School Breaking-up.

Manawatu Herald, 26 June 1902, Page 2

School Breaking-up.

Yesterday afternoon a very pleasing function took place at the School house when the Chairman of the School Committee attended to present the prizes gained at the last examination. Mr Westwood was attended by the Revs. H- F. Wilson and Harris, and the Mayor and Messrs S. H. Baker and Thynne. Mr Westwood shortly addressed the scholars and pointed out that those who were not receiving prizes to-day might probably be successful at the next examination: they must not be discouraged but bear in mind that there was room at the top for all. (Applause). The Mayor regretted very much the disappointment the scholars would receive at the news of the postponment of the coronation festivities. He knew every boy and girl would be sorry to hear of the serious illness of the King and he hoped that everyone of them would pray that the King might recover from his indisposition. He hoped however that we would be able to have a celebration a little later on. (Applause). The Rev. H. S. Wilson said that they having heard the sad news of the King’s illness would very much regret the news, and he knew it would be a hard disappointment for them to forego their enjoyment of the morrow. What he said they should do was as the Mayor had advised, to pray for the King’s recovery. Services would be held to morrow at the churches to that effect. If the celebrations had taken place they would have seen the boys belonging to Cadet Corps marching through the tewn« He liked to

see this interest in drill thoroughly believed in it, as it helps to teach boys discipline. He hoped to see the corps become a strong one and every interest taken in it. They must remember the words addressed by General Babbington to some volunteers shortly on his coming to the colony after having served in the South African war, for he told them what they wanted was discipline. He trusted the corps would always be a flourishing part ot the school, (Applause.) , , , « The Rev. W.l Harris very briefly spoke as he was not in very good spirits owing to the news just received of the Kings health. He hoped that they would enjoy their holidays and come back the better for having them. (Applause.) . .. The Chairman then gave out the prizes, which were very nice books, well bound, to the undermentioned scholars Prize List. Awarded according to marks at Inspector’s examination: — ... .. Standard Vl.—Boy.— l, Walter Cook. Girl—i, Annie Scanlan. Standard V.—Boys-i, Arthur Overend and Gordon Robinson. Gitl-i, Eleanor Cooke, Standard IV.—Boys—i, John Hennessy; 2, Richard Spelts. Girls—l, Kate Spelman; 2, Hilda Cook. Standard lll.—Boys—l, Oscar Honote and Stanley Wanklyn. Girls—i, Rose Hudson and Doris Cook. f Standard ll.—Boys—i, Roy Robinson and Percy Overend. Girls— 1, Vera Mitchell; 9, Pearl Hughes. . Standard I.—Boys—l, William Hennessy; 2, Elsley Cook. Girls—l, Ava Symons; 2, Millie King. Prizes were also awarded to the following girls, in order of merit, for the best ferns, creeping plants, &c., placed and tended in school room for not less than three months past—Misses Annie Neylon, Florence Simpson, Constance Overend, Ethel Coley, Kate Spelman „ and Ethel Webb. After distributing ihe prizes Mr Westwood mentioned that they had been obtained by the Clerk to the Committee (Mr S. H. Baker) who had collected the money to purchase them with. He called foi cheers for him which were heartily given, MrS. H. Baker thanked the children and mentioned that be was at one time a scholar at the school, and had a pleasant remembrance of bis school days. He thought that the prize winners showed that they had been not only attentive to their lessons but attentive also to their teachers, (Applause.) , _ . After the usual cheering for Chairman, Master, teachers &c., an adjournment was made to the school ground where the Cadets, under Lieut. Baker, were put through drill and also physical exercises. We have nothing but commendation for cadets and instructor and the result showed their proficiency had been obtained by attention on the part of the boys and patience on the part of Lieut, Baker. At the conclusion, at the request of the visitor# the chairman informed the corps of their pleasure and approval.. Afterwards all the scholars were regaled with sandwiches, cakes and buns. _____