SCHOOLS BREAKING UP.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 303, 21 December 1903, Page 2

SCHOOLS BREAKING UP.

GILES' COLLEGE. The pupils of Mr T. Harle Giles' College concluded their annual examination on Friday last with excellent results. No fewer than forty students of the commercial side have been placed in good business positions during the year, and the classical and mathematical side will be well represented at the forthcoming public examinations. The evening classes for commercial subjects are largely at tended, and have been vie means of equipping the boys with a valuable business training. Students are also prepared specially for positions as teachers and other professions by correspondence. The familiar old building which for years has been the domicile of this college is doomed to disappear, and the college work will in future be conducted in Sowerby's Hall, alongside, whicu Mr Giles has purchased. the old school is to be pulled down to make room for the St. Andrew's Sunuay school. The college will reassemble on January -o. Commercial side.—Boys: Dux and gold medallist, senior division, J. H. Ke , v f y; a, i* and silver medallist, junior division, L. E. Grevntt. Girls: Dux and gold medallist, Jean Pirrit; silver medallist, Jcanme Humphreys. Reading: Boys-Senior division, . 11. Kevey 1, U. E. Woodioffe 2. E. Granger and W. D. Woodroffe 3; junior division, C. Alisou 1. 11. Hitchens 2, R. Penman 8. Girls-Jean Pirrit 1, J- Huniphievs and M. Whitehead 2, E. Wade Z. Wilting: Boys—Senior division, J. IL Kevev 1, G. Bartley 2, H. E. Woodroffe 3; junior division, J. Marriott 1, T. Chermsidc 2, C. Alison 3. Girls—Adela Parker 1. M. Whitehead 2. E. Brigham 3. Commercial arithmetic: Boys—Senior division, J. 11. Kevey 1. H. E. Woodroffe 2, G. Bartley 3; junior division, T. Chermside 1; C. E. Grevatt 2, J. Mackay 3. Girls— Jean Pirrit 1, E. Wade and M. Whitehead 2. J. Humphreys 3. Mental arithmetic: Boys—Senior division, 11. E. Woodroffe 1, ,1. 11. Kevey 2, W. D. Woodioffe 3; junior division, T. Chermside 1, C. E. Grevatt 2, R. Walton 3. Girls —Jean Pirrit 1, E. Wade 2, .1. Humphreys 3. Book-keeping (theoretical): Boys—Senior division, E. Granger 1, W. D. Woodroffe 2, J. H. Kevey 3; junior division, C. E. Grevatt 1, R. Penman 2, 11. Hitchens 3. Girls —J. Humphreys 1, E. Wade 2, Jean Pin it 3. 8001.-keeping (practical): Boys—Senior division. E. Granger 1, J. 11. Kevey 2, W. D. and 11. E. Woodroffe 3; junior division, C. E. Grevatt 1. R. Penman 2, R. Walton and J. Marriott 3. Girls—J. Humphreys 1, J. Pirrit and M. V. r hitchead 2, E. Wade 3. Commercial routine: Boys—Senior division. AW D. Woodroffe 1, E. Granger 2. J. TI. Kevev 3; junior divigion, C. Grevatt 1. T. Chemiside 2. R. Walton 8. GirlsJean Pirrit 1, .1. Humphreys and E. Wade 2. M. Whitehead 3, Dictation: BoysSenior division, J. K. Johnston 1: J. H. Kevey 2, W. D. Woodroffe 3; junior division. C. F.. Grevatt 1, C. Alison 2, J. Marriott 3. Girls—J. Humphreys 1. M. Whitehead 2, J. Pirrit .'!. Spelling: Boys — Senior division, J. 11. Kevey 1. J. K. Johnston 2. W. D. Woodroffe 3; junior division. R. Walton 1. G.

Quinlan 2, T. Chermside 3. Girls— E. Wade 1. .1. PinVt 2. M. Whitehead 3. Paraphrasing: Boys—Senior division, W. Woodroffe 1. E. Bond 2, J. 11. Kevey 3; junior division. R. Penman 1, C. E. Grevatt- 2., P.. Walton ?,. Girls—J. Pirritt 1. J. Humphreys 2, E. W.ide V. English grammar: Boys—-Senior division. J. K. Johnston 1, ,T. 11. Kevey 2, W. I>. Woodroffe II; junior dtvisioi J. Marriott 1, C. Quinlan and (V Alison 2, T. Chermside 3. Girls—E. Wade 1. .7. Humphreys 2. J. Pirrit 3. Composition: Boys—Senior division. J. 11. Kevey 1. G. ISarlley aud K. Granger 2, 11. E. Woodroffe 3: junior division, G. Quinlan 1, (V Alison 2, J. Marriott 3. Girls- E. Wade 1. J. Humphreys 2. J. 1 ir.it .'(. Commercial geography: Boys— Si uior division, W. I). Woodroffe ], J. 11. Kevey 2. J. K. Johnston 3; junior division, 11. Walton 1. C. Alison 2, C. E. Grevatt 3. Girls .1. Pirrit 1. ,i Humphreys 2. E. Wad" 3. Shorthand: Boys—Senior division. J. 11. Kevey 1. W. Humphreys 2, E. Granger 3: junior division R. Walton 1. J. Marriott 2. ,T. Johnston 3. Girls—Senior division. ,!. Humphreys 1. M. Whitehead 2, J. Pirrit 3; junior division, E. Wade 1. O. Campbell 2. A. Parker 3. Typewriting: Boys- Senior division. O. Bcrtlcy 1, .1. K. Johnston 2. T . 11. Kevey 3; junior division, IV Granger 1. W. I), and H. E. Woodroffe 2, tl. Marriott 3. Girls -Senior division, .(. Ilumi' "eys 1, M. Whitehead 2. E. Wade 3; junio' division. J. Pirrit 1, A. Parker 2, O. Campbell 3. Classical and Mathematical Side.—Day classes: First division, Miss Olive Campbell and Uriah Forgie 1. Miss Lily Reading 2; second division. F. .Morton 3, S. Green 2. Tl. ■ chief subjects of the examination were English, geography, history, French, arithmetic, algebra. Euclid. The results showed a high percentage, and were a most satisfactory indication of tho scope of the year's work. Evening class: Maori, E. Luks 1, U. Forgie 2: Latin, E. Grace I, Miss C. Colley 2: French. Miss N. Donovan 1. Miss E. Foster 2, C. Bonner 3; English, Miss C. Colley 1. Miss 1,. Norries 2; coranierlal geography. A. Bow 1. T. .leavons 2: mathematics, C Aimers 1. Miss N. Donovan 2, Miss O. Campbell 3. ST. BENEDICTS CONVENT.

The distribution of prizes in connection with St. Benedict's Parish School, conducted by the Sisters of St. Joseph, took place on Friday, when an attractive conceit programme was also gone through. There was ft large attendance, over which the Rt. Rev. Dr. Leuihau, Catholic Bishop of Auckland, presided. The contributors to the programme were Misses Fotighy (2)), Patterson. Beehan, Woolly, O'Bnglien, Lily O'Brien. Katie Lenlhan, Eileen Mahony, Lily Thompson, Monica Coupland. Dorothy McShane, M. McGettigan, Monica McVeigh, L. McCullough. Kathleen Foughy. Emily Clarke, Nora Carpenter, May Foughv, Bertha Beimel, Lily O'Brien, Hilda Heigh ton, Fustaqnia Fernandez. Sybil Wlllott, Clara Smith, Phyllis Roberts, Phyllis Beehan, Edith Foreman, Kathleen Earlly. Kathleen Quinlan, May Treacy, Kathleen Taylor, Mary Benjamin, Selina Bryant, Miss Knight's pupils, junior girls and boys, and Master J. Quinlan. Prizes were presented during the evening as follows for successes in musical exarniiMltions: Gold medal, awarded by the Rev. Father Gillan, to Miss Kathleen Foughy, for success in Intermediate practical examination: gold medal, awarded by the Rev. Father Oillan, to Miss Phyllis Beehan. for Intermediate practical examination; silver medal, awarded to Miss May Foughy for theory examination (first prize); second prize, sliver medal, by the Rev. Father Furlong, to Miss May Treacy. for theory examination; silver medal, awarded to Miss Kathleen Taylor for obtaining honours lv practical examination and distinction In theory examination. The certificates gained In reepnt musical examinations were distributed.

MOUNT ALBERT PUBLIC SCHOOL. The Mount Alb-rt District School held its "breaking up nicnie and sports at Mr •T. M. I,nir-'s paddock. Mount Albert on Friday. The committee and staff had worked well and had everything in good nrd'-r ar.dt ample provision W'-.s made for feeding ar.d entertaining the children. In addition to the usual games, such as. cricket, rounders, swings, etc.. a capital sports programme was nrranred, all the items being keenly contested by large fields. Misses Nicholson and de Montalk looked after the primer classes, an oßundnuce of su'tnhle toys being provided for them to race for. Prices for regular attendance were presented as follows :— First prizes: Leila Hridgman, V<-ra Finch. and Ivy Tyer. Standard VI. : Nelly Battersby and Ethel Warneford, Standard V. ; Fred* Ellisdon. Hazel Hurfit. and Annie Hastie. Standard IV. : Alfred Rnttersby. Standard III.: Eric Knyes. Standard 11. ; Bella BattershvV Harry Hume, Tern McDonald, and Myrtle Stewart, Standard I. Second prizes : Maud Rarker, Standard VI. : Ray Kaves. Standard V. : Annie Paice. Standard VI.: Dorothy Stewart and Lott-e Brown, Standard 111. : Ray Ferner. Standard IL; Florence Nightingale, Albert McDonald, and Albert Nightingale. Pr.mers. KEGWORTH SCHOOL, VIEW ROAD. The usual prize-giving took place on Friday. Upper Class : Writing, Vera Stnrges : arithmetic. Edna Herrich; reading. Gwendolyn White; conduct, Bertie Macaulay: needlework. Rita Baud : special prize for improvement in writing, Lorna Ilaultain. Bower classes: Reading, Flossie Harvey; writing, Eddie Gash: needlework, Boris Lyons and Eileen O'Reilly: conduct, Willie O'Reilly: tables, Jack Kyd; special prize for reading. Elsie Jones. BAYFIELD SCHOOL PICNIC. The Bayfield Public School picnic at Motutapu on Friday was attendeß by about 500 parents and pupils. The outins jrac much

enjoyed. Over thirty sports events were contested by the boys and girls, mc principal item was the school championship, wiiich was won by Master .7. Stone. The prize was a handsome silver medal. MOUNT ROSKILL SCHOOL. On Friday evening the teachers and pupils of the Mount Roskill School gave an entertainment to the parents in the schoolroom. There was a crowded meeting. Songs were given by Annie Pearse. Lisszie l'ascoe. Ida Conway, and Miss Strata ; rcciiations by Ivy Lambe. Alfred Lambe, Winifred Mushet. Edith Siennings, and Geo. Moody ; piano items, Agnes and May Brown and Janet Boyd. Several phonograph selections were given by Miss Ida i>ond. The children sang several choruses, and performed a sketch entitled "Our Holidays.'' Refreshments were provided ou a liberal scale. After the entertainment a dance vvas held. REMUERA KINDERGARTEN. The annual exhibition nnd distribution of prizes in connection with the Remuera Kindergarten, conducted by Mis* BrookeSmith, was held on Thursday evening in St. Mark's Hall, the Rev. W. Beatty distributing the prizes. Following is ihe list: — Conduct: Upper division, Ileath-r Bews; lower division. Artia Hill. Attendance: Upper division, Joyce Bews: lower division, Jack Gamble. Reading and spelling: Firstclass, Nora Frater; second-class, Inn Bews. Arithmetic and tables: First-class Nora Frater: second-class, Dosie Frater. Writing: Joyce Bews. General Improvement: Douglas' Gamble. Home-work and dictation: Joyce Bews.