AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue XIV, 6 October 1900, Page 651

AUCKLAND.

Dear Bee, October 2. THE PAKUKANGA HOUNDS, with the Huntsman and Whip (Mr. Selby and Mr. F. Selby), have been since Wednesday last at Mr. Wright’s. Bombay, where they have been having excellent sport. On Thursday the hounds started a hare in Mr. Wright’s garden, which gave them a splendid run, but as Mr. M right and the huntsman were both on foot, they found it nearly impossible to keep them even in view. On Friday a long and exciting chase was indulged in. after a young stag, which was killed in the open paddocks in front of Mr. Wright's residence. For Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Wright, with their usual hospitality, invited the members of the Pakuranga Hunt Club, and an open invitation was also given to all the neighbouring settlers of Itamarama. Drury, and Bombay to be present to witness a deer hunt. The morning unfortunately broke wild and showery, hail and rain came in cold, hurtling squalls, and many who had intended to avail themselves of Mr. and Mrs. Wright’s kind invitation feared to brave those stormy elements. But fortunately those who were brave enough to face such elements were rew rded with a fine afternoon. The following members came from Auckland: — Mr. Halph (the Master) and two sons. Miss Smales. Mr. Smales. Mr. and Mrs. Moody, Miss Abott, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, Miss McLaughlin, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Wills McLaughlin, Miss Kerr-Taylor. Mr. Harvey. Mr. Kinloch. Mr. H. Kinloch, Mr. Burns, Mr. Elliot, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Wright received their numerous guests at the entrance of their picturesque residence, which nestles in the ranges, and is surrounded with its pretty valleys and cliffs, while at

the foot of th»* garden a beautiful waterfall rushes, and on its banks the cowslips arc grown in wild confusion. Tea and refreshments were dispensed in the dining-room by our hostess, who was ably assisted by Mrs. Hall, Mrs. and Misses Proud. After refreshments had been partaken of. to which ample justice was done, the party mounted, and the hounds were thrown off in Mr. Wright’s bush to draw for a quarry. Messrs. Wright’s, Ingram’s. ami Rutherford estates were drawn without success, though the large cavalcade of follower# added most wonderfully to the picturesqueness of the scenery, as they marched in single tile through the narrow bridle track# of the bush, overhanging with clematis in full bloom, and also native fuchsias. and other native flowers, were visible, while a little off the beaten track Cape gooseberry shrubs laden with fruit could l>e seen. The hounds were then taken back to Mr. Wright’s, and thrown off on another part of the bush, when two deer were seen bounding out into the open: here the pack divided, so that there were two sets of followers, and each set had a glowing account of its own run. Mr. Selby and the bounds will continue deer hunting on Monday. AUCKLAND LAWN TENNIS CLUB AT HOME. Another Progressive At Home in connection with the Auckland Lawn Tennis Club took place in the Masonic Hall. Fri nces-st reef, last Thursday evening, and proved in every wav as successful as the previous ones. The prize winners were Mrs Moritz-on, who won the first prize for the ladies, and Miss Wallnut.: the second, and Messrs Z ini an and Grierson the first and second respectively. The season will be closed with the next At Home, which fakes place a month hence. Mrs G. Coates, who undertook the duties of hostess, wore a handsome black brocade, with blue brocade panels inserted in skirt, blue satin vest; Mrs (Dr.) King- was in black brocade, with steel and jet incrustations on bolero and sleeves; Miss Cooper looked pretty in a lovely shell pink crepe de chine, with tucked corsage and lace insertions down seams of skirt, meeting the vandyked lace frills; Mrs Stanford (Wellington) was graceful in a black satin evening gown with transparent lace sleeves; Mrs Haslett wore a black and pea green bayadere stripe poplin, with light green silk vest; Miss Myers looked well in an apple green satin corsage veiled in black chiffon and green velvet fold round decolletage. and black satin skirt; Mrs Devon* wore black moire, the satin corsage had jet net sleeves and a suggestion of cream Maltese lace in front, and spray of scarlet flowers on shoulder; Miss Devore was in an azure blue brocade Corsage, with a froufrou of lace in front, and black velvet skirt; Mrs Donald wore a handsome black brocade with rouleau and bow of blue velvet on corsage; Miss Donald was in a pretty turquoise blue brocade swathed corsage, with fine white lace deftly arranged and caught on one side, and black striped satin skirt; Mrs (Dr.) Bedford wore a rich black brocade, with black velvet folds on square decolletage; Mrs W. Lambert looked well in a white and black striped satin blouse with touches of balck, velvet on V neck, and black satin skirt; Miss Lainlnrt wore white crepe; Miss Lambert looked pretty in an apple green crepe, with white chiffon frill round low corsage; Mrs Sharland was in white silk, the tucked corsage having touches of black velvet; Miss Berry wore an effective azure blue silk, with white lace fichu: Mrs Hanna was attired in a black brocade toilette: Miss Hanna wore :> sapphire blue and white bayadere striped silk blouse, with an ecru muslin sailor collar inserted with lace, and black silk' skirl: .Miss Effie Banna was charming in a pale blue silk blouse, with cream Cluny lace bolero, and black skirt: .Mrs I.usher wore a while silk corsage with ruehed ribbon, and black satin skirt; Miss Holland was in a pink and white striped silk evening blouse with white chiffon and lace fichu effectively arranged on square decolletage, and black skin; Miss Rita Edmiston wore a heliotrope silk blouse with white Iloniton lace square collar, and black grenadine skirt; Mrs B. Baker was in a rich black silk, with yellow and gold tinsel gauze berthe caught at one side with cream flowers; Mrs Macdonald wore black satin bodice, brocade with azalea pink, and black brocade skirt; Miss M. Macdonald was in a pretty turquoise blue silk evening blouse trimmed with white lace, and black satin skirt; Mrs Spence wore a rich black brocade with trans-

parent net sleeves; Miss Ring was in a white figured silk trimmed with ruvhed ribbon and crystal passementerie; Mrs Oxley wore grey aml white silk, ami white lace fichu;* Mrs La wry was in black satin; .Miss Lewis wore a pretty fawn ami pink brocade, with blue whet bebe ribbon, ami black skirt; Miss Lewis, white and grey floral muslin with numerous little frills on front of corsage and a ceiise yoke covered with cream lace; Mrs T. Mahoney wore black velvet with lace on deco) let age edged with white fringe; Miss Hew in looked exceedingly well in a black surah corsage with cluster of white iris on shoulder, and black figured skirt; Miss Great bach wore black, cleverly combined with orange silk; Mrs Wallnutt was attired in a white figured Sicilian, with crystal garniture on corsage; Miss Wallnutt wore a tomato red silk blouse with IToniton lace and black skirt; Mrs Moritzson was in a myosotis blue brocade corsage trimmed with Maltese lace, and black satin skirt; Mrs Stephenson wore a pink brocade blouse with geranium pink velvet folds and black skirt; Miss Stephenson. white silk: Miss Macindoe looked well in a heliotrope taffeta, with touches of black; Miss Caldwell wore black with black lace sleeves; Mrs (Dr.) Grant was in a black and green brocade corsage with lace sleeves, and black satin skirt: Mrs Edger was in a white figured silk gown; Miss Langsford looked extremely well in an amethyst satin corsage, with white lace sleeves and sable fur round square deeolletage, and black lace skirt: Miss Bell wore white spotted silk: Miss E. Bell was charming in a blue silk with white lace on low corsage: Miss Metcalfe wore a rich ivory satin with lace insertion in flounce, and white chiffon sleeves: Miss Frances George was in a sapphire blue and white bayadere striped accord ian pleated chiffon frock: Mrs McArthur wore black moire: Messrs A. Baker. Donald. Haslett. IL King. Lambert (2), Holland, Roberts. ’l'. Mahoney. Wallnutt, Edmiston. Bly th. F. Leighton, B. Baker, Warner, Cooper, Curtis, C. Leys, Hanna, Ziman, A. Brown, Hill, Coombes, Hould. Rylance, Earle, Cleghorn. George, Grierson, Ratjen, Fussell. Lewis. Winks, Dr. Parkes, Dr. Grant, etc. PONSONBY “AT HOME’ JUVENILE DANCE. A juvenile dance in connection with the Ponsonby “At Home” was held in tin* Ponsonby Hall last Friday, when a large assemblage spent a most enjoyable evening. The confpany was composed not only of juveniles but also of their seniors, who acted as chaperones. The dancing was kept up till after twelve o’clock, the music being supplied by Mr Burke's orchestra. while the extras were contributed by Miss Devore and Mr Richter. Supper was served on the stage during the interval. Mrs Devore wore black satin with black net sleeves and (dusters of red roses; Mrs Hanna, black satin skirt, black velvet corsage trimmed with jet; Mrs Littler, black merveilleux, with silver encrustations on corsage; Mrs W. S. Douglas, black and silver Oriental silk, black satin skirt; Mrs Sim. black gown, red silk panel covered with jetted net: Mrs Newell, blue and gold brocade corsage, black silk skirt; Mrs Oxley, grey crepe: Miss Biggie (Wanganui), white brocade; Miss Rees George, yei’ow silk with white lace sleeves; Miss Caldwell, flame pink silk; Miss Sim. white silk with touches of heliotrope; Miss Devore wore turquoise blue brocade. with lace frills: Miss Hanna was in white silk, with pink velvet folds on corsage: Miss Effie Hanna, pink silk, with white lace: Miss Hudson, pink silk, corsage inserted with white lace: Miss Fanny Hudson, white silk, with white velvet bands round tin* skirt, emerald green velvet on square deeolletage: Miss Douglas, white silk, with touches of pink velvet on corsage; Miss Lilian Devote. Nil green Ottoman silk, with emerald green velvet skirt and rovers; Miss Katie Devore, white crepe frock: Miss Blanche Devore, forget-me-not blue silk; Miss Sylvia Hudson, white sifk, trimmed with lac-: Miss A Uriel Gittos, blue cashmere, with tucked bodice: Miss Maud Hudson, lemon s»lk frock; Miss Hermione Hudson, blue silk, trimmed with white satin ribbon: Miss Crawshuw. j ale yellow silk; Miss --.

Crawshaw, blue silk: Miss Butler, lily leaf green crepe- Miss Nellie Dougins, pale blue silk frock; Miss Maud Doug-

las, forget-me-not blue velvet; Miss .Millie Mueller, white silk, with tucked skirt; Miss B. Oxley, rose pink silk; Miss Campbell, white silk; M iss Nora Hanna, white blouse, pink skirt; Miss Crawford, yellow silk frock; her sister was a fairy in yellow kilted tarltan; Miss Nellie Upton, white tucked filk frock; Aliss Newell, emerald green crepe, with jewelled lace; Miss Marion Mitchell, heliotrope silk, smocked frock; Messrs. Hanna (2), Littler. Richter. B. Ikiker, N. Baker. Vaile. C. Leys, Williams, Foster, Winks, it. Duties, J. Caldwell, Upton, .lames, Thomson, Donald, Russell, Sloane, Masters Devore, Littler, Geddes, E. Smith, Raynes, Douglas. A very PLEASANT AFTERNOON “AT HOM E ” was given by Mrs. Charles IL Smith, of Franklin Road, on Wednesday last. Delirious afternoon tea was daintily laid out in the dining-room, the table being decorated with pretty flowers and greenery, and laden with all kinds of delicacies of the season. Songs were given by Mesdames Phillips, H. Munro Wilson, the Misses Lewis and Hanna, violin solos by Miss Sybil Lewis. and pianoforte solos by Sirs. Stebbing. Mrs. Smith wore a orning blouse of white chine silk, * ightened with blue, and wedge wood blue skirt. Amongst those present were Mesdames Lewis. Armitage. Devore, A. C. H. Collins. .7. R. Hanna. Stebbing. IL Dunnett, Massey. Phillips* Griffiths. H. Baker, Stichbury, Xloritzon. (Dr.) King, Bedford. A. O. Knight, the Misses Devore, Cooper, Hanna, Effie Hanna. Lewis, Kennedy. Langsford. Savage, and Sybil Lewis.

A re-union was held at the Masonic Hall, Princes-st., on Friday, under the auspices of the Old Chums’ and Schoolfellows’ Association. Mr Charles Grey. President of the Association, occupied the chair. Over two hundred members were present. Songs were contributed by Messrs Donovan, A. L. Edwards, J. Harvey, A. Diamond, Tapper, W. H. Quinn, Dobbs, Iredale. and Bert Hay. and recitations by Messrs G. Newsome, F. E. Baume and McLeod, while Mr Beckford entertained the audience with conjuring and ventriloquial feats. Light refreshments were handed round during the interval.

A fareweil social, tendered to Messrs Furby and Hemus by the officers of the telegraph and telephone branches and district, was held in the Whare Tapare Clubroom on Saturday evening. There was a large attendance, and the gathering proved to be a most enjoyable one. The chair was occupied by Mr Cumming, who briefly explained the object of the function, and proceedings began with the first half of a choice musical programme. An adjournment was then made to the • Operating Room.” where Messrs Furby and Hemus were the recipients of some very handsome and substantial presents, the gifts of the staff associated with them.

Mr Dempsey, hon. chairman of the Presentation Committee, said they wore assembled to say farewell to Mr Furby and Mr Hemus. and to ask them to accept, on behalf of the Auckland district and staffs, some small tokens of the regard and esteem in which both officers were held. Immediately the news of their transfer became known it was received with general expressions of regret. It was decided to mark the occasion in some practical manner. While congratulating them on their promotions. the staff felt loth to lose them, and trusted the transfers would be ultimately conducive to still further advancement in the service. (Applause.) The many estimable qualities displayed in their administration, and in the man-agen-ent of the staff jointly, had endeared them both to those whose good fortune it had been to serve under them. (Applause.) The staff took this opportunity of extending a hearty welcome to Messrs Songer and Martin, the officers appointed to succeed Messrs Furby and Hemus, and trusted’that the cordial relations that had hitherto existed would continue. (Applause.) The articles presented to Mr Furby consisted of a chaste black marble • lock, bearing the inscription. “With best wishes of the telegraph and telephone staffs and officers of the Auckland district.” a silver afternoon service of four pieces, and a fine walking-stick (the latter presented by the messengers). The presentation to Mr Hemus included a massive gold watch and chain, a case of pines, and also a walking-stick, the watch being engraved with an inscription in the same terms as that on the clock. The case of pipes came from the messengers. Messenger Forgie, on behalf of the messengers. formally made the presentations on their behd.lL expressing their appreciation of the kind and considerate manner in which they had been treated, and wishin g l>oth Mr Furby and Mr Hemus every happiness in their new spheres of duty. Mr Furby said he felt exceedingly proud of his valuable presents, which would look so nice In his new home In Wellington. He felt especially pleased with the presentation made by the messengers, and he would remember them very kindly. Hr- bad always taken an irKcres* in his staff, and recalled with pleasure the

fact that a very large number of officers had risen in the service while under his charge. Referring to Messrs Seager and Martin, Mr Furby said the last-named was an old member of the Auckland staff, and he felt sure they would find him a very excellent officer. (Applause.) Mr Seager was a Christchurch boy. and lie (the speaker) felt sure his successor would have a good record. He would look after the welfare of his staff and the interests of the public and give satisfaction in every way. (Applause.) Mr Hemus said he felt somewhat sad in quitting so many pleasant associations, and hoped it would not be long before he was able to look in upon them again. (Applause.) He was exceedingly grateful for all the kind things that had been said of him and the magnificent presents they had given him. (Applause.) ‘•For they are jolly good fellows” was sung with enthusiasm.

Mr Furby. after a brief reference to the long time during which he and Mr Hemus had been associated (27 years), and an unqualified testimony to the loyalty, ability and valued services of the latter, asked Mr Hemus to accept from him a walking-stick, which proved to be a beautiful one. silver-mounted and suitably’ inscribed. Mr Hemms. who was evidently taken completely by surprise, and said so, very heartily reciprocated the good wishes uttered by Mr Furby, and added that he was exceedingly sorry to part with so indulgent and considerate a chief.

Mr S. B. Biss, Chief Postmaster, bore testimony to the high esteem in which Messrs Furby and Hemus were held by the post office staff, and to the excellent relations that had existed between the two branches of the public service represented at the gathering. Mr I’arby, on behalf of Mr Hemus and himself, presented to the telegraph staff a framed photograph of Mr Hemus and himself, which Mr Cumming acknowledged, stating that it would be very much prized.

Mr Seager. having been called upon, expressed bis gratification in respect of the very kind way in which he had been received and entertained. When he left Auckland he hoped he would be able to say he had received the same treatment as Messrs Furby and Hemus were receiving. Mr Martin also expressed his acknowledgment of the very cordial reception extended to him.

Another adjournment -was made for supper, which had been provided in good style, and then the remainder of the musical programme was gone through, proceedings terminating with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” The programme of the evening included —Song, "Life’s Lullaby” by Mrs Jack Baxter: violin solo by Mr Hemus: recitation, “Marguerite of France.” Mrs Burnett; duet, “Life's Dream is O'er,” Mr and Mrs Wylie; piano solo. “Vicar of Bray," Mrs Macandrew (this was really a very fine performance, and was enthusiastically encored): song, “The Deathless Army,” Mrs B. N. Martin; instrumental selection, Mr and Miss Hemus (an excellent item, deservedly encored); piano solo, Miss Caffrey: song. “The Admiral’s Broom," Mr Noble; song “We Were Standing in the Garden.” Miss Peacocke; song, “Au Revoir," Mrs Jack Baxter.

The second Bemuera Social Union of this season took place on Tuesday last. The inclemency of rhe weather rather marred the attendance, many preferring no doubt to stay at home on such a boisterous evening. The committee were’: XG silames Hanna, Cotter, Johnston. Bamford, Black, Messrs Johnston, Cotter, Bamford, Hanna, Black, who did all in their power to promote the plea-sure of their guests. The decorations of flags, greenery and arum lilies were very pretty. The floor, music, and supper was all that could -be desired. Amongst those present: —Mrs Cotter, very handsome black English costume, italic brocaded satin cape edged with fur: Miss Cotter, dark skirt, dome blue silk blouse with pink flowers on decolletage and in coiffure, white cape; Miss Winnie Cotter, black costume, the decol lotage was relieved with cream lace and pink flowers; Miss Millie Cotter, white silk. The decolletage was outlined with turquoise blue velvet; Mrs Foster wore a very rich white satin trimmed with pearl bead passementerie; Miss Donald looked pretty in lemon coloured silk finished with violets on corsage: Miss XX aller, black satin and lace costume; Miss Lennox, buttercup silk: Miss K. Lennox, white with turquoise blqe trimming outlining the bodice and on skirt, pink flowers in coiffure; Miss Withers, pale blue silk richly ornamented with white bands of bead passementerie; Mrs MeCosh Clark, black satin; Miss MeCosh Clark, white silk with deeolletage outlined with wreaths of wood violets and chiffon: Miss Thorne George, ivorj r satin, with pink sash, black velvet bow in coiffure; Miss Thorpe, white silk, the deeolletage was outlined with red satin ribbon; Miss Bleazard Browu, azure blue silk

trimmed with silk of a darker bur and relieved on shoulders and coiffure with sprays of pink flowers; Mrs Bleazard white silk with lace trimming; Miss Brown, black costume, white rii|>e; Miss Kerr Taylor, black finished with, red plaid; Miss Claire Smith, pretty white silk with lace trimming; Miss I‘hoebie Buckland, white satin: Miss Stevenson, blue silk with deeolletage of white lace; her sister wore white; Miss M. Peacock (Ponsonby), cream gown with pink roses; Miss F. Peacocke, white silk; her sister also wore white; Miss Morrin, white satin with bands of ruched ribbon horizontally running from hem to waist, violets on corsage, white ribbon in coiffure; Miss Ching looked very dainty in a blue silk with white chiffon sash, blue and white chiffon rosettes in coiffure; Miss Stevenson (Ponsonby), black costume with white lace deeolletage relieved with pink roses; Miss Edmiston, mauve silk with bands of ruched satin ribbon horizontally’ placed on skirt from hem of skirt to waist; Mrs A. Hanna, black skirt, royal blue blouse veiled in black lace; Miss Jackson. bine silk trimmed with black bows relieved with buckles; Miss May Cameron, white silk; Miss Brett looked well in a cream silk net over white satin with pale blue and pink chiffon, blue vest, pink sash, pink roses on deeolletage; Messrs Cotter (2), Purchas, Burns, McCormick, MeCosh. Clark (2). Leys, Thorne George, Turrell, Donald. Hanna, Thompson, Dargaville, Goldsbro’, Hay, Finlayson, Norton, Bamford. On Thursday, September 20th, Mrs Hudson Williamson held her annual PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS BALL in connection with her dancing classes,

in St. Benedict's, Hall, Symonds-street. The weather unfortunately was most inclement, and prevented many from being- present. The hall was very prettily decorated With nikau palms, and the fancy costumes inter mingled with the evening dresses, presented a very gay spectacle to the onlookers. The musie was supplied by Burke's Band, and was all that could be desired. At 10.30 an adjournment was made to the supper room, where tables were most temptingly laid with ell the delicacies of the season. The table decorations deserve great praise, being carried out in pale yeUow silk, daffodils, and daisies.

Miss L. Williams, Madame Pompadour; Mr D. Heston. Napoleon Buonoparte; Mr 11. Simson, Court Costume; Miss Simson, handsome yellow silk and chiffon; Miss L. Simson, very handsome shrimp pink satin, relieved with blue: Miss Ivy Crawford, white silk, relieved with red; Miss —. Crawford. Miss Connolly. Fairies; Miss Usher, pale yellow; Miss I. Usher, pink; Mr W. Henton. Toreador: Mr S. Milne, Gondolier; Mr I. Chatfield. Tommy Atkins: Misses Metcalf, evening dress;, Miss Wright. Miss O. Noakes, Powder and Patches; Mrs (Dr.) Seott. black silk, relieved with yellow: Miss Seott. Tambourine Girl; Miss E. Hay, red evening dress; Mrs Martelli looked very charming in pale pink evening blouse, and trained black satin skirt; Miss Davey, pretty evening dress: Miss H. Browne, white; Miss K. Stevenson. Gipsy; Miss Stevenson. white silk; Miss Woodward, pink evening dress; Miss Wilson. yellow silk evening dress; Miss Hollister, white silk, relieved with blue; Miss Goodwin, white silk: Miss W. Goodwin. black satin; Miss A. Goodwin. whi» silk; Miss Williamson, dainty white spotted muslin; Miss W. Williamson, charming yellow dress; Mrs Hudson Williamson looked well in handsome black satin evening dress, relieved with red roses and passementerie; Miss Odium, dainty white silk; Misses Morrow, pretty evening frocks; Misses Culpan, evening dress; Miss Willoughby, white; Miss O'Neill, white muslin; Miss St. Paul, yellow silk;Miss Winnie St. Paul, charming white silk; Miss.Mawer looked very pretty in blue silk; Miss L. Harper, white muslin, over yellow; Miss E. Harper, dainty white; Miss M. Sloman, white dress, red sash; Miss M. Holland, yellow evening dress: Miss Cook, pretty evening frock; Mr and Mrs Rae, Messrs Brodie, Simson (3), Simpson, Graham, Waddy. Ratjen, Scherff, Hill (2), Sloman: Mrs Banks, very handsome blue silk dress, with steel trimming; Mrs Wilson. blacWsilk: Mrs Goodall, black velvet: Miss Banks, white evening dress; Miss Nelson, pink satin; Miss K. Nelson, black velvet; Miss Goodall, heliotrope silk; Miss Daisy Slator, Pierette; Mr Slator. Pierot; Miss Bedell, well carried out as Union .Tack; Miss C. Bedell, Folly; Miss Watkins, as Duchess of Devonshire, looked extremely well; Miss Naiden, Carnival; Miss Mason, black evening dress; Miss Wheeler, black silk; Miss Pascoe, pretty evening dress: Miss Williams, black velvet; Mrs Bullen, black, Miss Bullen, pink silk; Mrs Black, yellow silk: Mrs Broad (Sydney), black, trimmed with yellow flowers; Miss Peacock (Ponsonby), yellow; Miss Jackson. pale blue satin; Miss Brown, blue silk, trimmed with lace; Miss Cameron. white silk; Mrs Finlayson, black silk, trimmed with old rose; Mrs Wither, black velvet. Colonel Dye, Messrs Hammond, John Beale, Noble, O’Keeffe, Maiden. Metcalf, Duke, Watkins, Banks, Churton, Pierce, Sheppard, Hay, Huxtable, Nazer. Sowden, Wright, Walker. MUSICAL EXAMINATION RESULTS. The following is the list of passes in the practical division of pianoforte playing conducted in Auckland last .week by Mr. Stewart Macpherson (Professor and Fellow of Music of the Royal Academy, London) for the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, London: LOCAL CENTRE. Senior Grade: Passed, none. Junior Grade: Honours (minimum marks, 130) —Violet Dacre, 139; Margaret Dacre, 131. Pass section (minimum. 100)—Margaret Cardno, 123 (pupils of Mr. J. F. Bennett); Julia Draper, 121 (pupil of Miss M. Heywood). LOCAL SCHOOLS’ EXAMINATIONS, itigher Division: Distinction (minimum. 84) —None. Passed (minimum 66)— Millie McMaster, 70; Evelyn R.

Watson, 73; Henrietta Holmes, 71; Mudoleine Webbe. 77: Edith A. Spooner, 09; Gertrude Spooner. 70; Maude M. Anderson, 07 (pupils oi Mr. W. H. Webbe); Sidney Cousins, Os (pupil of Mr. Connell, singing); Edith M. Rhodes. 66: Mazie Ansley. 77 (pupils of Miss J. M. Adams). Lower Division: Distinction (minimum. 84) —None. Passed (minimum. 66) —Hettie Squirrell, 69: Lizzie Buchanan. 66: Emily Rosser. 69; Violet Hughes, 74; Agnes I). Smith. 69 (pupils of Mr. W. IL Weblte); William A. Carrick. 66 (pupil of Mr. Connell): Gertrude M. llaselden, 79: Alice M. Clark. 70; Isabella Bolous, 75; Leon Keyes, 69; Edith M. Crowe*. 68: Mary E. Clifton. 73; Mary A. Geddes, 76 (pupils of Mr. .1. F. Bennett). Elementary Division: Distinction (minimum 84) —Ruth Steadman. 84 (pupil of Miss J. M. Adams): Beatrice L. Morland. 84 (pupil of ifr. Bennett). Passed (minimum. 66)- Alice B. Webbe, 79 (pupil of Mr. Webbe); Elsie P. Sloman. 76: Clara J. Sloman, SO (pupils of Mr. Connell): Nita Ross. 76; Nora Hanna. 68 (pupils of Miss .1. M. Adams): Mildred E. Morland. 78 (pupil of Mr. Bennett): Amy Peak. 79 (pupil of Mr. T. H. Bosworth). PHYLLIS BROUN.