The graduation of 12 students from the Gymnasia Ivrith, the only Hebrew high school in Palestine, was celebrated here today. Representatives of the Government and Jewish organizations participated. Among the speakers were Sir Gilbert Clayton, Acting High Commissioner; Director of Education Bowman, and the Acting Governor of Jerusalem, Mr. Campbell. The last speaker delivered his address in Hebrew and declared that the Gymnasia Ivrith is the best high school in Palestine.
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