Logbook - 1892

1892

11th January

Reopened after an interval of 5 weeks.

Influenza prevented carrying out my suggestion of November 30th.

Millie Holmes and Flo Moore have been admitted

12th January

24 present. About a dozen have yet to put in an appearance.

Sold books etc.. to Burling 2/-.

N Owen and A Smith detained till 4 p.m. for neglect of home exercise books.

During the holidays the windows have been glazed with the exception of one in the schoolroom. I notice the glazier has cracked two panes in placing them but as the committee has not yet passed the works I presume it will be rectified.

15th January

Had an accident with the infant’s clay. During the recess it had become too hard for use and placing it in water to soften it I used too much of the fluid but probably I shall be able to save some of the mud.

Parcel from Holmes. New lock for cupboard door.

18th January

After a prolonged drought welcome rain has fallen.

W Bell and L Southey caned for lieing [sic].

I am to enquire from Secretary of Wellington Education Board school boundaries of the district for purpose of enforcing compulsory clause.

19th January

Many children late this morning so I took steps to prevent repetition.

21st January

School to be closed tomorrow to honour the Provincial Anniversary.

Meeting of School Committee summoned for Saturday 23rd inst.

25th January

Heaviest rainfall for some months.

School treat has been fixed for the 17th February.

3rd February

R Cameron punished for bullying. This is a vice in boys which I strongly condemned and serve the culprits according to their merits.

I think in scattered districts it is a hardship to the teacher to be paid on the present system, Where he is remunerated according to the “Strict Average” not by the “Working Average” he would not have to suffer for the idiosyncrasies of the “Clerk of the Weather."

8th February

The weather is wretched.

TENUI SCHOOL FETE, February 1892

This event, which is par excellence the district gathering of the year, took place on Monday last in Mr Cross' paddock.

In the afternoon a well-arranged programme of athletic sports was gone through and some of tbe finishes, owing to the judidious handicapping of Messrs Geo. Pope and 0. Speedy, were worth a long journey to witness.

To enumerate, the achievements of the deserving competitors would occupy too much space, but one item, the Old Boy's Race, is worthy of special mention. Seven started, and a splendid finish look place between Fred Nicholls (scr) and Jas O'Connor (20 yds) the former who also won last year, gaining the verdict by a few inches,

Mr R. Langdon efficiently wielded the starter's flag,

Messrs. F. Groves and A, Nicholls (Jnr.) were impartial and competent judges, whilst the Hon. Secretary, Mr Hancock (Chairman of School Committee) was simply ubiquitous,

For about three hours the ladies, assisted by Mr A. Speedy and other gentlemen, had been busy amongst the provision baskets, and once the sports were disposed of, some 200 children sat down to tea in the Hall. After satiating themselves with cake, jam roll, and other goodies, they made way for their parents and elders.

Tea satisfactorily finished, the hall was cleared for dancing.

The young folk had full possession until 10 o'clock, when they were displaced by the "big" people, and so good was the music and so enjoyable the company that it was broad daylight and five o'clock before the last dance was over. Mr Hancock was M.C.

The music was in the hands of so many willing friends that I cannot particularise, but in the name of the Committee I thank not only the musicians, and those mentioned above, but also one and all of those ladies and gentlemen who worked so ably and consistently to make the fete what it really was— one of the most pleasant and successful gatherings ever held in Tenui.

I cannot conclude without a word of special praise to Mr A. Nicholls (senr) for his energy and valuable assistance in dispensing the needful from the supper room.

After the Inspector's examination, which wiil probably take place next month, it is the intention of the committee to distribute the annual prizes. On that occasion there will be an entertainment, but of what nature has not yet been decided. However, readers here may prepare for more jollity!

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4050, 29 February 1892, Page 2

12th February

Average for the week is 24. Such is life. If the parents take no interest in their children’s work and progress (plus attendance is the backbone of the progression) how can they expect the teacher to do so?

11th February

Possibly the near approach of the school treat has prompted parents to send their children for this week.

23rd February

No school Friday, Monday or Tuesday. The inclement weather compelled postponement of the treat till Monday and Tuesday had to be spent in suffering a recovery.

I hear that many of the children were present throughout the dance held on Monday and which did not break up till 5 a.m. on Tuesday.

Acknowledge receipt of chemistry apparatus and also memo re floor area.

4th March

Residence visited by the Board’s Carpenter who was not charmed with the “barn”

10th March

School closed as I had urgent private business to conduct in Masterton. Obtained from the chair the necessary permission. Very sorry to be closed so near to the exam, but such matters cannot be obviated.

14th March

Flo Deane has attended 0 times this term. Her parents have moved further away and it is too far to walk.

17th March

Not withstanding the general holiday in the District the attendance is good, pointing to both parents and children’s appreciation of the approaching exam.

22nd March

The weather very unpropitious. 32 present.

Inspector Lee examined the school, but the results, together with my comments upon them will not appear until I receive the report.

23rd March

18 present. Many of the children staying away because the exam is over.

F Norton punished for prevarication, but not till he had received several warnings.

24th March

Resigned my position (3 months’ notice) as Master of this school, because in my opinion the Board’s inspector is both prejudiced and partial.

1st April

Closed to enable the children to attend the Whakataki School Treat.

4th April

New pupils Gerald and Winnie Wickstead

5th April

Mr Hancock (Chairman) visited the school and apparently satisfied with the state of matters.

The work of gravelling has commenced, some twenty dray loads having been placed around the school

6th April

The men are still carting and laying gravelling around the school and house - to the last at least it will be a great benefit.

8th April

Closed half day for distribution of prizes.

12th April

F O’Connor’s attendance is really shameful, more especially as he is so backward for his age, nearly fourteen [and] only through Standard 2.

20th April

Several of the elder pupils absent, not yet returned from holiday.

26th April 1892

Teacher at Cross' Creek, Mr. Samuel Turkington, formerly of Te Nui.

Evening Post, Volume XLIV, Issue 49, 26 August 1892, Page 3

A report from Mr. A. McDougall on the condition of the teacher’s residence at Te Nui was adopted, and it was decided to carry out the repairs recommended by him.

Evening Post, Volume XLIII, Issue 99, 27 April 1892, Page 3

9th May

The river higher than I have yet known it.

R Cameron skylarking in the porch broke a window.

13th May

Received the inspector’s report, my comments on it were sent to the Committee and forwarded to the Board. [No copy in log.]

2nd May

R Cameron left for College.

Syd Young again in the wars. This time W Collerton kicked him in the mouth whilst playing during the luncheon recess.

23rd May

Holiday tomorrow in honour of Queen’s Birthday.

27th May

Received answer from the Board re my effusion upon Mr Lee. How hopeless for a soldier to combat his superior officer? The teacher is in a like predicament, or rather worse. What wish Boards and Committees Inspectors and Committees. Parents and pupils [think] he’s between Satan and the Deep Sea!

20th May

No firewood has yet arrived although it is now in the depth of winter.

3rd May

Southey brought firewood.

1st June

Had the first fire of the season and very acceptable it was.

Notice posted re breaking windows.

3rd June

Chas Bell started. Making 40 on the roll.

Willie and Bella Homes reprimanded for playing truant!

6th June

Bert Collerton left for Masterton

10th June

Weather worse and worse. Only 7 present.

13th June

Roads are heavily coated with mud, that in many parts it is impossible for children to wade through.

Severe colds very prevailing

21st June

Shortest Day of the year but weather is superb.

30th June

School closed today until 1st August inst., and here make my final entry, and severe my connection with Tenui.

George H Pope

5th July

Assumed charge of School Property belonging to the Board. Albert Thomas Hancock, Chairman Committee.

1st August

Handed over charge of school to Mr Joplin.

Mr Joplin taught at Korokoro School at Petone in 1878 and was first teacher at Petone in 1882, which he left in 1886 or early 1887 for England. Whilst there his wife died. He returned with a new wife and was appointed head teacher at Tinui.

Opened school today.

Beautiful weather.

12th August

Gave the whole school a Natural History Lessons - Camel.

26th August

Appointed Teacher at Cross' Creek, Mr. Samuel Turkington, formerly of Tenui, after spending two years at Otago Training College.

Evening Post, Volume XLIV, Issue 49, 26 August 1892, Page 3

20 April 1936

The death occurred yesterday of Mr. Samuel Turkington, of Rawene Avenue, Westmere, aged 80. Mr. Turkington was born at Belfast and came to New Zealand in 1882. He was for a time farming in Canterbury and then engaged in school teaching. He later took up farms in the Taranaki and Wairarapa districts, and came to Auckland in 1919 after retiring. Mr. Turkington was a justice of the peace. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Buckley Turkington. one son and three daughters.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22398, 20 April 1936, Page 12

31st August

The carpenter was instructed to effect repairs to the residence at Tenui.

21st September

Mr De May, physical drill instructor, attended today and gave instruction to the scholars. Mr Mangnuson (Whakataki) and Miss Colwill attended.

3 November

Mrs Dutemple was appointed sowing mistress at Te Nui school.

New Zealand Mail, 3 November 1892, Page 38

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