Not so many with flu

The Gore public school, destroyed by fire on May 8, while the fire was in progress between 3am...
The Gore public school, destroyed by fire on May 8, while the fire was in progress between 3am and 4am. — Otago Witness, 18.5.20. COPIES OF PICTURE AVAILABLE FROM ODT FRONT OFFICE, LOWER STUART ST, OR WWW.OTAGOIMAGES.CO.NZ
The officer of the Health Department states that there were not so many notifications of influenza on Saturday morning as there had been. Cases of varioloid varicella stood much the same. Influenza is still prevalent throughout the Clutha district, and there appears to be a recurrence of the epidemic. Adults appear to be affected more than children, and in many cases both parents are down. Over 60 pupils were absent from the Balclutha District High School on Monday and Tuesday, but the number was slightly reduced on Wednesday. Some of the staff also are absent on account of influenza.

First grade rugby

University A v Pirates: These teams met on the Caledonian Ground, which was in excellent condition for playing. The Light Blues had the advantage of the wind in the first spell. They held the upper hand practically all through the spell, and several tries were obtained and goals placed, the score at half-time being 25 points to nil. Hardy, a Black forward, sustained an injury to his knee, and had to retire. In the second spell University again proved their superiority, and secured another try within a minute or two of starting. Pirates’ best efforts were continually nullified by a sound defence, while University kept on adding steadily to their score. With 20 minutes to go, Pirates set up a strong attack with a forward rush, and Duncan crossed the line close to the posts. Ferguson converted. This was the only score the Blacks made. The Light Blues again invaded their opponents’ territory, and other tries were obtained. The principal scorers for the winners were among the backs, chiefly Hackereth, Valentine, Treahy, and Ward. Harty and Church, among the forwards, also scored tries. The final scores were: University A 62 points. Pirates 5 points.

Houses for lady teachers

Speaking at Wellington on Thursday of the shortage of houses for teachers, the Minister of Education (the Hon. C. J. Parr) said the department proposed to begin a modest building programme by erecting half a dozen houses for married teachers, who could not find accommodation in the back-block areas. An interesting experiment, he said, was also being tried with small movable houses for the accommodation of single teachers, especially female single teachers in remote districts. Often it was found impossible to get lady teachers to go to certain districts, because of the lack of suitable board. It is to meet such cases that these movable houses are to be tried. They will consist of two rooms merely, and they will be built on wheels or runners, so that in the event of the school attendance falling a great deal, or the attendance rising sufficiently to warrant the appointment of a married teacher, and the erection of a new house of a permanent character, the house on wheels may be taken to another place where it may be more needed.

A Baptist by conviction

A special memorial service was held in the Mornington Baptist Church last evening in memory of the late Rev. S. B. Maiden, the pastor of the church, who passed away on the 3rd of this month, after a short illness. The service was conducted by the Rev. R. H. Knowles Kempton, the Rev. G. D. Cox assisting. The preacher took as his text Revelation xiv, 13, and vii, 9, and gave an eloquent and inspiring address.

ODT, 10.5.20.

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