TEMUKA DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL

Temuka Leader, Issue 2140, 20 December 1890, Page 3

TEMUKA DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the above school fook place yesterday. The scholars attended in full force, and the schoolroom, otherwise somewhat bare, was relieved with choice bouquets of flowers. The appearance of the children in holiday attire and with bright expectant faces was pleasing in the ex'rcaie, and it is to be regretted i that only some twenty of the parents were present at the gathering. 'J his is, however, more than the average. It had been intended that the prizes should be distributed by Mr A. B. Gh Ehodes, M.H.R., but prior and more pressing engagements prevented his attendance, a fact for which he apologised. In his absence Mr W. Storey, chairman of the School Committee, pjesided. Among the visitors present appeared Messrs E. Brewn and Gh H. Mogridge, members of committee, aad Revs. Hamilton, Bunn and Isitt, and Mr McCully. Several ladies interested in the school also honored the proceedings with their presence. Proceedings commenced with a part song by the lenior scholars, " Merry Christmas Bells," which, under the leadership of the head master, Mr W. Bryars, 8.A., was most tcstefully rendered, the light and shade being exceptionally good. The song concluded, the prizes were distributed as per the list following, the happy recipients being most warmly greeted by their fellow scholars. The following is the prize list : STANDARD FRIZES. Standard VII. (Presented by A. E. G. Rhodes, Esq., M.H.R.)— Boys: Wra. J. R. Gore 1. Girls : Jessie McLeod 1. •Standard VL—Biys : Joseph Preddy 1, Francis .Preddy 2. Girls : Euphemia Duncan 1, Margaret EFz* Findlay 2. Standard V.—Boys : George Morton 1, Donald McCaskill 2. Girls : Frieda Barrett 1, Annie Voyce 2. Standard IV.—Boys : Amos Hope 1, Arnold Won. Jno. Mann 2, Leonard Radford 3, Hugh McCuMy 4. Girls : Emma Cooper 1, Grace Greases 2, Lottie Gaza 3, Jane Lyoß 4. Standard III.—Boys: Basil Metson 1, Alfred Storey 2, Deozil Atdell 3, Geo Claridge 4, Joseph Davey 5. Girls : Florence Bryan 1, Ada Oldfield 2, Jessie Duncan 3, Ada Copeatake 4, Maria Boulter 5. Standard ll.—Boys : Tliob. MonahaD I, Fred. Mehrtens 2, Aancis King 3, Montague Mann 4, George Nicholas 5. Girls : Mabel Ackroyd 1, Edith Oliver 2, l Ada Beeby 3, Minnie Nicholas 4, L'zzie Duncan 5. Standard 1. Senior Division.—Boys: Frank L*d 1, Eugene Mann 2, Charlie Dunford 3, Sydney Greaves and Daniel Gibson (eqoa) 4. Girls : Ada Bateman 1, Beatrice Blyth 2, Carrie Oldfield 3, F*nßy DyflbrT*, Lena Preddy 5. Standard I. Junior Division.—Boys : Lewis Raymond Mann 1, John Lyßcb 2. Girls : Annie Nicholas 1, Anoie Hop* 2. Third Preparatory Division. Boys : Walter Smith 1. Girls : Mina Latimer 1. Second Preparatory Division. Boya : Charles Boulter 1, Girls : V ctoria Kabu 1. First Preparatory Division. Boys : Alexander Monahan 1, Girls: Mary Latimer 1. BECONBARY. PRIZES. Second Year Latin and Mathematics (Presented by A. E. G. Rhodes, Eeq., M.H.R.) Win. J*s. B. Gore (S.C. scholarship holder). y First Year Latin, Senior Division.— IMTarion McCaskill 1, Jessie McL-od 2 (priza by A. E. G. Rhodes, Esq., M.H.R., for special progress). First Year Latin, Junior Division.— Murdoch McLeod. First Year Mathematics (Presented by A. E. G. Rhodes, lieq., M.H.R.)—Lilian Brown 1, Jessie McLeod 2. French.—Lilian Brown 1, Wm. Jus. R. Gore 2 (S C. scholarship holder). Dtix (Preßentad by A. E. G. Rhodes, Esq., M.H.R.)—Lilian B'owo. SEWING PRIZES. Claaa I. (age, under 8 yeais) Annie Hope 1. . Class 11. (age, 8 to 30 years)—Emma Cooper 1, Mabel Ackroyd 2 (given by Mrs Mogridge), Lucy Streoter 3, Ada Bateman 4. . Class 111. (age, 10 to 12 ysars)—Ada Oldfie'd 1, Ellen Streeter 2, Ada Baaby 3, Ada CopesUKe 4. Class IV. (age,l2 to 14 years)—Florence Bryan 1. Mabel Wills 2. Class V. (age, over 14 years)—Maggie Findlay 1 (given by Mrs E. Brown), Jane Lyon 2, Annie Voyce 3. Extra prize for children ander 9 years of age—Annie Hope (given by Mrs Aahwell). Specimens of standard work —Mabel Wills 1, Grace Greaves 2, Alice Smith 3, Alice Hopkinson 4 (extra prize, given by Mrs Allan). ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES. Twenty attendance certificates were awarded. Ihe distribution over, Mr Bryars called for applause for the committee and Mr Ehodes, which was heartily j given. . i The chairman then intimated that the Eev, Hamilton would distribute the prizes in connection with the Bible class. The Eev. T. A; Hamilton expressed the pleasure he felt as a citizen at being present on such a pleasing occasion. Not only had the results of the general examination been satisfactory, but that of the standards had been particularly good, and this was most gratifying to parents and friends of the school. He then pointed out that one of the principles of education was to acquire such information or knowledge as was likely to be most useful to them in their subsequent careers. He illustrated this by a reference to Ftanley during his Afri-

can exDloration, who only took in his packs such as was likely to be absolutely useful. " The mind," he contended, "was the master of the world," and any successful result to be achieved must be by the cultivation of the mental qualities. He then, from numerous instances, demonstrated the results of careful culture. In reference to his own connection with the school he said that it was a small effort of his own, continued for the past eight years, to supplement the efforts of the Sunday schools. He thanked Miss Phillips for her assistance, and also the donors of prizes. The Bible class was totally free from sectarianism, and numbered among its attendants children from all denominations. The prize list was as follows : RIBLfI CLASS. Lenion Division (Teacher, Rev. T. A. Hamilton)—Hoys : Joseph Preddy 1 (Mr Darra'a piiz<o, Francis Preddy 2 (Mr Ksyner'e priza), Ernest Cooper 3 (Mr Rhodes's priee), Cecil Brown 4 (Mr Dann'a prize), Ernest Bou'ter 5 (Rev. T. A. Hamilton's prize), Fred. Mehrtens 6 (Rev. T. A. Hnmiiton'o prize). Girls : Grace Greaves 1 (Mr Dann'a priz), Ada Oldfield 2 (Mrs Hayhurst's priz«), Mabel Wills 3 (Mr Piockney'a priz-), Alice Hopkinson 4 (Mr Rayner'a priz-0, Lilian Brown 5 (Mr Rhodes's priz-), Emma Cooper 6 (Mr Rhodes's prze), Marion McCaskill 7 (Mr Rhodes's prz«). Lo»tie GUze 8 (Mr Dann'a Freda B<rre't9 (Mr D*nn's prize), J*ne Lyon 10 (Mr Dann'a prz-), Annie Preddy 11 (Hov. T. A. Hamilton's pr z«), Louisa Radford 12 (Rev. T. A. Hamilton's priz^). Junior Division (Toacber, Miss Phillip*) —Lily Timpson 1, Mabel Ackroyd 2, Hettie Ruscoe 3, Edith Oliver 4, El'za Boulter 6, Mary Mehrtens 6, Will e Mctfratney 7, Oanie Oldfield 8, Harry Mehrtens 9. The whole of the prizes in this division were the gift of the Rev. T. A. Hamilton. Ten scholars who had attended half time were presented with cards. The chairman then invited the Eev. Mr Bunn to address a few words to the scholars. The Eev. Mr Bunn said his words would be few. He wished them a Merry Christmas according to their desires. He reminded them, however, of the duties they owed to their parents, especially in connection with domestic duties. He also spoke to them in reference to juvenile faults, orchard robbing, illicit bathing, and so forth. Obedience to their parents was an essential element of bappmes in their holiday life, as was obedience to teachers in school life. The chairman then introduced the Eev, Mr Issitt, who in a brief and amusing speech referred to his early school life. He was pleased to be present,and congratulated the teachers and scholars upon the successful results of their examination. He said it was an inestimable privilege to have a State education, although boys and girls rarely appreciated it. It did not matter much to the teacher if lessons were learned, but they should learn that knowledge is power, and their future life depended to a great extent upon the use they made of their school lite. Success did not fall altogether to the cleverest. Someone had s&id that genius was application, and it was a good motto to believe in. He commended the motto to them for their future consideration. The reverend gentleman's remarks were received with applause, The chairman then intimated that the school woald be closed from that date for the Christmas holidays, and that it was intended to give next year additional prizes for attendance. He then called for three cheers for the head master and staff, which were heartily given. The head master, on behalf of himself and staff, returned thanks, and wished all present the compliments of the season. He moved a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman, which was carried by acclamation.