Kingsteignton Parish: Another Spelling Bee was held on Friday in aid of the parish school. The room was well filled; ten ladies and seven gentlemen presented themselves for the orthographical contest. The Rev. W. Rowe acted as interrogator, the referees being Messrs. Cornish and Pinsent. An improvement was introduced on this occasion, two words misspelt disqualifying the candidate. Much amusement was caused by the various misspellings. A candidate wishing to improve “necessary” by the addition of another “c,” was told it was quite unnecessary. One was brought to grief by unduly lengthening of “briny” by the insertion of “c” before “y.” Another had his confidence considerably shaken, when he discovered too late that “braggadocio” was spelled with two “g’s.”Rhinoceros” so terrified one that speedy retreat was beaten; while “anathema” hurled at another, made short work of its victim. After a sharp contest the result was declared as follows: First prize, Mr. W. Smale, Goods Department, Newton; Second, Mr. Cross, Mr. Poulton’s assistant; third, Miss Beardon. At intervals some singing bees made a pleasant change, chiefly songs by Miss A. Vooght, and a duet by Miss A. Vooght and Miss Pinsent. A pianoforte soIo was brilliantly executed by Miss K. Cornish. Recitations were also given by Mr. Smale and Mr. Murphy. Votes of thanks to the interrogator, referees, and the various contributors to the entertainment brought a very successful evening to close.
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