PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 17026, 24 December 1920, Page 11

PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS.

SOMERFIELD. Too annual breakiu?; up ceremony was hold at the Somcrfiolcl Soliool yesterday. In the .morning Father Christmas arrived by motor car,' and distributed a toy to every child in the infant classes. In th© afternoon the chairman of the School Committee distributed the school prizes from Standards I. to YI. A large number of residents gave donations towards, the prizes and Hie Christmas tree. The following is the prize-lift:— Infant Department—Attendance: Firstclass, Bruce Wright; second-class, Dorothy Roberts. Proficiency:, P. 4., Dorothy Jlobert6 1, Joan Yardl'ey 2; P. 3, Kathleen IloldsTrorth 1, Lawrence Hunter 2: P.2 Upper, Cynthia. Brightmorc 1; P.2 Lower, Joyce Bell 1, Gavon Donne 2; P.l Upper, Noel Millar 1, John Rodgers 2; P.l, John Southward 1, Kenneth Victory 2. Standard I.—Proficiency: Robert Bates, Edwaad Hendy, Florence Dobbs, . Edna Hooper. Diligence: Ernest Betts, Elwyn Piper, Mnriel Clark. St'wing: Dorothy Wright, Attendant:© certificates: Clarence Campbell, Alice; Shaw. Standard IL —Proficiency: Owen Edwards, Vicaiy, Hunter, Kathleen Southward, Liliau Hales. Diligence: Searlo Shepherd. Writing: Jack Samuel. Sewing: Daphne Hooper. Attendance certificates: Peter Henderson, Jaok Samuels, BatMeen Southward, Lois Woodbury. Standard lll.—Proficiency: James Langridge, Dean McKeiwar, Hilaa Francis, Ver.i Burroll. Diligoncc: Charles Wright, MsmUe Yeoman. • Sewing: Alary Woodbury. Writing: Lorna . Cooke. Attendance certificates: Dean McKessar, Bob Cross, Herbert ■firraoi), Norman Campbell, Walter Betts, Edgar Carter, Fiances Collett, Ruby Enso'. - , Daphne- Hooper, Mary Woodbury. Standard IV.—Proficiency • Erie Dash, Hilda Cbad, Elsae Robert*, Stanley Smart. Diligence: John Mcllroy. Sawing: Luoy Cross. Writing: Ellen Davis. Attendance certificates: Esmond Calvert, William Murray, Ronald Waddel!, James Lacgridga, Annie Gilkison, Ivy Wright, Mavis Gray, Una Skelton, Janet Gough, Ina Morrison. Standard V.—Proficiency Albert Shaw, Jean Webster, Maria Murray. Diligence: John Wright, Lilian Mcßroy. _ Sewing: M. Sanderson. Attendance certificates: Jack Wright, A. Sheppard, "W. Sheppard.. R. Campbell A. White, W. Jacßson, Connie Collett, Zora. Adkins, Nellie Lawrence, Phyllis Smith. ~ „ , Standard Vl.—Proficiency; Ma Hunter, Georga Francis,. Ruby Jacobs, English prize: Arnold Steele. Sewing prize: Mane Carwell-Cooke. Diligence: Gwen Clark. Dux boy: Kobcrt Skelton. Dux .girl: Muriel s»irk. Attendance certificates': A. Bsardsell. C. Holdsworth, G. G. Murray, Jack Hunter, R. Hurter, Dorothy rCnsor, Violet Entail. Isla Hunter, Sheila Toyce Muriel Kirk, Violet ■ McCallum, • Dorothy Antmau, Phyllis. Campion, Ruby Jacobs. Certificates of Proficiency: Dorothy Antman. PLvllis Campion. Dorothy Lnsor. Isl» Hunter, Muriel Kirk, Dinsjr Williams, James Beell, George Francis, George McLay, Clutord Hoidswortu. James • Hunter, Evelyn RiirreH Gwen Clark, Ruth Hom»ton, Ruby I K' BoS» Webster Thelma Snnth, 3ordoo Bryant, Stanley Murray Robt. SkeJ,on, Jack Hunter, Ronald Hui.ter. Swimming r,ri Z eß-2.>yd S ' breast Albert Boardsell; 25yds handicap Arthur Sheplea'd; neat dive. William New-ton; chamMonirhip (Batiey cup), Allan Kendrew. • Best effort in collection of echool funds: Screen Butterfield.

FENDALTON. Tlio annual distribution of prizes took place on Monday afternoon. ' The following; is the prize-list:— .. '* " /'' - ' Dux medals: Ranee Brougliton and John Burns. Moat ladylike girl (medal): Marion McCrostie, Most chivalrous boy (medal): lAlau Lee. Standard Vl.—Proficiency prizes and certificates: Joan l Ashby, Rachel Bearpark, Ranee Broughton, Marion McCrostie, Rcta. McCrostie, Berta McMillan, Agues Oalelcv, G. Berry, J. Burns, H. Dowling, R» AVi'tbrock, A. Lee, R. Pearson, F. Jackson. Competency certificates 1 : Kathleen Moncvieff, C. Hewinson, N. Maiy, W. Anderson, D. Henderson. Homework prize: Bertha McMillan. . Standard t.-T. Beckett, W. Everest 1 «q... Jf. Samson, J. Wilkins 2 equal. L, Brougliton 3. Homework prize:, T. Beckett. Standard IV. —Dorothy Farrow, K. Monorieff, E. Williams 1 equal, A. Robinv?on, C. Deans 2 equal. Standard 111. —Margaret Thompson, E. Law 1 equal, AV. Brougliton, D. Manhlre 2 equal. ' Writing: Irene.FaHcon. Steadiest worker: K. Moncrieff. Standard -lI.—S. Coop, B. Dowling 1 equal, G. Sanson) 2, Danhn© Andrews, Madgo Miilcock, Nancy McCrostie ;5 equal. Greatest improvement: Madgo Miilcock. Standard I.—Dorothy Burns 1, Mc>na ATalder, D. Broughton, P. Thompson 2 equal, Doreen Byrne, R.' Bushby, S. Deans 8 Greatest improvement: C. Lans;e. Primer V. —S. Craig, R, ThompEon, E. Marriott Freda, • Gowland, Iris Manliire 1 equal, Winifred Robertson, A. Martin, May Reid, E. M-aigetts, Barbara Beckett, R. Marks. M. Groer, J. Anderson, D. Hall, Myra Reid 2 equal. General proficiency and good condiict: Roger Thompson, Winifred Robertson. P. IV.: Xnncv Prettyjolms,' Lionel Wood. P. III.: K. Greer, Florence Miay. ■ P. II.: S. Coop, F. Taylor, P. I.: Ronald P,eek, Elsie Sparks. Every child' in the infant room received a prize. Sewing prizes—Standard VI.: Ran«« Broughton, Marion McCrostie, Berta McMillan. Standard V.: Kathleen Davies. Standard IV.: Zephlien Knowlcs. Standard III.: Marjorie Wilkin3. Standard II.: Nancy McCrostie, .Jean PrebTne.- . Darning: Ella. Taylor. Button-holing: Marion McCrostie. The annual picnic and sports of the Fendalton. School were held on Tuesday, on the Cashmere Estate. The scholars were conIveyed to the'picmic ground by motor, nnd an enjoyable day was spent. During tho afternoon a lengthy sports programme .was carried out, wheni the fields were, largo, and the competition keen. ST. ALBANS. • Tlio animal presentation of "prizes and certificates at the St. 'Albaivs School was made by Mr T. P. ■ Moore, chairman of the School Committee, on Wednesday afternoon, befo.-c a fair attendance of .parents and friends. At the conclusion a short concert programme was given by t'he pupils of Standard 0. Tlie following is the prize list: Standard 6—Dux of school: 'Taurice Skipworth and Annie Hewitt. Most pcjjnlar girl: Joy.» White-head. Most popular boy: Jack Tomiins-on. Standard s—Most. popular pupil: Eua- Batstone-. SkinUard -I Writing: Ouida. Cooper, Ray Fleming. Standard 3—Leonard. Bunt. Standard 2—Arithmetic: Elsie • Blackmail. Spelling: Robert Wright. 'First-class attendance certificates nn-1 prizes—Standard 6: John Francis, Herbert Hobbs, Leonard E'uvood. William Din*, Arthur Aislabie, Lawrence Jeffs, Walter Kills. don, Jack Hanson, Eric Wood, Jack T'omlinson, Ethel Kane, Winnie Poole. Dorothy Fleming, Edna Brydon, Rita Jeffs, Edna

Moore. Vera Pocock. Standard 5: Tloy F'eweiiyn, Chilcoto. Evan?. Eileen B-vrr, Hilda Biggs, Winnie Elwood. Gwendoline Gott, Caroline Hall, Gertrude Hil!*don, Nellie Reid, Addie Scull. Jessie Scuil. Standard 4: Eric Lord, Joseph Thackwc!!.. Leslie Gordon, Roy Watson, George Parker. Leonard Chapman, Evelyn AJdous, Ail sen Gibbons, Mary Parker. Mar? Strang, Rebecca Harris, • Ndrah Wylie. Staudard 3: William Baiilie, Alan Aruott, Leonard Bunt. Alfred Bunn, Georrc Danger-field, Elsie Barren, Thelma Green, May Kiddey, Winnie Ward. Lawrence Quartermain. Standard 2: Athol Arnott, Trevor Evans, Arthur Jeffs, George Reid. Edward West. Gcotz; Fleming:,' Alma Wright. Thelnia Se'dars, Ria Wood, Irene Thackwell. Edna Wvlie. Standard 1: Noel Parker. Kenneth Kiddey. Infants-: Albert Pollard. Ernest Hilledon. Maurice Hoxman, Mabel Napier. Stella Eaynes. Second-class attendance certiSoates—Standard 6: Clarence Johnson. SidneJ Constable., Arthur Gillie?, Bertha Hoxman. Standard 3: Percy Aldoiis. Tasmaii Rountree, AlVrf Scott, Madeline Hardy. Standard 4: Cyril Moss. Lawrence Williams. Thomas Oarjieiter, Clement McPhail. Standard 3: James Anderson. Vera, Scott. Standard 2: Donald Eaynes, Mavis Green. Stan-lard 3: Leslie Dflngerfield. James Aldoiis. Infants: Trevor Aldous, George Mills, Grace Thornton. BECKENHAM. Tn» annual priM-g-iving i'-i connexion with '..lie Beok-niham School took place last evening. _ There was a. large attendance of parents' and friends. An exhibition of work done bv'i-ie pupils proved a. great attraction, and the various class-Towns were crowded during 'he evening, urach ap;>re■."iutlon of the wnr'; on view being expressed. The prize-giving took place on lh> croouet lawn in the school grounds. Mr S. McAliiter, chairman of ( the School Committee. TOCiidad. and ths iratheTin' was addresE'd by the Mayor of Christchureh (Dr. H. T. J. Tha-ck-M-1. Mr -E. H. Andrews (chairman of ihe Erlucjition Board), and Mr -A. C. Mnswell (heiulmasUr). Tha follo'ving is prize list: Stn'i.darl Vl.—Ens- medals (ptefented by Mr Farra.nl): Jan? 'Cliampion. Lfster "Kin;?-. Mr MeAlister's mizes: Eeginald Lund, Vioreiice. Cressv/ell. Mr Maswelr* prizes: Tasman Taylor, MarjoTie Lockwood. Standard V.—John Hai'greaves, 'Gv.cn Co'Mr.s. Standard IV.-Jack Ms.ry White.. Standa.rd 111.-Eobert Inglis, Hazel McCauglieTn. Standard IT.—Clifford " Bevaolds,- Maren Eirby. Stn.ndard I.—li'arrv liiJtstar,. Eliie Stankv, Phyllis Barter. Special sewing r.riser--Maisie Gorri*. In addition to the above 103 pupils in tho preparatory c!as.s>.'3 each receivjd a book. Prizes for g-ardon pilots—G. Stanley, L. Younjr, R. Luke, B. Carlisle. 'P. Mj.telw.ll, 1. Noble, H. McAlister, T. Taylor, W. E'l-v.-arda, G._ Wilson, F. Neale Y). Binning. Domestic Science—J. Champion, C. McAlister. Cooking—AV. McGallan, I\l. Ohegwin. HALSWELL. The Halsivcll School broke .up for tho Christmas vacation last Tuesday afternoon, when a number of parents and friends were present, and the prizes were distributed by Mr V. G. Smith, chairman of school committee as follows: • Pi: Seddon Adam, Willie Green, Stanley Lindsay, Charles Pike, Edjrar Robertson, Edward Streeter, Phyllis Blowers, Lorna Clark, Rene Hann, Joyco Pickering, Jessie Wood. P2: James Batchelor, Lewis NicuolL Lester Smith, Leslie Sparks, Harrv Sparks, Walter Sparks, Elsie Ail-im, Esther Cox, Olivo Ferguson, Maggie McLeod, Edith Savage. Standard I.: Norman Aldridge, Conrad Hann, Willie Pike, Alfred Sands, Neville Sands, Charles Sparks, Forrest Wood, Melva, Barson. P.ita Collins, Eileen Green, Winnie Hann, Doris Hann, Rita Hann, Violet Smith. Standard II.: Alan Collins, Eric Hann, Ernest J. McLood, Ales. NUcholl, Edwin Savage. Tom Wilhelni, Annie Batchelor, Milly Hann, Joan Pocock, Mavis Pike, Fiances Willielm. Standard III.: Clarence Brooks, John Ferguson, Ronald Eobortson. Evelvn Barson, Maud Clark, Doris Collins, Evelyn McG.impsey , Dorothy Pocock, Ista Pocock, Dorothy Sava ; ?e, Ella Sparks. Standard n 7 .: Maurice Aldrid;©, Leslie Hann, John Pike. Edward Ridder, Sinclair Smith. Jjc.ita Clark, Iw Cox, Clarice Hann, ' Dorothy Harris, Ivy McLeod, Freda Ridder. Standard V.: Charles Collins, Arthur Hann, Ethel Clark, Juanita Clark', Myrtle Cox. Doris .Irving,. Lilian Smith, Edna Waite2. Standard VI.: Frank .AldridM, Victor Sparks, Anßten Wntson, Maud Bird, Lena Bird, Thelma G. Whitelffw. Certificate of competency: Maud Bird. Certificate of proficiency: Frank Aldridge, Victor Sparks, Thelma ,G. Whitelaw. , Committee's special prizes: Moat popular hoy. in lower school, Norman Aldridirc; most popular, girl, Melva Baraon; ..Mr Birdlin?'s special, prizes: most popular boy'ia the upper school, Austen Watson and most popiilar girl, .Lena Bird. RANGIORA. ;' The annual break-iw and 'pri»»-srivinp in connexion ' with the Rang.ora S.-hool took ■place yesterday aifernoon. in the school grounds. There was a, fair attendance r{ Barents and friend,* of the pupils. >£,• 11. A. ArchdaJl. chairman of the School. .Committee, presided, and before presentm? the prizes he took the oopcrtunity to consratutate those scholars 'who had won prizes. He congra.tula.ted the teachers of tha school on the number of pronn»ncy and competency certificates won. -There were 19 profioienoy, 8 competency, and 34 attendance certificates awarded. Two pupils were worthy of special mention for their consistent attendance—Myrtle Sturges, who ha'd attended•rasularily for seven years, and Noel Bell who had attended for six years. The school was also to be congratulated on having won the poven a-side school fooifculj tournament under 13 years. Th" Rev. J. Ginalso spoke. An excellent varied programme of musical items, solos, part songs, and recitations was given bv tliti scholars, after which ( the chairmnn "called on the Mayor (Mr C. I. Jennings) to present the prizes, as follows: Sewing prizes—Standard I.: Mavis Seott. Standard II.: Hilda, fiehlnlo. 1 Mona Tro'lopo 2. Standard' TIL: Maude James i, Jeano Hanna 2, Kathlesn Little, a. Standard IV-: Ivy Smith. St-vlnrd V.: Best specimen work, Marjorie Melbourne; best (rai-metit, Elsie • Allison. Stundard VI.-: Best snecimon. Flora Fleming; )x&k garment, Vh'ienno Taylor and Frances Pulley. •Special priz.?s for most popular girl: AilsaFleming. _ popular boy 8 : Fied. Smith. Special prize for most improved writer: Irene Dawson. Special prize carton work: Mavis' McLauchliu. Best attendance: Myrtle Shirgesori (7 years) and Noel Bell j(6 years).. Cookery: E-na Brtie.ro. , Wood|work: Jamc3 Thompson. Win.nor 3 cf thV Seven a-3ide School Football Tournament (medals): "0. Crauipton, R. Lanjp, J. McBridc, B. ' Sutherland F. Cox, L.. Chappell, and A. Ivory. HAREWOOD SCHOOL. The annual sports and prize-giving- of the, Harewood School took ylac* at Mr Weetevman's property-on Wednesday, when a, most ■saicceseful day was spent. The chairman (Mr T- Jeal) congratulated the, staff on the splendid work done during the year. Every scholar wceired a prize, the following being the specials: Class Prizes—Standard 6: Eileen Dixon, dux medal; Alan Shipley, <L\\x medal. Standard 3: John Glsn 1, Rose Skilt.m 2. Standard 4: Hai-ry Millie 1, Harold C'reper 2, Dora Bum 3. . Stairiard 3: Forol Mortimer 3, Jack Bun-ovvs 2, Doris Preeca u. Standard 2: Marjory Schmaek 1. Pearl Shi.nlev 2, Leslie Millkt 3. Standard 1: •Chandler r/Myrst, Piatt 2, Fred Clarice 3. P. 5: Noi-man Skilton. 1, Phoslie Kart 2, Jessie Jesson 3. P. 4: Nancy Milli't 1. K*ill-Two33 2. Jack Priest 3.' P. 3: Evelvn Mortimer J,'Hugo Smart 2, Vera 3. P. 2:_ Garth Wadft 1. Sewing Prizes—Standard G: Eileen Dison 1. Standards: Rose Skiltoiv 1. Standari i: Doi-a Burn 1, Maud Chanukr 2. Standard 3: Doris Presce 1, Noel Gaskell 2. Standard 2: B'uucbe Ashbv ], Pearl Stanley 2. Standard .1 : Peggy Chandler 1, Myrtle King 2. P. 4 and 5: Phoebe Han.t i, Esme Gibson 2. • P. 2 and 3: Ei-elyu' Mortimer I, Vera 2. Best Kept Gaideiis and Notebooks: John Glen and Alan -Shipley 1, Arthur Moriwood Most money eolleoted for- prize fund: Sydnev Cliandler 1, Dora Burn 2. Champion Athlete (medal): Alan Shipley. LADBROOKS. Ths Lac!brook3 School annua! concri and P!?:.:ii::!tion of prizes took place in the Town Hall on evening ltrst, the hall being pacljed. Mr Morgan presented th» special prizes, and after doing so addressed the parents and children. Mr Morgan, who takes a great interest in education matters, offered to give two erfra prizes for sewing and agriculture. He congratulated the headmartor and mistress on the good results attained, his remarks- being received with applause. Following is the prize list:— Attendance—Gerald MoCirthy, Jack Roger 3. Mr Morgan's specials: G. Campion, W. Habgood, R. McCarthy, V. Davi-, son. Standard C: W. Habgood 1. J. McCarthy 2, G. Campion .3. f>. SiwrkV .t, E. McDrury 5. Standard 3: L. Pickering 1. M. Turner'2, J. Rogers and G. Davison .(cou-ai) 3. Standard 4: A. Habgood-1, G. McCarthy 0, 0. McDi-ary 3. W. Davir.in 4. Standard 3: j A. Rogers 1, Rita Snarks'2, Doris Il~nf>i ::, V. Yeatman 4, P. Yeatman 5. Standard 2: i Ronald McCarthy 1, K. McDnrv 2. Standard 1: L. Rogers 1, J. Habgood 2, \\ Da--.-;- J son 3, H. Nolan 4, Frank Nolan 3, Molly

Nolan 6. * Prize- for neatest homework: G. Camriion. Naw League certjfic.ate-3 for essays—Standard 6: Eily McDrun- 3, S. Spaa-ks 2. Standard 5: Mai ion Turn-ev 1, A. Davison 2. Standard 6 Certificates—Pro- j ficiency: Gladys Campion, AV. Habgood, K. McDmry, J. McCarthy, Competency: S. Sparka. j HINDS. ! The annual prize giving was held at Hinds School on Wednesday afternoon. Mr J. M. Hampton, after referring to the successful, year, presented each pupil with it book. The j "following 'gained special . prizes:—Sewing: j j Standards V. and VI.. A. McKenzie.l, A. Crowe 2;- Standard IV., A. . Frampton 1, ' ' F. Elms 2, M. Mclnnes and F. Bickard 3: ; Standard 111., 11. Moms; Standard 11., V. I Feron 1, M. McKeayc 2; Standard 1.,' F,. Clark 1, N. Rickard 2, A. Donaldson 3. I School gardens: H< Montgomery and J. Mc- j Innea 1, W. Feron and R. Daltou 2. Good attendance certificates: W. Feron, F. Elms, M. Elms,. H. Montgomery, W. Montgomery, A. Frampton. Mr Hampton then presented tho school with a beautifully framed copy of the address to the Prince and his reply, and Master C. Hansen gave a photograph of the school football team. HAMPSTEAD. Al the breaking-rip ceremony of the Hauipsteda. School Mrs Cbilds, wife of the chairman, distributed tho prizes, the prize-list being as follows: Standard Vl.—'James Child.? 1, Mabel Horrill 2, May Thompson 3. Mars. Robinson 4, Doug-laa Mbodie' 5, Fred Keen C. Standard V.—Hazel Cram 3, Laurence Beauvais 2, Irene McMillan 3, Frances McClymont 4, Lorimor Robin.von 5. Standard IV. —Lyndsi Loy .1, Aubrey Baigent 2, Kathleen Crawford, Edna Thompson,, Edward Belts, and Sydney Bradford (progress). ' . Standard 111. —Kathleen Jackson 1, Eric Harrison 2, Charles Leslie 3, Rote Chester 4, Valda Penman 5, Thelma Prater 6. Standard ll.—HectoT Thomas. 1, Phyllis Chester 3, Olympia Kerr 3, Jack Phelps 4, Arthur Ethendge 5. ' ' Standard I.—llaJph Crum 1. Freda. Anderson 2, Robert Kerr 3, Isabel Dalley 4, David Dahlbea-g 5, Joan Loy 6, Thelma Thompson 7. A Christmas i?ee. was arranged for tho little ones in the infant school, and each child wa3 the recipient of a toy at the hands of Santa Clans. Attendance—First-class: Standard- VI.. Margaret • Robinson; Standard IV., Frank Stone, Mdiscotte Chapman, Agnes Ford; Standard IT., Eric Bradford, Eric Leask. Second-class: Standard VI., James Leash; Standard V., Ray Lindrum, Lilian Eooke, Clarence. Burnaby; Standard IV., Rita Hawkes; Standard 111., Evelyn Alexander, Eric Phelps. Arthur Jones; Standard 11., Ernest Jones, Florence Crawford; Class P. IV.,* James Dodds. Mr Chapman's special priw for agriculture specimen mounting: Richaixl HorfiM. TINWALD. Following is the list of prizes awarded at the breaking-up ceremony of tho Tinwald School: Standard Vl.—Dux of school: C. Sullivan. General -proficiency: O. Sullivan 1, I. Go's ,2. R.. Watson 3. v Diligence prize.*: G. Hewson, W, Drummond, C. Teale, E. Hulme. Sports: Boya. Ed.. Millichamp; girls, Edna Htelme. Writing: J. Johns. Diligence: Miost diligent girl in prize-lift, R. Greenall. Sewing: J. Johns. Special presented by Mrs Johns : 3. McDowell. Good conduct: E. Millifthamn, L. Woods. Librarian's prize: Ed. Millichamp. Proficiencr examination certificates: C-. Suilivafl, I. Goes, E. Huline. W.- Drummond, G. Hewson, C. Teale. R-. Watson. Competency certificaies: E. Millichamp, C. M-cNicoh R. Greenall, J. Johns. Standard V.—General proficiency: H: Henderson 1, H. Bennett 2-, TV Sullivan 3. Diligence prizes: I. Green, P. Brown. Special diligence: A. Woollev. Writing: I. Watson. Sewing: A. Watts. Standard IV.—General prcficieiicy: K. Bell 1. M. Gudsell ,2. E. Soa.l 3. "Dligence: Ediia Bennison. H. Oakley, G. Drummond, M. Fleming, M. Mushet. Writiue: M. Gudsell. Librarian :J. Lcwei?, C. Moodic. Se"win-g: Edna Bemtison. Standard lll.—Gen«.ral proficiencv: W. Oakley 1, W. Tod 9, L. Good 3. Diligence: •T. Giilmour, A. Blair. Drawing-: T. Timms. Wiritin?:: L. Good. Sewing: H. Boulton. Standard ll.—General proficiency: M. McDowell 1, A. Dixon 2, H. Hickman !>. TMMgeaioe: A. Li.i.vton, A. Tod. .7. Burrow?. Writing: A. Tod. Sewing: M. McDowell. Standard I.—General proficiencv: J. Lowery 3, ■S. McDowell 2. K. Henderson 3. Ddigence: K. Hulme; W. Hockings, I. Millichamp. • Writiii?-: E. Birfiop. Sewing: Jean Lowery, S. McDowell (equal). Primer in.—Scwins: M. Drummond. General proficiency: E. Mil'ler 1„ J. and M. Hampton (equal) 2. GERALDINE DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL. Following a pleasing entertainment, which ' included physical drill, sonjs, recitations, etc., the prizes wero presented to pupils of the Geraldine District High School on Wednesday night by Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., the orhe,r speslters being Dr. Hislop, chair- I man of the committee, and Mr C. F.. Collins, .the headrnastej-. The prize list was as follows: Standard VI.: Molly Callauan (dux of school) 1, Fred Wilkuiron 2, Alice Hui- ■ borough 3; progress. Ethel Bliffis''.; composition, Leisrhtpn Mauson; spo.'ls. Jam»s Richardson" (tnedal by Mr A. EaTiiett); attendance, Kathleen Mulfcem, Molly Callanan; drawing, P.. I:. Sutherland. Standard V.: Clarence Cliff 1, Marv Kennedy 2: progress. Olive Bell, William Brown: drawing, Evelyn Undrill; attendance, Edna Purr, >7oi a. Sntberland, E. Turner, Aubrey Movie, Doujdas Rodman, Clarence Clegg. , Standard IV.: Ailsa Crai? 1, Bernard Greuham 2; progress, Alice Fyfe; nature sludv notes, Frances Pearce. Molly Jones; special for jrogress', Frank- Of.kin, Allan Gale, Jack. Morrison: attendance, i'.eta Stringer, Geo. Wood, Stanley Smith. Eric Collins. Jack Bucklev, Eileen Richardson, Mina McCab*. Joan Bethunc. Standard III.: Alan Loach 1, J»ck Simnson 2; progress. Kathleen AVilson; attendance,' Andrew Glover, Jack Mitchelmere, Jack Simpson: * Standard II.: Frank Taylor 1. Alan Jones 2; progress, Vers Turner; special proficiency, Nora Morrison, Mary Mitchelmore, Mary Knibb; attendance, Man- Ray. Mary Mitchelmore, Thelma Stock, Frank Taylor, Leslie Joe. Standard I.: Mary Svminglon 1, John Callanan 2: progress, Alice Mulhern: reading, Maurice Hayes; spelling-. Ernest Williams; arithmetic, Harold Hill. Gwendoline White: attendance, Alexander Vmcern. Class 4: Jessie Cowic, Esther Scarfe; progross. Marv Ljsa-gher; sewing. Lama Love 7. Eileen Patrick 2. Mvrtle Vincent .1, Sarah Beeby 4. Valmar Charles 5, Laura Jones 6.