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Other teachers who occupied important positions on the staff can be recalled with distinct pleasure—namely, 'Messrs. Turpin, Stott, A. E. A. Palmer, Miss Wilson, Mr. Fisher, Mr. McNickle, Mr. Stables, kIr. J. M. Garrow, Mr. P. Murphy, and Mr. J. FitzgerAld: The latter resigned to become the first head-master of the new Maori Hill School. (Our photo shows him as captain of the Kaikorai School Cadets;) The coming of Mr. J. Matheson, first assistant. about 10 years ago brought new interest to the School, for he, being musical and a Band enthusiast, took in hand the establishment of the School Fife and Drum Band. They chose as their 'colours' the well-known "Blue and Black.' To becoming a member of the Band each boy looks forward with eagerness. We give a picture of the present Band in its up-to-date, uniform. A few lines contributed by an ex-pupil summarises Mr. Matheson's worth and, the esteem in which he is held by his classes.
The School has been signally successful in the choice of its infant room mistresses. Following the first Miss Stuart; now Mrs. Ussher (still alive), there came Miss, I. Turnbull of City Road, at whose hands so many of us well remember being taught our first lessons and receiving little reward cards for our efforts and good behaviour. Miss McKewen's' service was likewise, a most valued one, as is that of the present mistress (Miss Ralston) to the present infants. Time will not a1low of a detailed account of the good work of other members of the past and present staffs, especially of Miss Reid and the other lady teachers, who became such favourites of the girls, and who attached themselves to them in many loving ways.
These fine records would scarce be complete without honourable mention being made of the long services as school janitor of Mr. James Duff, who but recently passed away from the scene of his many years devoted labour.
