ALL SAINTS SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 448, 14 January 1909, Page 3

A LL SAINTS SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Presentation of Frizes. There’was an excellentattendauce at All Saints’ schoolroom last night rim the occasion of the distribution bt prizes to the children attending the above Sunday school. The Rev.. Young-Woodward occupied ,ne chair, and in a tew well-chosen ords intimated the object of the taring, and introduced to the dijence Mr F. W. Frankland, .6 had been chosen to present prizes personally to the children. A splendid programme had been arranged by Mr Betty and Mrs Symons, and judging by the first-class entertainment provided, it was evident that the local hivenile talent is of no mean order, i'he first item was a chorus by number of the girlSj “ Marching ' Georgia,” which was well relived, followed by a vocal uet, “A dear little Someody,” very nicely rendered by -vo little dots, Misses Phyllis ymons and Small. Misses Cissy tetty and Elsie King contributed duet, “ Juanita,” in a creditable ■tanner, and a recitation," Willie md the Apple,’ 1 by Miss Elsie Robinson was also well given. A violin solo by Miss Elsie Symons (accompanied by her mother) was vociferously encored, after which Mr Stewart, the superintendent of All Saints’ Sunday - school, was called on to read the annual report. He touched briefly on the excellent staff of teachers, and good conduct, on the whole, of scholars, but referred with regret to the somewhat irregular attendance of some of the latter, and urged all parents to consider it their duty to see that the children were trained more in this respect. The Chairman also spoke in regard to the irregular attendance, and made an earnest appeal to parents to study their children’s spiritual welfare and insist on their attendance at the Sunday school more frequently in the future. It was a well-known fact that a cousideiable number of children in Foxton were altogether nonattendants, but he sincerely hoped that a change would take place. Mr Woodward referred to the adequate accommodation for more scholars, and eulogised the competent teaching staff. The speaker, in commenting on the marks gained by the children for good iduct, diligence, etc., went into

y ails to show how every couceivI opportunity was taken by the hers, in order to give the dais encouragement and enour to thoroughly interest a. The Chairman then called Ir Franklaud to address those' ent and perform the pleasing ogty of presenting the prizes. In ’ a Wry able and appropriate speech Mr Frankland addressed his hearers and imparted to the boys and girls "uch practical and sound advice, |ging them one and all not to [ow the golden opportunities of jfeir youth to slip by unheeded ;

f impressed on them most em--latically the great necessity for Acquiring’ all the wisdom possible, while they were yet young, and prognosticated that when they were grown, to manhood and womanhood they would probably look back on the days spent in the Sunday-school as the happiest of their lives. It was essential that the boys and girls should make the most of their time in the week day schools, in order that they should be proficient to cope with the every-day battle of life, but it was a great deal more essential that they should seek to know of the higher things taught in the Sabbath schools. The prizes were then distributed, interspersed with vocal and instrumental items. A special prize for Miss Creswell’s “ rowdy ” class was won by Master Vic Betty, who excelled his brother by half a mark. Other “ specials ” were won by Miss Florence Vidulich, with full marks (469), the runner-up being Miss Elsie Robinson (468); certificates were obtained by the former, Antonio Vidulich and little Darcy Ball, the latter’s sweeping bow (which was by special request of the Chairman) completely taking the audience by Storm, The ordinary prize winners were 1 Girls —Florence Vidulich, Elsie Robinson, Caroline Vidulich, Cissie Betty, Elsie Ring, Rose Hadfield, Elsie Nye, Ivy Small, Nellie Robinson, Doris Small, Georgina Gavey, Freda de Bidder, Kathleen Barber, Olive Nye, Annie Baker ; Boys—Willie Betty, Victor Betty, John and Antonio Vidulich, Percy Robinson, Bertie Wyeth, Harry Procter, Reginald Barber, Gordon Peek, Stanley Barber, Percy Peek, Willie Baker ; Infants —Darcy Ball, Doris Robinson, Hilda Robinson, Hine Spring, Alice Baker, Stella Barber, Arthur Baker, Frank Wilson, Harry Bradley, Jack Reid, Willie King, Edward Peterson and May Bradley. Other contributors to the programme were: Miss Phoebe Symons (song, “Dawn,”)and Miss Cissie Betty (song, “Try, try again,”) both of whom were loudly applauded; a pianoforte duet by Master Willie and MiSs Annie Baker was well received, as was also a song (by Miss Elsie King) with chorus, “ Christmas without Daddy,” and chorus by eight girls, “ Slumber Sea.” The song by Miss Carry Vidulich, “Baby wants the Moon,” with char us, was much appreciated. Misses Elsie und Phoebe Symons had to respond to an undeniable encore ip their rendition of tljeduet, “ Flow on Thou Shinipg River.” Mrs Symons acted as :accompanist throughout. The Chairman, in closing, thanked the promoters, of the function, superintendent of the school and subordinate teachers. The proceedings concluded with the singing of the “ National Anthem.”.