended to secure the services of a male teacher 12th June 1913 The headmaster of the Lansdowne School reported at the committee meeting last night that there were 240 children on the roll. 2nd July 1913 At the special meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee last evening, the appointment of Mr C. Caigou, of the Lower Hutt District High School, as assistant teacher at Lansdowne was confirmed. Mr Caigou was formerly teacher at Horokiwi, Kilbirnie, Ngaituri, and Alfredton. At end of 1913 still at Hutt District High School 15th June 1913 e monthly meeting of, the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present Messrs E. Hale (chairman), A. Jackson, Hi E. Gosnell, W. S. Dickens, P. M Compton, D. A. Pickering. An apology for absence was received from Mr B. R. Rayner. It was decided to celebrate Arbour Day, which takes place to-morrow, by; the planting of" ornamental trees on the school grounds. The headmaster reported that for the first two weeks of the quarter the average roll was 248, average attendance 229, percentage of attendance 92. Accounts amounting to £9 10s 3d were passed for payment. 15th July 1913 Miss Wilson, of Wellington is at present on the relieving staff of the Lansdowne school. 17th July 1913 Arbor Day was scarcely observed in Masterton yesterday. The schools and public offices were closed, and a few ornamental trees were planted at Lansdowne School. Otherwise, nothing was done. 25th July 1913 Masterton Competitions ACTION SONG, squads of 24 primary school children. Lansdowne School, first second and third. ACTION SONG, infants. Lansdowne School, first and second^ The judge spoke Very highly of the work of the whole of the squads, five of which were present from Lansdowne. He said they would compare favourably with anything at Auckland or Wellington 25th July 1913 The splendid performances given in the action song at the competitions yesterday afternoon by the Lansdowne school children was the subject of comment on all sides, after the children had been heard. Mr Gregson was delighted with their work, and he suggested that the children should be taken to Wellington to compete at the competitions there. We are thoroughly in accord with Mr Gregson, and would suggest that subscriptions be solicited with the object of assuring the children taking part in the Wellington competitions. The work of the children reflected the greatest credit on their headmaster (Mr Drummond), and he is to be congratulated on the success which has resulted from his arduous work in training them. He has every reason to feel proud of the children 12th August 1913 The Lansdowne School Committee held its monthly meeting last evening, there being present, —• Messrs E. Hale (chairman), H. E. Gosnell, P. M. Compton, W. S. Dickens, B. R.- Rayner, and A. Jackson. An apology for absence was received from Mr D. Pickering. The Education Board wrote, forwarding donation and subsidy amount to £1 18s 8d, and capitation grant £10 10s. It was decided to apply for a special grant from the Trust Lands Trust for agricultural work. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr J. Prentice for a donation of carpenters' tools for the school. The headmaster's report for the month showed the average attendance to be 214, and the number on the roll 240. During the .month the attendance had been affected by vaccination and measles. Messrs A. Jackson and P. M. Compton were appointed visiting members for the month. 14th October 1913 Miss G. E. Haggett, teacher at the Lansdowne School, who has been an inmate of the Masterton Hospital, is now convalescent. She will visit friends in the country before resuming her duties. 14th October 1913 The Lansdowne School Committee has appointed a sub-committee to undertake the construction of a. lawn tennis court at the school. he monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present— Messrs E. Hale (chairman), P. M. Compton, W. S. Dickens, H. E. Gosnell, B. R. Rayner, A. Jackson, and D. A. Pickering. The headmaster reported that the average attendance for the quarter was 214, on the roll 245, and percentage of attendance 90. Messrs Bakeweli and Fleming are inspecting the school. Accounts amounting to £16 10s were passed for payment. Messrs A. Jackson and E. Hale were appointed visiting members for the month 14th October 1913 A LANSDOWNE PROTEST. At the meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee last night, strong exception was taken to the Trust Lands Trust Agricultural Committee visiting the Lansdowne School without giving due notice to the Committee and the headmaster, and it was decided to forward a letter of protest to the Trust 29th November 1913 The annual entertainment by pupils and ex-pupils of Lansdowne School will be held on Thursday and Friday, December 1 lth and 12th, at the Lansdowne I School, when C. King Proctor's opera, "The Magic Ruby," or "The. Rajah of Rajahpore,'", will be produced. Special attention has been paid to the dressing of the band the children will be assisted by a good orchestra, under the direction of Mr Varnham. The dances incidental to the piece will be a strong feature, and under the able instruction of Miss Roberts the children taking part have arrived at a high state of proficiency. 9th December 1913 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present:, Messrs E. Hale (chairman), A. Jackson, H. E. Gosnell, W. S. Dickens,' B. Br. Rayner and D. A. Pickering. An apology for absence was received from Mr P. M. Compton. The Wellington Education Board wrote, advising that they would be forwarding, a cheque for £10 for improving the approaches to the school. The Masterton Trust Lands Trust wrote, asking for further particulars of the special grant applied for by the committee, and the purpose for which it was required. The secretary reported that Mr Hogg had been supplied with the particulars, and would report to the, Trust. The capitation grant of £25 Is was received from the Masterton Trust Lands Trust. Accounts amounting to £19 4s 9d were passed for payment. The inspector's annual report was received, and the committee fix- pressed their gratification at the highly satisfactory nature of the report. The headmaster's report for the month showed, roll 252, average- attendance 225, percentage of attendance, 90. The Masterton Trust Lands Trust wrote in connection with the. recent visit of members of the Trust to the school, stating that the visit was of a friendly nature, and not an official one, and expressing regret that longer notice had not been given the School Committee. 12th December 1913 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT. During the past year or two the Lansdowne school has become noted for the excellent entertainments promoted at the end of each school and this no doubt accounted largely for the big attendance which, was present last evening, when the pupils staged a delightful piece entitled!' "The Magic Ruby of Rajahpore." The entertainment wag carried through with at perfection that indicated careful tuition and much rehearsing. The dresses worn, by the juvenile actors and actresses were a feature ,of the play, and while the scenery and stage effects would do credit to a professional show. The principals carried' out their parts in a delightful, confident manner, causing the whole piece to go with a swing from start to finish. Miss Gladys Hale as "Nelly O'Neal", gave an excellent rendering of her part, and was well supported by the Misses Gretta Welch, Molly Collier, Kate Te Tau, and Ray Cole. Miss Vena Smith, in the role of "The Rajah of Rajahpore," acted cleverly. Master Charles Ross, as Major General Bangs, V.C. acted the Indian military officer to perfection. The choruses were in themselves worth going far to hear, the voices of some fifty-or sixty children blending harmoniously. Altogether the entertainment was an unqualified success, and reflects the greatest credit on Mr Drummond and his staff of teachers, who are to' be heartily congratulated on their efforts being attended by results so highly satisfactory. The cast of characters was as follows:—Nelly O'Neal, Gladys Hale; Elsie, Gretta Welch; Violet, Mollv Collier Rose,. Kate Te. \Tau Dorothy, Ray Cole; Major-General Bangs, V.C., .Charles Boss Patrick O'Flaherty, Terence McGee; Patrick O'Flaherty's servant, , Eric. Chesterman; Harry Lisle, Ada Evans; The Rajah of Rajahpore, Vena Smith; Ali Sin, Clarence Bannister; Electra, (the Goddess of Sight), Edith .Compton; Raj the Rakshasha, Gladys McKenzie. - Delightful music _ was rendered by the orchestra, consisting of Miss Johnston. Messrs, Varnham„ Burrows, Hollings, Wilton and Hunn. "The Magic Ruby of Rajahpore"' will be staged again this' evening, when it is safe to predict another big., house. 13th December 1913 Trust Lands Trust Lansdowne School. Mr Hogg reported an a visit he had paid to the Lansdowne school. He was pleased at what he had seen there. The grant required by, the Lansdowne School Committee was for work in the grounds of the school — breaking up ground for agricultural teaching, etc. The children at the school were receiving excellent instruction in agricultural matters. Very fine work was being done by the headmaster and children. The grounds looked splendid. He was prepared to support a vote of £10 towards the agricultural work of the school, and moved accordingly. Mr Daniell seconded the motion. The chairman said that he was prepared to support a. grant to any school so long as the money was spent judicially. Mr Krahagen also paid a high tribute to the appearance of the grounds at the Lansdowne school. The motion was carried. 16th December 1913 "THE MAGIC RUBY." (To the Editor.) Sir, —The success of the Lansdowne school children in the performance of ''Magic Ruby," last week, was so great, and being worthy of better staging and scenery, it is to be hoped 'that Mr Drummond will see his way clear to allow his juveniles to show their talent in the Masterton Town Hall, where. Both .the performers and costumes would be seen to better advantage.—l am, etc., . . RESIDENT. 17th December 1913 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. THE YEAR'S PASSES Following wore the .successful pupils of the Lansdowne school in the examinations of this year: — Standard VI." (Proficiency) . — Edith Compton, Alice Chesterman. Maud Haxton. Gladys Hall. Florrie McCurdy, George Ross, Geoffrey Boys, Clarence Bannister, Eric Chesterman, Alan Wardell, Fred Carr, Harry Astwood. Standard V.—Grace Gosnell, Lily Kiellberg, Gretta Welch, Norah Drummond, Ray Cole, Olive King, Mildred Annie Kerr, Lulu Clarke, Alice Wagg, Ethel Hunt, Jean Winton. Rita Fuller, Jessie Narbey, Kate Te Tau, William Ackerman, Fred Smith, Charles Ross. Frank Jaques, Rex Gosnell. Harold McKenzie, Robert Graham, Frank Pickering, William Hollings. Standard IV. —Douglas Brogdon, Jas. Ewington. Lance Emery, Aubrey Jackson, Ronald Matthews, Frank Pain, Leslie Roff, Gordon Stretch, Walter Stretch, Edward Te Tau. Margaret Bishop. Ella Boys, Mollie Collier, May Cronin, Winifred Davis. Polly Drake, Jean Drummond. Dorothy Fanthorpe, Rita Falloon, Winifred Hale, Violet Hesp, Ivy Jarrett, Isabel Lett, Irall Maltby, Florence Narbey. Florence Pickering, Myra .Pickering, Mavis Rive, Melva Roff. Standard III.— Rongo Cole, Percy Dixon. Ronald Drummond, Fred Graham, Archer Cole. Harold King, James McCurdy, Jack Welch, Thelma Barr, Elizabeth Brown, Mavis Chisholm, Jolene Constable , Laura Constable, Grace Crawford, Avis Emery, Kate Ewington, Doriki Fellingham, Trixie Green, Margaret Hawkins, Beatrice Haxton. Alice Hedley, Pearl Hollings, Rita Jackson, Ada McCurdy, Constance Petersen, Grace Reynolds, Gwen Te Tau. Edna Voyce, Mabel Veale, Marion Watson, Norah Wilkinson. Standard II. —Noel Andrew, Robert Allan, Jack Bacon, James Denby, Alfred Ewington Donald Graham, Nelson Hale, Walter Hollings, Lawrence Kibblewhite, Nathania Owen, Eric Rayner. William Winhall, Ethel Cooke, Hilda Edwards, Ivy Gadsby, Zelma Haxton. May Hesp, Caroline Hunt, Rae McHattie, Dorothy Pickering. Gwen Read, Mary Smith, Kathleen Smith, Iris Spackman, Esme Watson, Isabel. Wilton. Standard 1. —Garth Baddeley, Albert Drinkwater. Ralph Emery. William Ewington. Oscar Fowler, Wilfred Gosnell, Abel Kerr, Donald Lett, Laurence Mitchell, Victor Pulford, Leslie Pickering, William Rautu, Clifford Townsley, Jas. Trass. Ronald Trass, Stanley Wilkinson, Norman Winhall, Ethel Ackerman, Phoebe Ackerman, Marjorie Berry, Gladys Butcher, Irene Cooper, Mary Costello, Hinemoa Cullen, Patrica Drummond, Phyllis Fanthorpe, Mary Gazeley, Queenie Greenland, Kathleen Hedley, Connie Hollings, Marjorie McNally, Ethel Narbey, Rhoda Nicolson, Mavis Rose, Hazel Stokes, Alma Styles, Jean Watson, Norma Welch

1914 1914 244 Lansdowne Drummond Robert D1 Headmaster £270 $38,656 1914 244 Lansdowne Caigiou Charles C3 Assistant Master £180 $25,771 1914 240 Lansdowne Haggett Gladys E E D1 Assistant Female £150 $21,476 1914 240 Lansdowne Atkinson Mary E D3 Assistant Female £140 $20,044 1914 240 Lansdowne Johnston Mary G C4 Assistant Female £100 $14,317 1914 240 Lansdowne Thomas Edgar G R Male Pupil Teacher 2 £50 $7,159 20th January 1914 The Lansdowne school picnic will be held on February 13th, at Willow Park, which has been lent by Mr D. McLachlan for the occasion. 28th January 1914 Mr Henry M, Sanson ; Lansdowne, appointed as pupil teacher 10th February 1914 A splendidly attended meeting was held in the Lansdowne school-house last night to make final arrangements for ' the picnic to be held at Willow Park on Friday. Mr B. Rayner occupied the chair. The ladies canvassing committee reported that they had met with great success, business men and parents responding liberally. Four drags will leave the school on Friday, at 8.30 a.m., to convey parents and children. Everything necessary is provided by the committee 14th February 1914 Owing to wet weather the pupils, of the Lansdowne school, with parents, teachers and friends, assembled at the 'Coronation Hall, in the Masterton Park, for the annual picnic and sports, it being deemed inadvisable to hold the gathering at Willow Park as arranged. The committee had all arrangements well in hand, and' with the exception of the- sports programme, which was postponed, everything went off exceptionally well. Through the kindness of Mr Z. M. Hoar, the children were treated to a row on the Park lake, and this additional and unexpected pleasure was greatly appreciated. The Park was voted an ideal spot for such an outing. The efforts of the committee, were untiring, and resulted in the children haying ono of the most enjoyable outings in the history of the school. The school sports will be held at the Lansdowne -school grounds on Monday, the various events being looked forward to with --great interest. 17th February 1914 The Lansdowne School Committee last evening passed a resolution drawing the attention of the Wellington Education Board to the insufficient accommodation provided for the pupils 10th March 1914 The Lansdown School Committee held their monthly meeting last evening. There were present: Messrs E. Hale (chairman), A. J. Jackson, W. S. Dickens*, and D. A. Pickering. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs B. R. Rayner, A. T. Gosnell, and P. M. Compton. The headmaster's report showed the number on the roll to 252 average attendance 236, or 94 per cent. Accounts amounting to £10 were passed for payment. Messrs W. S. Dickens and D. A. Pickering were appointed visiting members for the month. 15th April 1914 The Lansdowne School has now an average roll of 200, and at the coming committee election nine members will require to be elected instead of seven, as previously. The school has made rapid progress, and promises soon to be one of the most important in the Wellington education district. , 15th April 1914 It was announced at the meeting of the Lansdowne school committee last night that Mr E. Hale, who had occupied the position of chairman for many years, would not seek re-election, owing to pressure of business. 17th April 1914 It was announced at the meeting of the Lansdowne school committee last night that Mr E. Hale, who bad occupied the position of chairman for many years, would not seek re-election, owing to pressure of business 25th April 1914 Mr J. Taucher has been appointed janitor of the Lansdowne school. 1st May 1914 At its meeting this week the Wellington Education Board decided that the alterations at the Lansdowne school Would not deprive the school of its Assembly Hall. Instead of constructing a permanent dividing wall, as was at first proposed, so that extra class-rooms would be provided, it was resolved that a McCabe movable partition be put in. Tin's decision will be welcomed by the Lansdowne Committee. 2nd May Wairarapa Rugby Union The Lansdowne school applied for a grant of a football. The matter was held over for the present. 6th May 1914 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. ANNUAL REPORT. Following is the fifth annual report of the Lansdowne School Committee for the year ending April 30th, 1014: — Ladies and Gentlemen, —I have much pleasure in presenting the annual report of the committee for the year ending April 30th, 1914:— "The average attendance of the school is steadily increasing, the average for the quarter ending March 31st, 1914, being 237. The following figures show how the attendance has gradually increased: Average attendance for first quarter ending March 31st, 1909, 93; average attendance for year ending December 31st, 1909, 111; average attendance for year ending December 31st, 1910, 147; average attendance for year ending December 31st, 1911, 161;' average attendance for year ending December 31st, 1912, 194; average attendance for year ending December 31st, 1913, 219. "Owing to the increased attendance Mr Caigou (assistant master) and Mr Thomas (pupil teacher) have been added to the staff. Increased accommodation is now required, as the average attendance is considerably in excess of the floor space provided. "The annual entertainment was again a most successful function. The net balance, together with that of 1912, is being expended on the formation of a tennis court. Considerable improvements have been made during the year to the grounds. Seats have been provided for the children in the play-ground, the school garden has been extended, and special apparatus, including maps, diagrams, extra readers, etc., have been provided for use in the school. "Tree-planting was carried out on Arbor Day, and it is hoped that this work will be carried out again this year. "The school picnic was marred by wet weather, but, in spite of adverse circumstances, was made most enjoyable by a hard-working and capable ladies' committee. The committee hold thirteen ordinary meetings and two special meetings. "The record of attendance is as follows: —Hale 13, Rayner 7, Compton 7, Pickering 11, Jackson 13, Gosnell 10, Dickens 11. "The school is very fortunate in having an excellent teaching staff, and we would like to express our keen appreciation of the marked ability displayed by the headmaster (Mr R. C. Drummond) and staff during our term of office. The good work of. the pupils is amply borne out by the Inspector's latest report, which is highly satisfactory, and must be very gratifying to the teachers. "The committee is greatly indebted to a large number of people who have assisted to promote the pleasure for profit of the children, and trusts they will accept its thanks and appreciation. "Application was made to the Edition Board for the construction of a septic tank, 'as the present system for so large a school is quite out of date. The Board was unable to grant the request, but your committee recommends that the matter be not lost sight of." 29th May 1914 The Lansdowne School will observe Monday as a holiday, in honour of the King's Birthday, instead of Wednesday 10th June 1914 At the monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee on Monday evening, a letter was read from the Education Board, granting the extra, water service that had been applied for, and offering to provide a subsidy for the construction, of a septic tank. The committee decided to purchase equipment for the game of basketball, and also an ambulances outfit and a roller top desk for the use of the headmaster. The number of children on the roll during the past month was 256, the average attendance 229, and the percentage 90. Accounts amounting to £4 10s 8d were passed for payment. 14th July 1914 The Lansdowne School Committee held their monthly meeting last evening. There were present: Messrs H E Gosnell (chairman), A. Owen, Rev. Halliday, A. Jackson and J. Ackerman. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs D. A. Pickering, W. Harding and J. E. Perry. The headmaster reported that the average attendance for the month was 2.34, number on roll 257, actual number now on roll 263. A letter was received from the Wellington Education Board, advising that the erection of an additional room at the school would be proceeded with as soon as funds were available. It was decided to expend the sum of £4 on the purchase of books for the school library. 30th July 1914 he Government has notified the Wellington Education Board that a grant of £575 has been made for an additional class-room at the Lansdowne school. 11th Aug 1914 At the meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee last evening, it was resolved to devote the sum of £5 from the picnic account a-s a donation from the Lansdowne school children to the war distress fund In reply to a communication from the Minister of Marine, 19th October 1914 At the meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee last evening, it was resolved to devote the sum of £5 from the picnic account ass a donation from the Lansdowne school children to the war distress fund In reply to a communication from the Minister of Marine, 16th November 1914 A and P Association The ground committee's report stated that an application from Mr Grant for the use of the grounds for the Lansdowne school picnic was granted on the usual conditions. 2nd December 1914 A special meeting of the Lansdowne school committee was held last night there were present: Messrs H. E. Gosnell (chairman), A. Owen, D. A. Pickering J. Ackerman, J. E. Perry, J. McHattie, and the Rev. L. Halliday It was decided to immediately install a septic tank and drainage, and also to lay 50 yards of asphalt on the school yard 18th December 1914 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. LIST OF PASSES. GIRLS. STANDARD Vl.—Proficiency certificates: Laura Clarke, Ray Cole, Norah Drummond, Grace Gosnell, Olive King, Mildred Shaw, Alice Wagg, Gretta Welch, Mavis Woodley. Competency: Annie Kerr, Lulu Clarke, Lorna Bray. STANDARD V.—Ella Boys, Mollie Collier, Jean Drummond, Dorothy Fanthorpe, Isabel Lett, Winnie Livingstone, Irall Maltby, Myra Pickering, Mavis Rive, Melva Roff. STANDARD IV.—Thelma Barr, lolene Constable, Laura Constable, Viva Daysh, Ella Edwards, Avis Emery, Kate Ewington, Doric Fellingham, Trixie Green, Margaret Hawkins, Beatrice Haxton, Alice Hedley, Pearl Hollings, Rita Jackson, Eileen Jackson, Ethel Jaques, Ada McCurdy, Gwen Te Tau, Edna Noyce, Marion Watson. STANDARD III.—Ethel Cooke, Ivy Gadsby, Maud Hawthorne, Rae Hattie, Hilda Pinhey, Jane Roff, Mollie Smith, Kathleen Smith, Iris Spackman, Cora Stretch, Esme Watson, Isabella Wilton. STANDARD IL—Ethel Ackerman, Phoebe Ackerman, Doris Alderslade, Myrtle Banks, Margery Berry, Gladys Butcher, Florence Bishop, Irene Cooper, Patricia Drummond, Phyllis Fanthorpe, Mary Gazley, Queenie Greenland, Kathleen Hedley, Constance Hollings, Marjorie McNally, Ethel Narbey, Rhoda Nicolson, Mavis Rose, Alma Styles, Hazel Stokes, Jean Watson, Norma Welch, Dulcie Foot. . STANDARD I.—Alice Bungate, Ruby Drake, Pearl Fear, Rita Gadsby, Doris McCurdy, Annie McCullough, Agnes Evans, Isabel Jackson, Ruth Hodge. P. 3. —Erma Buick, Elsie Chisholm, Pearl Constable, Doris Dean, Etterina Denby, Winifred Emery, Elizabeth Grant, Margaret Hogan, Una James, Florence Livingstone, Ruby Nally, Edna Stimpson. BOYS. STANDARD Vl.—Proficiency: Rex Gosnell, Robert Graham, William Hollings, Harold McKenzie, Frank Pickering, Charles Ross, Fred Smith, David Livingstone, James Corlett. Competency: William Ackerman, Frank Jaques. STANDARD V.—Douglas Brogden, James Ewington, Lance Emery, Aubrey Jackson, Ronald Mathews, Frank Pain, Leslie Roff, Gordon Stretch, Edward-Te Tau, Frank Giddings, Walter Stretch. STANDARD IV.—Stanley Carr, Rongo Cole, Percy Dixon, Ronald Drummond, Fred Graham, Archer Hale, Harold King, James McCurdy, Jack Welch. STANDARD III.—Noel Andrews, Jack Bacon, James Denby, Gerald Dixon, Alfred Ewington, Donald Graham, Walter Hollings, Laurence Kibblewhite, Natahania Owen, Frederick Seber, William Winhall, William Walden. STANDARD ll.—Keith Baker, Garth Baddeley, Clarence Burton, Ralph Emery, William Ewington, Oscar Fowle, Wilfred Gosnell, Abel Kerr, Donald Lett, Victor Pulford, William Rautu, Clifford Townsley, Stanley Wilkinson, Norman Winhall, Leslie Pickering, Lionel Foot. STANDARD I.—Terence Barr, Norman Chesterman, Douglas Cooper, Frank Cooper, Albert Denby, Ronald Douglas, Raymond Edwards, Stanley Conner. Raymond Conner, Wallace Gosnell, Eric Jackson, Alex Millar, Arthur McCullough, Frank McCurdy, James McLaren, Percy Pickering, Alex Robinson, Henry Stimpson, Ray Wilkinson, Walter Corlett, Alan Graham, Elgar Bray,

1915 1915 256 Lansdowne Drummond Robert D1 Headmaster £320 $42,864 1915 256 Lansdowne Gordon Charles S C4 Substitute £190 $25,451 1915 256 Lansdowne Haggett Gladys E E D1 Assistant Female £160 $21,432 1915 256 Lansdowne Atkinson Mary E D3 Assistant Female £150 $20,093 1915 256 Lansdowne Sutton Mary G Mrs C4 Assistant Female £120 $16,074 1915 256 Lansdowne Feist Mary V Female P T 3 £65 $8,707 1915 256 Lansdowne Hercock Joseph J Male Probationer 1 £55 $7,367 1915 256 Lansdowne Johnston Elizabeth S Female Probationer 1 £55 $7,367 1915 256 Lansdowne Caigiou Charles C3 World War 1 15th January 1915 Norah T Drummond was the only pupil to achieve a Junior Scholarship 27th January 1915 Probationers, Joseph J. Hercock, Elizabeth S. Johnston appointed 5th February 1915 At a meeting of parents at Lansdowne last evening, it was decided to hold the Lansdowne School picnic on February 26th. Donations of any kind for the picnic will be received by Mrs McHattie, Lansdowne. 18th February 1915 The exhibits from the Lansdowne, Masterton, and Greytown schools were first class. Masterton A and P Show report 27th February 1915 The Lansdowne school held their annual picnic on the Masterton park oval yesterday. The picnic was a splendid success, and the largo attendance of both parents and children thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Swimming, running, and walking races were well contested. The walking race was perhaps the "star" event, and was won by Monty Jackson. Refreshments were provided, and were in abundance, and the picnic proved one of the best yet held by the Lansdowne school. 9th March 1915 A meeting of the Picnic Committee of the Lansdowne School was held last evening, -Mrs J. McHattie presiding. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £4, and it was decided to hand this amount, together with £5 already in hand, to the Belgian Relief Fund. 10th April 1915 he Tourist Department, Wellington, has presented to the Lansdowne School a very handsome framed set of photographic views. 10th April 1915 The monthly' meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present Messrs D. A. Pickering {chairman), Ackermann, J. McHattie, Owen, and Rev. Halliday. The. headmaster's report for the month showed the number on the roll to be 279, and the average attendance 252. • Accounts amounting to £16 0s 6d were passed for payment 23rd April 1915 It is pleasing to know that our children are being taught gardening. We can see the result of the instructions imparted by the teachers of the Lansdowne school. Look in the window of the W F C A., Ltd., Master ton, and see the giant pumpkins and vegetable marrows grown from seed supplied by the famous English firm of "Sutton." These seeds can be procured at the W.F.C.A., Ltd. 4th May 1915 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. ANNUAL REPORT. The following report was presented by the chairman (Mr D. A. Pickering) at the annual meeting of householders at Lansdowne last evening: 1 hare much pleasure in presenting the sixth annual report and balance sheet of the committee, for the year ending April 30th. The average attendance of the school is still increasing; the average attendance for the last year being 244; the present number on the roll is 279. The following figures will show how the attendance has gradually increased. Year ending- 1909, 111; 1910. 117; 1911. 161; 1912, 194; 1918. 219; 1914, 237; 1915, 244. Owing to the increased attendance, the following teachers have been added to our staff: Miss M. Feist and Miss S. Johnston and Mr Hancock as probationers. The Education Board has also called tenders for the erection of additional class rooms. The matter of septic drainage was also included in the plans- submitted, and it is to be trusted that, these two most important works will be done immediately. On account of the war, breaking out, it was decided not to hold the pupils' entertainment this year. The school picnic was held as usual, and was most enjoyable, and , the thanks of the committee- are due to the hard working and capable ladies' committee. The balance of the picnic money (£10) has been handed over to the Belgian Relief Fund upon behalf of the school children. Tree planting was carried on extensively on Arbor Day, and the committee trust that this part of the education will continue. The committee would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the headmaster (Mr Drummond) and His staff for their marked ability and attention during the past year. The excellent reports of the 'inspectors and the good work done by the pupils must be very gratifying to the teachers and parents. In conclusion we desire to thank the Trust Lands Trust for their grants, the parents and their friends who have so ably assisted to promote the pleasure and welfare of the children. The committee held 12 regular and 3 special meetings during the year, and the record of attendance is as follows: I Messrs A. Jackson 10. H. E. Gosnell 13, I). A. Pickering 11, E. Perry 7, W. Harding 7, J. McHattie 10, A. Owen 14. J. Ackerman 13, Rev. T. Halliday 13. 4th May 1915 School Committee Lansdowne. —Messrs. D. A. Pickering (chairman), A. Owen, Rev. Halliday, Messrs. J. McHattie, J. Ackerman, R. B. Rayner, W. Robson, J. Blackley, E. Welch. 18th May 1915 Mr Charles A. Caigou, first assistant at Lansdowne school, proceeds to Trentham with the next reinforcement contingent. He has had some years' experience, with the Officers' Training Corps. 28th May 1915 Over one thousand children from the Masterton District High School, Lansdowne, Te Ore Ore, Fernridge and Side Schools, and St. Patrick's School, took part iv the children's demonstration iv the streets yesterday afternoon. The big procession was headed by the Ruahine Battalion Band. The Town Hall, where the patriotic matinee took place, was crowded. An excellent set of films was exhibited by the Masterton' Picture- Company, which organised the entertainment. 31st July 1915 At a special meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee last evening, the following resolution, moved by Mr A. Owen and seconded by Mr E. Welch, was carried unanimously, and ordered to be sent to the Wellington Education Board:—"That the attention of the Board be drawn to the proposal of the Associated Auctioneers of Masterton to acquire the land opposite the school from Mr Macara for the purpose of public saleyards, and to urge the Board to take immediate steps to prevent this being done, as it would be a source of great danger to the children at the school and a grave menace to their health, inasmuch as the prevailing winds would blow the offensive odour directly into the school, and the noise of the cattle, dogs and auctioneers would make, it difficult for teachers to carry out their work." 1st September 1915 Tenders Lansdowne, septic tank, drainage, etc., Pickering Bros.; Wellington Education Board 4th September 1915 Miss M. E. Johnston, of the teaching staff of the Lansdowne School, "was presented on Thursday afternoon with an afternoon tea set from the staff; and with two pictures and a pewter sweet try from the pupils... The headmaster, Mr. Drummond, made, the presentation. Miss Johnston is to be married shortly. 11th September 1915 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present: — Messrs D. A. Pickering (chairman), J. Ackerman, J. Blackley, W. C. Dobson, A. McHattie, E. Welch, Owen and Rev. Halliday. It was resolved to call a special meeting to consider the question of laying down a cricket pitch for the school. Messrs E. Welch and J. Blackley were appointed visiting members for the month. 14th October 1915 Extensive preparations are being made in connection with the coming production of the patriotic operetta, Sisters Three, which is to be performed by the pupils and ex-pupils of the Lansdowne school at the Town Hall on Friday. October 22nd. About 120 'children are taking part, and great attention is being paid to the dressing. J. Watson is providing an orchestra, as the operetta abounds in tuneful choruses, a very pleasant entertainment should be provided. Tickets have sold steadily and a full house may be expected. Seats may be reserved at the British Piano Company's shop from Friday October 15th. 20th October 1915 The Lansdowne school children are, during the present term, paying a. series of visits to the Willowbank poultry farm in the course of their nature, studies. The children, beginning with the lower standards, were accompanied by the lady teachers on 25th ultimo. Some two hundred of these little ones much interested in observing the chickens hatching in the glass fronted incubators, of various sizes, from the machine designed to hatch fifty chicks up to one capable of hatching four hundred chickens. It was a source of wonder to many of the children to see the various stages of the hatching process from the first stage when the chick has just broken the shell with! its beak until it finally kicks its way out of the shell and falls through the- egg tray on to the floor of the incubator, and in a little while is beginning to stand and move about. .'Last. Monday the boys and girls of the. higher standards were also visitors, accompanied by Mr R C Drummond, headmaster. These were given a. short course of instruction by Mr R. 0. .Jarrett, who has promised to give a series of lessons in poultry culture to the higher standards. Mr Drummond, at the conclusion of the lesson, thanked Mr Jarrett for 'the very interesting time the pupils and himself had spent on the farm. 23rd October 1915 PATRIOTIC ENTERTAINMENT BY LANSDOWNE SCHOOL CHILDREN. The entertainment given by the Lansdowne school children in the Masterton Town Hall last evening in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, proved a brilliant success. Long before the time of -starting it was found necessary to close the doors and many were turned away. From a spectacular point of view the pantomime was rich in its setting and well up to the professional standard. The Gipsy girls, soldiers and sailors, Foresters and firemen, heralds, pages and chorus girls intermingling m beautifully executed revolutions made a gorgeous and striking display. In the centre of the stage sat Queen Britannia (Vena Smith), who throughout acted her part; which was a heavy one, almost to perfection. The others taking lending parts also acquitted themselves creditably and especially Charley Ross (a. porter on the great N. B.) whose singing elicited rounds of applause. Jack Welch (as Tom Moore, the poet) was a host in himself, while Mollie Collier (Robin Hood), acted her part creditably. The leading characters, exclusive of those already mentioned, were:—Edith Compton (Lady Anglia), Gladys Hale (Lady Scotia), Kate Te Tau (Zealandia), Alma Pickering (Lady Hibernia). Harold King (Shakespeare), Rongo Cole (Nelson), Frank Giddings (Bruce), Lance Emery (Rob Roy). "Douglas Brogden (Burns), Fred Smith (Wellington), 'Ella Boys (Maid Marian), Ethel Cook .(Red Riding Hood)., Gwen Te Tau (Dick Whittington), Aubrey Jackson (Motley), Leslie Roff (Captain Shaw), Frank Pickering (Neil Gow), Ronald Drummond (Tavish). The choruses rendered were chiefly of a patriotic nature, though the introduction of comic items tended to put life and spirit into a production that not only redounded to the credit of the conductor and tutor (Mr R. Drummond, head teacher) but to the pupils as a whole. The final scene, in which Britain’s Allies were introduced, to the strains of their respective national anthems was a fitting climax to the entertainment. Mr. R. Drummond in a brief speech, thanked the audience for. Their attendance and the pupils for the manner in which they had carried out their parts. Three, hearty cheers were then given for Mr Drummond by the, audience. It is understood the gross takings will amount to about £75- 2nd November 1915 The fortnightly meeting of the Stonehenge Lodge of Druids was held in the Druids' Hall, Masterton, last evening, Bro. D. Sim presiding over a fair attendance. A good deal of routine business was transacted. It was decided to suggest to the Carnival Committee that all the local Lodges attend a torchlight procession on Friday night in conjunction with the Lansdowne School concert, the procession to be headed by the Municipal Band. 4th November 1915 As a result of the splendid entertainment given in Masterton recently by the pupils and ex-pupils of the Lansdowne public school, a sum of £66 13s has been handed to the secretary of the local patriotic committee. 6th November 1915 The takings at the Masterton Town Hall last evening at the performance given by the Lansdowne- school children in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund amounted to about, £50 9th November 1915 Mr C. S. Gordon, son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Dalefield has been appointed first assistant at Lansdowne school, Masterton. He took up duties on the 1st of this month. This school has an attendance of 280 pupils, with nine teachers. Before leaving Rongomai where he- had been for nearly three years,' Mr Gordon was presented by his scholars with a gold mounted fountain pen, suitably inscribed, and .an address from the committee also a letter in appreciation of his work and regret at his departure, as the scholars had improved very much under his tuition. 13th November 1915 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present —Messrs D. A."Pickering (chairman), J. Ackerman, W. C. Dobson, Owen, and Rev. Halliday. The headmaster's report for the month showed the average attendance to be 254, and 284 on the roll. The headmaster, in his report, appealed to the Committee that pressure should be brought to bear on the Wellington Education Board for more accommodation at the school, which was overcrowded. The committee passed resolutions of thanks to the headmaster and staff for their efforts in connection with the recent entertainment, which realised £66 13s. 11th November 1915 Allies Relief Fund Pupils Lansdowne School, per Miss McCaul: 18 handkerchiefs, 28 diet cloths, 14. fomentation cloths, 14 operation cloths, 6 face cloths. Hand-knitted sox: 27th November 1915 A parade of the Caledonian Society's Pipe Hand and pupils from the Lansdowne and Masterton District High School (attractively attired) will be held prior to the commencement of the open-air concert in Masterton this evening. 16th December 1915 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. . The following certificates have been won and promotions made in connection with the Lansdowne school: — Gained Proficiency. —James Ewington, Lance Emery,. Frank Giddings, Aubrey Jackson, Ronald Matthews, Leslie Holt', Alexander Speedy, Ella Boys, Louisa Clarke, Molly Collier, Jean Drummond, Dorothy Fanthorpe, Winnifred Livingstone, Irall Maltby, Melva Roff, Myra Pickering. Gained Competency.—Douglas Brogden, Frank Pain, Edward Te Tau, Gladys Cooper, Catherine Jaques. Promoted to Standard VI. —Esther Arnaboldi, Thelma Barr, Laura Constable, Lolene Constable, Ella- Edwards, Avis Emery, Dorihi Fellingham, Trixie Green, Alice Hedley, Pearl Hollings, Rita Jackson, Eileen Jackson, Ada McCurdy, Gwen To Tau, Edna Voyce, Marion Watson, Winnie Davis, Ivy Jarrett, Florence Narbey, Florence Wilton, .Rongo Cole, Ronald Drummond, Archer Hale, Harold King, James McCurdy, Jack Welch, Angus Wyeth, William Robb. Promoted to Standard V. —Noel Andrews, James , Denby, Gerald Dixon, Alfred Ewington, Donald Graham, Walter Hollings, Laurence Kibblewhite, Claude Kilgour, Laurence Norman, Nati Owen, Victor Pinkney, Frederick Seber, Erie Drew, Roy Speedy, Winnie Arnaboldi, Ethel Cooke, Grace Crawford, Ivy Gadsby, Maud Hawthorne, Ailsa Kemble, Rae McHattie, Jane Roff, Alice Remington, Molly Smith, Kathleen Smith, Iris Spackman, Esme Watson, Isabella Wilton Promoted to Standard IV. —Robert Allan, Garth Baddeley, Keith Baker, Malcolm Baker, Ralph Emery, William Ewington, Lionel Foot, Nelson Hale, Abel Kerr, Donald Lett, Fred Pinkney, Eric Rayner, William Rautu, Norman Robb, Ronald Robb, Clifford Townsley, Thomas Lee, Stanley Wilkinson, Muriel Alderslade, Marjorie Berry, Gladys Butcher, Irene Cooper, Patsy Drummond, Phyllis- Fanthorpe, Dulcie Foot, Mary Gazley, Queenie Greenland, Zelma Haxton, Kathleen Hadley, Constance Hollings, Miriam Hutchison, Marjorie McNally, Ethel. Narbey, Rhoda Nicolson, Dorothy Pickering, Alma Styles, Hazel Stokes, Jean Watson, Norma Welch, Nellie Newman. Promoted to Standard III.—Francis Allen, Terence Barr, Norman Chesterman, Douglas Cooper, Walter Corlett, Stanley Conner, Raymond Conner, Albert Denby, Ronald Douglas, Harold Foot, Alan Graham, Eric Jackson, Alex. Miller, Percy Pickering, Alex. Robinson Donald Watson, Harold Gladstone, James McLaren, Alice Bungate, Phyllis Dixon, Pearl Fear, Eita Gadsby, Isabel Jackson, Doris McCurdy, Myrtle Dixon, Eita Norman, Annie McCullough. Promoted to Standard ll.—Wilfred Boys, George Costello, Denis Dyer, Arthur Ewington, Thomas Gadsby, Huia Haxton, Bartlett Hunt, John McCullough, Fred McCullough, Ronald McKay, Thomas Oakley, Albert Ogden, Harold Pickering, Stuart Petersen, Ralph Rayner, Charles Roff, Gordon Shaw, George Smith, William Stimpson, Spencer Townsley, Erina Buick, Elsie Chisholm, Pearl Constable, Marjorie Cross, Doris Dean, Etterina Denby, Cecilia Drummond, Winifred Emery, Margaret Hogan, Marjorie Harcombe, Iris Hollings, Isabel Halliday, Edna King, Florence Livingstone, Ruby McNally, Thelma Price, Edna Stimpson. Promoted to Standard I. —Thelma Allan, Dulcie Allan, Zelna Ackerman, Agnes Collie, Violet Constable, Kathleen Emery, Miriam Foot, Una Gadsby, Elsie McNally, Emma Miller, Vera Rayner, Freeman Amyes , Robert Buick, Gordon Chesterman, Richard Costello, Hermann Crass, James Cross, Herbert Dixon, Alfred Ewington, Athol Fear, Roy Higgison, Vincent Lett, John Logan, Angus McMaster, Henry Robinson, Frederick Smith, Courtenay Watson. 24th December 1915 The Lansdowne school has raised over £125 for the various war funds.

1916-1917 1917 289 Lansdowne Drummond Robert Head D-21 £340 $38,107 1917 289 Lansdowne Gordon Charles S Assistant C-67 £200 $22,416 1917 289 Lansdowne Thorpe Caroline E Mrs Assistant Licensed £181 $20,230 1917 289 Lansdowne Haggett Gladys E E Assistant D-63 £160 $17,933 1917 289 Lansdowne Wiesner Hermine-Louise Sole D-90 £120 $13,450 1917 289 Lansdowne Atkinson Mary E Assistant D-86 £86 $9,639 1917 289 Lansdowne Madely Mary V Pupil Teacher 4 £55 $6,164 1917 289 Lansdowne Langdon Gladys K Pupil Teacher 1 £55 $6,164 1917 289 Lansdowne Anderson Ida E Probationer £30 $3,362 26th January 1916 Wellington Education It was decided that the urgency of additions at Wadestown and Lansdowne, and the necessity for increase of grant at Hataitai, be strongly represented to the Department 26th January 1916 Wellington Education Board Grants given Lansdowne (£42, honours board and shelter shed). 12th February 1916 he monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present: —Messrs D. A. Pickering (chairman), J. Ackerman, J. Blackley, W. C. Dobson, B. R. Rayner, E. Welch, and Rev. Halliday. The report presented by Mr Gordon, acting headmaster, showed 277 on the roll and an average attendance of 216. Miss Madeley, probationer, was now on the staff, and Miss Iorns has been appointed relieving teacher, owing to the illness of the headmaster. Messrs E. Welch and J. Ackerman were appointed visiting members for the ensuing month. 18th March 1916 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening, Mr D. A. Pickering presiding. The headmaster reported 279 on the roll, and an average attendance of 255, being 91 per cent. It was agreed to purchase a science cupboard for the school. Messrs Pickering and McHattie were appointed visiting members for the month. 18th March 1916 The Lansdowne School Committee decided last night, in view of the outbreak of infantile paralysis, to wash out the school and disinfect the desks before the school reopens on Monday next 19th April 1916 Further _ representation to the Department is : to. be made respecting increased accommodation at Lansdowne and Ohariu. Wellington Education Board 21st August 1916 SCHOOL BAZAAR AT LAXSDOWXIC. A successful bazaar was hold in the Lansdowne school on .Saturday by, the pupils of the higher standards in' aid of the Belgian Funds and a sum of £30 was realised. An enjoyable programme of musical and vocal items was submitted by the pupils. The stallholders were as follows:—Fancy stall, Misses J. Drummond and Constable; Jumble stall, Misses A. McCurdy and I. .Jarret; Lollie stall, Misses E. Boyes and G. Te Tau; Flower stall, Misses M'. Watson, P Hollings and I. Constable; Fish pond. Misses B. Green and R. Jackson Bran tub, Misses D. Fellingham and 1. Jackson; -Tea rooms, Misses Haggett and Atkinson, assisted by A Emery, W Davis, E. Voyce , F Narby and J. Douglas. 31st August 916 Wellington Education Board Meeting Report A grant from the Education Department of ,£376 10 s for an open-air classroom at Lansdowne School was accepted amid applause…… Various plans and correspondence received with regard to open-air classrooms were referred to the board’s medical adviser (Dr Patterson) to report before the work at Lansdowne School is proceeded with. 27th September 1916 OPEN-AIR CLASSROOM TO BE ERECTED AT LANSDOWNE. Lack of accommodation at the Lansdowne (Masterton district) school has been very pronounced for some time past, and at. the meeting of the Education Board to-day the secretary (Mr. G. L. .Stewart) reported that he had conferred 'with the Government medical officers regarding the plans for an open-air classroom which it was proposed to add to the school. The estimated cost is £300. The Chairman (Hon. J. G. W. Aitken) mentioned that the board had obtained the necessary grant from the Department. In the course of a short discussion it was suggested that open-air classes were too much in the experimental stage for the board to commit itself to such an expenditure, and it might have a useless building thrown on its hands. Mr. A. W. Hogg said he had several times visited the Lansdowne School, and owing to' its crowded state the addition was absolutely necessary. The board decided to proceed with the erection of the classroom 26th October 1916 Experiments are being made by the Wellington Education Board with open air class-rooms, and experience to date favours he extension of the scheme. Yesterday the board approved plans for an open-air class-room at Lansdowne School, near Masterton The plans for this room embodied suggestions made as the result of experience at South Wellington. The dimensions of the room will be 30ft. by 24ft. with a full length corridor behind the room. The essential idea in the structure is that it can be opened to admit the free passage of air on three sides in fair weather, but that when the weather is too boisterous to permit of work being carried on undo those conditions the room can be closed in. No provision is made, however, for artificial heating.. One side of the room consists of French windows opening outwards, and the other two sides of horizontal sliding windows, all of which can be opened or shut at will. The one point to be emphasised concerning the use of these rooms is that both pupils and teachers must be warmly clad in cold weather. In Canada the rooms are used throughout the winter, and children are habituated to do without artificial heat even when snow is on the ground. 30th November 1916 Tenders. For the erection of an open-air classroom at Lansdowne, the tender of Mr. W. H. Laughton was accepted 8th December 1916 PRINCESS CHRYSANTHEMUM AN EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE The children of the Lansdowne school have long had a reputation for ability in the matter of providing excellent concerts. Their past efforts have been good efforts which probably no other children attending an individual school in the Dominion could surpass. Whatever they have undertaken to place before the public has been done with a skill which reflected the greatest credit upon themselves and their instructor (Mr Drummond). Thoroughly understanding the proper methods of training children, Mr Drummond, by his tact and ability, gets the best results from them. Between master and children there is a bond which produces the best results when it comes to providing an entertainment for the public. Mr Drummond knows that he has talent among his children, and leaves no stone unturned to develop that talent with skilful hands. The children for their part, proud of their headmaster, are anxious that they shall do him justice, and strive their utmost to bring credit to their instructor and to their school. With such a feeling existing between teacher and pupils, it is not to be wondered at that we had placed before us last night in the Town Hall such an excellent performance as that given by the pupils and ex-pupils of Lansdowne school when the Japanese operetta ' Princess Chrysanthemum' was staged in aid of the Lady Liverpool Fund and the Belgian Fund.' It was an ambitious effort, requiring much study, but the large audience present were surprised at the excellent performance given. We have seen inferior performances to those given by some of the principals last night among professional child artistes. One patron in the dress circle was heard to remark, "The Amateurs will have to look to their laurels,, by-and-by." The children presented the operetta in a pleasing manner, their acting was dainty, and there was no sign of that mawkish awkwardness which is associated so often with school children's efforts on the stage. Mr Drummond and his clever band of children are to be congratulated on their efforts. The performance was of such excellence all round that it would really be unfair to individualise. The children were there to please the public and do justice to their headmaster and their school, and they succeeded in every detail. The cast of characters was as follows: Princess Chrysanthemum, the Emperor's daughter, Kate Te Tau; To-To, Yum-Yum. Du-Du, TU-Lip, maidens attendant on Princess, Ilene Jackson, Iolene Constable, Dorihi Fellingham, Ethel Cooke; Fairy Moonbeam, the Princess's good genius, Trixie Green; the Emperor What For Whi, a merciful monarch Mollie Collier; Prince So-Tru, Prince So-Sli, in love with the Princess. Gwen Te Tau, Ella Boyes; Top Not,' the Court Chamberlain, Jean Drummond; Saucer Eyes, the Wizard Cat, Ivy Jarrett; Sprites of the Night, Courtiers, Populace, Attendants, Fairies, etc. The music for the performance was supplied by an excellent orchestra, comprising the following:—First violins, Miss K. Holloway, Mr T. Parker; second violin, Mr Alf Hollings; viola, Mr Allen; 'cello, Mrs Peacock (Martinborough); cornet, Mr P. Williams; drum, Mr Osborne; at the piano, Mrs Sutton. The operetta will be staged to-night for the last time, and those who fail to take advantage of the opportunity to see these clever children in a delightful performance will miss a treat. 13th December 1916 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. ANNUAL PASSES, The following is the list of passes in connection with, the Lansdowne school — Promoted to P2.—William Halliday. Eric Hollings, Jack Gadsby, Clifford Pickering, Sarah Drummond, Erina Hollings. . Promoted to P4.—Clifford Benge, Edward Corlett,. Edgar Douglas, Keith Dyer, Athol Gray, Jack Harman, Trevor Higgison, Alex. Hillmer, Noel Kilgour, John Sandiford, Dorothy Darroch, Mavis King, Owen Lawrence, Helen Williams. Promoted to P3.—Mostyn Baker, Harvey- Boys, Alexander Collie, Erel Lett, Bryan Hankins, James Costello, Thomas Walsh, Graham Sanson, Nancy Jones, Violet Watson. Promoted to SI. —Robert Baker, George Bell, Ralph Blackley, Kenneth Cornier, Jack Denby, Eric Green, Athol Kilgour, Raymond Lawrence, Jack Pickering, Terence Stokes, Jean Caverhill, Alma Drake, Esmee Giddings, Elsie Hogan, Daisy Rolston, Marjorie Welch, Colin Barnes, Samuel Te Tau. Promoted to S2. —Gordon Chesterman, Richard Costello, Hermann Crass, James Cross, Robert Dixon, Douglas Donald, Alfred Ewington, Athol Fear, Stanley Harman, Annesley Hankins, Roy Higgison, Lionel Jensen, Vincent Lett. Angus McMaster, Vernon Norman. Henry Robinson, Fred Smith, William Webb, Dulcie Allan, Thelma Allan, Zita Arnaboldi, Agnes Collie, Kathleen Emery, Jean Flannery, Una Gadsby, Elsie McNally, Emma Miller, Sylvia Patterson, Vera Rayner. Promoted to S3.—Arthur Corlett, Wilfred Boys, George Costello, Denis Dyer, James Elers, Charles Emmens, Thomas Gadsby, John McCullough, Fredk. McCullough, Frank McCurdy, Ronald McKay, Albert Ogden, Thomas Oakley. Harold Pickering. Stuart Peterson, Ralph Rayner, Charles Roff, Henry Stimpson, William Stimpson, George Smith, Gordon Shaw, Spencer Townsley, Rewi Welch, Kenneth Whitton. Millicent Alderslade, Elsie Chisholm, Pearl Constable. Marjorie Cross. Doris Dean, Etterina Denby, Ruby Drake, Celia Drummond, Winifred Emery, Isabel Halliday, Marjorie Harcombe, Iris Hollings" Nella. Johnstone. Ellen Kite, Florence Livingstone, lna Lawrence. Ruby McNally, Phyllis Naylor, Edna Patterson' Thelma Price, Vera Rossiter, Edna Stimpson. Promoted to S4.—Phoebe Ackerman, Doris Alderslade. Alice Bungate, Agues Dean, Myrtle Dixon, Phyllis Dixon, Pearl Fear. Gladys Gray, Iana McCalmont, Annie McCullough, Doris McCurdy, Vera Naylor, Rita Norman, Florence Sinclair. Promoted to S5.—Robert Allan, Garth Baddeley, Keith Baker, Malcolm Baker, Ralph Emery. Nelson Hale, Abel Kerr, Donald Lett, Fred Pinkney, Eric Rayner, Norman Robb, Ronald Robb, Clifford Townsley. Muriel Alderslade, Patricia Drummond, Phyllis Fanthorpe, Kathleen Hedley, Constance Hollings, Miriam Hutchinson, Ailsa Kemble, Myra Giddings, Marjorie McNally, Nellie Newman, Rhoda Nicolson, Dorothy Pickering, Bessie Pauling, Anita Price. Mattie Spackman, Alma Styles, Norma Welch. Promoted to S6.—Noel Andrews, James Denby, Alfred Ewington, Donald Graham, Fred Graham, Walter Hollings, Laurence Kibblewhite, Ronald Nicholson, Roy Speedy, Emily Jensen, Winnie Arnaboldi, Grace Crawford, Jean Douglas, Maud Hawthorne, Beatrice Haxton, Ethel Jaques, Rae McHattie, Jean McKay, Connie Petersen, Jane Roff, Kathleen Smith, Molly Smith, Iris Spackman, Isabel Wilton. Gained Proficiency.—Ronald Drummond, Archer Hale, Harold King, Thomas McMillan, William Robb, Frederick Welch, Thelma Barr, Iolene Constable, Laura Constable, Ella Edwards, Dorihi Fellingham, Trixie Green, Pearl Hollands, Ilene Jackson. Reta Jackson, Edna Voyce, Marion Watson, Florence Wilton. Gained Competency. —Rongo Cole. James McCurdy. Angus Wyeth, Allan Gray. Esther Arnaboldi, Winnie Davis, Alice Hedley, Ivy Jarrett, Ada McCurdy. 31st January 1917 The open-air class room at the Lansdowne school, near Masterton, will shortly be completed. The room will accommodate about seventy children. It has sliding windows on three sides, so that, in suitable weather, half the sides will be open. This will admit an abundance of fresh air, and should have a good effect for the health of the children. 2nd February 1917 Wellington Education Board As to the Lansdowne School, the sum of £99 17s had been authorised for an open-air classroom (Presumably for extra funds), but the application for a grant for a shelter shed had been declined 10th February 1917. Trust Lands Trust Report included: The Lansdowne school applied for a grant of £25 towards the cost of asphalting the assembly court at the school. Mr Jackson moved that £25 be voted to the committee for the purpose named There was no seconder. Mr Rippon then moved that the Lansdowne school committee be informed that they should apply to the Education Board, as such work does not come within the scope of the Trust. Mr Mitchell- seconded. Mr Jackson moved as an amendment, and Mr Krahagen seconded, that the matter be referred to the Education Committee. The motion was carried. 17th March 1917 A SCHOOL MATCH A cricket match between Lansdowne and Fernridge schools was played on-the Park Oval this morning, Lansdowne being the winners. The scores were: Lansdowne 92, Fernridge 72; The top score was 46, made by Bannister (Fernridge). Minifie Lansdowne bowled excellently. A return match will probably be played next-Saturday. 29th March 1917 Miss C Houlbrooke resigned from Lansdowne School 28th April 1917 FOOTBALL. A SCHOOL MATCH, A very evenly contested game between teams from the Lansdowne and Fernridge schools was played on the Lansdowne school grounds this morning, and resulted in a draw, one try. being scored on each side. Lansdowne had rather the better of the play. 1st May 1917 School Committee Election Lansdowne. —D, A. Pickering, (Chairman). Dobson. Wyeth, J. McHattie, Marston, B. Rayner, Compton, T. Jones, and Naylor 27th September 1917 Mrs M G Sutton resigns as teacher. In another notice Mrs G S Sutton resigns. In 1915 Mary G Sutton teaching at Lansdowne 6th November 1917 There are at present over three hundred scholars on the roll oi the Lansdowne school. 8th December 1917 This year the pupils and-ex-pupils of Lansdowne school intend presenting "Playmates," a juvenile cantata by J. C. Grieve. The music is bright and is well within the capabilities of the performers, and a very interesting evening's entertainment should be provided. An important feature of the programme will be the Maypole dance. The children taking part have been under the able tuition of Mrs Kendall—a sufficient guarantee that the work will be well done. As the proceeds are to be devoted to the Trench Comforts and Oversea Tobacco Funds, it is hoped that the people of Masterton will do their share in making the children's effort a success. The cantata will be staged at the Opera House on Tuesday, December 18th, and Wednesday, December 19th. Seats for the dress circle and stalls may be reserved at "Henderson's. 19th December 1917 PLAYMATES." A SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT BY LANSDOWNE SCHOOL PUPILS, It must have been gratifying indeed to Mr R. G. Drummond and: the others who assisted in arranging the annual entertainment- by the pupils and ex-pupils of the Lansdowne School to see the packed audience at the Opera House last night. And the performance fully warranted the large attendance. 'The production undertaken was "Playmates,' , which is really a juvenile pantomime, embodying some commendable moral lessons. A great deal of trouble must have been taken in the training of the children, even the tiniest performers having a thorough grip of what was expected of them. The dresses were very tasteful, some being on a really elaborate scale which added to the gaiety of the scene. The principal parts we in the hands of the elder pupils and a few ex-pupils ,all of whom acquitted themselves very creditably. A feature of the evening was the singing of Stuart Petersen, who took the part of' Dick Whittington. This lad possesses a very pleasing voice, which he uses in real finished style for one so youthful. The principal role, that of "Mother Goose," was ably sustained by Kate to Tau, whose singing right through was good…….Abridged 19th December 1917 The attendance at the entertainment given in the Masterton Opera House last night by the pupils and ex-pupils of the Lansdowne school' represented an amount of £65. 21st December 1917 SCHOOL PROMOTIONS. LANSDOWNE. The following is a list of the pupils of the Lansdowne school who have gained proficiency, competency and attendance certificates, and who have been promoted: — Gained Proficiency.—Grace Crawford, Avis Emery, Maude Hawthorne, Beatrice Haxton, Alice Medley, Ethel Jaques, Emily Jensen, Ada McCurdy, Florence Narbey, Constance Petersen, Kathleen Smith, Isabel Wilton, James Denby, Alfred Ewington, George Goff, Frederick Graham, Laurence Kibblewhite, Roy Speedy. Gained Competency. —Jean McKay, Jane Rolf, Molly Smith, Iris Spackman, Arthur Bacon, Percy Minifie, Ronald Nicholson. Attendance Certificates. — Beatrice Haxton, Emily Jensen, Constance Peterson, Kathleen Smith, Isabel Wilton, Noel Andrews, .lames Denby, Laurence Kibblewhite, Ronald Nicholson, Roy Speedy. Promoted to Standard VI.—Patsy Drummond, Phyllis Fanthorpc, Ivy Gadsby, Mary Gawith, May Gawith, Myra Giddings, Irene Gray, Marjorie Gray, Kathleen Hedley, Marjory McNally, Nelly Newman, Rhoda Nicolson, Dorothy Pickering, Nita Price, Mattie Spackman, Alma Styles, Norma Welch, Robert Allan, Keith Baker, Ralph Emery, Nelson Hale, Able Kerr, David Nicolson, Frederick Pinkney, Eric Rayner, Clifford Townsley, Stanley Wilkinson. Attendance certificates. —Bessie Pauling, Nellie Newman, Marjorie McNally, Ella Burling. David Nicholson, Nelson Hale. Promoted to Standard V —P. Ackerman, D. Alderslade, Alice Bungate, Agnes Dean. Phyllis Dixon, Pearl Fear, Gladys Gray, 'Catherine McKay, Annie McCullough', Vera Naylor, Rita Norman, Dorothy Cooper. Ethel Narbey, Queenie Greenland, Eila Wagg, Florence Sinclair, Evelyn Hammond, Doris McCurdy, Frank Allen, Terence Parr, .Norman Chesterman, Raymond Conner, Stanley Conner, Albert Denby. Ronald Douglas, Alan Graham, Eric Jackson, Alex Miller, Henry Oakley, Leslie Pickering, Alex Robinson, Donald Watson, Douglas Cooper, Harold Williams, William Rautu, George' Hastie, Horace Goldsmith, Jack Lawrence, Arthur Beattie. Attendance certificates.—Raymond Conner, Alex Miller, Henry Oakley, Leslie Pickering. Norman Chesterman, Ethel Ackerman, Arthur Beattie. Promoted to Standard IV.—Millicent Alderslade, Elsie Chisholm, Pearl Constable, Marjorie Cross, Doris Dean, Etterina Denby. Ruby Drake, Cecelia. Drummond, Winnifred Emery, Marjorie Harcombe, Edna King, Florence Livingstone, Ruby McNally, Phyllis Naylor, Edna Stimpson, Thelma. Price, Edna Paterson. Vera, Rossiter, Mildred Dean, Jessie Rice, Dorothy Roberts, Wilfred Boys, John Burling, Walter Corlett, George Costello, Denis Dyer, James Elers, Charles Ernmens, Thomas Gadsby, Frederick McCullough, John McCullough, Frank McCurdy, Ronald McKay, Albert, Ogden, Thomas Oakley, Harold Pickering, Stuart Peterson, Ralph Rayner, Henry Stimpson, William Stimpson, George Smith, Gordon Shaw, Spencer Townsley, Rewi Welch, Kenneth Whitton, Ralph Lee, Leslie Rice, Allan Hawthorne, Ray Wilkinson, Percy Pickering, Huia Haxton, John Bacon, Arthur Corbett, Allan Buckley, Charles Wilton. Attendance certificates.—James Elers, Harold Pickering,, Stuart Peterson, Ralph Rayner, Henry Stimpson, Leslie Rice, Huia Haxton, Charles Ernmens, Frederick McCullough, Spencer Townsley, Kenneth Whitton, Ralph Lee, Percy Pickering. Pearl Constable, Ruby Drake, Winnifred Emery, Neila Johnstone, Florence Livingstone, Thelma Price, Elsie Chisholm, Doris Dean, Edna King, Ruby McNally. Promoted to Standard III—Dulcie Allan. Thelma Allan, Agnes Collie, Kathleen Emery, Jean Flannery, Una Gadsby, .Muriel McCarrison, Elsie McNally, Emma Miller, Sylvia Paterson. Vera Rayner, Gwendoline Tinkler, Walter Bacon, Walter Bagby, Gordon Chesterman. Richard Costello, Hermann Crass, James Cross, Herbert Dixon, Douglas Donald, Alfred Ewington, Athol Fear, Stanley Harman, Roy Higgison, William Hosking, Lionel Jensen, Terry Jones, Vincent Lett, Lawrence Mills. Philip Motley, Vernon Norman, Ronald Remington, Douglas Reynolds, Henry Robinson, Fred Smith, Eric Waite, William Webb, Stewart. Wilson. Attendance certificates.- —Elsie McNally, Emma Miller. Agnes Collie. Vera Rayner, Philip .Motley. Lionel Jensen, Gordon Chesterman, Fred Smith, Eric Waite, Douglas Reynolds, Stewart Wilson. Promoted to Standard ll.—Robert linker, Albert Barker, Colin Barnes, Ralph Blackley, Kenneth Conner, Owen Cross, Jack Denby, Eric Green, Jack McMaster, Lindsay Mills, Frank Nicholson, Jack Pickering, Terence Stokes, Jack Reynolds, Samuel Te Tau, George Bell, Kenneth Hawthorne, John Logan, Philip Sykes, Zelna Ackerman. Phyllis Baggstrom, Dulcie Buckley, Jean Caverhill, Violet Constable, Alma Drake, Esme Giddings, Hetty Goldsmith, Elsie Hogan, Kathleen Main, Isabel McKenzie, May Power, Daisy Roulston, Ruby Roulston, Vera Tinkler, Marjorie Welch. Attendance certificates. —Eric Green, Kenneth Conner, Jack Pickering, .jack Denby. Owen Cross, Zelma Ackerman, Vera Tinkler. Promoted to Standard I.—Henry Ahrens, Mostyn Baker, Adolphus Baielle, Alexander Collie, Edward Corlctt, Murray Corlett, James Costello, Eric Dorset, Edgar Douglas, Keith Dyer, Athol Gray, John Harman, Jack Hatch. Trevor Higgison, Hector Jackson, Walter Jenson, James McCarrison, Roy McKenzie, Clement Newland, Tawi Peneamenc, Robert Ireland, Kenneth Power, Clifford Pickering, Guy Ramsden, Graham Sanson, Leo Wagg, Mervyn Williams, Kathleen Amyes, Maude Bacon, Dorothy Darrock, Annie Ewington, Mavis Goff, Erema Hosking, Norma Hughes, Nancy -Tones, Mavis King, May Manning, Elsie Mills, Isla McKenzie, Mavis Remington, Eva Rossiter, Elizabeth Smith, Thelma Spackman, Violet Watson, Mary Watson, Helen Williams. Attendance certificates. —Thomas Denby, Dorothy Darrrock, Thelma Spackrnan, Mavis King. 22nd December 1917 WAIRARAPA PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION. TOWN COMMITTEE Mr H. M. Boddington acknowledges the receipt of trip following donations -received from Mr R. C. Drummond, Headmaster of the Lansdowne School, being part proceeds' of their entertainment given on Wednesday and Thursday nights last: — Trench Comforts £25 Overseas Tobacco Fund £25

1918-1919 1919 343 Lansdowne Drummond Robert Head D-21 £425 $38,395 1919 343 Lansdowne Caigou Charles A Assistant C=59 £330 $29,812 1919 343 Lansdowne Haggett Gladys E E Assistant D-60 £245 $22,133 1919 343 Lansdowne Atkinson Mary E Assistant D-79 £235 $21,230 1919 343 Lansdowne Hall Lily E Assistant D-90 £195 $17,616 1919 343 Lansdowne Sellar Margaret M Assistant D-101 £170 $15,358 1919 343 Lansdowne Robinson Lillie I F Assistant D-97 £165 $14,906 1919 343 Lansdowne Marenzi Zara M Pupil Teacher 2 £110 $9,937 1919 343 Lansdowne Langden Gladys K Pupil Teacher 3 £100 $9,034 1919 343 Lansdowne Perry Flora B Probationer 2 £100 $9,034 1919 343 Lansdowne Hosking Mavis E Probationer 2 £100 $9,034 8th January 1918 Yesterday the death occurred of Mrs. George Drummond, an old and highly respected resident of Wellington, and formerly of Stoke Valley, Lower Hutt. Mrs. Drummond came out to New Zealand with her husband in the ship Ballarat in 1863, and settled in Tinakori road, where the family lived for some years. Subsequently they settled in Stoke Valley, where the late Mrs. Drummond was widely known and esteemed by the older settlers. The latter portion of her years, which were spent in Rona Bay and in 'Wellington, were shadowed by ill-health and suffering, borne with courage and fortitude. The late Mrs. Drummond is survived by her husband, Mr. George Y. Drummond, three sons — Mr. 8,. F. Drummond, the city building inspector; Mr. R. C. Drummond, headmaster of Lansdowne School, Masterton ; and Mr. C. K. Drummond, of Lower Hutt-—and two daughters—Mrs. R. M. Grant, of Creswick-terrace (Northland), and Mrs. C. J. McKinnon (of Day's Bay). Northland is a suburb of Wellington 22nd January 1918 The children who took part in the maypole Dance at the" Lansdowne 1 School concert recently are asked to meet Mrs Kendall ait the Vicarage Church street. Masterton, on Wednesday, at 2.30 p.m. 23rd February 1918 AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE. LOCAL SCHOOL MATTERS, An important conference was held in Masterton last night in connection with. projected alterations in the school arrangements. Sixteen representatives of the various schools were present, and the Mayor occupied the chair. The Education Board was represented by Messrs Stewart (secretary), Hogg and Moss (members of the Board), and Bakewell and Stuckey (inspectors). A map was presented, showing where the Board proposed to erect a new school at the upper end of Cole street on live or six acres of land acquired from the Perry Estate. A proposal was submitted to close the Te Ore Ore school,. Owing to its proximity to the Lansdowne school, and to convey the building to the Solway site. The proposal excited considerable discussion. There was also a lot of discussion on the effect the proposed new school would have on the side school. The conference passed a resolution recommending that the new standard school be erected as soon as possible; that the closing of the Te Ore Oro school be deferred and that additions be made to the Lansdowne school, as it was becoming overcrowded. Votes of thanks to the visitors terminated the conference. 25th March 1918 The Overseas Club, London, has decided to present the Lansdowne school with a flag in recognition of the school's efforts in connection with collecting funds for the Overseas Club. 23rd April 1918 SEATING ACCOMMODATION AT LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. It was reported by the headmaster (Mr. R.C. Drummond) to the meeting of householders at Lansdowne last night, that the main obstacle to efficient working was lack of floor space. The minimum floor space was 10 square feet per child. Working on that allowance, it would seem from the following table 'that nil of the class rooms with the exception of one was overcrowded: —No. 1 room, 26 x 24, seating capacity 62, roll 63; No. 2 room, 26 x 24, seating capacity 62, roll 53; No. 3 room, 30 x 24, seating capacity 72, roll 94; No. 4 room, 30 x 24, seating capacity 72, roll 80; open air room, 30 x 24, seating capacity 77, roll 86. With the normal increase, by the end of the year there would be at least 60 children for whom there would be no accommodation. Increased accommodation was therefore an urgent need. 1 foot= 30.48 centimetres 24th April 1918 "It is absolute waste of money for the Government to provide for the medical inspection of the children if it neglects to provide sufficient floor space for the children,'' reported the headmaster of the Lansdowne school to the annual meeting of householders. "Another matter," he reported further, "that is causing lack of efficiency in education in this school particularly, and in the majority of the larger schools in the Dominion generally, is the large number of pupils in each class that ono teacher is supposed to educate." 16th May 1918 Miss L Kershaw resigns as an assistant teacher 22nd July 1918 The flag presented by the Overseas Club, London, will be handed over to the Lansdowne School at their Patriotic Concert, which is to be held at the Municipal Hall on. Thursday, August 1st, 1918. The tickets have already been issued, and judging by the keen demand for them there will be a large gathering 2nd August 1918 The children of the Lansdowne School pave a successful entertainment en I Thursday evening in aid of the Overseas Tobacco Fund. During the evening a flag, presented by the Overseas Club was handed over to the school by Mr G. R. Sykes, M.P 2nd August 1918 PATRIOTIC CONCERT BY LANSDOWNE SCHOOL, '.The quality of the- concerts usually -given by the pupils of-the Lansdowne school is .so well known that it was no surprise ,to see the municipal Hall packed last night on the occasion of the concert in aid of the Overseas Club. On .this occasion the children were assisted by some of Masterton’s leading artists, whose items were well received. The action songs and choruses by the children showed how carefully they had been trained, and the various numbers were loudly applauded…………………………… 19th September 1918 Lansdowne people will be gratified to learn that the Education Department has authorised a grant of £1656 for two additional class rooms to the school. Notification of the grant was received by the Education Board at its meeting yesterday. 28th September 1918 Mrs Gibson has been appointed to the staff of the Lansdowne school. 2nd November 1918 Turkey Surrenders Messrs Pickering, Naylor, Flannery and Jones, members of the Lansdowne School Committee, addressed the pupils at the school soon after the news was received, and gave them a holiday for the remainder of the day. Other schools in the district were closed for the afternoon to enable the children to participate in the memorable celebrations. 4th November 1918 CIGARETTES FOR SOLDIERS. LANSDOWNE SCHOOL'S CONTRIBUTION, Over thirty postcards and letters of thanks have been received by the pupils of the Lansdowne school, acknowledging the receipt of cigarettes which had been paid for through the Overseas Club by a contribution from the Lansdowne school. The letters are from sailors and soldiers at the front. Included in the acknowledgments are postcards from Privates K. Price, O. Welch, Harold Clarkson and A. C. Nicol, all of whom are well-known in Masterton. The recipients are very grateful for the thoughtfulness of the school children in providing the comforts. 6th November 1918 The Lansdowne school is holding an "Egg Day" to-day on behalf of the Italian Fund. 7th November 1918 An infant school in concrete is about to be erected at Lansdowne. 8th November 1918 Instead of the pupils of the Lansdowne school being given a half-holiday yesterday to do as they pleased, they were assembled and marched to the service at the Municipal Hall under the direction of the teaching staffs During his address at the thanksgiving service in Masterton yesterday, the Rev. R. Inglis said that the action of the deputy-Mayor (Mr F. W. Temple) in arranging for the gathering demonstrated that he was worthy of, the responsible position in which he had been placed. 14th December 1918 The following proficiency certificates have been issued at the Lansdowne school: —Robert Allan, Noel Andrews, Arthur Bacon, Keith, Baker, Ralph Emery, Donald Graham, Nelson Hale, Sidney Judd, William Ladner, David Nicolson, Frederick Pinkney, Eric Rayner, Allan Rowse, Clifford Townsley, Stanley Wilkinson, Abel Kerr, Edith Cook, Patsy Drummond, Phyllis Fanthorpe, Mary Gawith, Marjorie McNally, Nellie Newman, Norma Welch, May Gawith. Competency certificates: Myra Giddings, Kathleen Hedley, Mattie Spackman. 31st January 1919 Miss A E Kempton Pupil Teacher resigns 3rd February 1919 The Lansdowne School will be reopened to-morrow. The District High School and Side School will not open till next week. 5th February 1919 The new infant school at Lansdowne is to be erected on the allotment fronting the hospital road. 11th February 1919 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. LIST OF PROMOTIONS The following is a list of promotions that have taken place at the Lansdowne Public School Promoted to Standard VI. —Phoebe Ackerman, Alice Bungate, Dorothy Cooper, Agnes Dean, Pearl Fear, Eve Hosking, Marjorie Hosking, Helen Main, Rhoda Naylor, Bessie Pauling, Terence Barr , , Arthur Beattie, Garth Baddeley, Norman Chesterman, Raymond Connor, Stanley Connor, Douglas Cooper, Albert Denby, Ronald Douglas, Horace Gold-, smith, Alan Graham, George Hastie, Eric Jackson, .loan Lawrence, Alex Miller, Leslie Pickering, Alex Robinson, Donald Watson, Harold Williams. Promoted to Standard V. —Jack Bacon, Wilfred Boys, Allan Buckley, .Jack Burling, Dennis Dyer, James Elers, Charles Emmens, Thomas Gadsby, Robert Hewat, Harry Hill, Ralph Lee, Frederick McCullough, Jack McCullough, Ronald McKay, Albert Ogden, Stuart Peterson, Harold Pickering, Percy Pickering;, Ralph Rayner, George Smith, Spenser Townsley, Rewi Welch, Kenneth Whitton; Charles Wilton, Bryan Wilson, Herbert Wood, Alfred Vile,, Ethel Ackerman,' Pearl Constable, Doris Dean, Mildred Dean, Ettie Denby, Cecilia Drummond, Winnifred Emery, Marjorie Harcombe, Beth Keetly, Flo Livingstone, Ruby McNally, Phyllis Naylor, Nita Permain, Thelma Price, Dorothy Roberts, Phyllis Wilson. Promoted to Standard IV.—Walter Bacon, .Ralph Buchanan, Gordon Chesterman, Douglas Donald, Arthur Ewington, Athol Fear, Roy Higgison, William Hosking, Bart Hunt, Lionel Jensen, Terry Jones, Vincent Lett, Lawrence Mills, Cyril Minifie, Vernon Notman, Dallas Napper, Ronald Remington, Douglas Reynolds,,,' Henry Robinson, Charles Roff, Alan Taylor, William Webb, Stewart Wilson, Robert Whiteman, Thelma Allan, Florence Barnes, Una. Gadsby, Kathleen Emery, .Isabel Halliday, Muriel McCarrison, Nella Johnstone, Mabel Mason, Ida Mason, Elsie McNally, Emma. Miller, Sylvia Patterson, Edna Stimpson, Lavina Smith, Evelyn Ridgway, Mary Wallace, Queenie Andrews. Promoted to Standard III.—Albert Barker, Colin Barnes, George Bell, Ernest Boyle, Kenneth Connor, Owen Cross, Jack Denby, Eric Green, George Hammond, Kenneth Hawthorne, Roy Clarke, John Logan, Harry Lysaght, Jack McMaster, Frank Nicolson, Jack Reynolds, Philip Sykes, Frank Walker, Harold Beale, James Irving, Zelna Ackerman, Dulcie Buckley, Jean Caverhill, Kathleen Davenport, Esme Giddings, Hetty Goldsmith, Kathleen Main, Winifred Miller, Amy Power, Marjorie Welch. Promoted to Standard II. —Henry Ahrens, Mostyn Baker, Adolphus Boielle, Jack Christie, Alexander Collie, Edward Corlett, Murray Corlett, Edgar Douglas, Athol Gray, Leonard Hatch, Walter Jensen, .lames McCarrison, Clement Newland, Tawi Peneamene, .Robert Poland, Clifford Pickering, Guy Ramsden, Graham Sanson, Leo Wagg, Mervyn Williams, Ruby Blanchard, Mabel Buchanan, Dorothy Darroch, Annie Ewington, Mavis Goff", Erena, Hosking, Norma Hughes, Nancy Jones, -Mavis King, Elsie Mills, Isla McKenzie, Sophia Oakley, Glenda Permain, Beatrice Pinkney, Eva. Rossiter, Kathleen Rowse, Eileen Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Thelma Spackman, Mary Watson, Violet Watson. Promoted to Standard I— Harold Bungate, Harvey Boys, Charles Bird, Vincent Brader, Edward Cobb, Thomas Denby, Leslie Fear, Jack Gadsby, Ian Glendinning, William Halliday, Darrel Harris, William Hedley, .Russel Howard, Fred Irving, Erel Lett, Leo Lewis, William Logan, Keith Miller, Richard Naylor, Thomas Newland, Ronald Oakley, Harold Oakley, Alfred Ridgway, .Robert Rooderkirk, Donald Spencer, Arthur Te Tan, Eric Lysaght, Florence Bayliss, Nancy Bird, Verna Corlett, Esme Cross, Sarah Drummond, Elizabeth Flannery, Sheba Frater, Zena Hope, Marjorie Parton, Lilian Taylor, Evelyn Brown. 15th February 1919 It was reported to the meeting of the Masterton school committee last night that at the re-opening of the Masterton schools on Monday last, 55 new pupils were admitted to the main school, 27 to the side school, and 51 to the High School. The new secondary scholars came from the following districts:—Masterton 21, Lansdowne 12, Fernridge 5, Tenui 1, Whareama 2, Waingawa 1, Alfredton 1, Poro Poro 1, Gladstone 2, Saunders Road 1, Taranaki 1, Te Ore Ore 1 22nd February 1919 The Education Board has voted £32 for the construction of a verandah at the open air class room at Lansdowne, and has also decided that in future the space for each child in a school shall be 12 feet instead of 10 feet, as formerly. The Education Board has awakened to the fact that children should be taught under as healthy conditions as possible. Mr A. W. Hogg has been a staunch supporter of this principle which, we hope, will be extended to such an extent that all our schools will become in time open air schools. If all schools were conducted on the open-air principle there would be less sickness among the children, and, furthermore, they would take more interest in their studies. The foundation stone of open-air schools has been laid in Masterton, and we hope to see in the near future the principle adopted to its fullest extent. 5th March 1919 The foundations have been laid for the additions at the Lansdowne Public School. 20th March 1919 SWIMMING SPORTS. THE LANSDOWNE SCHOOL The Swimming sports in connection with the Lansdowne school were held on Tuesday and Wednesday, the results being as follows:— 25yds Breast Stroke. — A.' Robinson 1, Ogden 2. 25yds Dash. - —Baddeley 1, Chesterman and Graham (dead heat) 2. 25yds Swim on Back. - —A. Robinson 1, H. Robinson 2. 50yds Handicap.—A. Graham 1, H. Williams 2. Beginners Race. —Mackley 1, Peterson 2. Neatest Plunge.—Barr I, Vile 2. Cork Race. —R. Douglas I, A. Robinson 2. Stone-carrying race.—Chesterman 1, Ogden 2. ' Best Floating.—Whitton 1, R. Douglas 2. 8th April 1919 Good progress is being made with the erection of the now infant school at Lansdowne. Mr J. A. Hanan, Minister of Education, paid a warm compliment to the children of the Lansdowne school on Monday morning. "You have given your answers to my questions," he said, "more intelligently and promptly than at any school have visited in the district." 16th April 1919 School Committee election Lansdowne —D. A. Pickering (chairman), L. Collie, E. Welch, J. Haxton, J. H. Naylor, T. Caverhill, y, Darroch, and Rev, Halliday. 14th May 1919 A petition is in circulation among Lansdowne residents, having for its object the joining of Lansdowne with the borough of Masterton. The petition is being very largely signed. 29th May 1919 The Lansdowne school children will give entertainments in the Masterton Opera House on Wednesday and Thursday, Juno 11th and 12th. The proceeds will be in aid of the Soldiers' Memorial Sports Grounds and Lansdowne School Sports Fund. 2nd June 1919 Football (Rugby) The District High School boys defeated the Lansdowne boys on Saturday by 13 points to nil. 9th June 1919 The proposal to require the older scholars of the Te Ore Ore School to proceed to the Lansdowne School is being strenuously resisted by the settlers of the district. 12th June 1919 A POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT BY LANSDOWNE SCHOOL CHILDREN. It could not be said that any mystic influence was at work in Masterton last night to secure such a large and enthusiastic audience as that which witnessed the fanciful operetta staged by the pupils and ex-pupils of the Lansdowne school in the Opera House. The Lansdowne pupils have been heard before in Masterton, and the merit of their performance acts like a magnet. The headmaster, Mr Drummond, displays exceptional judgment in the selection of his operettas. The same can be said in regard to the selection of those called upon to sustain the leading roles. Probably no performance has excelled that submitted last night, which was entitled *' The Mystic Mirror." The large audience was demonstrative, and it had something to demonstrate over. The singing and acting was clever, and showed that the children's assimilating faculties had responded to the master will of the tutor. The imps trained by Mr Harry Hall, and the fairies, trained by Mrs Kendall, gave a very creditable performance. * The entertainment will be repeated this evening, and again on Friday evening. The characters are taken as follows: "Pearl," Mollie Collier; ''Violet," Alma Styles; "Prince Submarine," Ella Boyes; "Jack Rattlin," Stuart Petersen; "Bill Barnacle," Leslie Pickering; "Bouncing Billy," Albert Denby; Sailors, Fisher Lads and Lassies, etc.; '"'King Torpedo," Nelson Hale; "Fairy Seafoam," Jean Drummond; Imps J E. Jackson, C. Minifie, L. Jensen, G. Chesterman, V. Norman, D. Reynolds, D. Napper, S. Harman, A. Fear; Fairies, F Barnes, L." Smith, T. Allan, N. Johnstone, K. Emery, I. Halliday, C. Drummond, E. Denby, S. Paterson, A. Collie. Orchestra, Miss L. Hall, Miss Redman, Messrs Hatton, Allen, Holder, Spencer, Taylor and Russell. 14th June 1919 The Opera House was well filled last evening, when the clever Lansdowne pupils and ex-pupils again 'presented "The Mystic Mirror/" The takings for the three nights amounted to about £180. 4th July 1919 The Lansdowne school children have generously offered to reproduce the operetta, "The Mystic Mirror,'' in the Opera House, Masterton, at the end of this ''month. The proceeds will be divided between the two Masterton bands, in appreciation of their splendid work. 4th July 1919 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL THE RECENT EFFORT. The following is a statement of the receipts and expenditure of the Lansdowne School entertainment, held on June 11th, 12th, and 13th in the Masterton Opera House:— . Receipts.—By sale of tickets, cash at doors and booking office, refunds, etc., £184 8s. Expenditure.—Hire of Opera House £18 14s, stage and house expenses £4 19s, refreshments for performers £6 7s 3d, printing, advertising, etc., £7 3s 6d; music, etc., £6} dress materials, etc., £2 10s 6d; petty accounts, cartage, etc., 13s 9d; —total, £46 8s. By credit balance, £138. The funds have been allocated as follows: —Soldiers .Memorial Grounds (Cameron Park), £60; Lansdowne School sports fund, £60; Lansdowne Church, £30; Overseas Club memorial fund, £6; —total £135. 14th July 1919 LANSDOWNE v. GREYTOWN. On Saturday morning .the Lansdowne School met the Greytown District High School, the game resulting in-a draw. For Lansdowne Gee and Mackley played a good game, and both these should secure places in the rep. team. 14th July 1919 Inspector Stuckey and Mr A. W. Hogg on Saturday morning met a number of Te> Ore Oro settlers, and discussed the question of converting the Te Ore Ore School into an infant, school. The settlers expressed themselves strongly opposed to this course being pursued. 16th July 1919 FIRE AT TE ORE ORE PPDBLIC SCHOOL DESTBOYED About 10.30 o'clock last evening a vigorous alarm was sounded on the Masterton fire bells, and a reflection of fire was soon observed in the northern sky. The Fire Brigade, with its motor engine, proceeded quickly to Te Ore Ore, where it was found that the State school was in a mass of flames. The Brigade could do nothing to save the building, which was reduced to ashes. The origin of the fire is a mystery. Apparently all was safe when the lady teachers left on Tuesday afternoon. The building, which contained two rooms, was valued at about £6OO, and was erected some years ago. Since the departure of Mr G. A. Jones, a proposal had been made that the school be converted into an infant school, the elder scholars going to Lansdowne. This was, however, strenuously opposed by the settlers. An official enquiry into the cause of the fire will be held in due course by members of the Education Board. 17th July 1919 The postal letter-box at Lansdowne School was broken open last Sunday. The police are making investigations 17th July 1919 The children who were attending the Te Ore Ore School, which was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night, will probably be accommodated at ' the Lansdowne School in the meantime. 31st July 1919 TE ORE ORE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND BOABD For the past twelve months there has been a move on the part of the Education Board to deprive the residents of Te Ore Ore of a school in their district, the contention being that it would be in the interests of the children if they received their education at Lansdowne. The Committee, however, held that, although the school was only 1 ½ miles from Lansdowne, the greater proportion of the sixty-odd children came from outlying districts. The Committee, in opposing the proposal to close the school, held up the danger to children in crossing the narrow Ruamahanga bridge leading to Lansdowne. The school, while the fight between the Committee and the officials was in progress, was demolished by fire. This placed a weapon in the hands of the officials sufficient to dominate the position. However, a Maori chief placed the Catholic Church at the disposal of the Committee, which informed the authorities it was prepared to make the church into two class rooms and provide the necessary outbuildings. Then the Committee was informed that the building was too small, and that provision would be made for the older pupils to attend the Lansdowne school, the younger children to be at the church. While arrangements were being completed to put this proposal into operation, the Maori chief intimated that unless the whole of the children were taught at the church it would not be available to the Board. In the meantime the Board has called tenders for the carriage of the children from Te Ore Oro to Lansdowne. The Committee is determined that not one child shall cross the bridge, and has arranged to place its case before the Minister of Education. The Master ton School Committees' Association, after hearing the Te Ore Ore delegate, and on learning that the, Lansdowne schools was already overcrowded and understaffed, has passed a resolution disapproving of the treatment meted out to the Te Ore Or« Committee by the Education Board, 22nd August 1919 The new school at Lansdowne it now nearing completion. 5th September 1919 On the Masterton District High School grounds yesterday the junior football team from the School met and defeated the Lansdowne School team by nine points to nil. Mr Lee refereed the game 11th September 1919 The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne school committee was held last night, there being present: —Messrs D. A. Pickering (Chairman), J. Exton, E. Welch, E. Collie, J. Caverhill and V. Darroch. Mr J. H. Naylor tendered his resignation owing to his removal to an-' other school district, and Mr Cunninghame was elected to the vacancy. Mr V. Darroch was elected delegate to the School Committees' Association, and treasurer to the committee, positions vacated by Mr Naylor. Mr Pickering gave a lengthy report of the business transacted at the School Committees' Conference. Messrs Caverhill and Darroch were appointed a visiting committee for the month. 15th September 1919 The new infant school at Lansdowne is now practically completed. It is constructed in concrete, and is well lighted and ventilated. 4th October 1919 THE OPAKI SCHOOL. Sir Joseph Ward made .some rather serious allegations in the House of Representatives yesterday concerning the conditions at the Opaki school. What these allegations are can only be a matter of conjecture in the meantime. It may be taken for granted, however, that they were supported by evidence, or they would not have been given such prominence. The school is admittedly in a wrong position. Its proximity to racing establishments gives it an undesirable atmosphere. It is as well to state that after the school was destroyed by fire, an effort was made to have the children conveyed to Lansdowne, but political influence proved too strong, 15th October 1919 Masterton County Council Meeting. The Lansdowne school committee wrote requesting that the footpath in front of the school be cleared of weeds. —The matter was left in the hands of the overseer. 6th November 1919 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. MEETENTG OF COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Lansdowne school committee was held last evening. Mr D. A. Pickering (Chairman) presided, and the following members were present: —Messrs Caverhill. Darroch, Welch, Wyeth and Haxton. An. apology for absence was received from Mr Cunningham. The headmaster's report showed that the number at present on the roll was 391. Accounts amounting to £26 were passed for payment. It was reported at the meeting that the official opening of the infant school, would take place before the holidays. Messrs Pickering and Darroch were appointed visiting members for the month. 28th November 1919 St Matthews school had boys going to the school. The following will represent St. Matthews' in a match against Lansdowne school on Saturday, at Lansdowne:— G. Stephens, V. Welch, J. Hunn, Buckley, Dyer, Falkener, McEwan, I. McIntosh. E. Read, D. Hunn, E. Welch, Yates. 3rd December 1919 For the past two years a special corrective class has been conducted at the Lansdowne School for the benefit of children affected by various deformities, including such ailments as curvature of the spine, flat chests, round shoulders, sunken ribs, etc. The pupils, who were specially selected after examination by the Medical inspector, have undergone regular daily physical instruction, given by one of the school staff under the direction of the Medical Inspector and the Departmental Instructor in Physical Culture. The class was recently inspected by the Departmental Instructor, who expressed herself as highly pleased with the results attained, reporting that "all the children showed marked improvement, and the chest measurements had increased." Splendid service to the "community is being done in this connection by the Departmental officers and by the staffs of some of the schools, and it is hoped that in the near future will be seen a great extension of this valuable work 4th December 1919 A spacious building of concrete containing three rooms, and a teacher's office, and with seating accommodate for 120 children, will shortly be opened at Lansdowne as an infants' school. A 'large shelter-shed has also been erected 8th December 1919 In a match played at Lansdowne on Saturday between the Lansdowne school and St. Matthew's, the latter won by 119 runs. Gee (27 not out) was the only batsman for Lansdowne to reach double figures. In the first innings, for St. Matthew's, Yates made 13, Stevens 13, and Jenkins 10, while in the second innings Yates (21), Welch (13), Stevens 39) and McIntosh (12) batted well 9th December 1919 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL LIST OF PROMOTIONS. The following is a list of the promotions at the Lansdowne school: GAINED PROFICIENCY. Boys.—Terence Barr, Arthur Beatty, Garth Baddely, Norman Chesterman. Albert Denby, Ronald Douglas, Robert Gee, Alan Graham, George Hastie, Eric Jackson, John Lawrence, Ernest Mackley, Alic Millar, Herman Mothes, Leslie Pickering, Alic Robinson, Harold Williams, Roy Wellington. Girls.—Phoebe Ackerman, Alice Bungate, Olive Bourband, Agnes Dean, Pearl Fear, Ivy Gadsby, Irene Gray, Myra Giddings, Eve Hosking, Marjorie Hosking, Kathleen Hedley, Helen Main, Vera Naylor, Margaret Prosser, Mattie Spackman, Alma Styles. • GAINED ENDORSED COMPETENCY. Bessie Pauling, Dorothy Cooper, Raymond Conner, Donald Watson, Douglas Cooper. PROMOTED TO STANDARD VI. Boys.—Jack Bacon, Wilfrid Boys, Jack Burling, Dennis Dyer, Ronald Cameron, Thomas Gadsby, Harry Hill, Ralph Lee, Fred. McCullough, Ronald McKay, Stuart Peterson, Harold Pickering, Rewi Welch, Kenneth Whitton, Herbert Wood, Alfred Vile. Girls. Gladys Butcher, Pearl Constable, Katherine Collins, Doris Dean, Phyllis Dixon, Celia Drummond , Gladys Gray, Marjorie Harcombe, Ysabel Holder, Beth Keetly, Edna King, Annie McCullough, Ruby McNally, Ethel Narby, Phyllis Naylor. PROMOTED TO STANDARD V. Boys—Walter Bacon, Gordon Chesterman, Douglas - Donald, Athol Fear, Geoffrey, Gilbert, Alan Hawthorne, Roy Higgison, William Hosking, Lionel Jensen, Terry Jones, Gordon McGregor, Lawrence Mills, Cyril Minifie, Vernon Norman, Dallas Napper, Thomas Oakley, Henry Robin son, Charles Roff, Gordon Shaw William Stimpson, Alan Taylor, William Webb, Robert. Whiteman. Girls.—Thelma Allan, Florence Barnes, Elsie Chisholm, Marjory Cross, Ruby Drake, Kathleen Emery, Una Gadsby, Nella Johnstone, Jean Malino, Mabel Mason, Ida Mason, Muriel McCarrison, Eunice McConkey, Elsie McNally, Emma Miller, Sylvia Paterson, Vera Rossiter, Lavina Smithy Edna Stimpson, Bessie Taylor, Mary Wallace, Agnes Woodham. PROMOTED TO STANDARD IV. .Boys—Albert Barker, Colin Barnes. James Barnes, George Bell, Ernest Boyle, Henry Candy, Roy Clarke, Kenneth Conner, Richard Costello James Cross, Owen Cross, Edwin Cuthbert, Jack Denby, Herbert Dixon, Eric Green, Stanley Harman. Kenneth Hawthorne, Jack Holmwood, Stewart Jamieson, John Logan. Harry Lysaght, Jack McMaster, Alexander Mackley, Fred Smith. Philip Sykes, Frank Walker, Walter Ward, James Irving. Girls.—Zelna Ackerman, Dulcie Allan, Dulcie Buckley, Phyllis Burton, Jean Caverhill, Agnes Collie. Elizabeth Cowie, Kathleen Davenport, Rita Gadsby, Phyllis Gee, Hettie Goldsmith, Norah O'Keefe, Kathleen Main, Winifred Miller, Amy Power, Margery Welch, Vera Rayner Mavis Taylor, Myrtle Vallance. May Pearson. PROMOTED TO STANDARD I. Boys.—Deryck Ahrens, James Aston, Jacob August, Norman Burton, Alister Buchanan, Graham Cowie. William Cuthbert, Raymond Cross. James Frogley, Bernard Gray, Lloyd Hawthorne, Raymond Harman, Howard Jensen, Jack Lambert, Archibald McNab, Kenneth Mills, Stanley Pearson, Ian Ramsden, Jack Smith, Leslie Taylor, Neville Walsh, Arthur Whiteman, Bernard Williams, Harry Williams, George Woodley, Robert McCullough. Girls.—Irene Boyle, Noela Cross, Maisie Darvill, Constance Drake, Marjorie Fanthorpe, Rose Goldsmith, Miriam Harding. Lilian Hutchins, Nelly Hogan, Maisie Remington, Alison Ross, Zoe Pickering, Edna Spackman, Nancy Chisholm. PROMOTED TO STANDARD II. Boys.—Charles Bird, Harvey Boys, Vincent Brader, Edward Cobb. James Costello, Thomas Denby, Leslie Fear, Jack Gadsby, Jack Harman, Darrell Harris, William Hedley, Trevor Higgison, Russell Howard, Frederick Irving, Hector Jackson, William Logan, Leo Lewis. Roy McKenzie, Alfred Medhurst, Keith Miller, Kenneth McArtney, Alan Pearson, Harry Pook, Geoffrey Pook, Kenneth Power, Robert Roderkirk, Donald Spencer, Arthur Te Tau, Albert Ward, Thomas Walsh, Robert Woodham. Frederick Wright. Girls.—Maud Bacon, Nancy ; Bird, Evelyn Brown, Ellen Collins, Verna Corlett, Esme Cress, Sarah Drummond, Sheba Frater, Lily Pearson, Lillian Taylor. PROMOTED To STANDARD 111. Boys.—Henry Ahrens, Robert Baker, Mostyn Baker, Ralph Blackley. Adolphus Boielle, Alex. Collie, Wyvern Cook, Edward Corlett, Murray Corlett, Edgar Douglas, Athol Gray, Leonard Hatch, Richard Hunt, Walter Jensen, Ian McKenzie, Lindsay Mills, Robert Poland, John Pickering, Clifford Pickering, Tawi Peneamene. Guy Ramsden, Graham Sanson, Ieuan Taplin, Samuel To Tau, William Whiteman. Girls.—Ruby Blanchard, Violet Constable, Henrietta Cornish, Dorothy Darrock, Alma Drake, .Annie Ewington, Mavis Goff, Elsie Hogan, Erena Hosking, Norma Hughes, Marjorie Kibblewhite. Elsie Mills, Isla McKenzie, Isabel McKenzie, Edna Morris, Nella Motley, Edna Motley, Sophia Oakley, Beatrice Pinkney, Eva Rossiter, Daisy Roulston. Ruby Roulston, Kathleen Rowse, Elizabeth Smith, Thelma Spackman, Phyllis Taplin. Mavis King, Mary Watson, Violet Watson. 11th December 1919 The Lansdowne School entertainment will be held in the Opera House on Thursday and Friday of next week. The operetta to be staged is entitled "The Princess of Poppyland," and is bright and interesting throughout. As in former entertainments the staging and dresses will be a special feature. In response to the invitation of the Fifth and Sixth Standard girls of the Lansdowne school, many of their parents met to inspect the girls' sewing and partook of a very nice afternoon tea provided by the girls. Several of the games and exercises practised at morning drill .were rehearsed for the benefit of the guests, who spent a very interesting and enjoyable afternoon. 12th December 1919 Yesterday, Miss L. E. Hall, of the Lansdowne School staff, was the recipient of a very valuable and handsome travelling case from a large number of her pupils (girls) in recognition of the very happy time spent together during the year. 19th December 1919 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. ENJOYABLE CONCERT. The Masterton Opera House drew a large attendance last night when the, pupils of the Lansdowne School presented the operetta, "Princess of Poppyland, in three acts. All the items were loudly applauded and the concert was a great success. The Princess was Margaret Prosser, who carried out her part capably, being quite a feature of the evening another successful performer was the principal boy, Myra Giddings, whose .acting and "solos were excellent. Nelson Hale was the King, and capably filled the role. The comedy element was in the hands of L. Pickering (Baron Insomnia), and his attendants, Ronald Douglas and H. Mothes. They very -capably played their parts and caused laughter, as did also Albert Denby the sleepy Jester, another clever performer. Stuart Petersen made a satisfactory Chamberlain. The Princess’s attendants were Pearl Fear and Alma Styles, and the Court Pages, Eila Wagg and Vera Naylor. The musical arrangements were in the hands of a good orchestra, consisting of the Misses Hall, A.T.C.L., Holloway. Redman, and Messrs Allan, Holder, Russell, Taylor, Osborne, Redman and Spencer. The costumes were quite a feature of the operetta, and together with the excellent ballets, merited much praise. "The large chorus was very effective, and reflected much credit upon the promoters, as, in fact, did the whole performance. A special feature of the concert was the gypsy dance by the pupils of the Caledonian Society. The entertainment will be repeated to-night. 20th December 1919 n the Opera House, Masterton, last night, the Lansdowne school children again presented their operetta, "Princess of Poppyland," to a crowded house. The children's efforts were again much appreciated. The takings for the two nights are approximately £120. 22nd December 1919 The Lansdowne school pupils are producing "The Princess of Poppyland" at Carterton this (Monday) evening

1920-1921 1921 381- Te Ore Ore Lansdowne Drummond Robert Head D £470 $40,462 1921 Lansdowne Caigou Charles A Assistant C £390 $33,575 1921 381- Te Ore Ore Lansdowne Haggett Gladys E E Infant Mistress D £310 $26,688 1921 381- Te Ore Ore Lansdowne Atkinson Mary E Assistant D £290 $24,966 1921 381- Te Ore Ore Lansdowne Hall Lily E Assistant D £250 $21,523 1921 381- Te Ore Ore Lansdowne Sellar Margaret M Assistant D £220 $18,940 1921 381- Te Ore Ore Lansdowne Robinson Lillie I F Assistant D £210 $18,079 1921 381- Te Ore Ore Lansdowne Tankersley Iris Assistant C £210 $18,079 1921 381- Te Ore Ore Lansdowne Keddell Catherine Assistant D £200 $17,218 1921 381- Te Ore Ore Lansdowne Maxwell Ivy Probationer 1 £125 $10,761 1921 381- Te Ore Ore Lansdowne Hasson Cyril J Reliever £120 $10,331 1921 381- Te Ore Ore Lansdowne Rowse Marjorie G Pupil teacher 2 £90 $7,748 29th January 1920 Wellington Education Board The arrangements for opening new schools at Solway and Masterton West were left in the hands of Messrs Hogg and Moss, in conjunction with the Masterton and Lansdowne School

10th March 1920 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL OFFICIAL OPENING OF INFANT SCHOOL. The official opening of the new infant school at Lansdowne will take place in conjunction with the annual picnic to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Amongst those present will be Mr G.R. Sykes, M.P., Messrs A W. Hogg and T. Moss. (Wellington Education Board) and representatives of the local School Committees. Afternoon tea will be provided. 12th March 1920 At the opening of the infant school at Lansdowne yesterday it was unanimously decided that a letter expressing regret and sympathy in his prolonged illness, and wishing him a speedy recovery, be sent to Mr. A. W. Hogg. 12th March 1920 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL Official Opening. OF THE INFANT SCHOOL. The official opening of" the infant school at Lansdowne took place yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance of interested parents and visitors. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jackson (Mayor and Mayoress), Messrs G. E. Sykes, M.P., T. Moss (of the Wellington Education Board), E. Brown (chairman of the District High School Committee), D. A. Pickering (chairman of the Lansdowne School Committee and president of the North Wairarapa School Committees' Association), members of the School Committee, and teachers. An apology was received from Mr. A. W. Hogg, of the Wellington Education Board, who was unable to be present on account of illness. After the opening ceremony afternoon tea was provided. Mr. Moss said it gave him much pleasure to address such a large assemblage. He congratulated the children on having such a fine school. The addition was- an important one on the old school, and, as compared with the wooden schools of years ago, was one to be proud of. Masterton was going ahead, and in the near future would be an education centre. While they had a fine building, they must remember that in years to come they would have to pay for it. It was now free to them, but their parents were paying. They had now a fine school—the most up to-date infant department in the Wellington Province—and they also had good teachers. Mr. Hogg was a fine man, who had been a good, faithful servant for over thirty years, and he was sorry Mr. Hogg was not there to take part in the proceedings. He declared the school open, and hoped the small boys and girls would look back with pride, in the years to come, to the school they first started in. (Applause.) Mr. G. R. Sykes, M.P., said they had come to help the boys and girls to spend a pleasant time, and to open a very fine school. With regard to the excellent institution, their thanks were due to the Education Board, Mr. "Hogg, and Mr. Moss. He endorsed the remarks made by Mr. Moss concerning Mr. Hogg, to whom they owed a debt of gratitude for the good work he had done during .the last thirty years. Mr. Sykes said he looked forward to the time when Masterton would be the centre of education in the Wairarapa. The time would not be long when Masterton would possess a High School. The Lansdowne School was one of the best in the Wellington Education District, and Mr. Drummond was one of. the best teachers. (Applause.) The Mayor said it was a great pleasure for him to take part in such a function. He was delighted with anything which meant the educational progress of Masterton. He had known the headmaster of the school for & number of years, and was sure that if the parents helped the children they would make good. Parents could help in many ways. They could see that their children were regular and punctual at school, and that they did not take up a teacher's time with questions which, at first, seemed very big, but when boiled down were small. It was up to the children to see that the school was kept clean, and it was only them who could do so. (Applause.) Mr. R. Brown congratulated the headmaster, children, and School Committee on having such a fine institution, and wished them the best of luck in the future. Mr Pickering, Chairman of the Committee, thanked the speakers for their remarks Cheers for the headmaster and the singing of the National Anthem concluded this part of the programme. 13th March 1920 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL THE SPORTS EVENTS Following were the results of the sports events at the Lansdowne school picnic on Thursday:— BOYS. Hurdles, 100 yds (junior), Hill I, Dyer 2; (junior), Holmwood 1, Baker 2. 100 Yards. — Senior: Ogden 1. Burling 2. Junior: McKenzie 1, Woodley 2. Pole Vault.—Senior: Gadsby 4ft 10in. Junior: Costello 4ft 2in. High Jump.—Senior: Holmwood 3ft 10in. Junior: Richardson. Three-legged Race.—-Senior: Gadsby and Lee 1, Rayner and Whiteman 2. Junior: Baker and August 1, Pickering and Whiteman 2. Throwing Cricket Ball.—Senior: Hill 1, Petersen J. - Junior: McMaster 1, Ewington 2. Kicking Football.—Senior: Hill 1. Junior: Connor 1, August 2. Potato Race.—Senior: Logan 1, Pickering 2. Junior: Hawthorn \ t Pearson 2. Pillow Fight.—Senior: J. Burling 1 Junior: H. Pook 1. Obstacle Race. —Senior: Logan 1 Pickering 2. Junior: Baker 1, Pickering 2. Apple-bobbing.—Senior: Watson 1 Junior: Dickson 1. Sack Race.—Senior: McRay 1 Junior: Walsh 1. Boys' Championship.—Hill 1, Hammond 2. GIRLS 100 Yards.—Senior: R Emery 1. M. Welch 2. 80 Yards.—Senior: E. Cowie 1, W. Emery 2. Junior: E. Cross 1, T. McKenzie 2. 50 Yards.—M. King 1, V. Watson 2. Three-legged Race.—Senior R. and E. McNally 1, M. McCarrison and J. Malmo 2. Junior: T. Spackman and L. Leach 1, N. Hughes and E. Motley 2. Girls' Championship.—K. Emery 1, M. King 2. Ex-Pupils' Race.—M. Pickering 1, Q. King 2. Married Ladies' Race -Mrs Caverhill 1, Mrs Te Tau 2. Sack Race.—R. McKay 1, T. Walsh Girls' sack Race.—Phyllis Dixon 1. Committee's Race.-Pither 1, Frater 2 15th March 1920 At the opening of the infant school at Lansdowne (writes our Masterton correspondent) Mr R. C. Drummond, headmaster, was presented with o well-filled wallet, as a mark of appreciation of ’Mr Drummond’s work during .the last ten years. 17th March 1920 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL swimming sports. The annual swimming sports of the Lansdowne school were held yesterday, under ideal weather conditions. The following are the results: — Standard IV.— Candy 1, Fuller 2. Standard V.—Ogden 1, Robinson 2 Standard Vl.—Petersen 1, Hill 2. Beginners' Race.—Minifie 1, Holmwood 2. Swimming on Back. —Robinson 1; McGregor 2. Championship Race. —Ogden 1, Candy 2. It appears that only Boy’s swam 14th June 1920 There are 448 pupils on the roll of Lansdowne School. The Masterton District High School has 550 pupils on the roll 21st June 1920 Football SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS. On the Carterton showgrounds on Saturday morning, two further games in the primary schools' championship were played, and resulted:— , Carterton 14 v. Lansdowne 6. Greytown 20 v. Masterton 6. 22nd July 1920 The Education Department has notified the Wellington Education Board of its approval of grants for additional class-rooms at the Lansdowne Side School (Te Ore Ore), 17th September 1920 Miss A. A. Atkinson has resigned her position as assistant teacher at the Lansdowne school. 8th October 1920 The average attendance at the Lansdowne school last month was 362. 9th December 1920 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT The success of the annual entertainment of the Lansdowne School pupils, under the conductorship of the headmaster, Mr R- Drummond, has become almost traditional in Masterton, and the performance, last evening. The Rajah of Rajahpore," was in every way a worthy successor to the many excellent entertainment of the past. The careful training of the children was plainly evident, and their acting put to shame other more ambitious amateur performers. The dressing, stage effects, singing, and orchestra wore all exceedingly pleasing. The principals took their roles with confidence, and were well supported by the chorus. As Electra, the Goddess of Light, Sylvia Paterson combined a good stage presence with a very pleasing voice. Celia Drummond, the General's daughter, was very convincing in her part, and was well supported as friends by Agnes Collie, Vera Rossiter, Winnie Miller, Thelma Allan, Eva Rossiter, Dulcie Allan, and Beatrice Pinkney. Ronald McKay, as the General, played his role well," and looked the part. As the Rajah, Ralph Rayner was one of the successes of the evening, and his singing gave much pleasure. Gordon Chesterman, as the Irish servant, Eila Wagg, as a Government clerk both gave good renderings. Harold Pickering, as a Chinese servant, was an outstanding success, combining considerable ability with much confidence. Beth Keetley as a bold bad spirit was also successful. Mr Harry Hall made a capable stage manager, Miss Hall was musical directoress, and Miss May Thorn dancing instructress. The performance was most creditable, and reflected much credit on the promoters. Some of the success is also undoubtedly due to the parents for their assistance towards the very effective dressing of the operetta. The performance will again be staged this evening, and on Friday evening. The proceeds are in aid of the Women's Hostel, the Lansdowne School Funds, and the Masterton West School. 10th December 1920 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL CONCERT. The many intending patrons who were unable to obtain admission to the Lansdowne School's entertainment in the Masterton Opera House last night arc advised that their tickets can be used for this evening's performance. 10th December 1920 The Lansdowne School pupils, under the conductor-ship of the headmaster, Mr R. Drummond, gave another very enjoyable performance of their successful operetta, "The Rajah of Rajahpore," last evening. The Opera Mouse was crowded to the doors, and additional seating facilities had to be arranged by the management. The performance went with an even better swing than on the first night, and was voted one of the most successful amateur performances presented in Masterton for some considerable time. Dining the evening several beautiful bouquets were handed up to the lady principals. The entertainment will be repeated this evening 15th December 1920 LANSDOWNE SCHOOL. LIST OF PROMOTIONS. The following is the list of annual promotions in connection with the Lansdowne School: — PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES. Bacon Jack, Boys Wilfred, Burling Jack, Dyer .Denis, Elmsley Douglas, Evans Raul, Gadsby Thomas, Greenwood Ernest, Hill Harry, McCullough' Fred., McRay Ronald, Petersen Stuart, Pickering Harold, Welch Rewi, Whitton Kenneth, Watson Donald, Brown Douglas (endorsed competency), Cameron Ronald (competency), Constable Pearl, Collins Kate, Dean Doris, Dixon Phyllis, Drummond Cecilia, Cray Gladys, Harcombe Marjorie, Rectley Elizabeth. Permain Nita (endorsed competency). Price Thelma, Wagg Elia. Willis Rhoda (endorsed competency), McNally Ruby (endorsed competency). PROMOTED TO STANDARD VI. Donald Douglas, Day George, Day Frank, Evans Thomas, Fear Athol, Elmsley Ronald, Gilbert, Geoffrey, Hawthorne Alan, Hosking William, Jensen Lionel, McGregor Gordon, Mills Lawrence, Minifie Cyril, Norman. Vernon, Nappcr Dallas, Ogden Albert, Pickering Percy, Rayner Ralph, Stimpson William, Shaw ,Taylor Alan, Webb William, Whiteman Robert, Oliver George, Cotton Frank, Leggatt Alan, Robinson Henry, Gordon Chesterman. Allan Thelma, Barnes Florence, Donald Zean, Emery, Winnie, Medhurst Olive, Malmo Zean, McCarriron Muriel, McConkey Eunice, McNally Elsie, Millar Emma, Paterson Sylvia, Rossiter Bera. Smith Lavina, Taylor Bessie, Twinkler Gwen, Stewart Isabella. PROMOTED TO STANDARD V. Albert Barker, Colin Barnes, James Panics, George Bell, Henry Candy, Roy Clark, Kenneth Conner. Richard Costello, Owen Cross, Edwin Cuthbert, Jack Denby, Herbert Dixon, Eric Green, Kenneth Hawthorne, Stanley Harrnan. Jack Holmwood, Huia Haxton, Stewart Jamieson, Harry Lysaght. Jack Alex, Mackley. Jack McMastcr. Philip Sykes, Walter Ward. Zelma Ackerman. Dulcie Allan, Margery Brownlee. Agnes Collie, Elizabeth Cowie. Kathleen Davenport, Phyllis Gee. Rita Gadsby, Hettie Goldsmith, Kathleen Dickson, Daphne Horsley, Gertrude Medhurst, Winifred Miller, Norah O'Keefe, May Pearson, Eunice Read. Mavis Taylor, Vera Tinkler, Madge Voyce. Margery Welch, Myrtle Vallance. Byrnes Alfred, Byrnes Carlton, Fuller Alex, Morris Allan, Newland Leonard, Smith Frederick, Walker Frank, Waters Henry, Burton Phyllis, Symes Margaret, Donald Elspeth, Donald Margaret'. Groube Daphne, Percy Dorothy. PROMOTED TO STANDARD IV. Mostyn Baker, Ralph Blackley, Alex Collie, Edward Corbett, John Day, Ronald Day. Laurie Donald, Edgar Douglas, Walter Jensen. Ian McKenzie. Clement Newland, John Percy, Clifford Pickering, John Pickering, Guy Ramsden Clifford Russell, Thomas Russell, William Whiteman, Erie Willis, Doris 'Bishop, Ruby Blanchard, Millie Brown, Dorothy Darroch, Eleanor Dillon, Mavis Golf. Rita Gooding, Norma Hughes, Elsie Mills. Isla McKenzie, Edna McLauchlan. Edna Morris. Edna Motley. Nella Motley. Eva Rossiter. Daisy Roulston, Ruby Roulston, Thelma Spackman. Phyllis Taplin, Violet Watson, Jean Voyce,, Freda Gray. Anderson Eric. Baker Robert. Cook Wyvern, Corlett Murray. Finlayson Donald, Gray Athol. Lee Tracy, Long James, Mills Lindsay, Nicholson Frank, Richardson Alfred, Sanson Graham. Simpson Eric. Taplin Jenan, Te Tau Samuel, Cambourn Laura. Carle Cynthia, Carle Ivy, Cornish Henrietta. Giddings Esmee, Leach Marjorie. McKenzie Isabel. Prosser Betty. Rowse Kathleen. Watson Mary. PROMOTED TO STANDARD III, Boys Harvey, Brader Vincent, Brown Robert, Brown Noel, Cobb Edward, Costello James, Collins John, Denby Thomas, Dyer Keith, Evans Jack,' Gadsby Jack, Harris Darrell, Harman John, Medley William, Logan William, McArtney Kenneth. McCarrison James, McKenzie Roy, Medhurst Albert. Miller Keith, McCullough Robert, Pearson Allan. Pook Geoffrey. Pook Harry, Renall Laurence. Singleton Leonard, Spencer Donald, Woodham Robert, Ward Albert, Wright Frederick. Bacon Maud, Bird Nancy, Brown Evelyn, Bayliss Florence, Brasell Edna, Collins Ellen, Corlet Verna, Cross Esme, Carle Sylvia. Drummond Sally. Donald Alison. Jacob Violet, Pearson Lily, Stewart Jean. Taylor Lilian. Keith Evelyn. PROMOTED TO STANDARD II. Deryck Ahrens, Jacob August. Graham Cowie, William Cuthbert, Rhys Donald, Leslie Groube, Lloyd Hawthorne, Hugh Hosking, Howard Jensen, Jack Lambert, Kenneth Mills, Ronald Morris, Thomas Newland, Harold Oakly, Ronald Oakly, Stanley Pearson, Alfred Ridgway. Jack Wakelin, Bernard Williams. Harry Williams, George Woodley. Valmai Burch. Gwendolyn Carle, Nancie Chisholm. Noela Cross, Maisie Darvill. Dorothy Day, Marjorie Fanthorpe, Rose Goldsmith, Toi Haeata, Lilian Hutchins, Zoe Pickering, Edna Spackman, Daisy Ward. PROMOTED TO STANDARD I. John August, William Barnes, Erl Chesterman, Hugh Drummond, Maurice Fanthorye, John Halse. Alick Hedley, Richard Kilmister, Alan Lambourn, Stanley McCarrison, Leslie Newland, William Patangaroa. Evan Taylor, Alantia August, Nancy Allen, Francis Blackley, Chrissie Chisholm, Jean Fellingham, Daphne Gadsby, Edna Gray, Dorothy Green, Dulcie Howard. Verna Hutchens, Kathleen Kilmister, Cecilia Lambourn, May Oakly, Olive Whiteman. LANSDOWNE SIDE SCHOOL TE ORE ORE. Promoted to Standard III.—Elsie Morris. Promoted to Standard II. —Nora Brown, Mini Carrol, Dorothy Karaiteana, Jean Percy. Tom Carrol, George Foot. Percy Foot, Arthur Percy. Promoted to Standard 1. — Luli Bevan, Miki Carrol, Mary Brown, Lorna Percy, Tilly Governor. Mary Broughton. 10th October 1921 During the past quarter there were 470 pupils on the roll of the Lansdowne school. Papers Past has only the Evening Post on line from 1921 as at 7th March 2018

1922-1923 1923 370-42 Lansdowne Swinbourne William A Head C-59 £450 $41,360 1923 370-42 Lansdowne Caigou Charles A Assistant C-105 £395 $36,304 1923 370-42 Lansdowne Brown Winifred E Infant Mistress D-123 £313 $28,768 1923 370-42 Lansdowne Atkinson Mary E Assistant D-149 £293 $26,930 1923 370-42 Lansdowne Hall Lily E Assistant D-164 £253 $23,253 1923 370-42 Lansdowne Robinson Lily I F Assistant D-164 £253 $23,253 1923 370-42 Lansdowne Curtis Vera I Reliever D-167 £223 $20,496 1923 370-42 Lansdowne Tankersley Iris Assistant C-178 £213 $19,577 1923 370-42 Lansdowne Sellar Margaret M Assistant D-204 £205 $18,842 1923 370-42 Lansdowne Adams Eleanor M C Assistant C218 £185 $17,003 1923 370-42 Lansdowne McGrath Norma M G Assistant D-237 £125 $11,489 1923 370-42 Lansdowne Threadwell David E L Pupil Teacher 1 £88 $8,088 1923 370-42 Lansdowne Costello Mary E Pupil Teacher 1 £83 $7,629 3rd March 1922 The Lansdowne School, having registered an average attendance of over 400, has been advanced from grade 5D to grade 6. 10th July 1922 Separation: of the Te Ore Ore School from Lansdowne was also declined, but further appeal is to be made, as the Lansdowne School is overcrowded and there is a vacant room at Te Ore Ore 20th April 1923 Miss G. E. Haggett, infant mistress at the Lansdowne School, has received a similar appointment in the Palmerston North Central School. Miss C. G. Kiddell, also of the Lansdowne School, has been appointed assistant at Kaiwaiwai. 4th May 1923 The following appointments of teachers by the Education Board have been confirmed:—(Included) Mr. R. Drummond, headmaster, Masterton Central School 12th June 1923 Mr. W. A. Swinbourne, appointed, Infant Mistresses: Miss W. E. Brown, Lansdowne; Assistants Misses N. McGrath and E. M. C. Adams, Lansdowne; 3rd July 1923 Mr. W. A. Swinbourne, the new headmaster of the Lansdowne School, arrived in Masterton on Saturday, and took over his new duties yesterday. In 1921 Mr. Swinbourne was head teacher at Waitara in the Taranaki Miss W E Brown was at Upper Hutt, N McGrath was at Picton

Post 1923 21st May 1924 C A Caigou resigns, W Swinbourne resigns 23rd June 1924 Mr. E. A. Mason, first assistant at the Hutt High School, has been appointed headmaster of the Lansdowne School, Masterton. Mr. F. P. Rogers, of the Newall School, Taranaki, has been appointed first assistant. 28th June 1924 Mr. F. ,A. Mason, of the Lower Hutt District High School, who was recently appointed headmaster of the Lansdowne School, Masterton, has declined the position in favour of a similar post at Foxton. 5th June 1925 Mr. A. J. Shepherd, headmaster of the Lansdowne School (Masterton) has received notice of his appointment as headmaster of the Thames Central School. 22nd July 1925 Miss C. H. Kelleher, who has been for 26 years head teacher at Waingawa, has been appointed head mistress at Te Ore Ore School, Masterton. Miss L. H. Robinson has been appointed as assistant. The secretary of the Education Board has notified the Lansdowne School Committee that the separation of the Lansdowne and Te Ore Ore schools will take effect on 31st August 6th May 1926 School Committee Lansdowne. —Messrs. D. A. Pickering (chairman), P. A. Macomish (secretary and treasurer), Jas. Allen, A. H. Clarke, H. V. Halse, F. A. Hosking, H. E. Pither, A. M. Sanson, and E. Welch. 2nd May 1928 Miss E G Scott appointed infant mistress 27th July 1929 Miss E A Lace appointed infant mistress 24th October 1929 The engagement is announced of Miss Lily Edith Hall, A.T.C L, of Masterton, to Mr. Claude M. Haydon, Mus. Bac. L.A.B., the gifted and successful Melbourne composer, who, In 1921 came to Wellington and has since made New. Zealand his home, being now established as a music teacher in Lower Hutt.. Miss L. Hall, who, for the past eleven years has been on the teaching staff of Lansdowne School, Masterton, is an accomplished musician, and is the honorary conductor of the Masterton Choir, and of the Masterton Orchestra. Both these enthusiastic and flourishing Masterton musical organisations owe much of their present prosperity to her cultured musical talents and inspiring personality. 20th February 1933 A pleasant function took place at the Lansdowne School, Masterton, on. Friday evening when the school, committee and 'the staff of the school met to farewell Mr. L. H Arcus, late-head-master, who: has been transferred to the Seatoun School, Wellington. : On behalf of- the committee, the chairman, Mr. H. H. Daniel!, extended best wishes to Mr. 'Arcus in his new. position and paid a tribute to his services to the Lansdowne School. Mr. J.P Cooper,-acting-headmaster, spoke- on behalf of the staff. Mr. Arcus, who was the recipient of a fountain pen and. desk stand as a parting gift,, suitably replied. 14th October 1936 TEACHING CHANGES COMMITTEE'S PROTEST (Special to the "Evening Post.") MASTERTON, This Day. Members of the Lansdowne School Committee complained bitterly at their meeting last night of the constant changes that took place in the teaching staffs of schools. It was stated that the first assistant had accepted-a headmaster's position in the Hawke's Bay district and another teacher filling a temporary position had left to accept a permanent position elsewhere. : Members of the committee expressed the strongest disapproval of the Department's action in making such changes towards the close of the school year, and at such short notice. It was remarked that at one time committeemen were advised of pending staff movements, but apparently this practice had been discontinued. The position of the teacher seeking advancement was fully realised under present circumstances, but until such time as the Department could be made to realise that the claims of the children's education should be their first consideration, and the teaching profession was graded to ensure a continuity of this principle, such disabilities to the pupils' would continue. It was decided to enter a strong protest. 30th November 1936 Miss A H McElrea appointed 2nd February 1939 ASTERTON, This Day. The official opening of the new Lansdowne School, took place yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large and representative gathering. Reference was made to the high reputation and fine record of achievement of the school, and the hope was expressed that with the greatly improved conditions and facilities provided by the new open-air building the school would go on to even better things. The old building was damaged by earthquake and was unsafe. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr. J. Robertson, M.P. 21st June 1945 The acceptance of the tender of C. E Judd for the erection of a dental clinic at the Lansdowne School at £927 was confirmed yesterday by the Wellington' Education Board.