ASHURST SCHOOL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 29, 3 January 1884, Page 2

ASHURST SCHOOL.

The liberality of the people of Ashursb towards their school is worthy of comment. Only a few months ago they subscribed £11 to meet an equivalent amount from the Board lo fence the school grounJ. Now, in response to a circular from the Committee, the handsome amount of £14 has been given for prizes and a picnic. This makes a fatal of £25. Aud it must be remembered it comes from but a young community, consisting for the most part of working men and small settlers in the early stage of toil nnd difficulty of making a home in the bush. When in such a practical way it is shewn that so much desire exists to benefit the school, it must surely bo a great encouragem.e;it to the committee, children, and teacher. The picnic was held on New Year's Day. The children, parents, aud friends repaired to the well-known island at the mouth of the Manawatu Gorge. Mr Falloon kindly ferried the little ones over free of charge, and placed two boats at the service of the older members of the party to row up and down the river. The day proved very fine. Cricket, rounders, swings, races, &c, were heartily enjoyed. The baby show was the only failure. No judge could be found. All who were asked to accept that honour were seized by a mistrust of their own judgment ! very unusual in them. However, a most enjoyable day was spent. Il is well-known that an affair of this kind cannot be arranged and carried out unless there are some who are willing to htep to the frout and unselfishly work for the general good. Those (and there are many) who did so in this instance muse have felt rewarded by the expression of pleasure they heard from all present. The prizes were given at the breaking up before the Christmas holidays. About £7 worth of excellent books were distributed. Every child receiviug some small present. The following is the prize list : — Ist Class - For highest general proficiency and passing 4th Standard, Jamea.Enright; for highest number of marks aud passing 3rd Standard, Kate Warne; for marks and passing 4ih Standard, E. E. Craven ; for passing 4th Standard, Sarah Craven. 2nd Class— Wm. Hart, Eva Warne, and Wm. Bauckham, about equal. Bid Class — Ist, Mary Lowe.s;2nd, Alice E! Lowes: 3rd, Robert Hart; 4th, Alfred Witt. ' . 4th Class — Ist, Helen McKenrie; 2nd, Qeprge Hart j 3rd, Ellen Bauckham ; 4th, Thomas Gramtner. sth Class— lst, William Bimmor j 2nd, Robert McKenzie ; 3rd, Bridget Enrfght. Gj-ood ponduct prize — Mary Lowes,