HILLSBOROUGH SCHOOL.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 December 1922, Page 6

HILLSBOROUGH SCHOOL.

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. CONCERT BY CHILDREN. The end of the school year was marked at Hillsborough on Tuesday by a concert by the children and the presentation of prizes. The hall was taxed to its utmost capacity to accommodate ail those who attended. The concert programme was arranged by the teachers (Misses F. O’Brien and G. Mouatt) and was thoroughly enjoyed. Much care and thought had dently been put into its presentation, the children’s dresses and the high quality of all the items being special features. The programme opened with a pianoforte solo by Mary Cliff, and Jim Hawkings followed by the singing of “The Wooden Militree” by 18 animated dolls. A recitation by the primer class and a parody entitled “Six Little Boys from School” followed, whilst Mies Del Thompson (Hawera) became a distinct favorite in a Russian mazurka. “Rackety Coo,” was sung by Miss Pearl Sampson and two little pigeons (Lottie Sampson and Winnie Coward), > whilst an amusing interlude was provided by Corporal Muggins (Jim Hawkings) and his raw recruits. An item of outstanding merit was the impersonation of “Burlington Bertie from Bow” by little Miss Winnie Coward', who is only seven years oTd. A chorus and dance, “Mammy’s Arms,” and a ribbon dance by the junior pupils were pleasing numbers. ‘"Three Green Bonnett?” was sung by Winnie Coward, Lottie Sampson and Gwyneth Thompson, whilst a further success was scored by Del Thompson in “Dance de Fascination.” Other effective numbers were recitations by standard 1 and 2 pupils, “Tally Ho,” in which Jim Hawkings, Henry Smpllie, and Sid. /Sampson took the part of huntsmen, a recitation by Henry Smellie, and violin solo by Norman Parker, whilst a colorful concerted number, “By the I Gay Seaside,” in which the whole school took part, made the grand finale. That the programme was appreciated was indicated by the spontaneous applause which greeted every item. THE PRIZE LIST. In the unavoidable absence of both Mr. S. G. Smith, M.P., and Mr. A. Lees (chairman of the Education Board), from whom apologies were received, Mr. H. C. Sampson (chairman of the school committee) presented the prizes. In the course of a few remarks Mr. Sampson congratulated the scholars and teachers upon the success of the performance, and said a special word of praise was due to Misses O’Brien and Mouatt for the thorough manner in which the concert had been organised. He congratulated the teachers upon the work of the past year, and called upon the children to give three cheers for their teachers. These were heartily given. Following are the details of the awards:— Dux of School.—Sydney Sampson. First in Class.—Standard 5: Douglas Calvert. Standard 4: Dan. Brosnan. Standard 3 : Leslie Martin. Standard 2: Ray Anderson. Standard 1: Len. Proud and Clyde Marsh. Primer 3: Winnie Coward. Primer 2: Joan Feaver. Primer 1: E’sle Stanley. Proficiency.—Standard 6: Sydney Sampson, Winifred Hall, Clarice Stanley, Henry Smellie, Edna LongstafT. Essay Prizes.—Standards 5 and G: Douglas Calvert. Standards 3 and 4 : Dan. Brosnan. Standards 1 and 2: .Ray Anderson. Drawing Prizes.—Sclwyn Thompson (standard 4), Eric Calvert (standard 2). Reading and Recitation.—Thomas Hawkings (standard ?v), Lottie Sampson (standard 2). Diligence.—Dudley Thompson, Mavis Stanley. Improveiment.—Ernest Davis. Conduct.—Thomas Smith. Helpfulness.—George Marsh. Most Popular Boy u —Sydney Sampson. Most Popular Girl.—Winifred Hall. Sewing Prizes.—Clarice Stanley (standard G), Miry Cliff (standard 4), Elsie Parker (standard 2). Full attendance. —Sydney Sampson, Winifred Hall, Thomas Hawkings, George Stanley, George Marsh, Daniel Brosnan, Selwyn Thompson. Isabel HaiViings, Hilda Brosnan. Frank Upson, Lottie Sampson, Clyde Marsh, Violet Stanley, Wreford Thomson. Good Attendance—Henry Smellie, Clarice Stanley, Edna Douglas Calvert. Thomas Smith, Dorothy Longstaff, Dudley Thomson, Norman Parker, Albert Upson, Mavis Stanley, Vera Hall, Alfred Upson, Leonard Proud. Class Prizes.—Standard 2: Eric Calvert, Ray Anderson, Vera Hall, Elsie Parker, Lottie Sampson, Mavis Stanley. Standard 1: Len Proud. Clyde Marsh, Charlie Hoeta. Primer 3: Alfred Upson, Winnie Coward. Violet Stanley, Eileen Brosnan, Gwyneth Thomson. Primer 2: Ron. Barribal, Noel Davis, Leslie Wipitl, George Upson, Joan Feaver, Noel Hale, Bob Calvert. Primer 1: E'lsie Stanley, Olive Wipiti, Muriel Feaver. Mary Wipiti, Eliza Tul, Martin’ Tui, Punl Tui, Wreford Thomson, Harold Marsh. Tn recognition of the valuable aid aiven by Miss Sampson, who played the accompaniments for the concerts and for all the rehearsals, a presentation was made to her by Miss O’Brien. A presentation was also made little Miss Thompson in appreciation of her dancing. Later supper was served by a ladies committee, after which the floor was cleared for dancing, which was continued until a late hour.