GOVERNMENT SCHOOL, BLENHEIM.

Marlborough Express, Volume IV, Issue 209, 25 December 1869, Page 5

GOVERNMENT SCHOOL, BLENHEIM.

On Wednesday last, the third annual distribution of Prizes to the pupils took place at the Goverment School, Blenheim, in the presence of a large number of visitors.

S. L. Muller, Esq., R.M., presided, and after complimenting the children on their clean and orderly appearance, he exhorted them in a kind and simple eloquence to persevere in the prosecution of their studies, pointing out the advantages of knowledge over ignorance and the high honors and emoluments to which the youth of the present day may aspire. A considerable number of visitors were present, who appeared highly gratified by the talent displayed by several of the boys, whose recitation of some excellent selections of poetry was equally creditable to their teacher as to themselves. Dr. Muller distributed the prizes with some kind and appropriate remark to each of the young recipients, who walked back to their seats with faces beaming bright. Some illustrated papers (the gift of a gentleman present), were also distributed to those little ones who were too young to obtain prizes. Mr. J. M. Hutcheson moved a vote of thanks to Dr. Muller, which was seconded by Mr. Kissling, and warmly carried in “ three cheers for Dr. Muller.” Three cheers was then given for Mr. Morley, the master, and the proceedings were terminated with buns, milk, &c., after which the little ones departed to enjoy their Christmas holiday. May they live long, and see many of them. The following is the list of the recipients of prizes : Girls. Class I.—For reading : Ist Division. Mary Hickey, 1 ; Anna Moran, 2 ; 2nd Division, Elizabeth Howard, 1 ; Mary Botham, 2. Class ll.—For reading and spelling ; Ist Division : Ellen Barnes, 1; Ellen Wemyss 2. 2nd Division : Eleanor Botham, 1 ; Minnie Craig, 2. Class lll.—For reading, spelling, and arithmetic : Henrietta Craig, 1; Bessie Tirrell, 2. Class IV.—For reading, &c., grammar, and "eograpliy : Mary Moran, 1 ; Cecilia Eyles, 2. Class V.—For reading, &c., and geography : Bithia Chuck, 1. For writing : Lizzie M ‘Donald, 1 ; Alice Rae, 2; Henrietta Chuck, 3. Boys. Class I.—For Reading. Ist Division : John Murray, 1 ; Morton Clark, 2. 2nd Division : Richard M'Qallujm. 3rd Division: James Emerson, 1 ; James Dalziel, 2. 4th Division. For reading and spelling : W. J. Gorrie, 1; John Emerson, 2. Class I.—For reading and spelling: Janies M'Kindlay, 1 ; Walter Dempsey, 2. Class ll.—For reading, spelling, and arithmetic : Ist Division. F. S. Hutcheson, 1 ; William Dalziel, 2. 2nd Division : For reading, writing, and arithmetic. Walter Chuck, 1 ; Daniel Hyde, 2. Class lll.—For reading, &c., geography, and grammar : Robert Grigg, 1 ; Patrick Cleary, 2. Class IV.—For reading, &c and English History : William Hutcheson, 1 ; Frederick Farmar, 2. Class V.—For reading, &c., and ancient history : John Hutcheson, 1 ; Robert M'Cjillum,, 2. Extra Prizes. For Elocution.—E. M'Callum, 1 ; W. Hutcheson and F. Farmar (both equal), 2 ; F. S. Hutcheson and W. Dalziel (both equal), 3 ; Walter Maxted, 4 ; John Dempsey, 5. For written examination in history, &c.—R. M'Callum. For oral examination in grammar, geography, &c., —John Hutcheson, 1 ; Robert M‘Artney, 2 ; Arthur Clark, 3 ; Arthur Ra 4, 47“"' ~ For good conduct and diligence combined : —D. M'Callum, 1 ; Alfred Clark, 2; James Fulfcon and David Wemyss, 3. The following pieces were recited in the course of the proceedings, in a manner which reflected great credit on the several scholars as well as on their Master : “ My heart’s in the Highlands,” W. J. Gorrie ; “ Welcome little robin,” John Emerson ; “ Our Ships,” James M'Kindlay; “Lessons to be derived from birds,” F. S. Hutcheson ; “ The blind boy,” W. Dalziel; “Paddle your own canoe,” Walter Chuck; “Never give up,” R. Greig; “My mother’s bible,” W. Hutcheson; “The young orator,” John Hutcheson; “A.8.C.,” F. Farmar ; “ The eve of Waterloo,” R. M'Callum ; “ The councillor and the farmer,” R. M'Callum ; “Three black crows,” R. M'Artney ; “Mary, Queen of Scots,” D. M'Callum, and J. Hutcheson ; “I remember,” Arthur Rae.