"BREAKING UP."

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1937, 20 December 1913, Page 7

"BREAKING UP."

' MORE PRIZE LISTS.

MARIST BROTHERS, TASMAN STREET. Additional prize-lists in connection with the breaking-lip of the City schools mo given bcld'.v: —' Yesterday, at tho Marist Brothers' School, Tasman Street, tho Venerable Archdeacon Devoy presided, at tho distribution of prizes. lie congratulated tho winners and sympathised with tlio lion-succossful, counselling tho latter to bo more stfcnuous in their future efforts, moro desirous 'to excel, and more determined to make good uso.of tho opportunities, of preparing for tho .future, which their school days afforded. To those who wero about to leave school, ho gave words of advice, encouragement, and direction.' pointing out tho dangers that besot tlioir path, and the means to bo adopted to avoid thorn. Ho also congratulated tho Brothers 011 tho efficiency displayed by them in training tho boys for their parts.' The following tlio prize-list:— Special Prizes: Good Conduct (gold medal presented by Archbishop O'Shea) —A. M'Parland, 1; (medal presented by Mrs. Coleman) Joseph Pope, 2; (medal presented by Mr. AV. J. Somervillc) Joseph Delaney, 3. Christian'doctrine (gold medal presented by- tho Catholic Club) —John Barber. Dux of School (gold medal presented by Archbishop Redwood) —Andrew Griffin. Attendanco (gold medal presented by Mrs. T. G. M'CaTtliy)—W. B. Gamble, 1; (medal presented by "A Friend"), T. Rush, 2; (medal presented bv "A" Friend"), H. Barnes, 3. General Proficiency: Class VI, Andrew Griffin ; Class V, W.' D. Gamble' (medal presented by Mr. S. Ross): Class IV, George Ashbridge (medal presented by Mr. F. K. Reeves; Class 111, F. M'Parland (medal presented by Mrs. L. Dwan). Singing (two silver medals presented by Mr. J.: F. Oakes)—B. O'Brien, 1; J. M'Lcan, 2. Declamation (prize presented byMrs. T. G. M'Carthy)—Lionel Andrews, 1. Writing (silver medal presented by Mr. George White) —A. M'Parland.

Special prizes wore awarded M. Terrabochio, Norman Schradcr, Michael O'Sullivan, C. M'l'arland, Walter Ashbridge, Leono l'omaine, and J. Monahan. Class VI: Aggregato Merit—A. Griffen, 1;. H. Newton, 2; J. Gamble, 3. Reading—J. Gamble, 1; B. O'Brien, 2. Recitation—L. Andrews, 1; E. Murray, 2. Penmanship—A. M'Parland, 1;" L. Andre,ws, 2. Orthography—ll. Newton, 1; J. Gamble, 2. English Essay—B. O'Brien, 1; J. Delaney, 2. English—A. Griffon, 1; P. Kraus, 2; Arithmetic—R. Newton, 1; A. Griffen, 2. Geography— J. Delaney, 1; 'A. Griffen, 2. Drawing —J. Gamble, 1; H. Gregory, 2. Class V.—Christian Doctrine—F. J. Gamble, 1; AV. B. Gamble, 2. Aggregate merit—W. B. Gamble, 1; 13. Hylaml, 2; .F. J. Gamble, 3. Reading —P. Marshall, 1: B. O'Brien, 2. Recitation—F. J. Gamble, 1. Orthography— V.' Dou'l, 1; W. Fitzgerald, 2. Writing —T. Fouhv, L 'English Essay—T. Fouhy, 1; W. Gavin,- 2. English—AV. B. Gamble, 1; J. Pope, 2. Arithmetic —AV. B. Gamble. 1; C.'Davics, 2. Geography—l!. Parsonage, 1. Mapping— C. Neils, 1. Drawing—Freehand, R. Parrant, 1; geometrical, F. Griffen, 1; F. B. Gamble/2. Hoine-work—J. Pope, 1. Application—W. Hannafin, 1; B. Parsonage, 2. . Attendance—B. Parsonage, J.-Pope; S. Hoskins; S; AVatson, AV. Fitzgerald. Class IV.—Christian Doctrine—A. Bailey, 1 Aggregate , merit—Geo. Ashbridgc, 1; L. O'Shea, 2,;. V. Schrader,'3. Reading— H. Lander; 1; L. Cookson, 2. Declamation —J.-M'Leßit,"lj J. Beveridge, 2j ErDoull, 3; -Writing—AV. M'Glinchey, 1; D: Foley, 2; P; Blowman, 3. Attendance—AV. Fitzsimmons, I; 1 . V. Schradcr, 2 j 11: Dwyer. 3. Orthography —D.-Boyd, 1; A r . Schrader, 2. English Essay—J. Delaney, 1; L. O'Shea, 2; I), 'AVicklvfFe, 3. Arithmetic—V. Schrader, 1; J. Griffiths, 2; K. Harrison, 3. Geography—J. Sanclbrook, 1; IC. Harrison, 2.'' Drawing—R.' Lundon, 1; D. Boyd, 2. Application—C. M'Kcowan, 1; C. M'Cosker, 2; E. AVilson, 3. Class Hl.—Good conduct—J. Reid, 1. Christian Doctrine—ll: Smith, 1; F. Carr, 2. Aggregato merit—C. Kershaw, 1; R. Harrison, 2; J. Doull, 3. Reading—J. Corby, 1- S.,Biggins, .2. Recitation—lt. Beveridge, 1; B. Quinnell, 2. AArifcing—J. Burke, I.Spelling—■ J. Barnes, 1.; J. Dunne, 2. English EsWard; 1; L. Dwan, 2. Arithmetic —AV. Cuijy, 1: H. Warcup, 2. Geography— V, AVard, 1; F. M'Parland, 2. Drawing—.). Ryan, 1; J. Dennis, 2. flapping—l'. Coleman, 1. Application— J. Walker, 1 Grant, 0. Johnson, J. Peicl,

Class II. —Good conduct—P. Griffin. Christian Doctrine—F. Maloncy, 1; W. Peters, 2. ..Aggregate—E. Goodwin, 1; W. Bailey, 2; L. O'Brien, 3. Rending —W. Sweeney, 1; L. O'Brien, 2. Spelling—F. Turce'l, 1; W. Scott, 2. Writing—J. Loduc, 1; I'. Creoclon, 2. Composition—Andrews, 1; C. Ashbridgo, 2.. Arithmetic—J. Cannon, 1; W. Clements, 2. Mental arithmetic—M. Coleman. 1; W. Bailey, 2. Geography— W. Dalv, 1; A. Knudson, 2. Recitation—E. Quill. 1; E. Warren. 2. Application—A. Holland. Attendance—F. Parsonage, L. Hoskins, L. Gamble, T. Fitzgerald, F Rtiscoe, J. O'Brien. Class I.—Good conduct—E. M'Parland. Christian Doctrine—ll. Raffertv, 1: E. Schmidt, 2. Aggregate—E. Schmidt. 1; K. liavward, 2; D Nolan, 3. Rending—E. Sclnnidt, 1; K. Hayi\ard, 2. Spelling—L. Newton, 1; E. Schmidt, 2. Writinp;—C. Green, 1; P. Bailey, 2. Application—K. Hnyward. Arithnietic—E. Kchjnidt, 1; K. Ivraus, 2. The Brothers wish to thank sincerely ■the following contributors to the prizo fund:.—Arclibishen Redwood, Archbishop O'Shea, Mrs. T. G. Maearthy, Mr. Martin Kenncdv, Mr. T. Burke, Mr. M. Regrief, Mr. M. J. Gamble, Mr. Nash, Mr. .T. O'Brien. Dean Rcgnault, Mrs. Folev. Mr. Hoskins, Mrs. Smith. Mr. M. O'Connor, Mrs. Dwan, Mr. G. White, Mr. S. Ross, Mrs. Coleman, Mr; W. -T. Sommerville, Mr.'F. K. Reeves, Mr, J. F. Oakes. the Catholic Club, and two friends.

, . . Murital School. The annual broaking-up and distribution of prizes of the Muritai School tcok place in the Eastbourrio Hall in the presence of the parents of the children and man}' visitors. Instoad of adopting the customary idea of arranging a full programme of vocal and musical selections for tho oveuing, tho headmaster, Mr. Sanson, introduced several interesting competitions amongst the various standards in spelling, reading, and recitation. Though tho result was' amusing in some instances, the idea is highly instructive and crcatcs confidence in tho child. It also is the means of adding considerable interest to the work of tho children, causing keen competition as well as being responsible for a marked improvement all round. Considerable pleasure was afforded tho grown-ups by listening to the charming attempts of tiny dots to spoil out words almost as I big as themselves, and the excellent results attained wore in a great measure remarkable. Tho chairman of tho School Committee (Mr. J. V. Kelly) took occasion to tlmnk all those who generously donated prizes for the children, practically overy prize being presented from residents or visitors to Eastbourne. The Beautifying Society awarded a special prize for tho pupil who gave the best rendition of a poem, "How to _ Plant- a Tree." This was won by Miss Tui Dixon, Master Dudley Shortt, being second. Mr. Keenau (judge) said that liotli children gavo very excellent 'renditions of tho niece. Tho prizes wcro presented by tho chairman and consisted of tho following:

Dux of the school —Phyllis A very. Marked progress during the year:—Standard V: John Zohrab. Standard TV : Dorothy Avery Standard HI: Kdward Zohrab. Standard II: Thomas Jackson. Standard I: Constanco Godber and Amyas Zolirab. Priniar: Harold Kconan. Popularity and good behaviour (by vote of school mates) —Girl: Phyllis Avery. Boy: John Zolirab. For this his Worship the Mayor awarded special prizes. Natnro studv—Marion Findlay and John Zolirab, 1; Fay Nicol, 2. Good attend-ance-i-Bovs: Ivon Duurloo and Edward Zohrab. "Girls: Fay Nicol. DiligenceIsabel Chittev. Lewis Russell, \Y. Move, Gladys Russell. Edna Haines, Stanley Palmer, Grace Jackson, Nora Nicol, Robert Ohittey, Snlvatore Delia Barca, and Bartolo Tesorioro Competitions Writ in 1 1: Judge, Mr. J. P. Kelly. Standards V and VI: Elsie Hoggard, I; Flora Dixon, 2. Standards 111 and IV : Fred Abraham, 1; Maud Wise, 2. Standard II: Laurence Duurloo, 1; Mar•jorio'Prendergast, 2. Standard I: Constanco Godber, 1; Ida Haines, 2. Class Primer: Charles Hoggard, 1; Mario Mazzola, 2. ' n-i Drawing—Judge, Mr. A. D. Riley. Standards V and VI: Phyllis Avery, 1 1; lan Carlyle, 2, Standards II and IV: Violet Ross, 1; Fred Abraham, 2. Standard II: Laurenco Duurloo, 1; Violet Kingam, 2. Standard I: Herbert Russell, 1: Constance Godber; 2. Class P: Mario Mazzola. Arithmetic —Judge, E. G. F. Zolirab. Standard VI: Phyllis Avery, 1; Dudley Shortt, 2; Standard V: Eric Avery, 1; .John Zohrab, 2. Standard IV: Dorothv Averv, 1; Marian Findlay, 2. Standard III: Sidney Nicol, 1; Stuart M'lnnes, 2. Standard II: Arthur Hoggard, 1; Louise Jourdain, 2. Standard I. Ainyas Zolirab, 1: Bertie Russell and Clifford Dodd, 2. Class P: Reginald Keer.an, 1; Gladj'6 Morris, 2. Recitation —Judge, Mr R. A. Keenan. Standards V and VI: Tui Dixon, 1; Dudley Shortt; 2. Standards 111 and IV: Marian Findlay, 1; Isabel Chittev, 2. Standards II: Vera Shortt and Ainyas Zolirab, 1; Nora Nicol, 2; Stanley Palmer, 3. „ , , Reading—Judge, Rev. E. Isola. Standards V ami VI: lan Carly.e, 1; Phyllis Avery. 2. Standards 111 and IV : Marian Findlay, 11 Maud Wise, 2. . Standards I and II: Louise Jourdain, i; Sybil Fache, 2. T „ ~ Spelling—Judge, Mr. J. 1 - Kelly. Standards VI: Phyllis Avery. Standard V: John Zohrab. Standard IV: Dorothv Averv. Standard III: Edward Zolirab. Standard II: Marjorio ■Prcndergast. Standard I: Ainyas Zolirab. Class P: Edna Patterson. The'evening concluded with a Uance. The .music iwas supplied by ill*. Cliff. Baker.

Sout(i Wellington, The breaking-up 'ceremony at the South Wellington School took place 111 tho Central Hall yesterday afternoon, when the headmaster, Mr. J) lux, in tho absonce of tho School Committee, artei a few brief remarks on various topics connected with school life, presented Dorothy Startup, the dux'of the school, with Mr. Crengel's gold medal; Willie Matheson with Mr. Youman's medal tor most "tries", gained during last seasons football; and Cyril Cameron with Mr. C. Russell's medal , for the'best allround footballer. Miss Haigh, a higlilyrespected teacher, who is leaving for England for good, was presented by the staff with a set of eight leather-bound copies of tho poets. Misses l'airbiothei and Francis also received mementoes on their retirement' from tho teaching staff. Six pupils were awarded Navy League prizes for essays, while all the Navy League members of tho school branch received certificates commomorativc of their visit to H.M.S. 'New Zealand. After cheers for the teachers and tho singing of the National Anthem, the pupils dispersed till February 3 next. A donation of a guinea to-tho.games fund was forwarded by Mr. E. Bold, who wrote appreciatively of tho work of the teachers.

Island Bay* A very, pleasant ceremony closed tho school vear at Island Bay School on Thursday afternoon, when the assembled scholars wcro addressed by Mr. AY. IID Bell 31.1'., who also distributed the prizes and certificates. Mr. Bell's felicitous speech found greatfavolli* with his vouii£ audience, and his remarks were vigorously applauded. Mr. J 0. Sliorland, chairman of the School Committee, and Mr. J. Mills also made brief addresses, after which tho committee and staff entertained Mr. Bell at/ afternoon tea. Tho following wero the prize-winners: Ernest Charles Wake, dux of the school; Norman F. Wells, second m merit. Tho following won attendance certih-cates:—First-class: Leslie .Allen,Amnio Samson, Cyril Atla-ms, Herbert Mason, Frank Morgan, Bossi 1 lurrell, Horace Williams, Boris Haloy, Stella Myers, William Thomas, AValtcr Adams Douglas Mackay, Ben. Mantlian, V* ilfrcd Samson, Helen Bontloy, Adelaide Matthews, Edna Perry, Annie Stanton Daphne Williams, Alec Has am, William Murrell, Cecil Oxenham Charles Howe, Horace AVakeham, Els.e person. Myrtle Mills, Esmo Murrell Sidney Jones, Donald M'Arthur. Douglas M Arthur, Ivy Mills, Hilda Morgan, Marion Samson, Vera Scrimgeour, George Hanson, Violet Bentloy, Hilda Mnntlan, |)J Wim«ctt Sccond-class: Stanley ■\dims Mavis Estall, Violet Mills, AY.I--iiam Ciiubin, Dudley Hill, Dons Bodell, Edna Mvles, Jack Conder,A\ illiam Healer, Erie Wakcman, Daisy Capon, ■G panne Collins, Dons Dixon, Fnrlev, Hannah Martin, Edith Mills, •Vlhei't Boiitley, Ernest Mason, Elsie Smith,. Eileen Hill, Edward Herbert AVakem-m, I 1 red Ellis, \nian Ellis, James Goflin, George Jeffrey Audrey Handcock Mary Henderson, Ethel Myers, Harold .Bentloy.

Rosencath School. Tho breaking-up ceremony in connection with the Rosencath School took place on Thursday evening, tho prizes being presented to the successful schoYars by Mr. Morrison, chairman of tho School Committee, lho list is as f °Attendance Prizes; F \ rst - cl " ss ,T James Meyer, John Garland, May Stott, Rita Rov, ICura Simeon, Jack Fitzgciald, Lionel Avery, Jack Petheriek, Winnie Spear, William l ird, Erie van Borssum, Elsio Fitzgerald, Rcwcrt van Borssum, Jean Harrison. Second-class —Gladys Weller, Temple Smith, Randall Mam, Stanley Reid.Neilona Clark Jean Roy, Geolfrey Newman, Robjn Darroch, Olivo Rule, Margaret Smith, Herbert Fitzgerald, Keith Hawthorn, Elsio Nagle. . ... Spccial Prizes: Jean Roy, dull, •Tack Fitzgerald, drill. Erie Adams, diligence. Lizzie oration for others; Randall Iluflam | consideration for others Dorcen Gi - ford, aiithmetie: Muriel Morgan, a ti - met ic. Tom Stuart-Mentcath l ill. Mnv Stoo, painting; pesmond lacku, painting. Dorothy Philippe, ncatnc! Gertrude T.-ndv. dnll. 'lom I'rost, mapping. Leith Riddel, diligence. Evclvn Harrison, kindness. Ma> Tandv,-neatness. Olive Rule, sewing, Gertrude Tandy, swing. Watt. dili"euce. Sidney lollan. t'diool forester. Trevor Watt, good work : Maiinric Townsend, good work; Meadows, good work: Brnco Mullane, 1 good work. Lily Temnerauco Essav (W-C-'-U-M. Morgan. 1 ; Rhod.n. Ward, 2. Na\v League Prizes—T. Monteath, D. bitford. K. Watt. H. Galbraith. The thanks of the school are due to Mrs. Hales. Jlrs. Low, 'Messrs. Tjn W v, Edwards. Lemon, Montague. Gillord, Casey-, Van Borssum. Siuart-Mentealh. Tveni'otb Wait, and the members of the teachers' stall', who «r> kindly and spontaneously donated prizes.