COLOMBO ROAD DISTRICT SCHOOL.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 467, 13 December 1875, Page 2

COLOMBO ROAD DISTRICT SCHOOL.

The third annual treat to the scholars of this one of the principal schools of the province took place on Saturday last in the grounds of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, kindly placed at the disposal of the committee by the Association. There were present upwards of 630 children under their respective teachers, and a large number of old scholars, together with several visitors, including Mr J. P, Restell, Inspector of Schools, and several of the parents This proves the interest felt in the welfare of the school. Refreshments were served by the school committee, assisted by the stiff of teachers, during the day. In this school, we may remaik, the sexes being kept quite, apart, the annual treat is about the only opportunity the scholars have of mixing together, and for this reason they seemed, most th-. -

roughly to enjoy themselves. Races for prizes and games were kept up until 5 p.m, when the children of the infant department were dismissed to their homes, and the girls under the head mistress and the boys under the head master returned to their respective schoolrooms, which were nicely decorated with flowers, &c. A large portion of the cut flowers were the gift of Mr W. Wilson. The prizes to the girls were distributed by Lady Wilson, who previous to presenting them, paid the girls a well deserved compliment for their neat appearance, and also expressed her intention of giving four prizes, which she had brought with her, for good conduct. She hoped they would enjoy their holidays, and would take an opportunity of coming to the school to see them at their studies. The chairman thanked Lady Wilson for her presence at the schoolroom, and also for her handsome prizes. Two recitations having been given, the National Anthem was sung, and the visitors separated. The prizes to the boys were distributed by Sir Cracroft Wilson, Mr Restell and several other visitors being also present. Sir Cracroft having expressed the pleasure he felt at being present, presented among the others two prizes for good conduct, and also one given by Mr Harman for proficiency in gymnastics. After the prizes had been distributed three cheers were given for Sir Cracroft, and also for Mr Restell, and the boys dispersed to their homes. The day's proceedings were brought to a close by a soiree held in the schoolroom, in which the masters, mistresses, and pupil teachers took part, some of the elder scholars being also present. Opportunity was taken by the female teachers to make a presentation to Mrs Bowmaker, accompanied by an address, expressing their appreciation of her kindness and gratitude for the interest shown by her in their work. The schools will reopen on Monday, 10th January next, when the works at the school now in progress are expected to be completed. The following is the prize list, girls' school. Fifth Standard—l, Amelia Clements ; 2 Frances Bartram ; 3, Annie King ; 4, Martha Dynes ; 5, Margaret Clarke ; (i, Emily Thomas ; Emily Sadler for good conduct. Extra prizes in this standard for recitation— M. Dynes, Ist; F. Bartram, 2nd. Fourth Standard Upper Division—l, Decima Dutton; 2, Clara Chapman; 3, Elfrida Merritt; 4, Sophia Petersen; 5, Louise Mackett ; 6, Eliza McFerran. Fourth Standard Lower Division—l, Katy Mason ; 2, Mary Sadler ; 3, Elizabeth Wilson ; 4, Agnes Tindel ; 5, Annie O'Callahan ; Priscilla Alpe, good conduct. Third Standard—Upper Division—l, Eliza Minifie; 2, Mary Ashton; 3, Sarah Hitchings; 4, Jessie Englefield ; 5, Catherine Shierlaw; 6, Mary J. Cox. Third Standard—Lower Division —1, Elizabeth Forrester ; 2, Annie Webber; 3, Annie White; 4, Mary White; 5, Annie Simpson; 6, Tottie Petersen and Eliz Williams. Second Standard—l, Annie Smart; 2, Maria Jones ; 3, Theresa Spanger ; 4, Agnes Petersen ; 5, Flora Brown ; 6, Bessie King. First Standard—l, Agnes Burgess; 2, Isabella Grein; 3, Annie Penrose; 4, Elizabeth Large; 5, Mary Ward. boys' school. Sixth Standard—l, George Ferguson, head boy of the school ; 2, Albert Triggs; 3, Frederick S. Hall ; 4, William N^es; 5, Ernest England ; 6, Charles D. Hardie. Extra prizes—Albert Triggs, recitation ; Frederick S. Hall, Ist, and C. D. Hardie, 2nd, French ; Frank Vennall, mapping; Andrew McFarland, Sir O. Wilson's prize for conduct. Fifth Standard—l, George Blackraore ; 2, Edwin White; 3, Samuel Page ;4, Frank Matthews Extra piize—John Khina, reci tation. Highly commended as to attainments for age—Walter Pilliett, aged nine ; Arthur Cooper, aged teu. Fourth Standard—l, George Buchanan ; 2, Henry Triggs ; 3, Alfred England ; 4, Geo Clephane; 5, Samuel Candish ; tf, George j Leathwick. Extra prizes—James BlackI more, recitation ; T. B are, Sir C. Wilson's priz" for good conduct. Third Standard—Upper Division—l, Edwd Smith ; 2, Aifred Cawood ; 3, Wra Penrose ; 4, Albert Hitchings ; 5, Victor O'Callahan ; 6, Christopher Johnston. Third Standard—Lower Division—l, Alrx Clarke ; 2, John Williamson ; 3, Wm Gee ; 4, Ernest Mills ; 5, John Dunham ; 6, Thos Ballinger. Second Standard—Upper Division —l, Joseph Shields ; 2, Thos Wilson ; 3, Peter Coutts ; 4, William Ely ; 5, Frederick Bradley. Secoud Standard Lower Division —l, Charles Hall ; 2, John Henry Williams; 3, Wm Mauchlin ; 4, Charles Angus ; 5, H. H. Beare. First Standard —l, Thos Buchanan ;, 2,Jas. Ayrey ; 3, Albert Glover ; 4, James Ferguson ; 5, James Hunter.