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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 71, 17 December 1920, Page 8

END OF SCHOOL YEAR

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES

TECHNICAL COLLEGE

The annual prize-giving of the Wellington Technical College took place yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall Concert Chamber. There wan a. large attendance of scholars, parents, and friends. In addition to the members of the stall' there were present: The Mnyor (J[r. J. P. Luke), Mesßrs W. H. Bennett (chairman of tho Technical College Bor.rd, ami T. Forsyth (chairman of the Wellington Education Board).' The Director (Dr. J. H. Howell) waß also in attcsuance. | Mr. Bennett, in the course : of a short address, referred to the excellent work that was being done by tho school, and to marked success that ,had attended the efforts of the pupils. Ho paid a compliment to the. Director and stall on tho achievements of tho year Tho Mayor said thiut tho lvalue of technical education .wiia becoming more aniurent ov'ery day, and ill every land. The day was lor tho skilled worker, and. by attending • such institutions bb the V/cllingt'ou Technical Collejro hoys and girls could lit themselves, provided they entered into thoir studies with interest, for the highest positions tn the land. He felt that by the increasing of the public school ngo to 15, far better results would be achieved than in t'nn past. • Tho Mayor then presented the prizes. THE PRIZE LIST. The prize list is as followß'— Students recommended for Senior Free Flaceß.—Commercial:- Ros.o Asher, Maririd K. Bennett. Elsie M. Bryant, Iriß Cadwallader. Edna Ohappell, Doris Dimes, Olive Fiebig, Phyllis Hulbert, Gladys Janes, Alice L. Mack. Cecilia Morris, Minnie S. M'Nair, Marjorie Newcy, Elizabeth Nicholas, Olive Payno, Ycrcna. Pointon, Gertrude Rollins. Lillian Simmonds, Ellen Smith, Doris Williams. Engineering: John 0. Ashman, WUliam G. Boulton, Alexander Brown, Ronald W. Corson, Norman L. Foeton. Harold Jiatfleld, Neville P. Hewitt. Thomas H. Innos, Douglas Jamieson. Thomas R. Matthewß, lan U. Oakley, Maxwell L. Perrin, John W. F. Pollock, O. Gordon Sando, Thomas Sneddon, Frnuk A. Swain, John H. Waterhouse, Eric W. Witts. Home Science and Art: Rena Boulton. Frank Weitzcl, Ivy Palmer, Ircno Atkinson. Dorothy. Black, Nellio BoUon, FJXip Brown, Mary Browne, Doris Goldio, .juily auilfoyle, Alice Long, Eva Nettleton, Dehrinda Parker. Mildrod Phillips, Florcnco Sanders, Frank Elvincs, Joseph Newman. Robert.'Wright.

ATHLETIC SPORTS. | ! Winner of Boys' Senior Championship: ) N J. Sutton. 20 points; runner-up, I. f Oakley, 17 points. Winner of JJoya Junior i Championship: G. Saudo, 23 points; run- ] nor-up, W. H. Love, 12 poiuts. Winner ] of Girls' Senior .Championship: M. Craig- i head. U points; runner-up, M.. JoHands. ] 9 pointß. Winner of Girls' Junior Cham- ] pionship: P. Uulbcrt, 8 points; runner-unj U. Cain. 5 pomi.h. .... Music: K. Boffo, E. Jones. N. Phillips. M. Phillip*, E. Ncttleton, B. Williams, 1?. Nicholas, G. BoHins, K., Bryant, E. Crowe, T it'Kenzie, S. Greenfield, I'. R. MuN ' Ihewß, B. Worth. _ r , ' Fancy Work: K. Boffa, M. IT. Jacornb, h. Guilfbyle, W. Doriner. E. Smith, E Chap- I mill h -Williams, P. Wrd, 0. bymington,' B.' Itomlsileld. W. Phillip, U. Jlir- 1 "photography:. A. Douglas A. Mack, V. j M. Oaßßiu, B. Rawle, P. 'Madsen, 1. Oaklny I). Jainieson. . 1 Elocution: A. Flan, E. Crowe, 0, Collins. ■ 0. Payne, I. Wolfgang. T i Stamps: M. P. Burney, V. Pudney, J. h. ' Tait. • , i Coins: J. Pollock. CO First: Mavis Jacomb, first in bfiok. keeping, shorthand and typing; second In English and 'arithmetic. .Second, '•?« Minnis, first in. English "iM*™ l ''' second bookkpping. third shorthand.Special Mavlß Jacomb, typing and shorthand: Ma'riorie Nlsbet, typing. i C2n, First: Lily Guilfoylc, first in short- , hand and office routine, second English, , second science. Second, Robert: Wnght, first in English, second bookkeeping. . Special, Dehrinda Parker, first in hoot , keeping, first science, second tyP'nß- - First: Verena. Pointon, first in Ens- , VOl. bookkeeping, office routine and pracib. , science, algebra, second arithmetic, cook- ; ery. Second, Elsie Bryant, first in arith- , mctle, shorthand, second English, bookkeeping, office routine, and precis. Spec- , iil for nroKressf Gertrude Rollins. Ola Fi?st: Maxwell Burney. first in arith- , metlc typing, drawing, second bookki'p- , i"|woodwork. Second", Henela, Cain, first ; office routine, home science, third Ens- ■ lish, cookery'. Special for progress, Mary • 01 h! First: Rewa Chiverß, first In bookkeeping, second arithmetic, second short- , hand Second. Mamie Heyward. first draw- - ing; second office routine. Special, Eileen Ifardcastlo. first in office routine and typ"kJ: N. Sutton, first in mathematics, architectural drawing, woodwork, Iron- ( H E2 First: 0. Sando, first mathematics, electricity, meohanica. Second, J. Ashman, "second in English, j mechanics third electricity, mechanical drawing. Special for marked progress, T. Innes. Excelleudo in metal work, N. Hewitt. ■ Ela First: (KnunlV B. Bhutc. »econd in motal work, third mechanical drawing. V. Hoist, first in 1 mathematics, mechanical drawing, mechanics, third English, woodwork Third. 0. Halliday first in physics, second mathematics, mechanical drawing, third mechanics. .-- Elb First: L. Peacock. firßt m mathemiitic». drawing, mechanics, metal work, bookkeeping. Chapman, firs in mechanics, second bookkemping. bpe..ial fori metal work. A. Done. PSC First: Joan. M.> Pearce, first in English bookkeepine and science, and 'YsK lErtf Harold XT. Smith, first arithmetic, mathematics, second French, and third in. physical science. Sccoid Percy L. Jnmieson. first in mhyskal science, third in English, arithmetic, and mechanical drawing. j Special for progress, Foster L, Wood ' 0 „,„.j Art: First year: M. Harland. Second year, F. Weitzel. Senior, V. Nesbit. Home Science: First year, V. Dormer. MA"RIST BROTHERS, THORNDON The report of the Thorndon Marist'Brothers' School shows that the roll total » now 150. The annual inspection showed that o, high standard of work had been maintained. The boys' success in singing was evidenced at the Mastcrton Compel., tions. tho Thomas Moore Festival, and th» Wellington Competitions. Tho prize list is as foUows:— i SPECIAL PRIZES. Dux of Sohool—S. Dealy (Archbishop's medal). ■ „ _ , Good Conduct.—S. Dcaly. Catechisin.-E. Murphy. Captain of School.—o. Knight. Bcßt Footballers.-]?. O'Halloran end W Gardner. - „ •_ ~ Handball Champion.—P. O'Halloran. Best Athletes.—P. O'Halloran and ~W. Standard Vl.-Proficiency Certificates (17). J. Elder, S. Dcaly. W. Gardner, A. Hally. C. Knight. E. Locko, E. Murphy. A. OConncll, E. O'Connor, "V. Swan, 0. bize, 0. 'lav lor, L. Thompson. H. White, J. Harris. F. Regan, F. Englort. > Competency Certificates (5): C. Crook. CI. Carpenter, L. Lewis, P. O'Hallorau. V Philpott. Bost Pass: A. O'Connell (silver medal). Prizes: Cecil Sizo, John Elder, Frank Englort. Catechism (second prize): E Locke. ... Standard V.-Catechism and good co.u duct, J. Emerson; aggregate, Lynch. Standard IV.—Good conduct, P. Reeves. Catechism, J. Smith; arithmetic, W. Fir. min; English, P. Beeves; general ui-pfi ciency, E. O'Connor. Standard lll.—Catechism, W. Paton, arithmetic, 0. Weaver; general proficiency. J. Englort. , , „ ■ Standard 11.-Good conduct, ,Raymorid O'Brien: reading, Claudo Tuttv;' suellinz. Kay ward Grcig. ST. JOSEPH'S BOYS' CHOIR. E, Murphy (head prefect), silver watch Medals uwarded to tne following for ttond ottondancc, singing, otc, Joe. Fitzgerald, T. U'Sullivan, U. ilyland, M. Taylor. 11. Brooky, W. Dcnncliy, K. Huiuphrc/, II Uumphrey, F. Hepburn. THORNDON NORMAL Proficiency Certificates.—Boys: Eric Barrett, Bryan Bassett, William Gill, Francis Hathaway, William Harvey, Roy Johnston, Clivo Liddell, Alfred M'Burney, Bruno Mukni, Clarcuco Meachen, Victor Norris, Roy Orange, Noel Potnrs, Francis Richardson, Harry ' Scott, Stanley Shaa.b. Alux . Smith, Basil Taylor. Francis Thomnson. Oirls: Eileen Bennett, Irene Davie. Zona Freeman, Mavis Gorman, Margery Hani lin, Lallic Hathaway, Audrey Jsunioson..' Nellie Lines, Margaret M'CluggaßO. Ivy i Melrose. Vera O'Connor, Dorothy Weir. I Minnie Wilde. . Competency Certificates.—Boys; John Fit'/.inauricc, Malcolm Hunt, Fmncis, llutchings, Henry Jopson, James Smith, Stcph"ii Tripp, Huia Wonnocott. Gil's: Eslo Hart, Horisuia Needham, Iris Bavlinson, Marjory Reddish, Linda Robertson, Ruby Weir. MARIST BROTHERS, NEWTOWN The 'scholars of tho Marist Brothers' School, Newtown, assembled yesterday morning for the distribution of pi-izeif Tho Eov. Father Dohorty was present, and addressed the boys before tho presentation of tho awards.

At the beginning of tlio year tlm merit card system wae introduced into the school

as a means of encouragirtg tho boys to nut forth their best efforts in all their work. The cards wcrn of live grades, ranging from "cscellout" to "unsatisfactory," and each card possessed a, specified voluo in marks. Tho boys were given to understand that the prizes would bo awarded according to the value of the cards obtained during the year. This caused tho interest and desire to work for, mid obtain, cards of high valuos, to be maintained throughout' the year. Masters W. Dcnnchy and Leo Lvntt won scholarships tenable at St. Patricks ColIst.' Joseph's Choir boys still have the honour of singing at Mass on Sundays and festival days, and their devotional Blngiug is much appreciated by the largb congregations which attend St. Joseph. Church. A wry pleasant, feature of tn« year's work was tho singing of a number of entirely new hymns not previously heard in this church. The boys choir also sang at High Mass and Benediction on several occasions, and their rendering ot thu Latin was very highly, spoken of. The following is the prize-list:-Standard VI-Dux of school, gold medal, presented by Archbishop Redwood, UiHam Dcnnchy. Good conduct (gold medal), Richard Evatt. General proficiency (gold medal), Leo Evatt Arithmetic gold medal) Noel Mulvey. Christian Doctrine (gold medal), Fenton Hyland. Dictation and spelling, Leonard Newton 1. James Fitzgerald ?.. Composition, John Scanlon. Best home lessons Michael Fitzgibpbu. 1, Sidney Turnbull 2. General application, I rank Owen. Drawing, Cyril Fuller. Geography. Arthur Fantham. History, Desmond Bush. Reading and poetry, Evan M'Lachlan 1, Patrick Minogue 2. Standard V.-Religious knowledge. D. Molloy Good conduct and aggregate merit. A. Picrcy. Aggregate merit, M. Stevens. Arithmetic, B. Heron and B litzgerald. Dictation. I. O'Sullivan and K. Humphrey Composition, D.' Molloy and A. Attridge. Neatness.' 0. Ainsworth. Attendance (gold medal). T. Costello. Standard IV.—Good conduct, John Fitzgibbon. 1: Andrew Muirhcad. 2; John Innnlug. 3. Aggregate merit, John Fitzg'.bbon, 1: Vincent Recce. 2. Arithmetic Thomas Nolan, 1; John Cunningham, 2. Spelling and composition, Maurice Mulcahy._ Writing and drawing, Roderick Harrington. General improvement, Robert Krcbs. Regular attendance (silver medal), Edmond Fouhy (who has not missed half a day for four years), . . , , , T , Standard ll—Religious knowledge, John Campbell'and Eugene Puree!!. Good conduct, Maxwell Fernie, Stanley Hickson. and John Simpson. General proilclxnw. Stanley Hickson and Brian O'Shea. Reading. Leo. Connor and Francis Peters. Arithmetic. John.Darroch, James Laming, anil Patrick Barraelough. Writing, Hector Pope and Vincent Ftfzglbbon. Geography, Desmond Scanlon..' Regular attendance (silver medal), Albert O'Sullivan and George Penfold. Composition. Desmond Donovan. General improvement, M. M'Millan. Politeness. James O'Hanlon, Edgar Gornall, and Bernio Fitzgibbon. ' Standard ll—Aggregate • merit, S. Ellis, 1; K. Bwenson, 2; J. O'Connor, J. Good conduct, S. Ellis. 1, F. Leeks, 2: A. Gillesbi, 3. Christian dootrinc, J. Leech. 1; J. Warren, 2; W. Devlin, 3. English composition, J. Wafrffn. 1; J. Deverey. 2. Spelling,' D. Donovan and'K.Thomas. Writing, E. Miller, tfe. Ellis, and D. Jackson. Drawing, S. Ellis and K. Recce, Reading, K. Swenson, S. Eldis. and J. O'Driscoll. Arithmetic, D. Jackson, H. Butler, and M. Davis. General improvement, E. O'Doa. B. Baillie, and R. Wylie. MT. COOK BO\S At Mount Cook Boys' School, tho following passed Standard VI, with proficiency :— Dux and Gold Medallist.-Thomos Montgomery, Proficiency,—A. Anderson, W. Brigden. J. Brown, 0. Bennett, F. Futtor, A. Fisher. S. Harris, G. J. Harding. .D. M'PUuu. 0. M'Coll, R. M'Nair, A. Mcgann, T. Montgomery, G. M'Gavin, H. Napier, L. Partdn, H. J. Rather, H. J. Smith, W. Stevens, W. Turner. L. B. Tonka. A. White. Endorsed Competency—o. Robinson, D. Fisher. „ „ ~, Competency.—K. Robs, F. Rumblu, 0. Sivorson. W. Weldou. C. Austin. A, Bailey, A. Bcala, G. Burton, W. Gljivcr. R. Haley, F. Janes, J. Jack, H. Lucchesi. CLYDEQUAY The Clyde Quay Soho.ol held its "brcak-ine-up"- in th'o Paramount Thcatrn yesterday morning, tho ceremony taking tho form of an entertainment, with brief speeches by Mr. W. H. L, Fatter (headmasteir) fir. R- Scott (chairman of committee) and Mrs. (Dr.) Anderson. Mr. "ostor Bald that the results attained by tho school during the year had exceeded his highest expectations, and he congratulated the children generally on th« attention thev had paid to their work, and wished them ono and all a nappy nonday. The proficiency and competency certificates awarded were distributed and a capitare'ntcrtainment was provided by the ohldren! Master Jack/M'Gil sang, Joyc. Martin recited, and Ruth Reed played a violin solo. An amusing item «as the "Rag Doll" aonc and dance, m which th« participants were arrayed on the lacing two ways" idea. A merry cacliuca was danced by * number cf little, girls, ano "The Seasons" chorus was nicely sung. LYALL BAY Tho following is, tho list pi woteto ceTlfficato winners in the Lyall Bay School: L oiiel B'ovden, Colin Ba ley. Percy Bertram. Mowbray lloyes, M«anl Bloomtlold, Kenneth Clarke, William Corley, Keith Congrcve. William Dormer. Roy Donovnn. Horace Calm, Raymond Hill, Co.rl Haigh, Francis Hunt. Cyril Mawhmney, Aiitlrow Jtaciver, George M'Kenzie. Sydney J'erkin, Vernon Rankine. Herbert Shepherason, Gilbert Smith, Eric Thurkettle, Edward Williamß, Keith Webster. Elsie Carson, Hilda, Carson (dux). Elsie Clay, Mildred East. Tanlfa Eggers, Evelyn Green. Phyllis Haswell. Gladys Hall. Edith Lang, Jean Laurenson, Muriel Milroy, Ida Nicn. olson, Phyllis Smith. Benice Anderson. Riwia Chorlcy, Lovdy Ohisholm. Competency certificates wero won bv Kenneth Wade, Erlo Tudor, Ills Hollings, Hazel M'Pherson. Ada, Thompson, 'Eileen Wallis, Robina, Williamson. NEWTOWN \ Prollcioncy Certificates.—William Brown, Horace Burridge, Ken Cole, Frank Cooze, Ronald Crook, Arthur Clark. Ronald Castle, Heetor Currin. Arthur Oompton, Frank Diack. Frank Dison. Arthur Donald, Loslie Fullford. Maurice Goldstein. Albert HickliiiE. Albert Hepplcston. Sidney Landlord, Jack Morris. Chas. M'Donald. Walter Mulligan, Laurcnco Monteith, Ray Middlotonr Donald Pedersen. Raymond Pcdcrsen. Ronald Petersen* Jack Prangley, Frank Vrincle, Eros Puddle, Tliooias Sergeant, Lionel Thompson, Bruce Wilton, Davlo Murray, Ccdric Lather, Reginald Nisbct, Reynolds Dentice, Daisy Bissett, Edna Carswell, Trissie Conloiu Ida Cottle, Grace Faher, Edna Heron, Sylvia Hooper, Gwcn Humphries. Elsio Jeffrey, Clara Ladkin, Doris Lennic, Zadie Lloyd, Elmn Matthews, Myrtle M'Guire, Irene Nolson. Kathleen O'Brien, Radnor Oxley, Myrtle Page, Doris Roberts, Lucy Rubick, Jean Itussell, Daphne Ryrie, Edith Itppett. Eunice Winter. Ellen Perry, Miriam Baucko. Endorsed Competency.—William Clark Leslie Douglas, Myrtle Hazlcwood, William Douglas, Fred Goddard, Ernest Usure, Victor Laughton, George Ridyard, Wil. liamsou, George Williams. Competonoy—Timothy Cronin, Ho?p1 Hobbs, Edith Potter, Nellie Farrow. ROSENEATH Tho annual prize-giving of the above school took .place, in tho schoolroom on Wednesday evening, before a large attendance of parents. Procedings were opened with a children's concert, and' in tho renderirg of various items considerable talont was displayed. Dancing, solos, part songs, and clivrußi'n were civen l.y tho pupils, reflecting great credit on the teachers, who had the training in nnnd The school is losing Mr. Darroch, headmastor. and Miss Davidson, head-mistress who have been connected with the schooi for many years, and deep regret was expressed for the loss to the district of such valuable teachers. Before presenting tho prizes the chairman of the school committee. Mr. H. R. van Rorsuum. on behalf of the parents,, thanked tho teachj ing staff for tlm excellent results obtained during the year, and said the solid erounding pupils had received at tho I Roseneath School had enabled many to , excel In the higher secondary course

During the evening MiBS J. Davidson late assistant teacher at the school, was tho recipient of a number of valuable souvenirs in the form of a presentation from tho teachers and pupils.

Proficiency Certificates—Standard VI • Christina Clark, 'Agnes Porteoiu, Nellie Itobson, Joyce Staff, Ruby Tiphng, Eileen Wright. John Harnett. Norwood Denton Clatencs Dorriari, Herbert Fitzgerald' Campbell Highet, Jack Prcndeville. Lincoln Richards.

Endorsed Proficiency Certificates.—Da. mena Clajli, Sidney Holley, Keith Hawthorne, Keith Slterrett. Mollie Petrio.

.Standard V.-Geurgo Oox, Kennody Flliott, Kenneth Thomaß. ficlenco.-Spcciiil prize: Robert Elliott Progress during year, Standard VIKeith Hawthorn.

Standard Vl.—Girls: Nellie Robson <• Eileen Wright, 2; Ruby Tigling and Joyco Staff, 3. Boys: Campbell Highet, 1; Jack Prcndeville, 2: Norrie Denton. 3.

Standard V.-Giiie: Phyllis Frcndcvillc lFreda Stott, 2; Oenonc llakcr, 3. BoysWalter Barnett, 1; Edward Gilford, ?,• Harold llichards. 3. Standard IV.-Oirls: Jean Watson, 1Winnie Nayler, 2; Nelilo Scott. 3. BovsWilliam Grccn.bank, 1; Clivc Ilighet,'2liobert Elliott. 3. Special prize for progross during tho year: Stanley Thomas Standard 111-Girls: Phyllis llntlen. 1; Margaret Watson, 2. Bovs: Hill Adams, 1: Harry Denton, 2; Hoy Meuzics, 3, Standard ll.—Lois Richards, Edith Kerr Marie Tollan. Trixlc Denton, Maisio Cattell, Mary Prcndevillc, Irene -Thomaß Poarco Fitzgerald. Standard -I.—Vcnuß Dnrragh, Florrlo Isbester, Warren Toogood, Arthur Naylor.

Infants* Prizes.—Primer I: Outhhert Denham, first prize; Kathleen Cornelius, Fecond prize; Flo Dnrragh, Malri Nicholson, Jcanno Nicholson, Willie Brockle, Bruco Applcton, Myra Hawthornn, Jimmy I'cgram, Stanley Moore, Marlon Dyson, Jim Fletcher.

Primer ll.—Billy Withcy, first prize; David Prcndeville, second prize; Elslo Weller, Eric Witts, Howard Judd, Lawrence Hart, Philip Downed, Sydney Dcnham, .Basil Cox, Cecil Brisbane, Herbert Barnes. Primer lll.—Edna Nicholson, lirst prize; Alfreda Harrlfi. second prize; Edna Ncnl, Mona Kelly, Edna Hawthorne, Arthur Isbister, Jack Pack,. Kuthie Fitzgerald, Peggy Pegram. Daphne Staff, Jack Nolan Leo Nolan, Ada Gav. EPUNI The following pupils of the Epunl School ea'inpd proficiency ccrtlllcatcs:—Keith Knight, • Alfred Mawson, Roy Burn. Rita Clark. TERRACE SCHOOL Proficiency Oertiftca'cs—Boys: Hylton Anderson. Gerald Cachemaillc, Sydney Cartier. Reginald Civwtfcom, Colin Clayton, Stanley Catts. Percy Dudley, Keith Graham, Herbert Harding, Keith Hughes, Yvllfrnd .Mason, Alexander M'Ncil. John Mutter, Edgar Paterson, Robert Pattison. Arthur Rbut. Charles Rushbrook, James Turfls, Charles Wheeler, Andrew Wixon, Jack Whlteford, Leonard Eagle, Gmham Beamish, Thomas Cade, William Christie, Noel Clapham; William fVmnoHy, Henry Dobson. Stanley Foidham, Thomas Gray. Frank Holdsworth, Geoffrey LcHlle, Jack May, Alan M'Kinnon, Geoffrey Myers, recti Patton, Douglas Redgrave, Edward Russell. Jack Standldgo, Herbert I. Webb. Claud Williams. Bernard Woodcock,.Norman Whyto, Guy W. Ryan. Girls: Eileen Bezzant. Edith .Bishop, Patricia Carr. Mavis Elliott. Gertrude Guthrie Etta Lowe, Eileen Martell, Doris Orr, Dorothy Scott, Leone Sliean.c, Ethfl Tolley, Isabel Macaulay, Ngaire Mill. Rose Taylor, Alina Blber. Janet Burt, Winifred Clivc, Daisy Gault. Myra Lawson, Bessie Mack, Emily Oliver Winnin Phlllins Millie Rcutt. Edna Taylor. Muriel Shand, Betty Kirltby. Jean Ue,lUl,lay - SPECIAL PRIZES.

Tho Lloyd Athletic Ohampionßhlp Silver Cup was won by Norman P. D. whyte, to whom a gold medal was presented. A nupil of Standard V, Jack W. Meuce, received a copy of ."Chums" and of lrea,ure ißland" as tho first prize In tlte primary schools' division from the Wellington 'Society lor the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for .his esßay on "Humane Treatment of Animals. 3 On behalf of the school committee, the onalrman, Mr. J. A. Thomson, presented a. copy of the "Girls' Own Annual' to Theltna Palmer, who for nlno consecutive year: had received full attendance oortiheates. Mr. Culford Bell's first and second ■prizes for elocution were awarded to Leah S'itkowsky and Arthur Somorvlllc respecTho' chairman of commltteo specially congratulated the boys of tuc school upon their success not only on the intellectual eldo but also on tho physical side. Ho had noted that they had won the coveted first grade lootball championship banner, that thev had won. five firsts at the recent athletic clumpiqUßlip schools meetiiiE, and that the cricket team had won the intermediate grade championship. He complimented their coach, Mr. A. I. Murphy. BT. MARK'S CHURCH SCHOOL Dux (gold medaD.-Hilda Olift. . Hrrinture-Bishop's modal, Jessio Ford. Sccorif medal7ciara T Nichols. Prize H.lda Olift. Third medal, Doris Curnngton ' Medal and chain, presented by Mr. Muir for Essay-Kathleen Gaby.. Standard Vl.-Scoond prize. Jessio Ford, third prize, Arthur Reynolds. Neatness. Muriel Staplos. Writing. Alice Gist. Improvement, Amy. Lindßay. „., . ' Standard V.-First pnze Clara Nichols, second prize, Doriß Curnngton; third prze, Merle Howe and Connie Pye (e.qual). Improvement, Phyllis Philp. Sowing, Gwen Standard IV.-First, i«, class, Mflrjorie Oakes: Bccond in class. Alfred Clark and Sinclair Brecn (equal); third in class, Doris llowe. Neatness. Holland Starkey. Scripture Alfred Clark. Standard 111.-Firet in class, Maurice Brcen; second in class, Graco Gaudin ana Peter Lattey (eo.uel); third Day. Scripture, Dorothy Levy. Sewing, "vy Radford. Improvement. Lsmo Gillies and Jean Gillies. . _ , Standard 11.-First in class, George Reaward end Peggy Luxford (equal); Fecond in dnss. Joan Banks; third in olnss, Bobble Bradshaw. Sewing, Jeah Boyle. Sonpturo, Peggy Luxford and Muriel Chote. Stranaard I.—First in class, Doreen Melbourne; second in class, Marjorio Maun and Elloon Rush (equal); third in «tasß, Conuie Pearson, Sonpturo. Dorothy BlaU Preparatory.-rFlrst In class, Clifton Redward; second In class, Desmond W llianis, third in class, Roy Cougreve and Allen M'Kcnzin (equal) Drawing and improvement, Mavis Radford. Drawing. Roy Middteton Sowing, Dorothy Lllmer. Improvement, Edna Helluinore and Joan White, scripture Macey Laurence. P. 3-Flrst in class, May Martin and Gwcn Norman (equal); second in class, Mary White. , ~,'., A \ P. 2-First In class, Keith Bartley and Lucy Jessup (equal); second ill claBS, Jack liuicliings, Marjorio Ureenncld, Ooan Duncan (equal). , , ~.,,, Infants—Willie Aplm, John Gaudin, Desmond Broughton, Ronia Broughton, Errol WilliniHs, Francis Cuucllflo. Proficiency Certificates—James Ameß, ArtKr Reynolds, Alex. Wilkinson, Myrtlo Chote, Hilda Clift. Drummond, Jessio Ford, Kathleen Gauy, Alice Giet, Amy Lindsay, Muriel Starves. Swlmmiilg Cortillcates.—Sinclair Breen, lBOOyas.; Maurice Broen, 6Myds.; Goollrcy GuuUln, 500 yds.; Jim 50flyds.; Alex. Wilkinson, 300 yds.; iiuriei. Staples, 100 yds. KAIWARRA Attendance Certiftcatcß.—First class, Ruby Gerrey, Barbara Harris. Kaiblccn Jorgensoii, Dorothy Swan. Second class. Percy Thomas. Proficiency Certificates—Norma Dixon, Gladys Harland, Lulu Latimer. •Competency Certificates—Fred Bourne, Js-mos Brown, Mildred Milne, Dorothy Kwau, Gladys Wheeler. / QUEEN MARGARET COLLEGE ■ Form Va.-'-Gnneral proficiency: Isabel Suifflv (first ' French, lirst science, first mathematics, first history, first English, l-'reuch pnzo, tho gilt of iiiss Irving, Isabel Smith. Form Vb— General proficiency, Eunice Wall (first algebra, first geometry, first science). English anil history, Kathanuu Patterson. Arithmetic, "inured Wilson, j'rcuuli prize (tho gilt of Miss Irving), Katlileen Smith.

Forin proficiency (first history, first geograpny, first sciejiuc), Nora Fauuiu. Scwncc, Joyco Nicholls. Englian and reading, Ailsa Turner. Arituuictic, Muriel O'Connor. French prize (tho gift of Jilaj Irving), Moera French, honpiurc, Marjorio Dempster. Writing, Freda Line. Sewing, Ailsa Nicholl.

Form yiii..-General proficiency: First, Jeau JL'Morrlu (first English, first history, first. arithmetic, first science, first writing). General proficiency: Second, Eileen Wightou (first French, second geography, second English, third history); and Betty Menard (second English, second hiss tory, second arithemtic, second science, second reading toqual). Reading second writing second Scripture, Joan Vcitch. Arithmetic, Ruth Pcmberton, Frenoh, Isabel Moricc. Scripture, Olga, Lockwood. Sewing, Jessie Elliott. 1 Form ll—Geucral proficiency, Joau RawEon and Edna Dry. Dillgenco and progress, Helena Gibbs and Isabel Eraser. Sewing, Helona Gtbbs. Scripture, Joan Rawson and Edna Dry. Spelling, comi>osition, and wriiing, Helen Vcitch.

iuudoigarten.—Laviuia Coleman, Joan Uruuhart, Irina Webb, Kangitoa Easton, Jailio Turner, Enid O'Connor, Elizabeth Itujim. Betty Manton, Constance Uibbs, Theodora Colly, Sydney .Scotland, Jean Dempster, Helen Porter, Audrey Dlmock. Special Prizos.—Drawing, Form V, Doreen Kcrsley, 1; Peggy Wilson, 2. Form IV Ailsa Nicliol, 1; Joan M'Ncil, 2. Form Hi • Jcssio Elliott, 1; Eileen Wighton, 2. Form 11, Hclga Walker. Drawing Frizes won at Palmerston Show -Plants in colour: Nancy Wilson, 1; Jessie Elliot, vory highly commended. DeBlgns in colour: Elllc Cameron, 1; Ailsa Turner, 3: Doreen Kersley, very highly conuncuded Music (Hisa Clachttit'fl prizes).—Ailsa Turner, Olivo Hunt, Etfie Cameron. Drill (Miss Whlsh's jirlzc-).—Nora Cottrcll. KAROKI Proficiency—Norma Gamble, Cecil Livcrmoro, Percy Crawford, Hugh Day, James Hilston, Arthur Wlldermoth, Colin Palmer, Maud Bond, Elsio Brown, Madeline Browne, Joau Bums, Una Carter, Margaret Hargreaves, Edna Noilson, Lorna Nimnio, Irene Moore. Hose Whithair, Dolly Williamson, Ena Williamson, Ada Wardlc, Margaret Wood, Eileen Plank. Endorsed Competency.—Percy Hull. Prizes.—Writing: E. Williamson, U, Carter, 0. Brook, S. Gibson. Qoiicral proficiency, Sl-audard VI: M. Wood, N. Gamble. Geography, Standard VI: C. Palmer, M. Hargrcaves. I'ETONE WEST Dux of School: Edward Blacker. Horno Memorial Prize: Keith Stephens. Most popular boy (Mr. Goddnrd's prize): I!oy Altlrkh; most popular girl (Mr. Goddard's :prizo): Mavis Churchouse. Mrs. Hyde's prizes for improvement: Oswald Clarke, Ida Jones, May Diokens, Mr. Ashman's prizes for special merit: noracc Svmons, Dulcio NicholW. Mr. Stephens's prize for diligence: John Mcrrilces, Catherine Morrilees. Committee's prizes for conductStandard VI: Lanco ChUrohouso and Jlita Boyd. Standard V: Edgar- Nlnness cud Ellen Bcddie. Standard IV: Olive Nlnncts,

Joy Vitglar, Wyler Fleet. Standard III: /,ona Coldbuck, Gcoi'rc Sinncss. (standard II: Walter llilby, Evelyn Blakey. Standard I: Marjory Ford, Arthur Wyatt, Jamoa Jl'Oaekill. Special attendant prizes (5 yearsJ-Standard VI: Ivy Andrew; Standard V: Ellen Bcddic; Standard IV: Albert Andrew.

Proficiency, it. Aldrlch, R. Ashman, E. Blacker, <L. ChurchoUßO, 0. Clarke, J. Cunningham, A. Davie. A. Footc, E. Lord, P. lleuvrood. K. Jacobson, W. Jay, It. Lord, F. MacFarlano. W. M'Qowan, li. M'Kcown. T. Martin, G. Nicholls, J. Patten, S. Prcbble, I. -Rodger, R. Smith, 11. Stephen*, 11. Symona, V. Tovcy, Ivy Andrew, Rita Boyd, Phoebe Drouth, Dora Gampbell, Mavis Chiirchoußo, May Dickens, Kel lio Edwards, Ida Jones. Eileen M'Whirtcr, D'uleio Nicholls. Eva Philp, Alice Price, Agnes Spence. Dorothv Wilton, Esme Woodhead Competency. W. Ashlet, B. Cropp, B. Jones. J. Merrilees. W. Smith, Catherino Merrilcefl. • EASTERN HUTT Dux of the Rchool (medal presented by Mr. F. Jennessl: John Mcnch. . Special prizes were, awarded as follow :— Standard Vl.—Reading and recitation: Eunice Inkcrsell; history and geography, Leigh Judd; composition and grammai*. Stella Edwards. Standard V: Edward Oatniuer, 1; Elsie Ness and F. Dyer, 2. General knowledge, J. Trethy; drawing, F. Levien; writing, Dorothy Halliday. Stnndard IV: Gordon M'liain, 1; Mcr'* M'Crca, 2. General prahcieney, L. Quin ens; reading. Theda Knight; General 'diligence, K. (Kelly; general neatness, J. Smith. Standard III: Vera, Dyer, 1; K. .Toncß, 2. Progress, A. Jones; reading, Evelyn M'Lcan; neatness. Florrie Clout; bru6hwork, Jane Kinsey, liona Kinnlburgh and Ngnire Foothead; spelling. Val. Ell. Standard II: Enid Saunders, 1; A.. Tillbury. 2; general proficiency, Louis Wylie, 1; drawing and handwork. F.dith Cross; neatness, A. King. Standard I: Ruth Hatfield, Nancy Rowland, 2. Popularity, M. Mason; progress, S. Lovett; drawing and handwork, Ranji Waital Proficiency: J. 0. Warncs, F. E. Warnes. K. H. White, A. L. Williscroft, D. Yates. F. Hunu, G. L. Judd. A. M. Killccn, ,1. F. Kershaw. J. 0. M'Kay, A. M'Lellan. -T. K Mcer.h, J. It. Mudgway. G. C. Pointon, 0. W. Smith, F. 6. Vaughan, Kathleen N. Gaudin, Eunice M. Inkcrsell. Olivo ,T. Largo, T. V. Clendon. V. E. Allen, A. E. Black, Estelle F. Palmer. Joan Percival, Dorothy It. Patterson, Stella T. Edwards, Kathleen M. Dillon, Jessie Savidgc, G. J. Aldous, Emelia Hatfield. Ellen M. Clendon, Esme Cunliffe. Competency: 0. T. Cotton J. V. Haynes. Mavis V. Fuller, Stella N. Monre. l.velyn Phillipß, E. W. Oliver. HUTT DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL Dux of school: Harold M'Dougall (go\d "special prizes for conduct, work, attendance, best boy, Standard VI Lewis Hutton- hest srlrl, Standard VI, Valmai Davies; Tending, Standnfd I. best scholar, Esmo Secondary Department-Intermediate certificates, Katio Edwards. Vera Judge, A sSond U School Sports (3 silver mcdals).Tennis tournament championships-utns sing es, Goorgina Prydc; jirls doubles, Georgina Pryde and Kitlo Edwards. Primary Schools' Tonniß. Championships (3 silver medalsl.-Girls' singles, Martory Lee; girls' doubleß, Marjory Leo and BoatrprofiSv Certifica.tes.-H. Babington. 11. Dixon. G. Clarke, W. Hansen. 0. HiILR. At I. Hufton. 11. M'Douirall. E. Morrison, J. Sa\ile, i. Wagg. Myrtle Brclell. Hilda Drake. PhyM. .Tohnson. Myrtle Plants, Gladys Smith, Edna Stonehouse, Mary^ Taylor, >«'- Wheeler, Valmai Davies, Madge Hialoi.. Marjory Lee. Madge Shenpard. Vida Stewart Edith Styles, Dorothy West. Secondary Department.-W. Lcggott, E. Millard T. Kirker, Clanco J« nner ; , Endorsed Compctcncy.-S. Bate, to* A Tiii,.lr N Seddon, J. Waital. holla .nan Son- liita Bailey. Janet, Hansen, BeaBaker, Maude StocKen.