GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4218, 1 December 1900, Page 2

GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL.

GARDEN PARTY AND SPORTS

The ladv principal and staff of the Wellington Girls’ High School cuter- ; tniued a large gathering of parents and friends of the pupils at a garden party yesterday afternoon. 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 ciders, and for the pupils a lenghty programme of sports was provided. The grounds presented an animated appearance throughout the proceedings. Miss McLean, tlm lady principal, ably assisted by her stall, was most assiduous in her endeavours to minister to the pleasure of her guests. The sports wore 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, the conclusion of the cheers were given le- the guests for Miss McLean. Miss 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 oicyclc—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, ] ; G. Lennox, 2. Junior Idbyds—F. Hannay, 1; E. Sinu-ox. 2. Walking, with book on head—D. Wilson, 1: A. Kennedy and A. Pederson, 2. Threelegged Race—A. Kennedy, 1; M. Wheeler, 2. Bicycle Tortoise—G. Lennox, 1 ; B. Fitz Gerald, 2. Egg and Spoon Race —A. Pedersen, 1; E. Simcox, 2. Junior 100yds Handicap—M. Berkeley, 1; I*. Hannav, 2. Hopping P.ace—A. Pederson and F. Hannay. 1; B. Fitzgerald, 2. Bicycle Egg and Spoon Race—-L. Nation, 1; G. Lonnox, 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 Pact, —D. Thompson, 1; E. Simcox, 2. Consolation Race- —B. Fitz Gerald, 1; 1Von Dadelszen, 2. Visitors, under ton —N. Brandon, 1. Putting Competition (visitors) —Miss Dramfield anti Mr Bennett; Miss Brandon and Dr McLean. Tennis Championship—B. Von Dadelszen. Tennis Doubles—-D. Hannay and J. Van Staveren. Senior Croquet—E. Allport. Junior Croquet— Alexander. Sports’ Championship—A. Kennedy, 1 ; F. Hannay, 2. Swimming prizes, (sports held on February 2Ctli, 1900). —Championship—T. Von' Dadelszen, 1; G. Gibbs and B. Von Dadelszen, 2. Fourteen and under—A. Berkeley, 1: B. Fitz Gerald, 2. Backswimming—B- Aon Dadelszen, L Over fourteen —T. Von Dadelszen, 1; K. Marchant, 2. Foot-first Plunge—B. FitzGerald and G. Gibbs, 1. 30yds Handicap—D. Gillon, 1; A. Berkeley, 2. Headers —W. Hannay, 1. Race in walking costume—D. Wilson, 1.