PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES

Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25247, 28 July 1947, Page 8

PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES

’ —♦ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXAMINATIONS “These examinations have been conducted in Christchurch by this chamber since 1931. when there were 67 candidates. The growth and popularity of the examinations and their value to the business community are aoparent from last year’s total of 188 entrants.” said Mr H. C. Hurst, president of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. at the annua] presentation of certificates won in the Chambe, of Commerce oxarrinations. and presented tc successful candidates on Saturday morning. One hundred and sixty-four certificates were presented. A warning to successful candidates not to go particularly for a position because it paid bish wases was given by Mr C. S Peate. chairman of the Canterbury Assnciafinn It was better *o take a low wage if necessary n nd ”’orh tin. Other °rs were Mr W. A. Pacnand. of the Manufacturers’ Association and Mr D G. Woodrow. representing the bankin® fraternity.

Medallions were presented to Jovce Margaret Knight, top for New Zealand with 150 words a minute in shorthand ®nd Barb® - ”® S”cklin® second in N°w 7°aland with 130 words a minute. Th® award 'or ton r’hrist'-hurch -cholar w»nt tn Margaret Pr°ston.