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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
7
Advertises smart tweed and worsted suits made to measure with prices from 26s to 37s 6d. Emphasizes timely measurement for Christmas, cash discounts, and ready to wear options. Promotes quality, style, and thorough finishing to attract customers.
The Ashburton High School held its annual break up indoors due to weather. Chairman Joshua Tucker outlined plans for an experimental farm to teach agriculture as science and serve the community, while a Domestic Science course for girls and a preparatory department were praised. The Head Master reported enrolment of 128 with staff changes, exam adjustments, and positive inspections from inspectors.
The report covers 1915 exam results including University and National Scholarships with two Royal Military College candidates, Matriculation and Public Service passes, Senior and Junior Scholarships, and 21 Senior Free Places. It notes two new Preparatory Department openings, agricultural and domestic science programs, and progress in athletics, debating, and cadets. The Old Pupils' Association raised 1300 for wounded soldiers, with about 200 old boys at the front and 22 killed or wounded.
The article lists winners and certificates across Forms B WIL IV V including languages mathematics science and garden prizes. Names such as Evelyn Vesty Alick Dunlop Cyril Harrison Kenneth Taylor Nena Lloyd Irene Samuels H Withell Argyle Hodgson and Daisy Butterick appear with prizes and certificates of proficiency.
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