Interesting addresses on the power of women's influence and the reasons for education were delivered at the nnuol prize-giving of the Public and 'Thomas Hanbury School for Girls, 10 Hannen Road, on June 26. 'These added to the attractiveness of a programme very well planned and car-Fled out, An excellent display of the students' work was another feature of the: occasion. Marjorie Fuller won the George Lanning Scholarship, and Esfir Hoffman obtained the Junior Certineate Cambridge Local, Several hundred guests attended and were first taken on an inspection tour of the school and exhibition. The latter was divided into several sections. thand-work, laboratory, geography, sewing, art, and miscellaneous, all showing a high standard, Outstanding were the illustrated compositions, which showed genuine talent and imagitation, also the laboratory experi ments and hand-work. A picture of the hot water system of a house was: most instructive. 'The domestic science group was responsible for a display marmalades, jams, and_ pickles which would gladden the heart of any housekeeper, 'The Rev. G, W. Sheppard was in the chair' and "made the opening speech. Dr, H. Gordon Thompson, then gave an address, followed by Miss "Mabel Jansen, who presented the prizes. Songs and dances, and selections from "Vanity Fair"," ably performed by pupils, concluded the programme, Artistic hand-painted and written programmes done by students. were handed to the guests,
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