Lenglen wins two, then retires

London, June 29 (Received June 30, at 10.20pm): Mademoisellle Lenglen has retired from all the competitions at Wimbledon. — A and NZ Cable

The women’s singles suffered a setback by the retirement of Mademoisellle Lenglen on the ground of illness. 

According to the cabled results Mlle Lenglen had played only two matches up to the time of her withdrawal, her victims being Miss Browne (America) and Miss Dewhurst, but in both cases the scores indicated that she was below par. Her retirement was unfortunate, but not altogether unexpected, and it certainly robbed the event of a good deal of its interest. Mlle Lenglen dominated the ladies’ singles from 1919 to 1923 and in 1924 she was prevented from competing by ill-health, enabling Miss Kitty McKane to win the title. 

Last year Mlle Lenglen signalised her re-appearance at Wimbledon by winning all three championships.

So much for the French champion when she is in form. To some extent it may be said that Mlle Lenglen is Wimbledon. For years past her wonderful skill has been the magnet that has drawn the crowd. — by ‘Smash’

Maori Hill principal departs

Maori Hill School has been in existence for 20 years, and during that time it has known only one head master — Mr J.A. Fitzgerald, who has resigned after two decades of valuable work in this school. His influence and example will be remembered for many years to come, for he has earned the affection and esteem of all those who knew him. 

Proof of this was given by the large attendance of residents of the suburb who attended the farewell social given to Mr Fitzgerald in the Coronation Hall last night.

Speaking for the Maori Hill School Committee, Mr S.N. Brown said Mr Fitzgerald had raised the tone of the whole school and the civility and politeness of the children had been remarked upon by many of those who had  come in contact with them. 

After wishing Mr Fitzgerald every prosperity and good health, Mr Brown presented him with an album containing a photograph of the school, the staff, and the pupils. 

Mrs Fitzgerald also was presented with a silver tea service as a token of the esteem in which she was held by the residents of the district.

A thunderous interpretation of ‘‘For They are Jolly Good Fellows’’ was followed by three cheers.

Roll call

In 1856, the year of the institution of the Otago education scheme there were five schools in Otago with seven teachers employed, and an average attendance of 236. Last year, according to the Otago Education Board’s annual report there were 263 schools, employing 774 teachers. The average attendance was 19,904 pupils out of a roll of 21,335. At present there are 52 boys to every 40 girls in the schools. Of the 774 teachers employed, 270 are males and 504 females — ODT, 1.7.1926