LAWRENCE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 314, 20 December 1873, Page 2

LAWRENCE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

The annu&fc public examination of this school took place in %he Schoolroom yesterday. The attendance of ladies and gentlemen on this occasion was considerably larger than in former years, thus, shewing that an increased interest is being taken in school matters. We may state that the real working examination of this school is not confined <o- one day, but extends over the year, when by a system of written exerciser the state of proficiency ia obtained quarterly, and a proportionate number of marks, awarded to each scholar, according to ascertained merit. In the more advanced classes a searching examination was made, and we believe the efficiency shown was equal if not superior to that exhibited hut year. The Mapping and Brawiag are specially worthy of commendation being much>superior to former exhibitions. The hand -writing of the girls has alw&ya been tho object 6f praise, and their specimens this- year are quite up ta - the mark ; t£te boys also, have, we consider, greatly improved. The plain and ..fancy sewing, knitting, and crochet, displayed by the giris under '•'Mr* Dale's charge were uncommonly excellent^ For quantity and variety Of articles from the plain knitted stocking and gentlemen's dtess shirt, to tho fancy slippers a»d child's drees, thene has not before beW sttt'h. ft display in the Lawrencto School. The examination igR& conducted chiefly by Mr, Stenhouse the rector, assisted by two or- three-members of the school com* mitee. Jn the afternoon, the prizes were distributed, by 5. Herbert Esq., who occupied the chair. The rector then read the prize list of the Benic-r classes which showed the marks the scholars had obtained in each branch of' education, as.wel} ss the total number for the yeox. The prize list will be found below. ■ The Chairman said he was very glad to occupy the ppeijaon; which he now did, -He tn»A tA irtMVr fcfoti: tfcn WTtmwaiJpmhnwtwi

former years. In looking at the School In' specter's report, he found the Lawrence School bore a favorable comparison to any in the province. Mr. Hislop spoke highly of a ftelf -imposed duty undertaken by members of the Committee of this school, which he did not find in other schools, and he attributed the success of the school considerably to the examinations mftdo by the Committee. Although a member of the Committee, he (the Ohainjian) did not t&lte any portion df the probe. To Mr Henries, Mr Jamison, and Mr Squires, he believed, the honors were due. He was pleased to see the progress made by some of, the scholars in the art of drawing. The specimens showed great taste, and he had no doubt, if they went on at a similar rate of progress, they would soon have a gallery of art in Lawrence. Ab several gentlemen were present who might wish to address them, he wnld not continue further. (Applauße.) Mr. Jamison then addressed a few appropriate remarks to thfe scholars. Although \hcy would mJss the lollies and buns this time, he had to tell them that a fine pic-nic was to ! be got up at the opening Of the school, of which they would receive good notice, With regard to the marks, there was one thing he had observed this year, which showed a change. He referred to the increase in the total number of marks Obtained by the boys. Hither! o^ the girjs had always been far ahead of the' boys, but this year the boys in the senior divisions were cfose up to the girls, and in the junior divisions they were ahtead of them. This fact, he thought, indicated that the boys 'were applying themselves better to their lessons than they formerly hod done. Mr. -Jamison then referred to the prizes the Committee had to give to the best deserving scholars in the senior class, which prizes the boys and girls in these classes themselves "Would decide. Mr. Squireß said there was very little left for him to say s there was one thing, however, he wished to point out, and that was the system of marks adopted in the School. It was perhaps the distinctive feature of the «chqol. These marks were given daily, weekly, and quarterly, so that any boy or girl whg perseveres, although not talented, might hold a good position in marks. One great difsCHlfcr to be contended with, is the want of room. Speaking for himself, he thought a master occupying Mr. Menzies' room — the one they nOw Occupied — with so many children in it, would require to be endowed with the patience of Job and the wisdom -of -Solomon. The speaker conclude 1 his remarks by congratulating the parents and 'people of Lawrence in having bo able and iealous a teacher as Mr, Stenhouse had proved himself to be. The Rev. Mr. Cameron then tvddressed the children, He was gratified to hear such a favorable report of the work of the year. To those who were about to receive prizes, he would say, Remember that something is expected of you afterwards, Some receiving prizes would be gdlng to business, and not ■coming back to school again, so he wished to tell them that they would be expected to sustain the good character they had gained at *chool. Those persons who wore interested in them to-day expected something from them in the future. To th«se who had not received prizes he would 6a.y, " Don't despond but pertevere, and next year you will tak,e the place <of the priz.e-takers Of thjs yeai\" The Rev. My. Beck then addressed the scholars in a few appropriate wards, but our space forbids us further extending this report. The Chairman then distributed the priaes. The prizp for the best behaved boy and girl in the School fell to, the lo.t oi Janwa M'Hattie 'and Selina Bpnnett. Mr> Stenhouse returned 'thanks, on behalf x)f th"c scholars, for the interest thttse present took in the school, *nd to the public generally- " The National Anthem was then sung by 'the children, after- which the school was de- - clared clo3ed for the Christmas holidays. Intimation of its opening, it was stated, would be duly announced. The following is a list txf the donors of special prizes >. — Mr. E> Herbert, writing desk ; Corporation of Lawrence, silver medal ; Mr. Fairer, box of mathematical instruments; Mrs. Tyler, fancy box ; and books from the following gentlemen : — Messrs. Walker, Ferguson, Budge, Leary, Williams, M'Beath, Stenbouse, Menzies, Jamison, Hftyea, Abel, Jtev. J. Cameron, and Dr. Stewart. Senioe Division. 2nd Class. — Boys : A. Crow, Ist in marks, Ist in geography, 2nd in arithmetic, 2nd in reproduction (equal with another}, Ist in maps, Ist in Latin (equal with another), Ist in 'algebra (equa.l with another), Ist in Euclid, Ist in essay, find in writing.— -Gold medal. J. ■Sutherland, 2nd in marks, Ist in grammar, 2nd in geography, 2nd in history, Ist in reproduction, Ist in French, Ist in arithmetic, 3rd in. writing, Ist in algebra, (equal with another), 2nd in . Euclid.. J. M'Hattie, 2nd in grammar, 2t>4 in reproduction (equal with another), 2nd in maps, Ist in writing, Ist in Latin, 2nd in French, 2nd in •algebra. —^Box of instruments. A. Murray, Ist in Latin (equal with another), 2nd m recitation. R.,. Pyke, Ist in history. W. Titchener, Ist in recitation, 2nd in Latin. J. ■Craw, 3rd in maps. Girls : S. Bennett, Ist in taarks, Ist in grammar., %&% in geography, 2nd in French, Ist in arithmetic, Ist in history, -Ist in reproduction, }st in -essay, Ist in writing, 2nd in mapping. — Silver medkil and Mayor's prijse, lady's writing desk. A. Darton, 2nd in marks, 2nd in grammar, 2nd in geography, Ist \o French, 2ad in arithme- - 2nd in history, 3rd in recitation. J. Robertson, 3rd in writing, is 4in recitation. H. Anderson, 2nd in. reproduction. Si Tonsonby, Ist- in mapping. %. EJlis, 3rd in mapping. A. Marx, 2nd in recitation, 2nd in writing. Ist Class.— Boys : H., Darton, Ist in grammar, Ist ip geography, Isb in history, Ist in -arithmetic, latin reproduction, 2nd in writing, 2nd in recitation.. J. Robinson, 2nd in geography, 2nd in history, 2nd in reproduction. J. Hay, 2nd in Latin, 2nd in arithmetic. 'J*. Jamison, 2nd in grammar. F. Meyer, recitation. I\ v Downie, Ist in writing., D. i&vans, 3rd in writing. Girls : M. Tregonning, Ist in grammar, Ist in geography, Ist in history, 2nd in reproduction, Ist in writing. S3. Covelle, 2nd in writings A. Dftwnie, 2nd -grammar, 2nd in history-. E, Ljston, Ist in reproduction, 2nd in geography, Ist in arithmetic. A. Manro, &rd in writing.. A-.Brunton, 2nd in arithmetic. Middle Vaxieios (sbxio-r) — Mik Mej.'2les. 3rd Class. — Boys i Alexander -Campbell, Ist in arithmetic, 4th in EngKs\- Percival Dale, 2nd in arithmetic, Ist in English (equal). '■Oliver Potts, 3yd in arithmetic, spedal prize for progress. William Wootton, Ist in English (equal), 2nd in writing^. James Bushell, 3rd "in English. Heginaldßraper, 2nd in English. Valcntiue Marx, Ist in writing. George 'Goodwin, 3rd in writing. Girh : Bessie Bushell, Ist in English, Ist in arithmetic. Elizabeth Arthur, 2nd in, English. Annie Richards, 3rd £n«rithmetie, 2nd in writing. >Sarah Liston, 2nd in arithmetic, -Srd English. Mary Mactae, 3rd in wntittg. 2nd Class. — Boys : William At mstrong, Ist Sn arithmetic, Ist in English. Wijtipjn Crow, 2nd in arithmetic^ Frank i?itcLener, 2nd in sEngliah, Edward M^Combe, dtd in writting. . -Alexander Downie, 2nd in writing. George - Pope, Ist in writing. Girls :■ Miimie Jamison r Ist English, 3rd writing. -Elizabeth, Johnson, 5J«d in English, Ist ia. Writing. Matilda Clarke, Ist *fc arithmetic. August* Hay, 2nd in arithmetic Amelia Ah Loo, 2nd in writing. ' . lat Class. — Boys : Frederick Sheath, Ist in English^ list in Arithmetic. George Pope, 2nd in ftritjhmetic. William Meyer, 3rd in- arithmetic. ' William Bushell, 2nd in; English. : lEdwwd, 'G/ahatfc, 3rd hx English. William - 3tiriy, lib in writing. H. BarakUßfen, 2nd in

Girls : Laura Darton, lsfcin arithmetic, 2nd in English ; Amelia Ah Looj 2nd in fptbrnotic. Mary Loudon, Ist in^Englißh, Snd in writing. Theresa Hay, Ist in writing. Middle DitlsiOv (jxjhtor) Hiss Dar*on-

2nd Class, — Boys : Matthew Potts, Ist in English, Ist in arithmetic* Robert Robert* son, 2nd in English, 2nd in writing, 2nd in arithmetic (equal) . Walter Keen, 3rd in English, 3rd in writing, 2nd in arithmetic (equal.) William Keen, Ist in writing. Charles Hayes, 3rd in arithmetic. Girls • Elizabeth Fowler, Ist in English, Ist in writing, 2nd in arithmetic. Kate Armstrong, Ist in arithmetic, 3rd in English, Helen Arthur, 2nd in English, 3rd in arithmetic, 3rd in writing. Lucy Miller, 2nd in writing. Ist Class. — Boys .- Aaron Walker, Ist in English, Ist in arithmetic. John Purdue, 2nd, in English, 3rd in writing, 3rd in arithmetic. Alex, M'lntyre, 3rd in English, 2nd in writing. G-eorge Crow, tst in writing. Girls: Margaret White, Ist in English, Ist in arithmetic. Mary Anderson, 2nd in English, JtNHro Division — Mas. Dale. 4th Class. — Boys : William Roberston, Ist in English, Ist in writing, 2nd in arithmetic. Albert Fowler, 2nd in English, 3rd in arithmetic. Adam M'Donald, 3rd in English, 2nd in writing, Ist, in arithmetic. James Middlemiss, 4th in English, 3rd in writing. Girls : Elizabeth Pope, Ist in English, 2nd in arithmetic. Kafco DovmieJ 2nd in English, Ist in arithmetic. 3rd Class-. — Boys : John Stenhouse, Ist in English, 2nd in arithmetic. David Whittet, 2nd in English, Ist in arithmetic, Robert Thompson, 3rd in English, 3rd in arithmetic. Girls : Margaret Walker, Ist in English, 3rd in writing, £nd in arithmetic. Annie Alexander, 2nd in English, Ist in arithmetic* 2nd Class — Ist Division. — Boys ; William Bushell, Ist in English. Girls': Elizabeth Mears, Ist in English. Annie Walker, 2nd in English, 2nd in writing. Louisa Richards, 3rd in English, Ist in writing. 2nd Class — 2nd Division. — Boys* Frederick Jeffery, Ist in English. William Hayes, 2nd in English. James Matthews, 3rd in English. Girls: Elisabeth Beutly, Ist in English. Jane Crow, 2nd in English. Sarah Downie, 3rd in English. Sewing Classes— Mas. DalEv Highest Class — Plain Sewing. — Minnie Tregonning, Ist in plain sewing, Ist in crochet, 2nd in fancy knitting. Sarah Ponsonby, 2nd in plain sewing. Isabella Cousins, 3rd in plain sewing, 2nd in crochet, 3rd in fancy knitting. Bessie Ellis, 4th In plain sowing. Fancy Work. — Jessie Robertson, l9t in wool work. Selina M, Bennett, 2nd in fancy work. Annie Marx, 3rd in wool work. 2nd Class — Fancy Work. — Annie Downie, Ist in wool work. 3rd Class. — Amelia Ah Loo, Ist in fancy work and croohet. 4th Class. — Elizabeth Fowler, Ist in crochet and fancy work. Special prize for plain knitting — Elizabeth Morrison. Special prize for making quilt — Elisabeth Parry, "