Regarding games, the standard showed an improvement. The School still lacked playing grounds of ite own and this was a serious disadvantage, Football was keenly played and, though the School first team did not meet with great success, victories were recorded by both the "under 14" and the "midgets." For the improved standard of play they were indebted to Mr. A. L. MeCork-
Indale. In cricket, the School again failed to beat the Public School, but every year the struggle was becoming "more even. He thanked the SCC. and SRC for the willing help given to the School during the cricket season. Both the Public School and American School had their revenge {his year when the three schools met at swimming.
In past years, Mr. Quick said, he had. frequently mentioned the House Shields and parents and friends had made donations, The number required now was complete by a presentation during the yean by Mr. Morgan. Swimming cups were presented by the Rowing Club and by a gentleman who wished to remain anonymous.
In the Scouting world, the school hhad_a successful year and succeeded in retaining the Rotary Shield. In the summer, Mr. H. K, Cassels took The proceedings opened with the usual school prayers, conducted by. Miss 1. M. Fleet, the head mistress followed by the reading of marks for the term. Two trophies for the est percentages were awarded—the Sir Peter Grain Work Cup to form YA, and the Bishop Curtis Award {0 form 1B. Bishop Curtis resented the latter trophy himself The result of the inter-house singing competition which was held on Tuesday were announced as follows:—
1—St_ Hilda's; 2—Faraday's; Bronte's; 4—Scott's,
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