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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Educational

Educational.

Professor Potocki de Montalk, referred to at page 199 as lecturer on Modern Languages at University College, Auckland, died suddenly on the evening of the 6th of September, 1901.

Mr. James Hight, M.A., described at page 201 as Master of Modern Languages at the Auckland Grammar School, resigned early in 1901. Mr. E. S. Atkinson, .A., formerly of the Wanganui Collegiate School staff, was appointed to the position left vacant by Mr. Hight's resignation. Dr. Patrick Marshal, M. Sc., (N.Z. University), and F.G.S. (London), Science Master at the Auckland Grammar School, also resigned early in 1901, having been appointed lecturer in Geology at the University of Otago; and was succeeded by Mr. J. H. Howell, B.A., B.Sc., London. formerly on the staff of the University College, Aberystwith, Wales. The Science Mastership at the Auckland Grammar School was held temporarily, till the arrival from England of Mr. Howell, by Mr. J. S. S. Cooper, M.A., B.Sc., of Canterbury College.

Mr. Graham Bruce, referred to at page 203 as Principal of King's College, Remuera, died on the 27th of October, 1901.

South Sea Island Bananas on Auckland Wharf.

South Sea Island Bananas on Auckland Wharf.

The Rev. Percy Scott Smallfield (page 205) has severed his connection with St. John's College, Tamaki, and now carries on St. John's Collegiate School, at the Pah, Onehunga. The Rev. A. H. Anson, M.A., for many years Vicar of Hawera, in Taranaki, is now Warden of St. John's College, Tamaki.