LAWRENCE SCHOOL EXAMINATION.

Tuapeka Times, Volume II, Issue 98, 25 December 1869, Page 3

LAWRENCE SCHOOL EXAMINATION.

The examination of the above School took place on Tuesday and "Wednesday last. It was conducted by the teachar, Mr. Stenhouse, and the Rev. Mr. Menzies (Congregational minister). On both days there were several of the parents present, also members of the School Committee^ The scholars acquitted themselves in a highly satisfactory manner, the examination being considered the most creditable the children have yet undergone. Their proficiency in English, English History, Bible History, Geography, and Mental Arithmetic was very marked indeed, and proved ilie wisdom of the Education Board in raising the Lawrence School into a Grammar School, where, by the help of an assistant master, the more advanced scholars will have that care and attention bestowed upon them which they require. The specimens of the girls' writing exhibited on the walls of the schoolroom were much above the average ; but we cannot say the same of the boys, as even their best cpecimens were inferior. Two essays on "Patience and perseverance" — me b^ Miss Galbraith and one by Miss Jessie Popewere submitted to the Committee for tlieir decision. After a careful perusal of them, the one by Miss Galbraith was decided upon as the most comprehensive, exhibiting as it did a fund of information well applied. On the other hand, Miss Pope's essay showed the most correct orthography, and was decidedly the most practical. In vocal music we observed a decided improvement. The teacher ininformed us that the introduction of some of the Christy Minstrels' songs had given an impetus to the musical taste of the scholars, and the singing by them in our presence of " Old Black Joe " and " Annie Lisle" strongly corroborated the remark of Mr. Stenhouse. The fancy work, in the form of embroidery, samplers, and „a large variety of neelework, surpassed \mj previous examination ; and in this department Miss Gillon cannot be too highly complimented upon the success achieved by her pupils. The examination being brought to a successful close, Mr. Bastings introduced the Rev. Mr. Menzies, who delivered them a short address before the prizes were distributed. Mr. Menzies expressed himself highly pleased with the examination, and at once fixed the attention of the scholars by relating two or three anecdotes. He addressed them at some lensrth on the following heads :— lst, " Tidiness ; " and on this point he highly amused the children by referring to what he termed the high water mark to be seen occasionally on the halfwashed faces of some boys and girls. 2nd, "Punctuality;" 3rd, '" Promptness and diligence." He had great faith in Ihe plodding scholar, and illustrated this pint by the fable of the hare and the t6rtoi.se. 4th, " Openmindedness." He lilted the boy whose mind was pure and whp, would defend the weak. These were poists of conduct which he would like thei^ to adjudicate upon in deciding the bestfconducted boy and girl in the school. The icholars then one by one came f orwardknd voted for the boy and girl he or she^hought to be the best behaved in the saiool. Among the girls, Jessie Pope aid Maria Campbell were ties ; and among |he boys, Petsr Robertson and Duncan Campbell were also ties. The prizes weSfe then distributed by the President, dfter which three cheers were given for Mr. Stenhouse, and three for Miss Gillo^, and the school dismissed for the Ohrismas holidays. The folloving is a list of the prizes and prize takers v — \ ENGLISH. Ist Class.-Yst, Albert Titchener ; 2nd, JP% TitchenW ; 3rd, James Campbell. Gps — Ist, Jessie Pope ; 2nd, Ann Anderson ; 3rd, Mary Ann Andrews. 2nd Class.—^st, Fred Noakes ; 2nd, Jamea M'Hattia ; 3rd, Hugh Titchener and Duncan Campbell (equal). Girls — Ist, Laurina HaY ; 2nd, Jessie Robertson, i

3rd Class. — lst,<Edwin Bastings ; 2nd, John Chalmers ; 3rd, John Murray ; 4th, Myles Hay ; sth, James Hopkins. Girls — Ist, Harriet Anderson ; 2nd, Eliz. Mitchell ; 3rd, Eliz. Morrison ; 4th, Mary Jane Bbland.

4fch Class. — Ist, Herbert Fowler ; 2nd, George Sheath ; 3rd, James Murray j 4th, Robert Fowler. Girls — Ist, JaiieLoiidon; 2nd, Alic9 Brunton ; 3rd, Julia Driscol ; 4th, Tttary Evans.

sth.Class. — Ist, Fred Monaghan ; 2nd, James Jamison ; 3rd, Bella Mitchell ; 4th, Annie Downie.

6th Class.— ißt, J. Bentley; 2nd, Augusta Deiarfc ; 3rd, Fanny Istod ; 4th, Mary l^facnamara. ' suss GUioir's classes. 3rd Book. — Ist, Bella Munro ; 2nd, Edgar Bastings -, 3rd, Alex. Campbell ; 4th, John Munroe. 2nd "Book. — Ist, John Macrae ; 2nd, Fred. Joice ; 3rd, John Keen. Ist Book, Ist Division. — Ist,. Edstar Fowler ; 2nd, Oliver Potts ; 3rd, John Reid.

lst Book, 2nd Division —Ist, George Pope ; 2nd, P. Jones ; 3rd, John Arthur,

■WBrrrNG. • ' Ist Class.— lst, John Downie ; 2nd*, Peter Robertson ; 3rd, Thomas Robert-

son and Albert Titchener (equal). Girls —Ist, Mary Ann Andrews ; 2nd, Jessie Pope ; 3rd, Annie Anderson.

2nd Class.— Ist, James M'Hattie; 2nd Duncan Campbell ; 3rd, Fred. Noakes! Girls— lst, Maria Campbell ; 2nd, Laurina Hay.

3rd Class.— lst, Alex. Crow; 2nd John Chalmers ; 3rd, James Hopkins! Girls— lst, Sarah Potter; 2nd, Lizzie l Mitchell ; 3rd, Mary M'lntyre. 4th Class. — Ist, James Crow ; 2nd Herbert Fowler; 3rd, George Sheath. Girls— lst, Jessie Loudon ; 2nd, Lizzie Hayes ; 3rd, Effie Campbell. ARITHMETIC. Ist Class. — Ist, James Campbell ; 2nd, Albert Titchener. Girls— lst, Mary Ann Andrews ; 2nd, Jessie Pope. 2nd Class.—lst, Thomas Nichols ; 2nd, James M'Hattie. Girls— lst, Maggie Murray ; 2nd, Janet Mitchell. 3rd Class. — Ist, John Murray ; 2nd, Alfred Darton. 3rd Class, Ist Division; — Ist, Patrick Henderson ; 2nd, Samuel Tolcher. 3rd Class, 2nd Division. — Ist, Ann Fitzgerald ; 2nd, Julia Fitzgerald. MENTAL ARITHMETIC. Prize given by Mr. Harrop. — Ist, Jessie Pope ; 2nd, Mary Ann Andrews. Prize given by Mr. Mouat (general competition). — Ist, James M'Hattie ; 2nd, Maggie Murray ; 3rd, James Campbell. EXTRAS. Latin Class. — Ist, Horace Bastings ; 2nd, John Titchener. Ornamental Writing. — Ist, Horace Bastings ; 2nd, Albert Titchener. Mapping. —Ist, Horace Bastings. Drawing. —Ist, Peter Robertson. Euclid. -Ist, Albert Titchener. Progress made during the Session. — Ist, Tsa. Macmillrin ; 2nd, James Anderson ; 3rd, Robert Macmillan ; 4th, H. Darton. Sewing Class. — Ist, Jessie Galbraith ; 2nd, Je3sip Pope ; 3rd, Mary Ann Andrews ; 4lh, Ann Anderson. Best Essay (pi-ize given by Mr. Jami- j mison) — Jessie Galbraith. Best General Scholar among boys (prize given by Mr. Jeffery). Albert Titchener ; ditto, ditto among girls, Jessie Pope. GO'Kl Behaviour, boys (prize given by Mr. Hopkins). — Peter Robertson and Duncan Campbell ; ditto girls, Jessie Popo and Mai'ia Campbell I Sinking (prize givon by Mr. Keen). — Ist, Jessie Galbraith ; 2nd, JohnDovvnie.