--- src/scratchpad/src/org/apache/poi/hslf/model/Slide.java	(revision 418693)
+++ src/scratchpad/src/org/apache/poi/hslf/model/Slide.java	(working copy)
@@ -143,6 +143,30 @@ 
   }
 
 
+    /**
+     * Return title of this slide or <code>null</code> if the slide does not have title.
+     * <p>
+     * The title is a run of text of type <code>TextHeaderAtom.CENTER_TITLE_TYPE</code> or
+     * <code>TextHeaderAtom.TITLE_TYPE</code>
+     * </p>
+     *
+     * @see TextHeaderAtom
+     *
+     * @return title of this slide
+     */
+    public String getTitle(){
+        TextRun[] txt = getTextRuns();
+        for (int i = 0; i < txt.length; i++) {
+            int type = txt[i].getRunType();
+            if (type == TextHeaderAtom.CENTER_TITLE_TYPE ||
+                type == TextHeaderAtom.TITLE_TYPE ){
+                String title = txt[i].getText();
+                return title;
+            }
+        }
+        return null;
+    }
+
   // Accesser methods follow
 
   /**
--- src/scratchpad/testcases/org/apache/poi/hslf/usermodel/TestSlideOrdering.java	(revision 418693)
+++ src/scratchpad/testcases/org/apache/poi/hslf/usermodel/TestSlideOrdering.java	(working copy)
@@ -85,4 +85,72 @@ 
     	assertEquals(firstTRs[1], s2.getTextRuns()[0].getText());
     	assertEquals(firstTRs[2], s3.getTextRuns()[0].getText());
     }
+
+    /**
+     * Assert that the order of slides is correct.
+     *
+     * @param filename  file name of the slide show to assert
+     * @param titles    array of reference slide titles
+     */
+    protected void assertSlideOrdering(String filename, String[] titles) throws Exception {
+        SlideShow ppt = new SlideShow(new HSLFSlideShow(filename));
+        Slide[] slide = ppt.getSlides();
+
+        assertEquals(titles.length, slide.length);
+        for (int i = 0; i < slide.length; i++) {
+            String title = slide[i].getTitle();
+            assertEquals("Wrong slide title in " + filename, titles[i], title);
+        }
+    }
+
+    public void testTitles() throws Exception{
+        String dirname = System.getProperty("HSLF.testdata.path");
+
+        assertSlideOrdering(dirname + "/basic_test_ppt_file.ppt",
+                new String[]{
+                    "This is a test title",
+                    "This is the title on page 2"
+                });
+
+        assertSlideOrdering(dirname + "/incorrect_slide_order.ppt",
+                new String[]{
+                    "Slide 1",
+                    "Slide 2",
+                    "Slide 3"
+                });
+
+        assertSlideOrdering(dirname + "/next_test_ppt_file.ppt",
+                new String[]{
+                    "This is a test title",
+                    "This is the title on page 2"
+                });
+
+        assertSlideOrdering(dirname + "/Single_Coloured_Page.ppt",
+                new String[]{
+                    "This is a title, it’s in black"
+                });
+
+        assertSlideOrdering(dirname + "/Single_Coloured_Page_With_Fonts_and_Alignments.ppt",
+                new String[]{
+                    "This is a title, it’s in black"
+                });
+
+        assertSlideOrdering(dirname + "/ParagraphStylesShorterThanCharStyles.ppt",
+                new String[]{
+                    "ROMANCE: AN ANALYSIS",
+                    "AGENDA",
+                    "You are an important supplier of various items that I need",
+                    (char)0x0B + "Although The Psycho set back my relationship process, recovery is luckily enough under way",
+                    "Since the time that we seriously go out together, you rank highly among existing relationships",
+                    "Although our personal interests are mostly compatible, the greatest gap exists in Sex and Shopping",
+                    "Your physical characteristics are strong when compared with your competition",
+                    "The combination of your high physical appearance and personality rank you highly, although your sister is also a top prospect",
+                    "When people found out that we were going out, their responses have been mixed",
+                    "The benchmark of relationship lifecycles, suggests that we are on schedule",
+                    "In summary we can say that we are on the right track, but we must remain aware of possible roadblocks ",
+                    "THE ANSWER",
+                    "Unfortunately a huge disconnect exists between my needs and your existing service",
+                    "SUMMARY",
+                });
+    }
 }