PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1128, 19 January 1884, Page 3

PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL.

100 Yards Race— For girls between the ages of 5 and 8.

On Thursday last, one of those pleasant social reunions took place in Pleasant Valley which tend to unite the people in closer bond of union, and at the same time leads to a result pleasing, entertaining and instructing. The weather during the morning was very propitious that it would be delightfully fine, whereby the scholars, their parents and friends might thoroughly enjoy themselves, but in the afternoon, whilst the sport* were going on, they were interrupted by a heavy fall of rain, ' and the weather became very cold. The attendance of the children was large, but that of their parents and friends was very meagre owing no doubt to the horrid state of the weather, but those who were present were amply rewarded in observing the hearty manner in which the juveniles enjoyed themselves whilst the weather permitted them to do so. SCHOOL INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The following is the Inspector’s report on his recent examination ; “ Beport of examination held on Thursday 13th Dec. 1882, Headmaster, Mr G. C Manning; Pupil Teacher, Miss Manning. Number on the books, 70 ; number presented in Standards, 50 ; average attendance, 62. Standard VI., presented 2, passed 2 ; Standard V., presented 7, passed 4 ; Standard IV., presented 12, passed 3 ; Standard 111., presented 10, passed 8 ; Standard 11., presented 9, passed 9 ; Standard 1., presented 10, passed 10. Total presented 50, passed 36. “ The work of the pupils was very neatly presented, but several subjects were weak, notably the arithmetic and grammar of the upper Standards. In the Fourth Standard, all the work requiring thought was more or less weak, and the reading was only sufficient to command a pass. The dictation of the Sixth and Fifth Standards was very good. Writing was creditable throughout. Great care had been bestowed on the needlework, which included some very nice specimens of patchwork, and one girl had done some good darning. The younger girls were quite adepts in the use of the needle. The order, discipline and behaviour were very good. “ John Gurr, u Acting-Inspector.” The Sports. About 1 p.m. the sports commenced. The following Is the list of the successful

compeliiors. The first and second prizes in each case were Is and 6d respectively:— 300 Yards Hurdle Race— For boys between the ages of 12 and 14.

300 Yards Race—For boys between the ages of 10 and 12.

150 Yaeds Race— For boys between tho

It was decided to run this race again, as they all breasted the tape together.

100 Yards Race— For boys between the ages of 5 and 8.

150 Yards Race— For girls between the as;es of 12 and 14,

100 Yards Race— For girls between the ages of 10 and 12.

100 Yards Race— For girls between the ages of 8 and 10.

Pole Jump.

The rain now descended in torrents, and shelter was obtained in the schoolroom for half an hour, when it cleared up a little, and the sports were resumed for a short while, only again to be stopped by the rain. Boys’ Three-Legged Race—For hoys between the ages of 10 and 14.

450 Yards Walking Race For boys from 10 t o 15 years.

L. Coogan ... A Boys’ Three-Legged Race-— For boys from 10 to 12.

The Children’s Tea,

The bell then rang for the children’s tea, which was served in the schoolroom. About 150 sat down to partake of the good things provided, Messrs J. Williams and Son being the caterers. There was abundance and to spare, and no one was heard to complain they had not had enough. After they bad been satisfied (which by the bye took some considerable time) the adults were regaled, the tea being most refreshing when the cold, miserable weather is taken into consideration, Distribution of Prizes.

After the tables had been cleared and the room re-seated, the distribution of prizes took place, Mr Guildford, as Chairman of the Committee, giving to each scholar the prize awarded him or her, accompanying the same with a few words of congratulation. _ The following is the’prize list: — Standard Yl—Honora Higgins and Christopher Lysaght. Standard V—Margaret Higgins and Mary Lysaght, equal; Thomas Bennett and Daniel Gregan, equal. Standard IV—William Cowan and Albert Guilford, equal ; Austin Lysaght. Standard lll—Margaret Campbell, Mary Flanagan, Kate Flanagan, Thomas Lysaght, Edwin Buckley, Stephen Bennett, Elizabeth Howden and Silas Webb. Standard ll—Minnie Gale and Annie Finn, equal ; Amelia Tatara, Kate Gregan, Kale Lysaght, Philip Best, John Brophy and William Tatam. Standard I—Bridget Mulvahill, Caroline Beckly, Mary Kennedy, Agnes Gregan, Sarah Kennedy, Martin Gregan, Roland Corbett, Thomas Quaid, Edwin Corbett and Neil Campbell. Sewing prizes, presented by Mrs Mailing— Standard YI., Honora Higgins ; Standard V., Hetta Guildford ; Standard IY., Bridget Finn ; Standard HI., Margaret Campbell; Standard 11,, Kate Lysaght; Standard 1., Maud Beckley ; below Standard 1., Mary Brophy and Edith Manning; Primer, Margaret Kennedy, The Dance. As is usual on all similar occasions in Pleasant Valley and many other places in the district, a dance afterwards took place, when a goodly number tripped the light fantastic till close on daylight. Mrs Quaid and Mr Allan, concertina and violin respectively, were the musicans, and Mr fiergusson acted as M.C. The sports were under the able supervision of Mr Guildford (Chairman of the School Committee) and Mr Manning (Schoolmaster), and very efficiently they performed their duties. Everyone returned to their homes with only one wish unfulfilled, and that was that the day bad been finer.

T. Lysaglit 1 W. Cowan ... 2

D. Gregan 1 A. Lysnght ... 2

ages of 8 and 10. C. Webb ••• ) J. Carrig ...[ 1 Thoa, Bennett •••)

T. Bennett ... 1 0. Webb ... 2

Thomas Qunid 1 N. Campbell ... 2

Mary Lysaght ... 1 Margaret Higgins ... . ... 2

E. Howden ... 1 M. Finn ... ... 2

A. Grogan ... I T. McIntyre ... ... 2

K, Lysaght ... ... 1 M. Brophy ... 2

A. Lyaaght (4ft lOin) ... 1 T. Lysaght (4ft 8m) .. 2

T, Bennett 1 0. Lysaght S * —Corbett R. Guildford

C. Lysaght ... 1 D. Gregan ... 2 a

T. Lysaght 1 —Bennett ... ) G. Beckley ... i 2 J. Gale... )