The headmistress of the Fortitude Val-
ley Girls' School (Miss Emilie Leitch),
who will retire from the service of the
Education Department shortly, was ten-
dered a farewell by the teachers and
pupils recently. The teachers entertained
the guest of honour at luncheon, and ex-
pressed their appreciation of her services,
wishing her happiness in the future. Dur-
ing the afternoon a concert was given
by the pupils, at the conclusion of which
Miss Daphne Jones, on behalf of those
present, handed Miss Leitch a small gift
as a token of esteem. Bouquets were pre-
sented to the guest-of honour from both
past and present pupils.