GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL.

New Zealand Mail, 6 December 1900, Page 50

GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL.

GARDEN PARTY AND SPORTS. The lady principal and staff of the Wellington Girls’ High School entertained a large gathering of parents and friends of the pupils at a garden party on the 30th ultimo. The function, which was held in the grounds attached to the school, proved most enjoyable. Afternoon tea was served in a large marquee, and throughout the afternoon Jupp’s Band discoursed excellent music. Croquet and putting competitions were held among the elders, and for the pupils a lenghty programme of sports was provided. The grounds presented' tm. animated appearance throughout the proceedings. Miss McLean, the lady principal, ably assisted by her staff, was most assiduous in her endeavours to minister to the pleasure of her guests. The sports were superintended by the following committee of gentlemen: Messrs Joynt, Brandon, Biss, Bethune and Field. The presentation of prizes was made by Mr A. de B. Brandon. At Ahe conclusion of the gathering cheers were given bv the guests for Miss McLean. Aliss Hamilton, the late principal of the school, was present at the festivities. Subjoined are the results of the various events: Thread the needle—D. Wilson, 1; O. Richardson, 2. Combined uicycle—T. Nation, 1; G. Lennox, 2. Senior 100yds Handicap—G. Lennox, 1; D. Wilson, 2. Bicycle Obstacle—T. Nation, 1; B. Fitzgerald, 2. Senior 150yds—E. Stewart, 1; G. Lennox, 2. Junior 150yds—F. Hannay, 1; E. Simcox, 2. Walking, with book on head —D. Wilson, 1;A. Kennedy and A. Pedersen, 2. Threelegged Race—A. Kennedy, 1; M. Wheeler, 2. Bicycle Tortoise —G. Lennox, I,* B. Fitz Gerald, 2. Egg and Spoon Race —A. Pedersen, 1; E. Simcox, 2. Junior 100yds Handicap—M. Berkeley, 1; F. Hannay, 2. Hopping Race—A. Pedersen and F. Hannay, 1; B. Fitzgerald, 2. Bicycle Egg and Spoon Race —L. Nation, 1; G. Lennox, 2. Blindfold Race —A. Kennedy, 1; T. Curtis, 2. Sack Race—A. Kennedy, 1; F. Hannay, 2. Old Girls’ Egg and Spoon Race —A. Von Dadelszen, 1; G. Morrah, 2. Skipping Race—F. Hannay, 1; J- Curtis, 2. Old Girls' Bicycle Egg and Spoon Race—M. Hales, 1. Potato Race —D. Thompson, 1; E. Simcox, 2. Consolation Race—B. Fitz Gerald, 1; Von Dadelszen, 2. Visitors, under ten —iN. Brandon, 1. Putting Competition (visitors)-i-Miss Dransfield and Mr Bennett; Miss Brandon and Dr McLean. Tennis Championship—B. Von Dadeszen. Tennis Doubles—D. Hannay an J. Van Staveren. Senior Croquet—nAllyort. Jury or Croquet—D. Alexander. Sports’ Championship —A. Kennedy, > F. Hannay, 2. Swimming prizes (sports held on Fe - ruary 26th, 1900).— Championship-i-Von Dadelszen, 1; G. Gibbs and B. Dadelszen, 2. Fourteen and under—aBerkeley, 1; B. Fitz Gerald, 2. Backswimming—B. Von Dadeiszen, ■ _ fourteen—T. Von Dadelszen, 1; •i, chant, 2. Foot-first Blunge—B- titGerald! and G. Gibbs, 1. 30yds cap-D. Gillon, 1; A Berkeey, Headers—W. Hannay, 1. Race in watK ing costume —D. Wilson, 1.