PRIZES PRESENTED TO SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18643, 21 December 1928, Page 3

PRIZES PRESENTED TO SCHOOL CHILDREN.

WALTHAM. The annual break-up of . the Waltham Public School was celebrated by a picnic to Little River on Tuesday. The following races and events were contested:— Boys.— 140yds handicap—R. Black 1, J. Mortlock 2. 100yds handicap—H. Mortlock 1, J. Mortlock 2. 25yds handicap, five to seven years—R. Moore 1, D. Jones 2. Eight to ten—N. Ainsworth 1, D. Blackburn 2, G. Harper :j. Ten to twelve—D. Mitchell 1, L. Gemmell 2, H. Rhine! 3. Twelve to fourteen—R. Tolputt 1, J. Dawson 2, E* M'Naughton 3. 100yds, over fourteen years—H. Mortlock 1, J. Mortlock 2, R. Tolputt 3. Male teachers' race—Mr Willoughby. Siamese race, under twelve years—H. Rliind and A. Dumb; open, E. M’Naughton and IT. Gunderson. Throwing cricket ball—W. Clarke. Committeemen's race —Mr Blackler 1, Mr Sanders 2. Married men's race—Mr Grafton 1, Mr Wilson 2. Girls' Events.—7syds handicap—P. Jones 1, R. Simpson 2, E. M’Ferran 3. 25yds handicap, five to eight years—D. Collender 1, N. Sturroek 2, S. Jones 3. Eight to ten—E. East 1, J. Meyer 2, E. Wilkie 3. 50yds, ten to twelve years— I*. Chamley 1, T. Kerr 2, J. O’Connell 3. Twelve to fourteen—P. Jones 1, K. Thiele 2, C. Hancock 3. 75yds, over fourteen years—O. Falgar 1, J. Robb 2. Lady teachers' race—Miss Sowden 1, Miss Searle 2. Siamese race, under twelve—P. Chamley and F. Kerr; open, M. Gray and B. Cookson. Throwing tennis ball—M. Hill 1. Married women’s race—Mrs IT. Collender 1, Mrs M. Cheyne 2. Committeemen’s wives’ race —Mrs Hurley. Baby show, under twelve months (judged by Sisters Cordy and Robertson) —Boy, Tom Ransby; girl, Velma Carrington. Two nursing sisters from St John Ambulance attended the picnic and rendered aid to five minor casualties. At the prize-giving, Father Christmas distributed gifts from the Christmastree to each infant, previous to the general distribution of prizes, which was made by the chairman, Mr C. Sturrock. P. I—Leonard Fox 1, Douglas Jones 2 and Jean Hartland. P. 2—Thomas Carpenter 1, Ina Moore 1, Neil Norris 2, and Pearl Leeming 2. I*. 3—Gwen Wilson 1, Jean Carter 2. P. 4—Alex. M’Ferran 1, Gerald Eggelton 2, and Phyllis Carston. P. s—John Dodgson and Elsie Meagher. Standard I.—C. M’Caughan 1, D. Cowens and R. Crouch (equal) 2, R. Armstrong 1, D. Pacie 2. Special: Pat Mummery. Sewing: E. Newberry 1, Gwen Kelly 2. Standard lI.—G. Martin 1, Ray Jones 2, and Betty Gasson 1, Myrtle Jones 2. Special: Ted Clarke and Etta Smyth. Sewing: Ruby Lumb. Standard lII.—C. Hurley 1, A. Goode 2, and Beryl Askew 1, Lola Smith 2. Sewing: Lois Brown 1, Ngaire Hudson 2. Most popular: A. Moore and Lois Brown. Standard TV.—R. ITay 1, A. Wickham 2, and L. Henderson 1, G. Schaumann 2. Special: Lola Taylor. Most popular: T. O’Brien and M. Simpson. Sewing: J. Reine 1. W. Scott 2. Standard V.—C. Smith 1, R. Dacombe 2. and M. Veitch 1, J. Barnes 2. Sewing: E. Mumford. Most popular: R. Halliday and M. Moultrie. Composition: A. Ross 1, G. Shearman 2. Drawing: R. Crowe 1, H. Slade 2. Reading: R. Black. English: L. Stewart. Arithmetic: L. Gemmell and T. Reid. Diligence: E. Rippon. Standard VI.—T. Eggelton (dux), J. Hetherton 2, and J. Maddren (dux), E. Smith 2. Most popular: H. Mortlock and E. Skelton. Sports: R. Tolputt 1, H. Mortlock 2. Composition: Colin Knight and Joyce Pilgrim. Sewing: Maud Eaton 1, Joyce Depree 2. History: Ken Gough. OPAWA. The annual prize-giving ceremony at Opawa was held at the school on Wednesday afternoon. During the afternoon Father Christmas visited the school and distributed a gift to each child in the infant school. Subsequently the class prizes, sports, swimming and Scripture prizes won during the year were distributed by Mr T. W. West, chairman of the School Committee. The following is the prizE list:— * Standard VI. —Jack Hills, dux: Huri Brittenden 1. George Reed 2. Standard V.—Leslie Hepburn J, Mavis Stephenson 2. Standard IV.—Hutton Stewart 1, Gwenyth Ivory 2. Standard lll.—Ken Abernethy 1, Noel Pope 2. Standard 11. —Peggy Warelng 1, Gertrude Archer 2. Standard I.—Nancye Hopping 1, Esma Higgott 2. P. 4—Eileen Furby 1, Catherine Waltho 2. Special Prizes.-—Standard Vl.—Kindest girl, Morva Gwatkin Memorial Prize, Edna Brown: Mr Smith's prize for good behaviour in and out of school, Edna Brown. Standard lll.—Mrs Gwatkin’s prize for improvement. Waiter Piggott; Mr Allard’s prize for improvement, Dorothy Thomson. Youngest swimmer—Marjorie Delahunt. P. 4 Progress, Bessie Byron and Gordon Gemmell; Scripture, Edna Haylock, Gladys Harrington, Peggy Harrington, Jack Hills, Leslie Hepburn and Norman Haylock; sewing, Ina Weeks and JoycE Jarden. BECKENHAM. The annual breaking-up ceremony took place at the school on Wednesday evening. The Mayor (the Rev J. K. Archer) addressed the children. Mr H. T. Armstrong, M.P., presented the prizes and certificates won during the year. Then Father Christmas arrived in his chariot and distributed toys and balloons to the smaller children, and fruit to all. The honours list is as follows; Dux medal—Boy, Harold Heath; girl, Laura Hitehings. Runner-up—Boy, Wilmot Trezlse; girl, Betty Gibbs. Woodwork—Wilmot Trezise. Domestic science—Betty Gibbs. Attendance certificates were awarded as follow: Infants—Second class: William Jar'p. 3—Full: Colin Chaston, Leslie Cutiibertson, Jack Turnbull. Absent one half-day: George Wakelin. Absent two half-days: Laurence Clarke. Absent four half-days: Ivan Horsley. P. 4—Full: Leonard Payne. Absent four half-days: Raymond Chaston. P. s—Full: Leo Barker, Raymond Rolland, Myrtle Cook, Merle Trezise. Absent not more than five half-days: Albert La'wson, Deryck Morse, Maurice Neill, Leslie Scott, Lorraine Tillman, Valmai Scott. Lower Standard T.—Full: Keith Mintrom, Arthur Terry. Absent not more than five half-days: Maurice Bootten, Maurice Richardson, Doris Robertson, Shirley Scott. Standard T.—First class: Jack Chaston, Kenneth Jensen, Nellie Randall, Lucy Wakelin. Second -class: Guthrie Eddington, John Jarman, Vivian Jack, Desmond Wilson, Doris Bartlett, Merle Cuthbertson, Mavis Hicks, Ruby Sharp, Betty Teague, Patricia Tillman, Ray Capiil, Eric Geddes. Standard TL—Full: Clarence Brownlees, Alister Charleson, Herbert Henderson. Leslie Jones, Merle Clearwater, Elsie Edwards, Christina Terry, Joyce French, Muriel East, Patricia Coulter, Leila Cook, Neville Martin, Edwin Cooper. Under five half-days: Gordon Baldwin, Alfred Holland, Herbert Stribling, Betty Cornish. Standard lll.—First class: Gordon Allen, Alex. Hood, Eric Pullan, Douglas Herman, lan M’Donald, Hazel Henwood, Fairlle TTorsJey, Hazel Turner, Freda Harper, Edna Isherwood. Second class: Malcolm Burt, Gordon Cresswell, Richard Hill, Alex. Inkster, Ernest Prattley. Roy Spencer. Ngarita Brownlees, Aileen LI oyd, Beatrice Reynolds, Clarice Tinker, June Wilson, Nancy Foulds, Gwynfa Kenna, Mavis Clearwater. Cecily Allott. Standard IV.—First class: Ida Hinchey, Marjorie Morris. June Prescott, Mavis Terry, Clifford Eddington, Robert Edwards, Doris Campbell, Len Anstiss. Second class: Margaret Dann, Thelma Eddington, Bernice Hale, Mona Jones, Doreen Puddle, Daphne Spear, Leonard Brown, Robin Beauchamp, Royce Evans, Trevor Gibson, Herbert Hurst, Arthur Hill, Jack Houghton, Russell Thomas, Maud Cuthbertson, Arthur Pullan. Standard V.—First class: Harry Baker, Rees Edwards, Gordon Kemp, David Warlow, Chrissie Agar, Jean Carrol, Esme Horsley. Second class: Ethel Hall, Edna Henderson, Olga Galyer, Betty Galyer, Joan Badger, Elsie Houghton, Irene Vial, Lorna Stephens, Llovd Neill, Amuri Mander, Edith French, Trevor M'Farlane, William HadfieUl. Frank Harris, Malcolm Milne, Oswald Helson, Clarence Clarkson, Trevor Eaton, Tama Newbury. Harry Hill. Standard Vl.—First class: Harold Heath. Toni Alexander, John Banfield. Wilmot Trezise, Cliff Toombes, Jack Full wood, Lilian Ayres. Alma Edwards, Marjorie Hurst, Monica SaVnpson. Second class: Desmond Brown, Neville Badger. Ted Fancy, Keith Mann, Howard M’Whirter, Audrey Vartha, William Trezise, Gladys Ayres, Mabel Campbell, Betty Gibbs. Rita Knowles, Mildred Gova’n, Marcia Vial. ASHLEY. The annual prize-giving of the Ashley School took place on Tuesday evening. The chairman of the School Committee, Mr P. *L Lindsay, presided over a large

assembly of parents, friends and scholars. Mrs W. A. Rowse presented -thE prizes as follow, each child securing a book:— Standard Vl.—Robin Drake 1, (dux), Elsie Timms 2; Madge Vette, Aveiil Lindsay, Zita Beattie and Jim Peach. Standard V.—Florence M’Fall 1, Herbert Thornly 2. Standard IV.—Eileen Hodgson 1, Jean Petrie 2; Alan Timms, Helen Bailey, Mary Fras'er and John Beattie. Standard lll.—Molly Hodgson 1, Erol Springer 2, John Eder 3. Standard ll.—Noreen Hodgson 1 : Lester Stringer. Nancy Petrie, Russell Drake, Bill Bailey, lan Petrie and Ronald Miller. Standard I.—Colin Vette 1 ; John Mayer, Mervin Stringer, Joyce Miller and Jim Fraser. Primers 1,2 and 3—Una Millar, Iris Timms. Hilary Drake, Margaret Newell, Nora Beattie, JoyeE Vallance, Margaret Stringer, Alan Bailey, Kevin Scalmer, Jack Scalmer, Miller Forrester, Andrew Fraser, Hugh Fraser, Jim Fraser, Colleen Wright, Nancy Lowe, Olive Lowe, Cliff Wright, Monica Wright, Hope Bailey, John O’Carrol, Leo Marcantelli and Bill O’Carrol. Needlework.—Standards V. and Vl. Zita Beattie 1, Elsie Timms 2. Standards 111. and IV.—Jean Petrie 1, Eileen Hodgson 2. Standards I. and 11. Nancy Petrie 1, Joyce Miller 2. Tennis prizes, given by the Tennis Club—Girls, Jean Petrie; boys, Averil Lindsay. Dux medal—Robin Drake. The head master, Mr Mayer, congratulated the winner of the dux medal on the excellent work he had done during the year, and also the *unner-up, Elsie Timms, who was very close. OHOKA. The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Ohoka School took place yesterday afternoon in the presence of a Very large gathering of parents and friends. The chairman of the committee, the Rev H. Cottom, in presenting the prizes, referred to the work don© by the school during the year and to the teachers for the good results shown by the inspectors’ reports. They were glad to seE the head master back after a year's absence. After the prize-giving, afternoon tea was served by the ladies. The following is the prize list:— Standard Vl£—Phyllis Lancaster dux, lan Macfarlane 2, Nancy Lintott 3, Hubert Ashe 4; gardening, Collin Cook; general proficiency, Helen Kimber; conduct, QuEenie Hart, Wilfred Brown, John M Cann and Cecil Griffen. Standard V.—Runa Pearson 1, Guy Newton 2, Robert Moir 3, Ed. Karst 4; gardening, C. Frost; general work. Mj r rtle Stone 1, Mary Kimber 2; English, May Martyn 1, Mary Jones 2, Denis Chamberlain and Rita Pearce. Standard IV.—Maud Myres 1, Sylvia Brown 2, Reta Sambrook 3, Mary M'Cann 4; gardening. Jack Quinn 1, Edward Frost 2; general proficiency, Laurance Stone, L. Cook, B. Swittalla, C. Frost, Ray Pearce and P. Puschell. Standard lll.—John Kimber 1, Jean Griffen 2, Bob Brown 3, Mervyn Pearce 4; Mary Johnson, Bob Lintott, Aulsey Karst and W. Cottom. Standard ll.—Eddie Lancaster 1, Joyce Lintott 2, Victor Orchard 3; progness, Barton Hart 1, Nola Karst 2, Sidney Jones 3, David Brown, Douglas Borrell, Malcolm Douglas and Pat Puschell. Standard I.—Barbara Mosmon 1, Jean Fairman 2, D. Kimber 3; Tom Pearson and Gilbert Borrell; reading, Marjory Ashe 1. Lower Standard I.—Bruce Swittalla (spelling), Malcolm Johnson, (writing), Maurice Lancaster (writing), Paul Cook (neatness), Avis Lancaster (class prize) and Ivy Lancaster. Primer 3—Enid Martyn 1, Lilly Davis 2, Allen Davis 3; Eric Swittalla, Alic Jones. Allen Borrell, Kathleen Dunick, jna Griffen, Maud Powell and Alma Sambrook; conduct, Jane Heald. BELFAST. At the Belfast infant school, a party was given the children by the The teachers rsponsible for the success of the party were Misses Raven and Burton. At the main school a presentation was made to Miss Blake, who is shortly to be married. Mr Bringans, head master, in making the presentation on behalf of the teachers and children, spoke of Miss Blake’s work during her four years at Belfast, and wished her health and happiness in the future. In the evening the children gave a concert in the Town Hall, and the prizes won through the year were presented by the chairman of the School Committee, Mr W. P. Spencer. At the conclusion of the concert the committeemen and their wives entertained the teaching staff at supper, when Mr Spehcer, on behalf of the committee and teachers, presented Miss Blake with a set of carvers, as a token of the esteem in which she is held, with best wishes for her future prosperity. The following is the list of prizewinners :—• Standard IT.—Proficiency: Colleen Englefield 1, Thora Laurenson and Alick Don ,(equal) 2. Progress: Lorraine Wilson 1, Willie Roxburgh 2. Neatness: Nancy Comyns 1, Edith Fisher 2. Sewing: Meryl Salt 1, Evie Johnson 2. Nature study: Noeline Neale. Standard lll.—Proficiency: Ray Wilson 1, Jim M’Donald 2, Kathleen White 3. Progress: Jean Lennox 1, Acton Stanbury 2. Neatness: Daphne Comyns. Nature study: lan Morton. Sewing: Ruth Griebe 1, Jean Brown 2, Ella Ramsay h c. Standard IV.—Proficiency: Edward Pye 1, Mary Arps 2. Progress: Nelson Chaplin I,* Pearl Comyns 2. Neatness: Mavis Tate 1, Ruby Comyns 2. Handwork: Boys, Richard Price; girls, Alma Haggerty. Sewing: Jean Smith 1, Ethel Cassidy 2. Diligence: Charles Vincent. Helpfulness: Jack Fitzsimmons. Standard V.—General proficiency: Eileen Comyns 1, Mona Symonds 2. Progress: Nancy Rudkin 2. Cookery: Mona Symonds 1, Una Hall 2. Woodwork: Colin Mundy 2. Sewing: Agnes Cassidy 1. Neatness: Nancy Brown. Agriculture: Sidney Salt. Standard Vl.—Dux of school, Henry Inwood; runners-up, Arthur Skidmore and Joan Croll (equal). Progress: Alan Charteris 1. Neatness: Dorothy Peers. Cookery: Joan Croll 1, Norma Sellers 2. Woodwork: David Rowntree 1, Leslie Tyson 2. Agriculture: Herbert Roxburgh. Sewing: Lorna Fitzsimmons 1, Peggy Graham and Mary Fisher (equal). General knowledge: Arthur Skidmore. Jubilee committee’s prize: Henry InXvood. Navy League: Joan Croll 1, Norma Sellers 2. AKAROA. On Saturday the annual tea and prize-giving in connection with St Peter’s Anglican Sunday School, Akaroa, was held. There was a large attendance of parents and friends. After the children had done full justice to tea, a concert, was given by the pupils-, after which the prizes were distributed by the Rev A. 11. Julius, as follow:—Miss Havlock’s class—Girls: D. Hammond 1, E. Woodill 2, I. Phillips 3. Boys: H. Wright 1, W. Wright 2, L. Armstrong 3. Attendance: V. Davis. Miss Leete’s cla.ss—E. Davis 1, R. Masefield 2, S. Havward 3. Miss Hayward’s class—P Woodill 1, N. Hammond 2, J. Lelievre 3. Lower division: L. Hayward. Best attendance at choir on Sunday mornings —Girls, I. Phillips; boys, C. Green.

ST SAVIOUR’S GIRLS’ SCHOOL. The breaking-tip ceremony of the St Saviour’s Girls’ School took place yesterday, and was attended by a good number of friends. The prizes were distributed by Sir Heaton Rhodes. Introducing Sir Heaton, Mr C. E. Jones, chairman of the School Committee, said that Sir Heaton had always taken a ver} r great interest in the St Saviour’s work in Christchurch. Apologies for absence had been received from Archbishop Julius, Mr and Mrs H. I). Andrews and Archdeacon Taylor. The speaker said that there was some talk of the school having to close for lack of the “ sinews of war,” but it was regarded as one of the greatest assets in connection with the orphanages, and they would fight hard to keep the school going on well. Sir Ileaton Rhodes said that the presentation of children’s prizes was one of the most pleasant tasks that fell to his lot. Other speakers were Bishop WestWatsop and Miss Badman, the principal. A concert was given by the children, and the visitors inspected an interesting display of needlework, drawing and hand work by the children.

DIGBY’S COMMERCIAL SCHOOL. The annual prize-giving function of Miss Digby’s Commercial School was held in the Jellico'e Hall last evening. His Worship the Mayor (the Rev .J. K. Archer) presented the prizes. The annual report showed an excellent record of work done ajid results, achieved by pupils. All the day and evening classes had been well attended. Students numbering 24 8 entered for the Pitman's examinations during the year, 230 speed and theory certificates being granted by Pitman’s Examination Department, Melbourne. Four speed certificates were also awarded to Gregg writers by the Christchurch Shorthand Writers’ Association. The number of certificates gained during the year constitutes a record, and is an increase of thirtynine over the previous year. Eighteen of the school students were successful in passing the Public Service examination for shorthand-typists, Eileen Chaplin obtaining second place on the order of merit list in the junior texaminaltion. Of the four candidates presented for examination in Standard VI. work, three obtained proficiency and one a competency certificate. Inquiries for the school’s trained students as shorthandtypists, bookkeepers and junior clerks resulted in 3.55 permanent and temporary appointments being received by pupils during the year. Last June the matriculation coach, Mr S. A. Clark, was appointed an inspector of schools in the Hawke’s Bay district. Air H. Henderson, M.A.. was appointed to fill the vacancy on the staff. Towards the latter end of thE year the school was transferred to a new and up-to-date building in Worcester Street West. Tbe building was specially designed and constructed to meet school requirements. The Girls' Hockey Club in connection with the school Entered three teams for the various competitions. The senior A and B teams secured third place in their respective competitions, being also the runners-up in the annual six-a-side competitions. The junior A team succeeded in reaching the semi-finals. Two members of the senior A team accompanied the Canterbury representative team to Tirnaru to participate in the annual tournament. The Basket-ball Club entered four teams in the competitions, the first team securing third place in the A grade competition. Mr Charles Bean, Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs and "A Friend” were thanked for again presenting prizes. The following is the prize list:—

ATarjorie Armstrong—First Pitman’s shorthand, 150 words per minute; first senior shorthand-typists’ examination: Pitman’s speed certificates for 140, 130, 110 and 100 words per minute; pass in senior Public Service shorthand-typists’ examination. Eileen Chaplin—First junior shorthand-typists’ examination; Pitman’s speed certificates for 120 and 110 words per minute; second order of merit list junior Public Service short-hand-typists’ examination. Emily Robertson—Prize presented by Mr Charles Bean, first typewriting; first Gregg shorthand, 90 words per minute; certificate of merit junior shorthandtypists’ Examination; speed certificates for 80 and 60 words per minute; pass in junior Public Service shorthandtypists’ examination. Olive Corey— Prize presented by Mr Charles Bean, first typewriting (first-year students); first Pitman’s shorthand, 90 words per minute; speed certificate for 70 words per minute; Pitman’s theory certificate; neatness and diligence. Mary M’Naughton—Fif>st shorthand theory (evening students), July examination;’ certificate of merit Pitman’s shorthand, 120 words per minute; Pitman’s speed certificates for 110 and 90 words per minute and Pitman’s theory certificate. KathleEn Vincent—First shorthand theory (day students), October examination; Pitman’s speed certificates for 80 and 70 words per minute: Pitman’s theory certificate and general neatness. Jean Slyfield—Prize presented by "A Friend,” first bookkeeping (day students); certificate of merit Pitman’s shorthand, 70 words per minute; apd Pitman’s theory certificate. Florence Turgis—Second bookkeping (day students); certificate of merit Pitman's shorthand, 100 words per minute; pass in junior Public Service shorthand-typists’ examination; Pitman’s speed certificate, 80 words per minute; and Pitman’s theory certificate. Russell Didcott—First bookkeeping (evening students). Matriculation Class.—Special prize for general excellence—Fergus Scott. CERTIFICATES. Typewriting—ATargarEt Gow. Senior shorthand-typists’ test —Jean Bishop. Junior shorthand-typists’ test—Doris Reward and Emily Robertson. Pitman’s shorthand—l2o words per minute, Ursula Calson and Mary M’Naughton; 110 words per minute. Rita Jackman, ATilcired Foster and Afargaret Gibson; 100 words per minute, Addeline Belsten, Alerle Andrew and Florence Turgis; 90 words per minute, Thelma Grant, Dorothy Denby and Vida Barrett; 80 words per minute, Mavis Carter: 70 words per minute, BErtha Donovan, ATarjorie Early, Bernard Afair, Phyllis Jenkins and Jean Slyfield; 60 words per minute, Winifred Watson and Lilian Ayling. Commercial letters—loo words per minute, Rita Jackman, Alargaret Gibson and Gladys Galt; 60 words per minute, Georgina Torrens, Winifred Watson, Betty Al’Nae, Cicely Condon and Lilian Ayling. Pitman’s shorthand theory— Isabel Brown and Rose Payne. Bookkeeping—Joyce Stammers, Dorothy Denby, Jean Sewell and Phyllis Dollan. Gregg shorthand—l2o words per minute, Violet Gray; 90 words per minute, Muriel Hudson; 80 words per minute, Emi'ly Robertson; 60 words per minute, Emily Robertson. Pitman’s first-class speed and theory cErtifleates—l4o. 130, 110 and 100 words per minute, ATarjorie Armstrong; 120 and 110 words per minute, Eileen Chaplin; 120 words per minute, iTean Bishop: 110 and 90 words per minute and theory. Alary AT’Naughton: 110 and 90 words per minute, Ursula Calson: 110 words per minute, Kathleen Hartley; 100 and 90 words per minute. Jean Gurney; 100 words per minute and theory, Edna Egan: 100 words per minute, Phyllis Fletcher, ATildred. Foster, Dorothy Hoyle, Lulu Robins and AladEline Speak; 90, 80 and 70 words per minute and theory, Addeline Belsten; 90, 80 and 60 words per minute and theory, Zena Grenfell; 90 and 80 words per minute and theory, Doreen Olliver: 90 and 70 words per minute and theory, Beryl Bonnington and Alary Tizzard; 90 and 70 words per minute, Beth Bryan and Gwen Davies; 90 and 60 words per minute and theory, Yvonne Coard and Alary Riaeli; 90 words per minute, Winifred Davies, Lylie Cleverlev. >Lucy Guild, Lorna Oekenden and Phyllis Spencer; SO and 70 words per minute and theory, Pat Frame and Kathleen VincEnt; 80 and 70 words per minute, Ruby Davidson. Nellie Stevens and Margaret Gow; 80 and 60 words per minute and theory, Rita Burns; 80 and 60 words per minute, Nance Flavell and Kathleen Scullion; 80 words per minute and theory, Nancy Broadley, Eileen Berry, Phyllis Carter, Orma Fret well, Ethel Graham, Doris Reward, Viola Haigh, Edna Jarden, Doris Lysaglit, Phyllis ATann, Rona Nicholls, Florence Turgis and Eleanor West-Watson; 80 words per minute, ATarjorie Breward, Gladys Galt, Ida Helliwell. ATay Kiddey, ATaisie Alurray, Ferol Afortimer, Vera Peagram and Olive King; 70 words per minute and theory. Isabel Brown, Vida Barrett, Ruth Bowlkor, Olive Corey, Edna Cull, Fiona Furness, Alargaret Hood, Eunice M’Duff, Jean Prosper, Doris Rowe, Lei la h Scott and Edna Slade; 70 words per minute, Doris Chetwin, Rita Clark, Thelma Grant, Pat Lancaster, Kura Aladdren, Alargaret Robertson, EileEn Tingey. Winifred Wales, Valmai Webb and Ethel Yole; 60 words per minute and theory. Nellie Bucktin, Marjorie Ballantyne, Thelma Denham, Dorothy Denby, Marjorie Early, Joan Gibson, Edith Gourlay, Elsie Heal, Jean Jameson, Yvonne Parry and Clara Taylor; 60 words per minute, Alay Allan and Molly Warner. Theory certificates—ATuriel Arnold, Mavis Anderton, Alerle Andrews, Lilian Ayling, Elsie Bell, Jean Burnes, ATarjorio Bucktin, Gwen Bamford, Marjorie Bice, Jessie Coe, Eva Cliillingworth, .loan Cornish. May Cracroft Wilson. Alice Chapman. Katie Callina, Mavis. Carter, Alary Clarkson, Ethel Davey, Edna Dickson, Alary Doling. Jean Eliott, Mabel Ferguson, Thelma Gorrie, Revina Oi-Een. Freda Gibson, Dulcie Hooker, Marjorie Roskdng, Olive Hogg, Rita Jackman, Phyllis Jenkins, Jessie Kerr. Betty Kerr, Esme Lane, ATarjorie Lay? bourn. Nan Loitcli, Rayma Morgan, Marian Aliller, Violet Morrow. Vivian Matthews, Muriel AT’Gowan, Doris Atattinson, Bernard Alair, Zeta Neville, Dorothy Newton, Gwen Nolan, Grace Pitcher, Rose Payne, Joyce Patterson, Alice Rowe, Doris Reid, Alarjorie Rennie, Olive Raymond, Jean Rutherford, Edith Smith. Edna Susans, Alay Scofield, Joyce Stammers, Jean Slyfield, Nova Taylor, Betty Thompson. Doris Toon, Minoni Taylor, Hazel White, Nell Wilkin.s<h and Alarjorie Watson. During the evening the following programme waa submitted: —Pianoforte solo "Caprice” (Sibelius), Joan Blake; song. "Waiata Pol.” Esme Evans; dance, "Pirouette," Doreen Olliver; musical monologue, "That Cat,” Alice Chapman; song. "Wait,” Kathleen Leighton; dance, "Ragtime,” Adeline Belsten; orchestral selectons, (a) Londonderry Anfold Irish) and (b) Dance of the Dolls (Camillo d'Alessio) (violins, Joan Smith, Kathleen Gibson, Nancy Duxbury, Alice M'Jannet, Rita Clark and Margaret Livingstone; ’cello, Norah Smith; piano, Gladys Smith); recitation, "Wedding Day Speeches,” Esme Evans; pianoforte solo, "Devotion” (Robert Schumann), Alma. ChambErlain; song. "Somewhere is the Summer Night," Alice Chapman; dance, “Pas de Deux,” Honor Ellis and Doreen Olliver-