TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 December 1919, Page 3

TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

ANNUAL PRIZE GIVING. AN INTERESTING CEREMONY. The annual breaking-up ceremony in connection with the New Plymouth Technical College took place at the College yesterday afternoon, when there was a fair attendance of the public. Mr. H. Trimble, a member of the Education Board, presided. There were also on the platform the Mayoress (Mrs. .Tas. Clarke), P. ,I.H. White, and S. G. Smith, M.P. (memliers of the Educalion Board), the Ven. Archdeacon Evans, the. Revs. J. Napier Milne and 0. Bhmdell.

Mr. Trimble expressed his pleasure at presiding over a breaking-up ceremony at the College after a lapse of several years. He pointed but that during the past year the work of tho school had been somewhat disorganised, partly owing to the curtailment of the train service, and partly owing to the change of the director, but no doubt any deficiency caused by this would be more than inade up next year. DIRECTOR'S REPORT. The Director (Mr. A. L. Moore) reported that the session opened In Februarv with 187 ruplls, 88 boys and ill) girls. Of these 71 took the engineering course (Including seven discharged soldiers), 83 the commercial (Including three discharged soldiers), II) tho general high school. If) domestic, four agriculture. The curtailment of the railway service badly disorganised the school work, and over SO pupils who wero not able to attend did not return to school when. the trains resumed. There have been several changes on the stuff during the year, which ho onuntorated. In spite of these factors the pupils Df tho school had done vory good work, as evidenced bv the examination results.

Engineering.—Eight passes in City and Guilds of London examinations In motor car and electrical engineering, and one third marine certificate. In connection with the engineering he mentioned the fine record of one of the old students (Mr. L. M. Alien) at the recent Canterbury Collcgo School of Engineering examinations. Mr. Allen passed his matriculation and engineering preliminary at the school in 1917.

Commercial.—Ten Pitman's speed certificates, 12 Pitman's theory certiflcati's, 14 Pitman's elementary certificates, and a first and second equal in Taranakl district competition examination by the Society of Accountants. The report of tho examiner stated that the work of the school was of a very high standard Gimera].—Four "D ' certificate, and four passes ln paper-work brick-laying, and plasticine for the Teachers "D" certificate. Other results were not yet to hand.

Mr. Moore' proceeded: It is not. my intention to onalre'this school a mere cramming place for examinations, but to give our pupils an education that will glvo tbom » good sound and solid base on which to build their afterlife. I look upon examinations as incidental events which serve to indicate that work is up to the recognised standard, and I am pleased to say in somo cases well abovo it. Wo are not losing sight of the maxim "a healthy mind In a healthy body." Tho train urrange'ments again were responsible for disorganisation of our sports. The football and hockey teams wero left short of players and matches wero impossible. The introduction of daily physical drill has proved beneficial to tho pupils. A very successful sports day was held, and<or tho first time a complete programme of girls' events was institutod. I cannot mention sports and the social sido of the school without being forcibly reminded of disadvantages under which the school is working in the lack of grounds, and the urgent need of an assembly hall. We cannot attempt an extended movement in physical drill without falling over a timber stack (tills is not our timber; it belongs to the Education Board), and as for cadet drill it is Quite nut of tho question. Tho for an assembly hall you see for yourseli. If we want to hold a school function and invito a few friends tho only way to do it is to put our furniture outside. I hope these two disabilities will be speedily removed.

After thanking the staff for their loyal support, and private Individuals foT their help, the Director concluded: I slinulo just like to conclude with a word to those pupils who are leaving the school this year. I want you to look upon this school as a sort of second home, a place where you can dmp in for a chat about work, whether triumphs or difficulties. If the former, we are pleased to hear of them; and. If the latter, they often dissolve in the telling; to fear Hod and act honorably towards nil isen. and thus build up and maintain tho reputation of your school.

Archdeacon Evans thought the report an excellent, one. There could be no doubt but that when Mr. Moore had been here longer, and the weight of his character was more felt, the college would forge ahead as it had never done before. In his early youth he had been told that if a thing was worth doing, it was worth doirfg well, and that was a principle that had lasted him through his life. By practising it, it worked into one's fibre, and became part of one's character. That was the advice he would give the scholars.

Rev. J. Napier Milne congratulated both the staff and the students on the very excellent work done during the past year. When they did well, it was satisfactory both for themselves and for those who taught them. The boys and girls who would enjoy their summer holidays most were those who had done best and worked hardest in connection with the examination. He stressed the point that they must not look for easy billets, but must be prepared to work hard, then they I could look forward to success in life..

The Rev. 0. Bhmdell said that in all their life's work, he wanted them to note two things, viz., "Be thorough in all they do, and be humble in all they do." He gave some illustrations of famous men, and stressed the point that they must never get the idea that they knew everything. PRIZE LIST.

The prizes were then distributed by the Mayoress as follows: ENGINEERING COURSE. MATHEMATICS. Ist. Year—lst class (credit): K. Elgar, A. Styles, A. Dickson. J. Franklyn, W, Reid, J. Smith, M. Taylor, E. Rumbali, H. Bennett; Ist class: L. Loveridge, H. Lee, E. Corney, L. Vercoe, P. Laugley, L. Sarten; 2nd class: R. McLaren, D. Jury, C. Bint, A. Fowler, C. Fincham, J. Clare; 3rd class: A. Bensley, W. E Clarke. 2nd. Year—lst class (credit): L. Andrews, A. Asqulth, 0. Orr; Ist class: F. Sehultz; 2nd class: R, Scott, V. Graham. 3rd Year.—lst class (credit): R. Pascoe; Ist class: G. Rogers, E. Governlock; 3rd class: IC. Allen. FREEHAND MECHANICAL DBAWING. Ist, Year—lst class (credit): W. Reid; Ist class: E. Rumbali, H. Lee, A. Bensley, D. Jury, R. Sarten, H. Bennett, A. Fowler; 2nd class: C. Bint, L. Vercoe, C. Flncham, J. Smith, K. Elgar, J. Franklyn, L. Loveridge, W McLaren, J, Polettl, F. Epplng, R. Jenkins, W. Langley, A. Styles, M. "Taylor, P. Lanelev, J Peters, L. Julian, W. E. Clarke; 3rd class: J. Clare, K. Keenan. 2nd Year.—lst class (cred,ltt: A. Dickson ; Ist class: A. Asqulth. L. Andrews, A. Burrell, J. Crockett, F. Schute, V. Graham, 0 Orr, R Scott; 2nd class: C. Russell, L. Stephenson 0. Body, G. Kmiciey, R. Taylor; 3rd class: R, Henderson. E. Governlock, R. Pascoe. STEAM, GAS, AND OIL ENGINES. tKJ' 4 SW™: l»t class: R. Sarten, A. Dickson W Reed, L Vercoe, L. Loveridge, lA. Bensley H Bennett, M Taylor; 2nd class: r...V', ?l1 *? A Powler ' w - McLaren, H. M»™^T EI S c - fll ":ham, J. Franltlyn; 3rd iIe?«? : R J 'Je ( n !^. E ' Co^ley ' D ■ ,^;f • I,0 ■

2nd Tear—lst class: A. Asquith, R. Scott; class: A. Burroll, L. Stephenson, L. AnST , T. S 5 4 i. e r" : T C - Ku3soU - V - Graham, 0. Orr, F. Sehultz, J. Crockett , 3ra - T «"-—2nd class: R. Pascoe, 3rd class: E. Governlock, Q. Rogers, K. Allan. MOTOR CAR ENGINEERING. Bint, H_ Lao; Ist class: L. Vercoe, W. Reed, E. Rumbali, R. Sarten, K. Elgar, J Smtth : 2nd class: A Fowler. L. Frankly M. TatfoV A. Styles, W. E. Clarke, D. Jury, J. Clare H Bennett; 3rd class: C. Flncham L Love™' Idgo, E. Corney. A. Bensley, P. Langley R McLaren, K Keenan, J. Peters class < CTCtilt »: K- Scott, F. bchultz, L. Andrews; Ist class: A. Asquith2nd class: A. Burrell, J. Crockett, O. Orr• 3rd class: c Russell, V. Graham. '"•""• iM iird. Year.—lst class (credit): R. Pascoe 0 K oS Ai"lan d "' : ' a GoTeral ° c ": ™ «***, ATPLIED MECHANICS, Tn l » St, W° ll p'~V lt J.'" 38 (Credlt) :A - Dlck -"W. H. IW,1 W , R i o( ' "• Rumbali, H. Bennett J bmith, Peters, A. Styles; Ist class- L JT°* /• larP; 2nd *<"*■■ K. Elgar; R D \^"r ly ' h K M- Taylor! »■ Jury R. McLaren, F. Epplng, P. Langley E'Kv^Towt S3:W - Lan6,ey ' C -^ f Ch Cro t cfee n(1 Cla33: A - Bu " 6 »: ™ «»«: 3rd Year,-2nd class: It. Pascoe, C. Rogers E. Governlock, K. Allan. »"»«», WORKSHOP PRACTICE. Ist Year-Ist class (credit) : L. Lovoridco--Ist class: II Bennett, E. Rumbali. M Tavlor A. Dickon, C Flncham, A. Bcnslov,C Blnt' •' F ™ |l; vn. R. Jenkins, D. Jury, H Lee W Heed, J Smith, I, Sarten. A, Styles, F Enninl' P. Lan (! ey, W. Langley; 2nd class E CmTey rai Kcis. J - c,arc - *• E - c,arte ' Orr. R. Scott. F Sehultz; 2nd class" RHoiider on, c Russell, L S,ephe„ s on. V. Gralam; aiu. iear —lst class: G. Rogers E Govbiti'ock, K. Allan; 2nd class: R Pascoe? W ° ELECTRICAL. Ist, Toar'.—lst class (credit): A. Dickson E Ktimball, M. Taylor, A. Si.vlcs. W Reed H Lee; Ist class: J. Franklyn, fc. Elgar J Smith f"i l «l«a: K. McLawn. H. Bennett. L. tt 'urv-£d P ? W,M ''A, Peters ' C ' *"'<*«™ D. nnJ i v c,ass: i- C1 " l> - W. Langley, & Corney, h. Vercoe, p. Langlev. l-t"lo,«-'' lr r~«' it . C ' a3s ih l- A. Asquith; 1.-. T. class. L. Andrews, A Burrell, R Scott ■ . hj,m *' L ' R TayfoV ' ' Knild:e ?' c Kusselli

„ult , ; - ei ' r ATr lst ?i ass (<,redu > : °- Kobcts: 2nd Pascoe Governlock; 3rd class: R. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROBLEMS. 2nd Year.—lst class (credit): R poott--3rd ,Ll J : er '! cn , son . M- Taylor, F. Sehultz; ■»ru cu-ss. v. Urn ham. 'nfelnl-'Vr 8 ' '''j l ®! (credlt): G - losers; K Allan Gorernlo <*' »• P»»cm; 3rd class! ENGLteH. . i«m, Tr ' a T~i 3t , class >redlt): E. Corner; irv K : vlJ^\ y "; A - Stylc3 ' '• Smlt ". D v«r ' n I !? Ter "tee, W- Reed, J. Polettl L Vercoe, R. Sarten. M. Tavlor ,Ird class- K Bmt, .1. Clare, H. Bennett, H. Lee ni,",".' Mr ;~, l - ,t c!ass ("-edit): 0. Orr; Ist 5". L Andrews, C. Russell, F. Sehultzmi 1, r S V A ? Urre "' L ' Stephenson, A Tsnultl, (~ Knuckey; 3rd class; B Tavlor I Crockett, Y. Graham, R. Scott. J ' COMMERCIAL COURSE. BOOK-KEEPING. l cnil " t): Dor!l > BarnSn<T„. i., , An<lrews . Ethel Smith, Fannie S Frltn ' vli n Scott .„ E ™ Symonds InVlB ™»i ' ,T, ,et Eo3s '«i; 2nd class: MarRp-» 5 s '' CI " ro Ke W>tlcy. Donald Tclfar ml^'Te 3 ,?'ffie"V"; e "V"™ s ' W« SliHrf. o' d , ,y , S " 0 . re ' A ™ Woodbam, l Wiltor O'Rvtnf" ? C ', i!r c, own ' Wllml <> Carries, viiiilc u Byrne. Albert Saleman. M«™in w-T '/to* 9 < CT «<iltl: Mnv Coombes Inez RuUedge " 0y ' Tl ' kl R " ru ; M el^Ith. Year.—Ronald Oliver. SHORTHAND. StJnlev Y Sc r 0t7 13^ C - : ' S3 x, (er .f dit) : EU,el Sm^Ruth Pater vT, B f n . don ' Crnce P,lw<,|>,t viM.t ™ mer ' Norah Andrews, Fannie SotTo Hat K e o teh.l» Ma ?7 le , l>lckcy; R «omson; aS n „V B & : r' c,,S3: „ Freda Eva i-i- i?'. olta Frowin; 2nd class- vinioi Wng: 3rd clnss: Donald Telfnr, Yl"« iSdge H-nlml lr"r Ut class (credit) : FrS D?ckov' n™ 6 C n rrlck - Doris C«omhe Irene J' lcltoy, Brenda Gardiner. Rubv Sole A via Si™ nn M U lst < ' I " S,: Ei,een Hlne. Erelvn fnti,, r\ ■ <!l, V s: A,,,ert Saleman, Lilian Knight, Doris Lund, Mary Stuart; 3rd class Horcncc Laurent, Walter O'Bvrne. n,.e l~ Isl c,ass l rr odlt): Ada Julian i« y ß h«™T«. T,,k! . Hwu ' Mar|; " ct w,,s ™ Bail™" J' an A l lbrey: 2,Kl dasa: Thomas ;■ f TI ,:' rd c,nss: foe" Butledge. 4th. Year.— Ist class: Ronald Oliver. TYPEWRITING.

Ft„ S nie Yo <?J n .~ lS n. o !? ss ■ Donal( ' Telfer, fannie SofTe, Wallace Bird. Grace Fawcett ? n drew" r i en i ls ,' c,a3S: »«* P"taor Norah SmKh ' a J ° ne3 ' MarJorlc Dickey ' E(ne l Ruh'v"<!nip i ".'u" 1 - s L c, f s too""): Doris Lund, Ruby Sole, Albert Saleman, Olive Brown, Francis Holmes; st class: Mary Mcßae, S. Lalng, r„w mv0 ' r?", cn Bunyan ' E - Hlngley Brenda Gardiner, Doris Conmbe, Winnie Carrlck; Myrn Aldndge. Irene Dickey M-n" I 'cl™l~ ISt ,r el " ss (credlt): Ad!l ™l»n. T' n.™ * * ? ra,, " a «' Wilson; Ist class „.? Ur i' 2nd cl:,ss: Mian Aubrey. 4th. Year.-lst class (credit): Ronald Oliver. ENGLISH. , lo lSt J 6 '™- class ,M, e<iH) : Dor's Bam- <£» ™°, Fawratt . Clare Kelghtley, Fannie SofTe. Ethel Smith, Ruby Palmer; Ist class: Jjorah Andrews, Reva Thomson, Freda Jones. Colin Evans; 2nd class: Lelta Frewln, Violet Hodge, B va aymondu, S. Scott, Iris Mount-

ford; 3rd class: Violet Bosson, Marjorie Dickie, Violet King, Donald Telfnr. 2nd. Year.—lst class (credit): Dorlif Coombes, Brcnda Gardiner, Francis Holmes; Ist cltfss: Olive Brown, Irene Dickie, Ewlyn Hingley, Ruby Solo; 2nd class: Myra Aldrldge, Ella Bunyan, Florence Knapman, Florence Laurent, Stanley Lnlng, Sydney Shore, Mary Stuart, Avis Woodham; 3rd class: Wlnnit oarrick, Eileen Hlne, Doris Lund, Albert Saleman. 3rd. Year.—lst class (credit): May Coombos, Ada Julian; Ist class: Lilian Aubrey, Tukl Ruru; 2nd class: Margaret Wilson; 3rd class: Inez Rut ledge. ARITHMETIC. Ist. Year.—lst class (credit) : Norah Andrews, Doris Barnden. Lelfa Frewln, Fannle Soffe. Stanley Scott, Ruth Pslmer: Ist class: Grace Fawcett, Violot Hodge; 2nd class: Marporle Dickie, Leonard Moles, Eva. Symonds, Ethel Smith, Donald Tolfur, Iris Mountford; 3rd class: Violet lios3on, Freda .Tones. 2nd. Year.—lst. class (ero.llt) : Myra Aldrldge, Doris Coombes, Evelyn Hingley, Francis Holmes, Florence Knapman, Lilian Knight, Florence Laurent, Stanley Lalng, Mary McRae, Sydney Shore, Ruby Sole; 2nd class: Irene Dickey; 3rd class: Olive Brown, Ellen Bunyan, Winifred Carrlck, Albert Saleman, Mary Stuart.

3rd. Year.—lst class (credit): Lilian Aubrey, May Coombe; Ist class: Ada Julian; 2nd class: Thomas Bailey, Margaret Wilson; 3rd class: Tuki Ruru. COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY. 3rd. Year.—lst class (credit): May Coombes, Ada Julian; Ist class: Lilian Aubroy, Tukl Ruru, Margaret Wilson; 2nd class: Inez Rutledge, Thomas Bailey. DOMESTIC COURSE. DRESSMAKING. Ist class (credit): Francis Holmes, Jean Leech, Barbara Leech, Myrtle Hannah, Aim* Johnson; Ist class: F. Laurent, Mary Mcßae, Mary Stuart, Doris Coombes, Lilian Knight, Florence Knapman, Avis Woodham, Doris Lund, Irene Dickey, Violet King, Norah Andrewa, Clare Kelghtley, Era Syimonds, Inez Rutledge, Elsie Glentworth; 2nd class: MaTj'orie Dickey. ART NEEDLEWORK. j Ist class (credit): Jean Leech, Alma Johnson ; Ist class: Myrtle Hannah, Elsie Glentworth. PLAIN NEEDLEWORK. Ist class (credit): Jean Leech, Alma, Johnson; Ist class: Myrtle Hannah; 2nd data: Elsie Glentworth. LAUNDRY WORK. Ist class: Elsie Glentworth, Myrtle Hannah, Alma Johnston, Jean Leech. ARITHMETIC. s Ist class (credit): Jean Leech; 3M class: Myrtle Hannah, Elsie Glentworth. ENGLISH. Ist class: Jean Leech; 3rd class: Elsie Glentworth, Myrtle Hannah, Alma. Johnston. HOME NURSING. Ist class: Alma Johnston, Jean Leecn; 2nd class: Myrtle Hannah; 3rd class: Elsie Glentworth. COOKERY. Ist class: Jean Leech; 2nd class: Elsie Glentworth; 3rd class: Myrtle Hannah. LEATHER WORK. Ist class (credit): Jean Leech; 2nd das*: Myrtle Hannah, Alma Johnston. TEACHERS' CLASS. ENGLISH. Ist class: Lily Aroa; 2nd class: Lydla Fuller, Dellna Poletti; 3rd class: Patricia Baker, F. Bovett, Gladys Hardgrave, Dorothy Hurst, Myra Kurth, Ircno Surrey. ARITHMETIC, * Ist class (credit): Doltna Poletti, Irene Surrey; Ist class: Myra Kurth; 2nd class: Patricia Bakor, Lydla Fuller, Gladys Hardgrave, Dorothy Hurst; 3rd class: F. BOTett, Lily Aroa. HYGIENE. Ist class (credit): Lydla Fuller; Ist class: Glt.dys Hardgravo, Myra Kurth; 2nd class: Lily Aroa, Dorothy Hurßt; 3rd class: Dellna Poletti. HOME SCIENCE. Ist class (credit) : Gladys Hardgrave; Ist class: Dorothy Hurst, Myra, Kurth; 2nd class: Dollna Poletti; >4pil class: Patricia. Baker. BOTANY.

Ist class (credit): Lydla Puller, Gladys Hardgrave, Myra Kurth; Ist class: Patricia Baker, Dellna Poletti; 2nd class: Lily Aroa. SCHOOL METHOD. Ist class (credit): Lydla Fuller; 2nd class: Lily Aroa, P. Borat, Dclina Poletti; 3rd class: Patricia Bawer, Gladys Hardxrave, Dorothy Hurst, Myra Kurtli, Irene Surrey. HISTORY. Ist class: Lily Area, Lydla Puller, Gladys ITarderaye; 2nd class: Dorothy Hurst, Deltna Poletti; 3rd class: Putrieia Baker, Myra Kurth, Irene Surrey. COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY. 2nd class: Patricia Bakor, Gladys Harderave, Dorothy Hurst, Dellna Poletti; 3rd class: Lily Aroa, Myra Kurth. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY. Ist class: Dorothy Hurst; Ist class: Lily Aroa, Gladys Hardgrare, Myra Kurth; 2nd class: Patricia Baker, Dellna Poletti. MATHEMATICS. 2nd class: Dorothy Hurst. At the conclusion, the visitors were entertained to afternoon tea by th'e girls of tho College, after which many of them inspected the College. In the art room there was a splendid exhibit of the work done at the College in the shape of leather work, metal work, enamelling, painting, etc., whilst the engineering shop also showed some of the work done by the boys in thiß important branch. The comprehensive nature of the work taught at the College was favorably commented on.