Schools Break Up

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 183, 20 December 1912, Page 6

Schools Break Up

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. Yesterday was the day of all days in the year as far as the school children yvore concerned. It signalised the break-ing-up of the local schools for their annual six weeks holidays, and for main scholars it had a more significant importance; it meant their last day at school, and the commencement of the real battle of life. Be it so, breaking-up day is always looked forward to by many little expectant minds, and yesterday was no exception. Locally, there wore four "breaking-ups," and all were well attended by parents and scholars alike. In the case of each school the prize-lists were generously large in size, and if people could only see the happy pride suffusing itself over the bonny, features of the average school-boy about to receive his coveted trophy, they would never cavil at providing the wherewithal for the prizes. In the morning the town was visited with a thunderstorm, but in the afternoon the Heavens broke gloriously fine and each function passed off successfully. CENTRAL.

There were hundreds of children and a goodly number of parents in the Good Templar Hall on the occasion of the Central School ceremony. Mr. F. P. Corkill (Chairman of the School Committee)' presided, and with him on the platform was the Ven. Archdeacon Evans. v

In his opening remarks, Mr. Corkill said that he felt sure that parents would join with him in congratulating Mr. Dempsey and his staff on the result of the examinations this year, The school had had a larger roll than ever before in its history, and tne inspectors' report was exceedingly flattering to all standards.. The report of the sohool right through was of a most satisfactory character, and, recognising this fact, the School Committee had passed a motion congratulating the headmaster and his colleagues. The report of the work of Standard YI. was also particularly good, j and Mr. J. Sullivan, who had charge of this class, was. entitled to praise for the | manner in which he had carried out his .duties: Passing on, Mr. Corkill made interesting reference (reported in another column) to the projected preparatory department at the Boys' High School The speaker then referred to the success attending the school carnival, and mentioned that the proceeds would enable the committee to make a thorough job of the playground at the Central School, asphalt a portion of the Courtenay street grounds, and carry out a number of other improvements. Concluding, the chairman wished the boys and girls, and their parents, too, a very happy Christmas and. a bright and prosperous New Yea?-.

The Ven. Archdeacon Evans also addressed the children, urging them to take advantage of their present opportunities. There were, he said, numbers of people who liad never had the chance of acquiring a proper schooling, and were .in consequence handicapped for the rest of their lives. The boys and girls there that' afternoon had opportunities now that would never come again. The speaker said he wished to join with the chairman in congratulating Mr. Dempsey and his stag, and also the scholars themselves, on tie excellent work done. HEADMASTER'S REPORT.

The headmaster reported, inter alia:— The attendance suffered severely during the first six months, the average daily number absent during thosa months being over one hundred. Owing to the increased attendance last year, the school was placed one grade higher at the beginning of the present year, the staff being correspondingly increased. Of this stall three, Miss Kowntree, Miss Crawford (now Mrs. Waters) and Mr. Wagstaff resigned, their places being filled by .Miss Ford, Miss Henderson and Miss Vickers. _ The staff now consisted of one head, eight assistants, four pupil teachers and one probationer. Epidemics.—The low attendance referred to was caused by an epidemic of mumps which pass through the school, ; from the infant room to the highest standard. The provoking part of it was that instead of coming all at once, it dragged on month after month, one child after another in same class ' or family being affected. To .this might be added a similar attack of measles during the latter part of 1911, so that for nearly twelve months the work the school was' completely disorganised. Efficiency of the school.—ln spite of all these drawbacks, it spoke well for the industry of the children and the earnestness and efficiency of the staff (continued the report), that the, inspectors were able at their annual examination last month to speak flatteringly of the condition of the school, and to report the efficiency, discipline and tone to be good. The School Committee congratulated the staff on the excellence of the report, and expressed their appreciation of the success that had been achieved under discouraging circumstances. Standard VI. examination was held a fortnight ago, when in a class of 53, 45 gained proficiency certificates, five competency, and three failed. This result is highly gratifying and reflects the highest credit on Mr. Sullivan, who has taught the same children three yeare, passing up through Standards IV., V. and VI. with the class.

School games.—The school games on the girls' side had been much interfered with through the state of the playground, which was unfit for anv system of organised play. The boys had shown commendable keenness in football and cricket, although their field of piay also left room for much improvement. In the competition among local schools for the Whittle Shield, the Central boys were fortunate in being the victors,.and hold the trophy foivthe present year. The competition would be continued after the holidays. An attempt would be made during the coming year to still further systematise the games of both boys and girls, and endeavor to get every one to look upon these games as part of iijie school routine. In future less attention would be given during the drill hour to the military side, and more to physical exercises tending to develop the body. Deep breathing would continue to receive considerable attention. It was hoped that during the coming year a systematic course of gymnastics for both boys and girls would be introduced, and that the services of Mr. Lints would be secured as instructor. It was their intention bo build up a squad of selected boys who would be put through a course of advanced gymnastics, and it was hoped to have something to be proud of by the end of the yeai, There appeared? said Mr. Dempsey, to be a tendency to take up Association football during the winter season. The boys would be encouraged to do this and probably a competition would be arranged among the local schools.

Reference was then made in the' report to the fact that, including the Gov eniment subsidy, about £2OO had been raised by the recent carnival for improving the school grounds and securing additional comforts and advantages for the children This made about £4OO raised for the school during less tiian four years—a record not easily beaten. Owing to so much sickness and enforced absence during the year, attendance was not tal« n nto ount, added Un report,, in joking up u ( fi,pme.list..

In fact, now that attendance every day was compulsory, it was not likely that it would receive much attention in the future. Efficiency was looked upon as the chief factor, modified to a certain extent by conduct and industry. The class teachers and himself felt that it was those who "try" and not those who were.fortunate enough to be gifted by nature, who were the most deserving of reward. Eight special prizes for compositions on the "Temperance Wall Sheets," one for a boy and for a "ir! in each of Standards 111., IV., V. and VI., were offered by Mr. N. T. Maunder. The winners ot" these prizes would be given in the prize-list, The essays -were judged by an outside examiner, who spoke very highly of the work as a whole, and said "the winners are really excellent." Mr, Maunder wished to congratulate the I children on their "excellent work."

Concluding, he expressed thanks to various persons and institutions in a' comprehensive manner. THE PRIZE LIST. Standard I.—Best boy, E. Coleman; best girl, G. Waters. Others: E. Hoffmann, D. Wood. G. Tlaigh, H. Tweedale, I. V\ hite, 11. Eilej', 11. Holden, 11. Day S. Wood, D. Butler, G. Hopkins, I. Butler, C. Waters, M. Alldridgc, V. Graham, L. Dinniss, Specials for good conduct: Boys, V. Fletcher and J. Wilev. Girls, N'. Shirley and I. Bell.

■ Standard ll B<?st boy, S. Ilayden; best girls, G. Hardgraves and R. Benbow (equal). Others: K. Ward, J. Bott, W. Stewart, T. Coulthard, H. -Asher, B. Boon, C. Hall, F. Ingram, N". Brooks, IST. Walker, L. Jenkins, S. Laing, C. Kidson, M. Griffiths, G. Sole, B. White, B. Way. Specials for good conduct: Boys, S. Hayden, W. Stewart and W. Short; girls, R. Moody and R. Lee. Services rendered. E. White.

Standard 111 Best boys, E. Brewer and C. Noble (equal); best girl, E. Honnor. Others: C. Butcher, S. White, R. Pascoe, C. Ennis, L. Hughes, E. Smith, P. Phipps, C. Webbsr, K Waddle, R. Boulton, E. Jury, C. Bayly, B. Elliot, R. Ward. Special, best conducted boy in class, Frank Bethel. Special, presented by Mr. N. T. Maunder for essay on Temperance Wall Sheet: boys, N. Waddle; girls, JS. Elliot, Sewing: Una Sole 1, Mildred Monk 2.

Standard IV.—Best boy, R. Glasgow; best girl, I. Smith. Others: E. Bedford, T. Pope, E. Bullot, D. Leech, G. Ching, E. Hooker, W. Brown, R. Blundell, D. Gibson, G. George, C. Gilbert, «T. Henrichs, M. Way, N. Bellringer, B. Wilson, L. Pellew, W. White, E. Graham, e! Curline, L. Wood. Specials: Mrs. Denny Brown's prize for arithmetic, boys, Percy Crannj girls, Martha Lee. Special for written home work, Z. Kivell. Special presented by Mr. N. T. Maunder for essay on Temperance Wall Sheet, boys, B. Wilson; girls, E. Taylor. Proficiency. 3. Coulthard.

Standard V.—Best boy, A. Phipps. best girl, K. Monteath. Others: C. Bain, H. Harle, E. Riddles, A. Allan, T. Monteath, B. Hartnell, A. Pepperell, K White, G. Clinch, G. Boon, B. Moverley, G. Fitzaimmons, D. Doile, A. Brooker. Special presented by Mr. N. T. Maunder for essay on Temperance Wall sheet, boys, B Moverley ; girls, K. Monteath. Special for arithmetic, boys, J. Roberts; girls, N. Corkill.

Standard \l.—Dux of School (prize presented by Mr T. Avnrv), Joan Cooke; T)ux of boys (prize presented by Mr. T. Avery), Alex. Callender. Next best boy, E. Way. Next best girl, M. Waugh. Others: E. White, F. Ford, F. Mace, D. Sutherland, R. Danks, A. Honnor, D: Saxton, R. Lealand, E. Campbell, C. Bishop, G. Mason. Special for best written home work, F. Ford. Specials presented by Mr. Tweedie: Most popular boy, D. Sutherland; girl, V. White. Specials presented by Mr. N. T. Maunder for essay on Temperance Wall Sheet, boys, A. Callender; girls, E. White and K. Waugh (equal). Special prizes for valuable services rendered during the year: V. Kirkby, T. Corkill, S. Bridger, P. Sheppard, A. Main, P. Mills, W. Wood, L. Davies, E. White, R. Shirley, C. Harvey.

COURTENAY STREET. The children attending the infants' school in Courtenay street were presented with their prizes in their schoolroom. Every child : oceived a bag of sweets. The awards were:— Primer 1.-Best boy, Clyde Cook; best girls, Phyllis Snowball, Alan Gordon, Molly Goodaere, Dorothy Hellyar, Rita Buttimore, Jean Davison. Specials: Besi-canducted boy, Lindsell Simcoek; girl, Marjorie Barlow. Primer 11.-Best boy, Willie James; girls, Myrtle Newell, Myrtle Bell, Milton Hmtz, Bertie Mills, J.ohn Dickey, Sydney Bellringer, Harold Winslade. Specials': Best-cond noted bo}-, Keii. Buttimore; girl, Bella Millar. Primer Ill—Best boy, Alfred Smith; girls, Doris Cliff, Frances Smith, Ethel Smith, Eileen Honeyfield, Eileen Jordan, Irene Johnston. Jean Cliff, Jean Archibald, Irene Bailey, Vera Black, Pauline Dunn, Edna Bullot. Lily Bruce, Evelyn Knight, Gwen. Knight, Gladys Bond, Al.ice Fitzsimmons. Boys: Bertie Simmonda, Bertie Lee, Maclaurin Robertson, Albert Sims, Clarence Koster. Specials: Best-conducted bov, Wilfred Hamling; best-conducted girl,' Irene Iloldan. I 1 nil attendance and good progress: Ned Smith.

WEST END. The annual breaking-up ceremony and presentation of prizes took place in the Gymnasium yesterday .afternoon when there was a good attendance itf parents The Mayor (Mr. G. W. Browne), and Mr! 11. J. Gilbert, chairman of the school committee, and the teachers were also present. CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS.

The chairman (Mr. G. W. Browne) before proceeding <,o distribute the prizes gave a short addresfc to those present m which he stated that it gave him much pleasure to be present at such a function to wind up the old year. The breaking-up day was the day the children waited impatiently for, as they looked forward to getting their prizes and awards for the past year's work. Continuing, Mr. Browne "said that all present education systems would be a fallacy, if it ware not for the work of the teachers. In this case he felt sure that Mrs. Dowling and her staff were deserving of the highest praise for the instruction they had given to the children. For the past year the roll call was close on 400 children, and he felt certain it was safe to say that thev had received a thorough and efficient training. At school the children were receiving work that would fit them to go out into the worldand figftit the battle of life. The committee had always taken great interest in the school and endeavoured to make the teachers very arduous duties as possible. In conclusion the Mayor hoped that those who had not been successful in gaining prizes would be downhearted, but would come back to school next year with the determination of setting to work and winning prizes. He wished all present a Happv Xmas and New \.n\ and hoped, that'the scholars would enjoy to the full their Xmas vacation. Mr. H. J. Gilbert as chairman of the chool School, Committee, said he was pleased to see such a good number of parents present, as it showed that the interest taken by the parents in previous years had not decreased. He wished to thankthe teachers for their untiring efforts in coaching the children, also" for the assistance to the School Committee from time to time. The teachers had

inaugurated several concerts and handed the -proceeds over to tii.> committee, whereby the hitter's funds lud been considerably augmented. Mr. Gilbert concluded by calling for three •. :»eers eacli for Mrs. Dowling, the teuchew, and the Mayor which -vere heartily given by those present. During the afternoon a good progtaTrfme was rendered by the scholars, and was much appreciated by 'the parents. The children then assembled in the playground where several tins of lollies were scrambled for. This perhaps was the function that most scholars : were interested in, and judging by the cheers that rent the air it was plainly evident that they had decided to forget all school worries till 1913.

HEAD TEACHER'S REPORT. The head teacher (Mrs. Bowling) submitted the following report: —"Another school year is over and we again meet at our 'breaking-up.' ceremony. It is gratifying to see so many parents and friends present, for it shows that a good feeling exists, and it is the co-operative help of parents and teachers that makes a school successful. The children this year have worked steadily and diligently, ■and though sickness has interfered considerably with the attendance of many children, there are very few that have not gained' promotion. The general conduct of the children, too, is very good indeed. The work of the infant room is excellent. Under the careful training of Miss Mynott and her pupil teachers, Misses Wallach and Bayly, the children have been made to love their work and their school. Of the senior children 2*J sat . the Standard VI. examination and all passed —28 with proficiency and one with competency. This year the prizes have been awarded by a different method from that of former years. Ten merit prizes have ben given to boys and girls (irrespective of sex) in each class; and no prizes have been given for attendance. The committe and staff thought that as attendance had now been . made compulsory, there was no honor in gaining an attendance prize. It may be so, but figures prove that the prizes must have been an incentive to regular attendance. This year the average attendance has been lessened through the prevalence of mumps; still, last year there was an epidemic of measles. This year there are only 15 full attendances, as against 75 last-year; and 21 who have not missed more than five times, as against 58 last year. These figures show the value of attendance prizes, and therefore we have agreed to go back somewhat to our former plan. Next year -first-el.\ss attendance prizes and certificates will be to ■ those who do not miss any attendances, and second-class certificates only tcj those who miss not more than five times. Of course this would necessitate giving fewer merit prizes. The swimming classes'of last year were well attended, but I am sorry to say that the (pupils were unable, through the severity of the weather, to compete for eerti|cates. The girls still take a groat interest in their sewing lessons. The gold brooch presented by Mr. Greiner for the best sewer in the school was won by' Olive Inch. The boys have 15een most enthusiastic over their several shboting competitions. The champion belt and medal is gained by Bert Gardner, and the second and third place medals by Ken. Ward and Alfred Downs Respectively. Ken. : Ward also gainfe Mr. Grein'er's medal for drill. \ The (Biblereading lessons under the several jminis-. •ters of religion have been well attended throughout the year. In conclusion, f am glad' to say. that a very good feeling exists .between the children anil the I wish to thank my staff for their untiring zeal .and, willing co-opera-tion in all matters that have tended to the welfare of the school, jind to wish parents arid children a very (happy Christmas and Xew Year. : THE PRIZE-LIST. ! MERIT PRIZES.. i

• Standard Vl.—Alien Barnes and Eveline Coad (equal) 1, May Lyiicli 2. Gladys Gilbert 3, Emily Bennett 4, Claude Smith 5, Newton Sole 0, Cammoek. 7, Hilda Bishop 8, Rayirond .Cocker 9, Lily" Medway 10. Standard V.—Leila Hurle and Coral Barnes (equal) 1, Henson Jury 2, Ericc Fitzpatrick 3, Ken. Ward 4, Winnie Hawker 5, Muriel Hawkos 0, Gordon Jury 7, Fred Lcpine 8, Rita Martin 0, Dick Wilson 10. Standard IV. —Ronald Grpiner 1, Mary Coleman 2. Eva Newell 3. Edna Lamerton 4, Kathleen Mandor 5, Dorecn Watkins G, Dorothy Marr 7, Evelyne George. 8, Claude Morey 0, Lavinia Inch 10. Standard lll.—Myrtle llowell 1, Roddje Morrison 2, Eric White 3, Ella: Sliing 4, Gertie Parratt 5, Reggje.,Edgecombe 0. Eric Lash 7, Cyril Thompson 8. Jack Da.rney. 0.. Madge Barnes 10. Standard ll.—Gerald Webster 1, Edna Mount 2, Gladys Hodge 3, William Rea 4. , Stanley Riellv 5, Phyllis Mason 0. Clara Shaw 7, Doris Roper 8, Nancy ■Wilson 9, Frank Reilly 10. Standard. I.—Ruby Sole 1, Erie B.rokenshire 2, Ken. Dutton 3, Clifford Hawkes 4, Ivy Crutch 5, Frances Holmes 0, Liiu Smith 7, George Stanley 8. Ivan Watkins 9, Charles Emmerton 10.' ' SEWING. Standard Vl.—Olive Inch (gold brooch presented by Mr. Greiner). . Standard V.—Eileen Lye. Standard IV.—lrene Ballot. Standard ITT. —Rose May. Standard II. —Lilv Knight. Standard 1.-Neliie Beale. SPECIALS.

Tidiest boy in Standard V.—■Claude Smith (Mrs. Moore's prize). Best drawing-bonk, Standard IV.— John Hutlinance (Mrs Barnes' prize). Best copy-books, Standard IV.—Bov, F. Stohr (Mr. Evctt's prize); girl, 0. Rich. ■ Best help to teachers—Girl, Madge Bnvly (Mrs. White's prize); boy, Loo. Boswell (Mrs. Blanchard's prize). Greatest ■improvement in class—Doreen Moore. General behaviour in Standard I.—lvy Johnston. Help for piario-playing—Tyen. Ward. Greatest iniproveinent in l Standard ITT. —Arthur* MeWhirter (Mrs. Wilson's prize). Best pfirl in Standard Gardiner (Mrs. Jackson's prize).' General excellence. Standard I.—Eric Brokenshire and Ke». Dutton (lliss. O'Brien's prize). Most conscientious bov and girl—Ken. Ward and Emily Bennett (Mr. Twcedie's prize). 7 SIIOOTIXG." Kelt—, : '""'Mr. Greiner's medal—Kim. Ward. Medals—B. H. Gardner, Ken. Ward |and Alf. Downs. on temperance wall sheets, for presented by Mr. X. T. Maunder boy and girl in Standards VI., V., ]JI. — Hilda,-'.'Bishop:and Marjorie l.'-'' Standard V'., .Dick Eva,

Best boy—Harold Martin. Best girl —Marjoric Nodder. Primer L —Ronald Connett, Mildred Duftin. Every other child in primer classes received a book. ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES. Full attendance—Gladys Gilbert, Newton Sole, Leila Hurle, Grace Lobb, Royce Hooker, John Cavaney, Ronald McLean, Cyril Hughes, Phyllis Mason, Evelyn Marton, Eric Brokenshire, Violet Hurle, Edna Murphy, Ona Jury, William.Reed. Good attendance (not missed more than five t-i^aes)■ —Irene Gilbert, Hilda Bishop, George Garner, Gordon Jury, Monty Yates,- Eileen Lye, Rita Martin, Laurie Gilbert, Olive Rich, Marjorie Smart, Maude Loveridge, May Garner, Richard May, Mabel Jury, Keitha Russell, Kenneth Dutton, Mona Evans, Violet Jackson, Cleata Pratt, Fred. Cavaney, Olive Howell. FITZROY.

The Fitzroy Public Hall was crowded with scholars and their elders. The Rev. J. A. Kempthorne presided, and the interior of the building was gaily bedecked with bunting and greenery, and the walls adorned with samples of the pupils' work in painting and drawing. The proceedings opened Vi'ith a programme of musical and other items. A duet was contributed by Misses M. and D. Gunson,' recitations by Merle Hooker, Jean Ramson, Clifford Johnson and Keith Jackson (Mark Antony's oration), a pianoforte solo by Edw'ina Nops, and an exhibition of club-swinging by Mabel Griffiths. Several pretty action songs were also given by the children, after which the headmaster (Mr. Johnson) read his annual report. In it he remarked that during the year the work of the school had suffered considerably from frequent changes in the staff and also from the visitation if epidemics oF measles and mumps. These latter were of so serious a nature that it was only after a considerable lapse of time that the children recovered sufficiently to be' able to attend to their duties with anything like their usual interest. Notwithstanding these drawbacks, however, the results of the recent examinations had been good; in fact, in some cases excellent. Owing mainly to the prevalence of sickness, the attendance had not been up to the usual standard. He was happy to state that most of the parents of the scholars attending the school took a keen interest in the welfare of their children and sent them re- 1 gularly to school; but, unfortunately, there were a few who were not willing to make any sacrifice and who did not seem to realise their responsibility, and consequently kept their little ones away when they'ought to attend school. So important did the inspectors consider regularity of attendance, that sometimes they refused to grant proficiency certificates to the recalcitrants, urging that if they had not had continuous instruction they were not fit to receive them. As the : shelter shed was altogether inadequate for tlie needs of the scholars, he trusted soon to see a Jniilding erected that would serve the purpose of a gymnasium and shelter-shed. He would like to see one having a wide verandah on two sides so that the pupils might find shelter in the event of a sudden storm coming on, and also that those remaining to lunch might have a seat and protection from the sun. In order to raise funds for this purpose, notification .had already been made that the committee intended to Canvass the district, and he felt sure that their request V'ould meet with a ready response. Continuing, Mr.Johnson said 'that, recognising the important ■ part the playground plays iii the formation of character, the teachers had given deal of their time to the supervision of games. Tho boys were very successful in their football matches, failing by a very narrow margin to-.secure the shield open for competition among tho primary schools. Cricket, however, seemed almost a thing of the past, ior the simple reason that the playground was altogether too small. The girls had. taken a keen interest in rounders, but tlieir ground was likewise too small. ' During the early part , of next.year "he hoped to see the apparatus for basket-ball procured. Tlie headmaster at some length addressed a farewell word to those of his pupils who were severing their connection with the school, warning them that all study had Hot now been left behind. Their real studies were now about toMjegin. Concluding, he remarked: "I should like to refer to the friendly delations existing among members of the stall'. All have worked in the interest of the school and have made sacrifices that the ordinary lay mind lias no cognisance of, the result being that,the school has maintained its high standard of efficiency."

; PRIZE-LIST. Mrs. J. A.'Kemfthorne then presented the prizes. T lie awards were:— Standard VL—Dux, Frank Kelly ; highest marks girl,' Marjory Wilson; general ; excellence, Mabel" lydly 1, Rosie West 2; honfie work, Frances C'oqmbes; atteiidantfe, Dora 1 . Oxenham. Standard marks, May Aroa; general progress, lidwina Nops. Standard IV.--Higliest marks, Dolly Armstrong; general excellence and attendance, Edward Boulton and. Basil Grayling; general progress, _ Heleii Wilson; attendance, Violet Beilringer. Standard lll.—Highest marks, Constance Joll; general excellence, Winnie Senter; general progress, Clum. White; attendance, Bertie IJarvey. Standard ll.—Highest marks, Muriel Reid; general excellence, May Coo.mbes; general progress, A. Cosbrook 1; Eric Ardcm 2. . Standard I. —Highest marks, girls, Evelyn White l 'ly* Merle Hooker 2; bovs, Ernest Old; general proficiency and at* tendance, Esme Boulton;- general progress ami attendance, Irene Old and Lily Aroa. Primer Hl.—Highest marks, Amy Fetch 1, Qnconie Center 2; genera! progress, Herbie Martin 1, Eric Btiitd, 2, Ben Caihro 3. ■ SPECIAL PRIZES. " Standard VI. —Drawing, Rupert George (Mr. White's prize). Standard JV.—llonn?, work, Clifford Johrison (Mr. Avery's prize). Sewing.—Upper division, Eileen Whitcombe 1, M. Griffiths 2 (Isabel C'athro's prize). Lower division,' Agnes Sorenson 1, Appi Skipper 2 (Mr, Avery's ]>rize).' Special progress—Ernest Robson I, Jolm Sturmey 2 (Miss Andrews' prizes').Writing—Eunice. Jenkins, Standard Vl.' (Mi:., Reid's prize). . . . Mapping—Murray Joll,, Standard IV.'' (Mr. W. 11. Griffiths' prize). MTv.:.Sv.^Tf.-MaUria^i ,, s : '-fnze"S for essay writing.—Standard 111., Adic Joll and Clive Horsup; Standard IV., Doll}' Armstrong and Edward Boulton; Standard V., May Aroa and Willie Robson; Standard VI., Marjorie ; Wilson and Frank Kell y. _ - •; BELL BLOCK. The Bell BJpek etfremony took place ou- Tuesday evening, in the presence of a large lumber of parents and friends. made the presentations, as follows: —-- Or-

ley; second, Edward Falwasser. First girl, Maria Fahvasser; second, Kathleen Holmes.

Standard II. —First boy, Tuki Ruru; second, Georgo Hoskin. First girl, Phyllis Poletti; second, Ethel Orchard. Standard I.—First boy, Kahu Puke; second, Charlie Ruru. • First girl, Dorothy Connett; second, Lena Poletti. Full attendance. —First-class: Mrytle Holmes, Kathleen Holmes, Clarence Holmes, Kenneth Holmes, Edith Richards, Kenneth Allan, Roy Allan, Claude Haskell. Second-class: Percy Powley, Bernard Allan, Nita Street. Sewing.—Senior, Edith Richards 1, Kathleen Downes 2. Junior: Olive Jeffrey 1, Violet Rangi 2. Infants : Lizzie Piwa 1.

Gardening.—Senior, Myrtle and Kathleen Holmes 1 (Mr. J. Connett's prize), Ella Orchard and Nita Street '2. Junior: Violet Rangi, Dorothy Connett and Lizzie Piwa 1, Hannah Street and Nora Andrews *2. SPECIAL PRIZES.

Dairywork and Agriculture—First boy (Mr. J. Connett's prize), Win. Jeffrey. First girl, Edith Richards. Good conduct.—Senior boy, Wm. Karena (Mr. J. Downes' prize). Senior girl, Myrtle Holmes (Miss Potts' prize). Junior boy, Kahu Puke (Miss Holly's prize). Junior girl, Lena Bishop. Spelling (least mistakes for the year) —Kenneth Holmes (Mrs. Downes' prize). Special effort—Albert Jeffrey.