Eureka Hill School.

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2936, 13 July 1878, Page 2

Eureka Hill School.

Pbesentation to Mbs McMahus. ' A very beautiful oleograph representing the Cousins, and richly framed, was presented by the pupils of the Eureka School last evening to Mrs McManus, being the anniversary of her fourth year as teacher of the school. The room was tastefully decorated with evergreem, and a handsome wreath was arranged over the teacher's chair, which was much admired, and was made by Mrs Casely for the occasion, and as a mark of respect for the teacher. This presentation was made

the subject of a g'nnd evening party, parents and children seeming to vie with each other as to which would contribute to make it the greatest success. About 7 p.m. the swoefc strains of music enlivened the scene, and young and old soon tripped the light fantastic* which was kept up with spirit until after midnight. Between the ,> dances the elder pupils recited several pieces of poetry in a very clear, distinct mauiier, and were loudly applauded, which they seemed to relish. At 10 p.m. Miss Boss advanced to the teacher's chair, gift in hand, which when exhibited was much admired, and in a feeling manner read the following address written by Mr Eoss who had largely sub- . scribed tp wa rds the presentation :— V" '"'"' '""'"" '" """"""' '"': Eureka Hill;-

MBS MoMAOTJSj-t? :, . ..;- - Dear Madam,—On behalf bit the scholars attending Eureka School, I am deputed to present you this picture us a slight testimony of the warm affection existing among us for you, and feel perfectly sure it will be duly appreciated fbj you. Trusting you will be long upared to watch over our welfare, We remain, dear Madam, yoiir ttflfeotioHate pupils, . > „..., EILEN KOS3, CIASK ROSS; KOBKET SUTCXIOTfI. '. :; .-:•:■;■-:-■•■:-. • • ELIZABETH: MOYLB. y. - > ? Mrs; itf'tiMarius, in reply/ thanked parents andchildren for their handsome present, and assured them she-would treasure their gift, not for its Value alone, but coming as it did from themselves, and their parents solely; and of whose kind wishes and sympathy she had many substantial proofs' since her 'connection with them; Three cheers were then called for ifor Mrs. McManus, and. were heartily responded to, when the music once more struck upT and all went on as merrily as the marriage bells until the hour of parting came, and all dispersed well pleased at the night's enjoyment.