Page 117 - Volume 1

In his address, Mr Priestley recalled that he used to paddle
across Hakanoa Lake from Huntly in a Māori canoe every day and
then walk some distance to the school. He presented back to the

school the paddle which he had used.
The official host and hostess were Mr John Holland and Mrs
R. Wilson.
Mesdames R. Wilson, G. Crowder (as oldest pupil), A.
McIntosh, M. J. Shaw, F. Kay and Miss A. E. Davies were
presented with shoulder sprays by pupils of the school. Mrs R.
Yates, wife of the chairman of the Kimihia School Committee, and
Mrs T. Holland Jnr, wife of the chairman of the Jubilee Committee,
also received shoulder prays.
The old pupils were then assembled to be
photographed. There was a surprisingly large number of people
for a group photograph of those who had attended the school in
the decade, 1897-1906.
Later a specially baked cake was cut jointly by Mrs
Georgina Crowder (nee Troughear), the oldest ex-pupil present,
and by the youngest pupil now attending the school, Terry Drayton,
of Russell’s Road, Huntly.
A delightful afternoon tea was then served, and later many
were afforded a great opportunity of renewing old acquaintances.
During the afternoon those present were given the
opportunity of inspecting a display by the school children of social
study work, which was greatly appreciated.
In the evening about 200 attended a most enjoyable dance
in the Huntly R.S.A. Hall, music being supplied by Mr J.
Tweedie’s orchestra. Appreciated items were given by Messrs R.
Yates and R. Jones. Mr V. Shaw acted as M.C.
A delicious supper was served during the evening.

Past pupils from 1940 to 1949.
Rear: (1)___________, Les Holland -1941, Jacky Davidson -1942, Ron Holland -1939,
Billy Davidson -1944.
Centre: Tom Johnson -1941, Johnny Jones -1942, (2)__________, (3)___________,
Neil Holland, Brian Peden.
Seated: Lavina Dunsmuir, ( 4 ) _________, Stancy MacDonald -1946, Mary Johnson -1947,
Miss Davis - 1945-46 [Teacher], Joyce Davidson -1945, Myra Jones -1945,
Valerie Davidson -1944, ( 5 ) ___________.