SAMUEL MARSDEN SCHOOL

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 213, 3 June 1920, Page 5

SAMUEL MARSDEN SCHOOL

A large gathering of "old girls" of Miss Baber's sohool, together with parents of present pnpils and other citizens, gathered vestorday afternoon at tho school in Fitzherbert Terrace in response to the invitation of tho Bishop of Wellington (Dr. Sprott) and Miss Babcr to celebrate the taking over of tho MaTsden School, Tho guests were recti'vfld by Mrs. Sprott and Miss Baber. In addressing those present tho Bishop told liis. hearers that Miss Bobcr's 6chool had always been closely associated, with the church, and it had long been Miss Baber's wish,_ and his own as. well, that that association should bo oomentitf in a permanent way. Tills object had' now been attained- by tho taking over of Miss Baber's school by tho Church School Board. Tho change had necessitated renaming the.fichool, and it had been decided to name it after Samuel Marsdcn, tho apostle of Christianity in rsew Zealand. The Bishop emphasised tho fact that although the name had been altered it would still remain the samo school, with its rich traditions, with Miss Baber at its head, and with tho present staff unchanged. Miss Baber, who was received with much applause, also gave an address. Alter refreshments were served by tho i a , visit of Inspection was made ot tho school building.