PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18262, 22 December 1924, Page 6

PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS.

CHRISTCHURCH WEST P.H. SCHOOL. The annual prize-giving in connexion f-ith the Christchurch AVest D.H.S. took place on Thursday and Friday last. Father Christmas visited the school on Thureday afternoon to present each pupil in the infant •chool with a suitable Christmas present, while, in tie evening, at the Jelliooe Hall, in the presence of a very large gathering of parents and pupils, Mr R. Nairn presented the prizes to the secondary scholars and Standard VI. pupils. Mr J. H. Jones chairman of the committee, presided. The prizes won by the pupils of the other standards were presented at the school by Mr J. H. Jones on Friday morning. The following is the prize list: — Standard Vl.—Girls; Halma. Skinner (dux medal), Gevina McNeilage 2, Jean Boot 3, i&ry McCallum 4. Special (improvement): Marjorie Smith. Sewing prizes: Marjorie Hall 1, Edna Hunt 2, Maggie Thompson 3. Attendance certificates—First class: Edna Hunt, Edna Shrimpton. Secondclass- Phyllis Aldersley, Edna Davie, Isabel Harvey, Edna McNulty, Maggie Thompson.

Standard Vl—Boys: Bernard Walker 1 fdux medal), Stephen Hodge 2, Roy Lane 3, Allan Pateison 4, Wm. McAllister 5. Special, letter writing: Frank Grenfell. Attendance certificates—First-claaa: Winston Bird, Wm. McAllister, James Wallace. Seoondclaas: Harcld Bougen, Stephen Hodge, Kenneth McLellan, Wm. Cumberpatch, Roy Lane, Allan Paterson, Courtenay Smith. Standard V.—Girls: Clara Taylor 1, Phyllis Drury 2, Dorothy Roberts 3. Sewing: Freda Franks. Boys: Ralph McCleary 1, Tom Bird 2, M>. jrice Denham 3. Attend-ar.ee—FiMt-clans: Rima Dunn, Irene Stacey, Blanche Menzies, Watkin Kerr, Chas. Fielding. Seoond-olass: Molly Boyland, Katie Robertson, Jack Hamer, M. (Jray, E. Grenfell, T. Bird, K. Smith, P. Deibert, R. Dendlc. Standard IV.—Girls: Rongo Ford 1, Mollis Whitham 2, Hazel Wilson 3, lima Dillon 4. Special: Winifred McDonald (needlework), Thelma Ka-ppeley (progress, Mrs Withell's prize). Attendance certificate®— First-clas*: Eva Deibert, May Gray, Joan Gray, Jean Tuer, Barbara Wallace. Second-^lass: 351ai0 Bridges, H&zel Wilson* TSsma Rutwell, Betty Kidaton, Bongo Fo?a, Kathleen Early, Olive Cane, Eileen Rad- ' fcrd, Evelvn Moore. Standard IV.—Boys: E. Gay 1. T. Renme 3, L. Beissell 3, D. If. Hall 4. Special: W. Tourell (progress, Mrs Bettle's prize); A. Cullena (history), A. Danks (English), G. Whitta (elocution), N. Smith (drill), T. Baker (games), G. Goodgo (progress), n. Barnett (neatnesn), F. Hodge. Attendance certificates—C. Allen, D. Almond, T. Baker, G. Bettle, A. Cullens, R. Dumpleton, M. Dunn, ft. Goodge. J. .Hatterslcy, E. Hopewell, H. Williams, E. Swanston. ■ _ , , , Standard lll.—Girls: Rona Woodward 1, Jean Duxbury 2, Diana Walker 3, Eileen Riohards 4. Special: Phyllis Radley, Bertha Brackenridgo (progress), Phyllis McLean (neatness), Ethel Wilson (needlework). Attendance certificates—Firat-olasa: Phyllis Radley, Mabel Bacon. Second-class: Carmen Smith, Iris le Comtc, Eileen Hargen, Gladys Dunn, Jean Hamer, Iris Riley. Standard III—Boys: W. Donaldson 1, JLilley 2, H. Cbrpenter 3, N. Swanston 4. Special: R. Cullen (progress). Attendance certificates —First-class • R. Plnok, J. Mathieeon, A. Aaquith, C. Wilson. Second-class: ; D Johnston, C. Comber, W. Sitt, H. Car- ' penWrTc. Jordan, N. Swanston. Standard 11.-Girls: Gladys Goodriok 1, Phvllis Vine 2, Waveney Tinsley 3. Special: •Phyllis Vine (sewing), Rowena (diligence). Attendance certificates—Firstclass: Myrtle Warr. Seoond-clara: Muriel Gorman, Monies* Patterson, Mabel Cribb, Bctti Andrews. Standard II.—Boyg: H. Giles 1, J. Norman 2, H. Andrew® 3, A. Gordon 4. Special prograae: H; Snelson, T. Anderson, W. Perry, K. Boddington, W. Moore. Attendance certifttates—First-class: W. Kmloj, T. Michel, C. Archbo'd, N. Rogers, L. Dunham. Seoond-clws: W. Moore, L. Goodtrer, J. Tabaih, EC. Snelson, H. Jenmnge, G. A. Tourell, V. Waxr, W. Perry. Standard 1.-Girt«: Beatrice Bowers 1, fThelma Stacey 2. Eoys: .L. Suckling 1, D. Graham S. Progress pnzes: Y- Anderson IJ, A. Kinley 2. E. Kickerby 3. Diligence: !G. Laurenaon, l)oreen Paget. Conduct: J. MoClintook. Sewing: J. Cutler. Attend- : once certificates—First-class: L. Wv»n, J. ! McClintook, H. Dore « n r-rtjeltai gtacey;- Wjl»«>»■ L. Suckling. M. Meyer. J. Bingham. Phvlhs Bnsfield, Agnes Dorothy Pony, Tent Pouter, Kathleen Tapper. .. Sepondary Bspartoitnt Form' V.—Dux, Hilda Wilson ; merit, Alf- : red Mike 2; merit, Leslie Bradley 3; merit, Myrtle Bowden 4; merit. Juhe Jacob# 6. Special prizes: Latin, Arthur Bell; ecienc. Mwtle Bowden: general helpfulness, John Wibon; o 4 ' run Ii Bradley > prefeota prize (Mr Piar. Wilton; old M ; TttondA cerSSfes: Bdl Nnill Clarke, Keith Phillips, .:&£KickU w Skilton, , W Thompson, J. Lew», J. waldron, J. Taylor 1, CilmourS!, . AttiSSS W Withell. B m=- 1( attemiance: Alice Matheson, James ooco class te " d T a^l^^ t Stwtom 1, Donovan Walker 2. Special priaee: Beat all-' r 9^"^ Sy Jamea H&ey. ttol JIBM Hattersley, (Ernest DsJwM, Oolin Malcolm J<Anstoi, Karry Lake, §S»id, Md Nelson ' n * ?nS6y Attendance «rrpnxe: SUnley „ Foster, Ferol tificates—Fust-cl««s- „ Arthur Tullooh. Mortimer, Kenneth c^.k Second-claw •^fj'x^gley' 1. Annie Morrjson 2, * Attendance certificates— IHwtBurton 4. A«e na i"^ fred barton, Lyla class: Nina Thelma, Green, Annie Jjanglsy, Myrtle KingsMorruwn. 1 Et bel Si* 3, MMHiughton, Irene King, , d 4 a*"""'' Wood, Kenneth

v AROWHENUA native a. SCHOOL. . --iM-BiTing of the Aiowheniia Th« place on morn " Si, eS'WUework, Ti ' Hopkinson; woodwork, " proaciency : X. So> 2; writing, singing, and A p^' k . £ S^stefS m; drawing and recitation. W. Mining I , topiorement: G. Smith; writing, H. Bar'^SLSff b H. wwaTm' Fowler; drawing and htndwofk t J* pAiki. - , ■ T , tj » Standard I.—Guneral profiaency. J. ' kinaon;. oompoaitioa .and nature stndy, T. Solomon; sewing,' I. Barrett; physical drill, j. Hopkinson; wilting and recitation, M * B B. Paiki; recitation, K.maitiri; drawing, T. I. Paipeta; writing' and diawing, J. Behu.. Primer M. Barrett; writing, V 4* T6repe; plasticine work, C. 1#»- ■ -^aisnL,• • Primer 2—Class marks, E. "Waaka 1, M. Solomon 2: drawing, JD. JJorton 1, T. ' ytmk* *- , , ''Special pnxaa—Tennis, T. Hopkinaon, ■ E. Smith; junfcehariplir, M. »n Hopkioaon; ible Class^sttendattendance, Hoj>J^olomon.

ST. MATTHEW'S VICTORY SCHOOL. The presentation of prizes at the Victory Memorial School took place on Friday last in the presence of a large gathering of parents of pupils, visitors, and members of the Dioceean Education Board and School Committee. The prizes were presented by the chairman of the committee, the -Kef. Canon Staples Hamilton, in the unavoidable absence of nis Grace Archbishop Julius, who w«3 to lisve presided. In his address, Cax>on Hamilton congratulated the staff under Mr K. W. H. Euicctl. hetdmiuter, on the good results attained dunng the year as €VI " deuced by the intt.-ccwra' ;<eports, both in the secuiar and religious subjects. Outetanaing in the year's work were the results attained in the primer classes under Miss Craig, and in Standards XI. and 111. under lira ii. Badnian (nec Mifs Forde). The pi«oliciency examinations had rfsuited in six ot the eight pupils submitted, obtaining proficiency certificates, and two competency. One pupil, Cyril Walter, had also passed the Entrance Examination for three years T?ee tuition at Christ's College. A report on the year's work of the school was also given by Mr Ellicott, who thanked the staff for their co-operation in building up a good "community service spirit in the school, and also thanked the committee for the support and assistance given during the year in connexion with improvements in the grounds, etc. An address on the aima and objects of the school, and of the work done by and aimed at by the Diocesan Education Board ot the Church of England, waa given by tfie committee's secretary, Mr C. H. Clibbo.n. After the presentation cf prizes, the staff and pupils of the school presented the retiring headmaster, Mr Ellicott, w'th a very handsome set of military hal !j" brushes, and silver-mounted shaving brusli as a token of their esteem. Ina happy soeech, the recipient acknowledged the gifts and wished the staff and pupils a happy Christmas and New Ttear, and welfara for the school in future. Following is the prize list: j Dux of the bch-wl—Lyall MoLison, Standard VI., gold medal. General Proficiency-Standard VI First, Lvall Mollison; secend, Avenll King. Stand ard V.: 'First, Gwenda Mollison; Betty D-eichion. Standard IV.: Mavis C'ockburn; Eccond, Bertha Standard III.: First, Marjone Hall; second, Marjorie Alexander. For Englieh and general progress: Jack Penny. SWard 11. Tirst (general proficiency): Dons Wear, Nancy Rogers. vStandard 1.. Giris, Joan Sutherland 1, Ooiw. iost s, r . 2 ' v v °, 7 i C ® West 3. Bovs: Fred Nash 1, Enc Kibble•TOr'ee tsf C^ra^Thorn"V Beth. for Special Subjects-History, Standard VI.: - Gordon Vons blewhite. Geography, Standard VI.. AI ?a^ ! wsS7 Blohchard. Conduct V j' Jean Hartnell. Sewing prize, Standard VI.. M Canon Hamilton's P S woodwork, Alan CUbborn .MissM. V rribdon'a. for religious knowledge, uor n H A^ter Kr M?''for £. iIS °H B D Sa Prizes Primer Clawes-Mrs McS&SSSi. SSS^si« BE. IS- ssrA. Sp" <i« io tor j sSsJjl. S ss cJt Cyril Cockburn, S „ , jj a ji. standard rrthe tw ihTcommittee entertainea pircnta and visitors, at tea. .SIiSSXSWi ■TtM&k£V r WHARENUI SCHOOL. The Wharenui School priw list » " W affia VI.-DUX, Oowan Dus; .Harbert B S.«ndard V.-Rogor Duff 1, Blanche Efford Pritchard 1, Mavis ea 2, S J tS£rd : l^ e Emi , .y ? ar P® nie . r «? d Ano ? a BuckeU, equal 1, Maurice Mackenzie 2. Needlework Prizes-Standard V 1... Mar jorio Nelson (presented _ by Miss Marwic )• • Standard V.: Edna Galbraith (Pr«<>nted by Miss Marwick). • Standard IV.: Marion Watson. Standard III.: Jean Edginton. Standard II.: Evelyn McAuley. Standard I.t Betty Stephenson. Special prizes-Standard VI.: Committee s prize for first girl, Monica Pye; Mr Browns prize for homework exercises, Herbert Bu.I; Mrs Wallia'a prize for needlework, Rita, Clarke. ■ Standard V.: Mr Barberry's prize for marked improvement, Mira. Laraen, Gordon Balfour. . . _ Standard IV.: Mr Wells's prize for eporto, Alan Kyle. ' , Standard lll.—Miss Morgana for composition, Joan Thompson, Tom Ncwth; conduct, Russell Forgie. Standard ll.—Miss Graham's prize for general progress, Ruth Cannon, Mary Bull. Standard I.: Mr Penlington'a special prize for drawing, Joan Badger, Theo Duff; progress, Irene Hamilton. Miss Dickson's prize for drill, Nancy Scobie. - Infants—Special prize for dewing. Josephine Rattray, Harold Smith, John Dunn. ■

WALTHAM SCHOOL. The annual distribution of prizes at the Waltham School wks held on Friday morning At 10 o'clock Father Christmas arrived and presented toys from a Christmas tree to all the pupils of the infant department. At 11 o'clock the prizes were presented bv Mr J. Shier, chairman of the School Committee. A oresentntion was mad: by the pupils also 1o Mr Piper who for many years has generously agisted the children's sports. The following is a list of the prize winners: PH. Vl.—-Dux,- toy: Allen Savage, Robert Goldstone 2, Norman Waf-ins 8. Dux, «rl: Marjorie Kuddle. .Netti? Kidd 2, Alice Howard and Blanche RushbiooKe (equal) 3. Specials: Walter Mountfort and Margaret Griffiths (comnofition). Trevor Bevcridge {agriculture), Rona Maddren (diligence and gocd cc-nduct). , „. „.. Attendance certificates: Allen Savage. William Gray. Leonard Fdirards, Arnold Turner, Doughs Geramell, Robert Goldstore, Wllliam Kerr, Lester Lavender, Harold Sandford, Norman Watki-s. Marjaret Griffiths, Janet Kidd. Myra Mooci/, Cecilia Taylor, Winnie Pilffrim. Dornthy Slwde, Mirla Moir'fv>n. GwvJfa Clive. Marion Goodwin, Freda Woodcock Yenis-Todd. Elsie Congdon, Phyllis Watson, -Mice Jamison. Sfd V.b—Boys: Ronald C:ive 1, Koy H»z<*lburst 2. Girls: Hazel Sturrock 1, Ruth li'than 2. Attendance: Dons J- rea f, h - Mavis Fright, Hazel Sttirrccfc Dorothy Swarbric';, Dulcie Bnsmussen, Alan Martin. Albert Hamburger. George Jennings Ronald Clive, Leonard Perkins, Raymond HazelY.a —Harold Bates and Aileen Crowe (equai) 1, Ormond Innes and Dons. Evans («,ral) 2. .Specia : EiWn (Std. S). Geo»raohy: Adelaide Eaton. At-t-ndw.oo- Harold* Bates. Robert Gocdfellow. Thomas Hay. Orraond Innrs, James Wenmoth Rui Carter. Maisic Ccokson, Esme Snicer. Eileen Smith. Daphne lay.or, Mona Ross, lona Wilkie. Std. IV.—Bovs: Williajn \eitca 1. Cynl Wilton and Jar-k Adams fequal) 2. Specials —Scrapbcok: Frank Pedder. Spelling a.nrt newness: Harrv Askew. Attendance: Jack Adams, Jamci Bellwood. Clifford Belworthy.. Hr.rrv Buntin?, Maurice Codkson, Chris Hampton, Mervyn Patrick. Glen Ross. Alex Simpson. William .Small, Arnold Spicer, Todd, Horace Turner, Ronald Turner, Alan V'-vian. John Vivian. , Std IV—Girls: Roiie Butler 1, Ruby Lut ton 2, Mabel Parker 3. Attendance: Jessie Jeffrey. Elma Hamburger, Violet Jones. Ruth Symons Rosi« Butler Klsie Fieldinsr. Olive Sutcliffe. John Withell, .Norma Orenfetl. Doris Pellow. Std IH.a —Boy?: Thomas Strachan i. William Fright 2. Thomas Smith 3. Special ; William Kowurlh (compcwtion). At ter>lance: Jchn Evans, Geor?e Fright, William, Fri"ht Ralph Grey. Ralph Perkins, Lance Smart.' Thomas Smith Swarbr.ck, Std Ill.b—Girls: Mavis Slierlos* 1, Alavis Gibbs'2, Myra Wilton 3. Boys: Newman' Dobbs 1. Cyril Bates 2. - Special-Sewing: Rui C-rter. ... . _ . Std. 11.® —Boys: Jack Thiela and Enc McNauehton 1, Clarence Harbott Attendance: Harry Mortlock, Co.in Knight Leon.-, ard Symes, Ronald McCaffery, Fred Jennines, Cvril : Beswic 1 -. Std. Il.b—Ruth Temple I, Smily Skelton 2 Doris Richardson 8, C-olm Paull 4 Special: Jean Walker (pro 3 ress), Joyce Decree /sewing). , Attendance: May Smith, Joyce Depree, Jean Wilson, Elsie Webster, Reta Knowles, Mavis Liehtfoot, Gertie Creagh, Keith Eileen McFerran. , ~ Std I—Bovs: Clem«nt Smith 1, Arthur Jeffrey 2. Girls: Mavis Howarth 1, .Myra Piper 2. Attendance: Rhona Gibbs, Phyllis J ones, Dorothy Toombs, Hermann Hamburger, Leslie Hampton Arthur B'gwood. Infants —P5: Arthur Wenmoth l.Mavis Palmer and Leslie Gemmell 2 (equal) Pro press: James Depre* Writing: Kathleen Od-ers. Drcwwin?: Sydney Mom»n. P4 • Pamela Cookson 1, Gay Schaumann 2. Writing andi drawing-: Evelyn Cormalt. P3- Colin Edlin 1, Alan Tweedie 2. P2:' Molly Hauehton 1, William Adams 2. PI: Matilda Wislam? 1, Lawrence Mcllroy 3. Attendance: Vivian Camercii, Victor ,'J »i„„ -Lone Clifford Mahan. Sidney Morrison Arthur Wenmoth, Frederick Wilk®, VinTllampton, Marjarei Simpson, Dulcie Taylor. hare Wood school. The bteak-up ceremony of the school tock place oil Thursday afternoon. There was a large, attendance « friends and a fine display ° chTir was set out for their inspection The chair man Mr- J. Meadows, presided, and pre sented the prizes to the senior pupils. Elach, child in the preparatory recipient of a toy from a well-filled Christmas was taken to bid far ® Miss Worthington, who is leaving to enter the Normal Training College and to her with a fountain pen. Afternoon tea was disposed by the parent? *id children. Following is the list of merit prizes in the 6 emor Cl ftondwd VI. —Gold medal, dux of Bchocl: Pearl Stanley 1, Leslie Millist Z. . Standard V.-Hugh McFeine! 1, Mavis IV.-Joyce Wright 1, Kancy M Standaid lll.—Hugo Smart 1, Leonard —Lester Brc&dhurst 1, Minnie B Special Prizes— Progress (pwsented by Mrs Morgan): Standard V., Myrtle KingStendard IV.. Albert Pollard: Standard 111., John Priest; Standard 11., Alan Stone; Standard 1., Mary Wade. Gardening (presented by Mr Mehrtens)— David Meadows and Hugh Mcliedriee 1, Dourfas "Mehrtens and Keith Dixon 2. S P.C.A. snecial nriza for eesay on Kindness to Animals"—Margarpt Priest. Scwinff Prizes —Standard VI.. Pearl Stalllev Standard V., Mavis Duron; Standard IV., Joyce Wright; Standard 111., Daphne Hedges; Standard 11., Vera Lang; Standard 1., Ivy Hockey.

OPAWA SCHOOL The annual presentation c i prizes and break-up ceremony took place in the Ojjawa School on Friday. Mr T— W- West, chairman cf the Opawa School Committee, presented the prizcc as follows: Standard VI. —Dorothy Simes (dux medal) 1, Edra Mansley 2, Eliza Boyle 3. Standard V. —Marjorie Painter 1, Maurice Gorrie 2, George MoL?l!.*in 3. Standard IV.—Betty Robinson 1, Walter Fagg 2, Laurie Lake 3. Standard lll.—Dora Palmer 1, John Delahunt 2.'Stanley Walton 3. Standard ll.—Enid Simes 1, jack.Hills 2, Joffre Selwyn 3. Standard I.—Leslie Hepburn 1, Marjorie McLellan '2. Winston Bradshaw 3. Primer IV. —Hutton Stewart 1, Alison Wi'shirs 2, Elsie Scott 3.

Special prizes given by Miss Kininmonth :—Primer IV.: Ina Weeks, for writin?. Primer III.: John Jacobs, for merit. Primer, III.: Vera Lvdiate, for merit. Primer III.: Thelma Bedford, for merit. Primer I.: Ethel Coull, tor merit.

Special prizes—Standard I.: Tatman Scott, for progress (given by M:ss D. Kobincon); Irii" Williams, for progress (Miss A. Billcliff). Standard II.: Edna for progresi and conduct (Mr' T. Archer); Norman Haylock, for prosre«3 and conduct (Mr T. Archer): Geor?e Reid, for progress and eondue' (Mr T. Archer). Standard IV. : Cecil Hopping, for progress (Mre Gwatkin). Standard 'V.: Stanley Bourner, for'progress (Mr E. Cross); Bertram Bailey, popular pupil (Mr A. J. Coveney). Standard VI.: Edna Mansley (most papular girl); Morva Gwatkin (memorial prize). E-acli of the pupils in the infant classas received a book.

Sev.-ing prizes (presented bv Mr 3 J. F. Scott)— Standard I.: Ivy Olsen 1, Joan Rawiing 2. Standard II.: Mabel Maginness 1. NgarHta Olsen 2. Standard III.: Edith . Magipness 1, Doris Salt 2. Standard IV.: Betty Robinson 1, Leila Opie 2. Standard V.: Violet Smith 1. Colleen Delahunt 2. Standard VI.: Edna Steans 1, Dorothy Simes 2. Scripture prizes, presented by Rev. H. Williams: Jack Hills. Norman Haylock, Edra Haylock, George Johnston, Agnos Haylock, Mavis Haylock. Walter Fags, Henry Fagg, Leslie Fogg, and Olive Weakley. Attendance certificates—Primer IV.: Rona Rich 1, Edra Hevlock 2. Standard I.: Patricia, Knowle3, Edna Rich, Marjorie McLenmin, Winston Brads, David Bailey, Ernest Trist, Alan Adams. Standard II.: Leslie McMillan, Thelma Boyce. Raymond Garland, Constance Alexander, Mary Wright, Edward Motcalf, Sydney Holland, Norman Haylock, John Scott, Stanley Mauger. Stwdard III.: Lola Bamford, Florence Garland, Shona Banks. Joyce Bctsvick. Marjorie Rawlings, Joan Delahunt, Harry Tatnell, George Trist, Noel Toomey, Charles Hopping, John Coleman. Stanley Walton, Allan Smith. Standard IV.: Thomas Alexander, Allan Hopkins, George Mauger, Gordon McConchie, Eismond West; Bernard Adams, Graham Dick, Ma-vh Haylock. Jessie Farrar, CUrve Weakley. Standard V.: George McLennan, Agnes Haylock, Sidney Alexander, Hilda Fairbairn, Rewi Steans. Violet Smith, Stanley Bourner, Rona Nicholls, Bertram Bailey, Colleen Delahunt. Kenneth Swainaon, Doris Prink. Standard VI.: Laurie Angus, Lorna Alexander, Clifford Brain, Annie Angus, George Goodhart, Beatrice Harris, Robert Milne, Edna Mansley, Leonard Paterson, Colin Raw lings.

ARANUI SCHOOL. Tho annual prize-giving of tho. Aranui school was held on Friday afternoon, before a large attendance of parents. Sweets and cool drinks were given to each child, while afternoon tea was handed xound to the visittors. The following is ths prize-list: Standard Vl.—Dux: Edna Ward. Proficiency: Brian I. o veil-Smith .1, J. Cockle 2. History: Gra-ca Duthio and M. DiMon. Drawing: I>. Glanville. Progress: G. Wil-. lis. Sewing: P.' Loach, and IX Jones. Perseverance: J. Stevens. Standard V.—Proficiency: M. Wilis 1, N. Broadlev 2. C. Richards 3. Sewing: A. Gl.*nville, M. Hopkins, D. Hull. Neatness: N. Ward, R. Patchett. Drawing: J. Wright. Observation: J. Aldous. Standard IV.— Proficiency: Spencer Wheeler 1, L- Smith 2, M. Dillon 3, Arthur Venner 4, C. Soott 5, P. E.vans 6. Semng: E. Venner, E. Harris. Neatness: M. Cook. Improvement: C. Hull. Progress: Y. Boyd, E. Cook, G. Toon. 1 , ' , , ■ Standard lll.—Proficiency: R. Rowlands 1, Alan Surosen 2, I. Wheeler 3, Alexander 4 A Warren 5. General knowledge: A.' James, E. Ford,' W. Alexander. PeMeycrance: B. Bailev. Sewing: J. Smith, B. ABton, E. Phipps. Perseverance: Dorothy Newman. Drawing: M. SampBon. Progress: W. W'lliams, S. Rhodes, R. Prebble, J Jones. Neatness: E. Rhodes. Arithmetic: R. Richard?. Improvement: F. Denson. Composition: P. Harris. History: B. Ward. , •' Standard ll.—Bona Ward 1. Joan Aston 2, Neil Iggo 3; Denis Sampson, Jean Duthio, L. Hartis, Peggy Brooke-Taylor, Gerald Cockle, Allan Richards, Harry Hill, Trevor Aldous, Lostcr Burrows. „ ~ Standard I. —Leonard Tullott- 1, Harold, Rowse 2, Peter iLovelt-Smith 3, Doris WarTen, June Phipps, tily Cook, Kna Phipps, Noeleen Chapman, Thelma Boyd, Ruth Bailey, Mamie Aldous, Agnes Hull, Max Richards, Norman Fletcher. George. Rowlands, Alan Cyril Sampson, Jack Jones, James Toon, Allen Cockle. Infants—Class TV.: Thelma Rowse, Lydia Bonney. Ruth Rowse. El'.en O'Connor, Sadie Rhodes," Marjorie Drummond, Norman Warren, Geoffrey Sampson. Jack Harris, Alan Brooke-Taylor, Gordon Durey, Victor Hobba, Douglas Jones, Georgo Mapstone, Erio Willis. Class llT.—Nancy Patchett, Gwen Bhoda, Dorothy Rowse, Hubert Warren, Brian Saznt>son, Trevor Richards, Robert Hobbs,. Willie Harris. Erio Jordan. Class ll.—Edna Thomas, Mavis Eowbb, Myra Joan Rhcdee, Lesley Gillespie, Joyce Warren, Jack O'Connor, Clive Jones, Stanley Cook, Reg. Carter, , Jock Bailey, Mck Toon, Ronald Richards. Class I.—Glacis Newman, Muriel Rowfle, Elaine Harris, Dorothy Scott, Marion Boyd, Norris Bmith, Arthur Millar, Harold Fletcher, Mslk 'Hobbs.

I BROMLEY SCHOOL : The Broir/.ey School l-rizj list is as foli Standard IV.—Boys: H. Gibs;.?, L. Egan, W. Dcncb, L. Marriott, John Mi'.Y;.-. L. Bovd. J- Barker, Albert Brisks, Melhuish, A. Mitchell. Girls: T. B. Thomson. A. Genet, M. Granger, i.\ Shannon, E. Sibley, M. Woodhead, (... Wilson. Standard III.—Boys: E. Adcock, TV. McHarg, D. Laing, Joe Craig, J. Black, John Moore, W. Parsons, G. Pou'iton, M. Robinson. Girls: L Jordan. M. Eade, H. Campbe!!, E. Hogan, M. lung, A. Manger, L. Somerville, K. Steele. Sta-ndard V.—Boys: G. Boundv, A. Black, J. Craig, R. Genet, J. Steele, E. Taylor, W. Sibley, A. Walker. Girls: W. Adcock, M. Hogun, D. Robinson, E. SutcHffe. Standard Vl.—Boys : W. Melhuish, competency : W. Eade, oompetency; S. McKerran. Proficiency; and S. Thomson, H. Purchase, R. Newton, E. Walker, G. Steele. Girls: Proficiency, Molly Dry den. Garden prizes—Boys: S. McKernan 1, W. Sibley 2, E. "Walker 3. Girls: W. Adcock ! 1, D. Robirson 2, M. Dryden 3. | Standard ll.—Edna- Dykes and Ivy Eade, j equal 1, Thelma Eade 2, Edna Melhuish 1 Winifred Drvden and Mavis Robinson, equa' ,4. | For progress and attendance—Dulcie HoI gan, Joan Thomson, Arno'.d Ge'net, George I Mitchell, Henry Grell. i Standard I.—Girls: Mary Harding 1, Enid | Purchas 2, Ena Thomson 3, Delsie Melhuish and Marie Drury. equal 4. Boys: Glen Laing 1. Henry Gates 2, Hugh Elstob 3, Arthur Gosset i. Progress and attendance—John Go-wie, Robert Huggins, Bryan McKernon, Leonard Marriot, Charles Shannon. Infant Department—P. TV.: James Brixton 1, Herbert Harding 2, Howard Adoock 3 Jean Lair.g 3, Ei'.een Black 3. Attendance:' Howard Adoock, Eileen Black, Mansell Pajeon3, Andrew Craig. •P* XII.— William Ikfoorc 1, Jean Ifarriott 2. All infants received a book. Sewin?—Standard YT.: Molly Dryden. Standard V.: Dorothy Rabinson. Standard IV.: Edie Siblev. Standard III.: Avis Manger. Standard II.: Thelma Eade. -Standard I.: Delsie Melhuish and Maimie Hardintr. Infants: Eileen Black. BELFAST SCHOOL. , 9? Thursday evening the pupils of Standards IV V., and VI. of the Belfast School were entertained by the committee and staff, a pleasant evening being spent in games and competitions. The pupils of Standard 11. and Standard 111. had previously received their, treat in the shapo of a day at the .Botanical Gardens. On' Friday Father Christmas visited the infant school, and presented each pupil with a gift from a well-laden Christmas tree. On Friday the annuo! prize-giving took place, each child in the Preparatory Division being preeented with a book in the morning. In the afternoon the largest room in the main school was taxed to the utmost when the Hon. D. Buddo, M.P., distributed prizes as follows: Standard VI.: Dux medal, Edward Lawn, runner-up, Phyllis Spencer. Standard V. —Rite Brums 1, Colin Chanlin 2. Standard IV.—Clarence Thompson I', Jean Brice 2. Standard lll.—Arthur Young 1, Phyllis Lang 2. r - • Standard ll.—Dorothy Peers I,' Cliff Fanr tham 2. ' Standard I.—Leslie Scanes 1, Eunicei Sellars 2. _ Progress prists—Standard VI.: Agnes Goddard, Jack Rudkin; Standard V.: Rona Mackey, Jack Beagley. Standard IV.: Gordon Arps, Royce Neale. Standard III.: Harold Mackey, Nellie Lawn. . Standard II.: Sylvia Tyson, Rose Beeson. ' Standard I.: Mona Symonds, Gordon Chapman. Sewing—Standard VI.: Phyllis Spencer 1, Emily Boed 2, Eileen Fantham (special). Standard V.: Dorothy Hicks; 1, Betty Tyson 2. Standard IV.: laobel Nelson 1, Jean Ramsay 2. Standard III.: Connie Moore 1, Eileen Ijennett 2. Standard II.: Edna Barnes, i, Sylvia Tyson. 2. Standard I.: Joan 'Erickson 1, Jean Smith 2. " Buttonholing (Special)— Dorothy Hicks. Neatest books—Rona Mackey, Royoe Neale, | Thelma Milne." Best writing—Rona Mackey. Gardening—Rhoda Holt, Dorothy Hicks, Rona Mackey, Eileen Comyns, Lpis Blake, Norman Hillier, Verdun Holt. Most popular boy and girl (presented by the Hon! D." Buddo, M.P.)—Victor Lange, Selby Hansen. . Cooking (Mrs Anderson's prizes)— Standard VI.- Rhoda Holt 1, Ayleen Stephens 2. Standard V.: Dorothy Hicks I, Rita Burns and Rose Maddama 2.. Woodwork—Standard VI.: Percy Halhgan X, Fxlward Lawn 2. Standard V.: Colin Chaplin 1, Jack Beagler 2. , ' Special prizes—Merit: Edna Barnes, David Rountree, Catherine Rush (Mrs Young).' Agriculture: Ray Kennerley. History: Edward Lawn. Geography: Colin Chaplin (Mr G. Brown), Edward Thompson. Nature study: Edward Griebel, Arthur Young (Miss Steady work v Doris Claridge. Ea^ys— S.P.C.A.:- Avleen Stephens, Rita Burns, Jean Brice. ITavy League: Edward Lawn, -Emily Bond, Rona Mackey, JackAttendance certificates—Standard VI.: Emily Bond, Agnea Goddard, Ayleen Stephens, Ray Kennerley, Edward Thompson, Edward Lttwtt, Percy Halligan. Stanoard V ■ Rona Mackey, Cecil- Johnson, Rita Burns. Standard IV.: Ethel Blackburn, Jean Maddams, Archie Johnson, C. Thompeon Henry Skidmore. Standard 111.: Kate Stephens, Merle Grimiihaw, Rhona Ntale. Jim Holt, Arthur Skidmore. Standard II ■ Evelyn Skidmore, Agnes Cassidy. Thomas Mackev. Dorothy- Peers. Standard I • Verdun Holt., Eunice Sellars, Edward Cassidy, "Sidnev-Salt, Marion-Gwham. P. 4: Arthur Plows,' Ethel CB&sidy, William Peers. The • certificates gained at. the recent ■ proficiency examination were also presented. On leaving for the Training Colleee, Miss Bates was the recipient of parting gifT3 .rom the infant pupils and from the staff, and Mr Pierr was presented with an Eversharp pencil from the pupils and a pocketbook from the staff , and-committee; . .

SPREYDON SCHOOL. Despite the wet weather there was a lirg« gathering ci parents at the "brcakis-up" ceremony at the Spreydon School on Friday sutcrnccn. Mr James Mackenzie presided, and referred in eulogistic terms to the good work done by tiie staff during the

year. Ho conveyed to them the thanks and | congratulations cf the School Committee j passed at the last monthly meeting. Special Mention wa« made cf the winning of & Christ's College scholarship by Keith Hancock, who would not be twelve yeais of a g« -till February next, and of the verj satisfactory results of the proficiency examination considering that the class had had four different t eat hers during the year. The pupils of the Sixth Standard presented their teacher (Mr W. Blight) with an Evereharp Pencil, and the headmaster (Mr J. Vo«) with an inkstand in appreciation of tnr services. The headmaster, on behalf of the staff, presented Miss G. (substitute f'saistart mistress) with a bound c £py C J oohn MasHfie'.d'n poems, and, on behalf of pupils anc! staff, a tennis racquet to Miss I'v. M. Hir.dle (probationer), wishing them even,- success and happiness in their future careers. The following is the prize list: ■ Dux of School—Keith A. Hancock. Standard Vl. Bovi: Charles Ell 1, Albert Xorrish 2, Bernhard Wiik3 3. Girls: Hilda Jaylor ], Rosa'.ecn Smith 2, Maureen MaTioney 3. Standard V.—Beys: Kennedy Brown 1, Jack Whiting 9, Donald Michaei 3. Girls: Mavis Smith 1, Doris Kingdon 2, Kathleen Mathews 3. Standi!rd IV.-Boys: Desmond Wardell 1. Frank Paul 2, Clarence Wright 3. Girls: Trer.n Grant 1, Winnie Weston 2, Pauline Askew 3. Standard III.—Boys: George Giles 1, Cvril Kinsella 2, Leslie Xo.-rish 3. Girls: Maud Hatherley 1, Ivy Pithie 2, Eileen Bell Standard- II.—Boys: Clifford Hulston 1, Norman Smith 2, Mj&xwell Milner 3. Gir.s: Margaret Moore 1, Murici Hulston 2, Irma McClelland 3. Standard I.—Bey: Michael Wadley l, George Grivnt 2, Charles Johns 3. Girls: Marjory Paul 1, May Tomkinson 2, Irene Anstey 3. . Infante—Each child received a boob. (.roccl Attendance Certificates-—Lcste* Johns, Lawrence Mahoney, Eric Pithis, Herbert Sykes, Thomas Williamson, Marga:«t Campbell, Marion Johnston Ada Jorson Maureen Mahoney, Ruby Newell, Hi*" Tavlor, Walter Boulton, Donald Michael, Frank Newell, Ethel Anstey, Dona Kingdon, Kathleen Mathews, Jean Milner, Pearl | Pithie, Brenda Smith, M.avis Smith, Jessie Williamson, Noleen Clarke, Winnie Weston, ! Dulcie Timnw), Emily Anstey, Desmond. Wardell Frank Paul, Wilfred Newoll, Norman Gee' Ernest Gee, Ronald Bonnett, Bern aid Sweeter, Ivy .Pithie, Shirley Hilda Jonson, Alice Hornsby, John Crew May Gunna, Ngaire Mathews, Hil&a Johns ton Greta Hider, Ray Freeman, Joyce Ell, Florence Crowder, Kathleen Smitih, Heather McMillan, Muriel Hulston Jamea Norman Smith, Marwell Milner, Cnfford Mertett, Peter « J : May Tomkinson, Marjory Paul, i recta Aie ander,' Ernest Lasserre. lin derprizes were awarded- as unaer. Woodwork of Rat at Sydenham Manual Training Centre, Charles <?r>U Literary and Deb.Ung SCSS. 1, AgricuHural Science-Eric Pithie. to M .'ninety children in the infant department. . AKAROA DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL. The prize distribution ancL was a very f'air attendance' of parents and f • Yirin Mr W E. Jaoobsen, chairman. of the Committee, presided over the gathering. Among thosy present.wer-The M avo r Mr Geo. Armstrong, Messrs C. W Lcete, and A. M. Helps, "Panting the High School Board, the 807. A. C. P«rchfts, and the members of the SchoQl mittee. Brief but appropriate -speeches were made by tlie chairman, .the A. H. Julius and A. C. Purchas, and Mr C. Hell, the headmaster. At the request of the chairman, the Mayor then presented > the dux medal and the silver badges awarded'by the High School Board, the recipients being: Eric Parris, dux;. Joyce Narbey and Kevin a, Green, badges, secondary department mom°The remainder of the prizes were distributed by the Rev. A. H. Julius, as follows Primary Departments Standard Vl—Molly Masefield and Robert Munro, equal, 1, Fred Kingston 2, Oswald Hayward 3, lan Mac-dona'-d i. Special for excellence in conduct and diligence, Phyllis Helps. Standard V.—Nina Langrope 1, Keith Mooro •2„ Peter Davis and Ted-Armstrong, equal, 3. Special for excellence *in conduct, diligence, and progress, Frank Helps. Standard IV.—Nancy Robinson and Vernon Hammon, equal, X; Betty Munro and Morris Cullen, equal, 2. Special for conduct and diligence, Ashley Hammond. Standaird lll.—Jack McKengie H, Rex Davis 2, Ray Petterson 3, Winnie Innes 4. Standard ll.—Ena Woodill 1, Gerald Jaoobson 2, Doreen Cul'.en 3, Avnl Kearney i. „ , Standard I.—G. Williams 1, Vernon Armstrong and Patty Davis, equal, 2, Audrey Haley and Ida Phil'.ips, equal, 3 . 'infant Department—P..4—Noel Henmng I, Lola Johnstone % Reggie Collins 3. p_ 3 Olive Le Lievre 1, Joyce Le Lievre 2, Nona Pool 3. P. 2 Class—Joan Hammond and Beryl Judd, equal, 1, Teddy Davis 2. Every other Child in the infant room received a-email prize. . Secondary Department—Dua, Eno irarnsj monitors' badges, Joyce Narbey, Revina Green. . ■ . Fourth-year student#—Eric Parns 1, Merey Woodill 2. Third-year students—Revina, Green 1. Second-year students— : Graham Hall 1. First-year—Girls: Mary Tizzard 1, Joy Brocheri# 2. Boys: Ira Petterson 1, Alick Woodi'l 2. Mr Arnold's special prize for neatness and general excellence, Amy Baillie. Special prizes—Sewing: Seniors, Phyllis Helps I. Juniors: Bertha Bunker 1. Cociery—Secondary Department: Doris Barnham. Primary Department.: Vera Bell. Woodwork —Secondary Department: Ira Petterson. Primary Department: Frank Helps. Gardening—Primary Department: Bob Masefie!d and • Frank Helps 1, Trevor Sunckell and Innes Penlington 2. Navy I>eagUe competition essays—Standard VI.: Molly Masefieldi 1, Fred Kingston 2. Standard V.: Ted Armstrong 1, Nina Langrope and Frank Hammond, equal, 2. Society Prevention Cruelty to Animals essay competition—Standard VI.: Nellie Woodill. Standard V.: Ted Armstrong. Standard IV.: Betty Ifunro. IRWELL SCHOOL. The annual distribution of prizes to the scholars of the Irwell School took place at a concert given by the pupils. 'xJje programme comprised choruses and. dramatised songs, and solo items by Leicester Winchester, Jack .Brooks, Harold Baylia, Joyca Greaves, Lily Bliss, Kiwa Winehester, Dorothy Brooks, Kathleen Edna Mawson, Harold Stephens, Charles ifoggsrt, Marion Stephens, Maieie Brooks, Wiinam BayJis, Joyce Brooks. Mr John Brooks, chairman of the School Committee, aipressed open appreciation of the programme, and complimented the trainers, Mr T; Eggleton and Miss Webster, on the result of tneir coaching. The work done *t Irwell School, he said, reached a high standard, and for attendance the school nearly set a record for New Zealand. There were 64 scholars on the roil, *nd o4 of these wer© to receive attendance certificates. Captain Twhu Rhodes presented prizes and certificates to the following:— Standard Vl—Newman Sohnack and Joyce Greaved (proficiency certificates). Standard V.—Wilfred Mawsoh 1, Bruce Coe 2. Standard IV.—Edna Mawfon 1, Jicfc Rowley 2. Standard lll.—Linda Coe I, Alma McGregor 2. Standard ll.—Thomas Eggleton 1, Merle Heywood 2. standard X.—La»"une Coe I, Marion Stephona 2. Seventeen echolars in the infant .cla*sea also received, prizes. The following special prizes were awarded:— Sewing—Edna Mawson, Alma. McGregof, Merle Hey wood, Matildn Montgomery, Bessie Stephens, Nancy Rowley. Writing—Merle Heywood, Leiceeter VVinchiter, Nancy Rowley. Gardening—Jack Rowley, Leslie 'jieyweod.

KAIKOURA SUBURBAN SCHOOL. At the annual prize distribution of • th® ,Suljr*xxb»n school," each pupil wars present* JJjtli a book prize. addition to th.s 'here were several special prices as :ol ov. ® " -Attendance Prizes (presented hy M Panics) —Amv Chapman, Richard rCa Harold Fletcher, Ella and Acton "Wnea. -ir-i. "iligenco Prizes (presented by Mr G. «u----8on)—-Lance Boyd and Lexie Stokes. _ Sewing— Rcse Fletcher, Alma and x-n Boyd. | n Woodwork—Cyril Pablecheqne and Ernest tfoyd. Gardening— Cyril PaV.rcheque and Ernest, Boyd. Writing— Iris Broadhurst, Maggie Palmer, and Hector Tombs. „ ij Mental Arithmetic—Amy Chapman, liar-la Fletcher, and Willie Gibsan. , T League Certificates— Amy Chapman, Lance Boyd. r , t-ocd Attendance Certificates— Amy man, Harold FletcheT, Richard Broadhurs., Ella Barnes, Acton Barnes. Pn>fici enc7 ' Certificat?s-Amy Chapman, Lance Boyd Richard Broadhurst. Competency Certificates—lria Broadhurst. Cyril PabWhecue, Ernest Boyd. The headmaster (Mr F. S. H. Warner) ha 3 submitted the following report to the District Hisrh School Committe?The averAgo ro : l number for the year in the primary department wai 67 bey a and CG ppr.s, with an average attendance of 73 boys and 59 ! girls, approximated 90 per cent. Tho secondary average roll number for the year was 16, with an average attendance of approximately i 3) or 80 per cent. While the attendance in ' th's department is fairly satisfactory, the roll number is not, and it is a continual struggle to mainta n a sufficient roll to safeguard the d.'sestabliFhment of the secondary department. Five pupils passed with proficiency and two -with competency, making a total cf 22 proficiencies, six cndorsid competencies, and five competencies from 37 pupils in the past three ycar3, while four 'secondary pupils gained senior free places, making a to'al of 11 f-pnior froo places from I'2 pupils in, that time. In additkn, also, two pupus have .sat for matriculation, both passing, one in all seven subjects and. the ether in six. During tha present year one secondary pupil secured seoond place in the Young Citizens' League Essay competition, and also second place out of 26 entrants in Navy League's Essay Comptt : t'on. The agricultural instructor visited the scho:l twice during the year, and cn the latter occasion reported very favourablv on the work done and bein» done. The rchool opened 402 time? during the year, and closed on December 18th for the Christmas vacation, the dale of ro-cpin-ing being fixed for February 3rd. Miss V. F. Sincox, who has been an . assistant mistress of the Parrora East school, tendered her resignalion, the committee receiving it with regret. LEITHFIELD SCHOOL. The annual prize and break-up ceremony took place at the Leithfield School on Friday afternon, when a few of those interested in sohool children and their doings braved the elements to be present. Mr H. May, chairman of. the School Committee, presented the prizes and complimented those who by their, diligenoe had gained first place- in their classes. . A special prize,, given .by Mrs D. W. Palmer, for. the best sewing, ip classes below Standard 111., was wen by Jean Jamieson, a pupil of Standard I. The following 13 the prize-list: Standard . Vl..—Phvllis . Fletcher. Standard V. —lan, Page 1, Deris Judson 2. Standard IV.—Gladys Judson 1, Phyllis James 2, George Palmer 3. Norma McLean 4. Standard lll.—Gordon Fletcher 1, Melva Jamieson 2. Mini. Weir 3, Gwenyth Palmer 4, Eileen Russell 5, Norman Vickery and Cecil Rhodes. Standard I.—Lester Fletcher 1, Alma Mcj Lean 2, Charles Reid 3, lan Wright i, Jean Jamieson, Eonald James. Infants—The following infants received a book each :—Raymond McLean, Betty Wright, Mary Ashworth, Joan Palmer, Betty Sarich, Irene' Wilson, Alan McLean, Selwyn Fletcher, Margery Fletcher, Robert May, June Wright, and Noel Fletcher. Certificate of Proficiency—Phvllis Fletcher. Essay certificates: Phyllis Fletcher, lan Page, (two certificates), Phyllis Alma James. OHOKA SCHOOL. On Thursday tho Ohoka School children had their annual prize-giving, at which Bert Ashe was the dux of the school, hiß.:_caae being a . noteworthy one, in that ha?, had ■been absent due to illness during the ..paat two years, only returning for the last term. The prize-winners were as follows: Standard VI.—B. Ashe 1, lan Lancaster 2, Elaine Martyn 3. •Standard V.—W, Martyn I, Ray Moore 2, Alice Power 3. . . Standard V.—Allan McFarlane \ 1, Una Hart and Bob Kimber 2, L. Tully 3. Standard IV.—Hector Brown 1, Pat Moir 2. ; Standard ll.—Lance Harknees 1, lan McFarlane 2, Emma Sambrook 3, Hubert Ashe 1. Standard I.—Joan Salkeld 1, May Martyn 2, Bob Moir 3, Ralta lies 4. In classes .P. 3 and' P.l all the children were given prizes. Special prizes were given by the headmaster 'to the two boys, Bert Asbe and lan Lancaster, who gained proficiency certificates. A medal was given to W. Martyn on being the boy champion in-Grad® B at the primary school sporta held in Rangiora some weeks before. The prizes were given by tho chairman, Mr C. L. Dalzell, and at the conclusion of the prize-giving Miss Hilary Newton, the second assistant lady teacher, who was leaving the school, was presented with a fountain pen from the pupils. Before separating tho parents and children were entertained by the committee to afternoon tea. PREBBLETON SCHOOL. The Prebbleton School held itfl annual picnic under favourable conditions at Corsair Bay on Thursday. A large number of children, with parents and friends, journeyed l>y special train to Lyttelton, making from tbere a very pleaslnt boat trip to the bay, a few of the more energetic electing to walk to the picnic grounds. During the afternoon almost everyone took the opportunity 'to make an agreeable launch trip round the harbour. There waa also a good programme of sports for the children, the results of which are as follows: — Girls—Standards V. and VI.: Mary Hunt 1, Beatrice Southon 2, Bernie Smith 3. Standards 111. and IV.: Bertha HartneU 1, Vera Buckingham 2, Valmai Yeatman 3. Standard II.: Mavis Smith 1, Millicent Tod 2, Cora Saunders 3. Standard I.: Amy Clifford 1, Gladys Johns 2, Louie Goss 3. Infants: Ivy Saunders 1, Joyce Kolkman 2, Amy Harding 3. Three-legged Race: GJohns and M. Smith 1, B. Smith and I. Walker 2, M. Hunt and V. Buckingham 3. Boys—Standards V. and VI.: Cecil Gallagher 1, Francis Ayers 2. Standards 111. and IV.: Ceorge Banks 1, Stanley Banks 2, Alan Giles 3. Standard II.: Billy Smith l' Stuart Kingan 2. Standard I.: Colin Gallagher 1, Ruesell Prebble 2, Ernest Gallagher 3. Infants: George Chesman 1, Jack Prcridergast 2, Leslie Banks 3. Special: Rex Smith 1, E. Robbins 2. Married Men's. Race—G. Downey 1, ". Carpenter 2, J. O'Neill 3. Committeemen's Race —G. Walker 1, «■ Kingan 2, A. Maxey 3. The bre«king-up ceremony and prize-giv-ing which, owing to the unfavourable weather, was held indoors, took place on . Friday afternoon, when the prizes were> presented by Mrs Kingan as follows: — - . Standard Vl.—Dux. Stella Cherry, Cith'« Tod 2, Cecil Gallagher 3. _ Standard V.—Nancy Fleming 1, Lily Millar 2, George Mcintosh S. Standard IV.—Doreen Smith 1, Ethel Post 2, Bertha Hartnell 3. Standard lll.—Halsey Gallagher 1, Stanlev Banks 2, Ida Walker 3. "Standard ll—Stuart Kingan 1,, Billy Smith 2, MUlicent Tod 3. Standard I.—Oswald Banks 1, Hector Mcintosh 2, Co'.in Gallagher 3. p.3—Graham Gallagher 1, Mavis Richardson 2, Leslie Banks 3. Each of the other children and all tho infants received & gift book, and the. followin" special prizes were awarded:—Sewing— Standard VI.: Stella Cherry. Standard V.: Nancy Fleming. Standard IV.: Jean Hammend. Standard III.:- Ida Walker. Standard II.: Mavis Smith. Standard I.: Amy Clifford- Attendance —Halsey Gallagher 1, Oswald Banks 2. Miae Hay's sfiecial for arithmetic —Standard II.: Mavis Smith. Standard 1.: Oswald Banks. Mr Learmonth's special for good conduct —Standard V.: George Mcintosh. Standard IV.: Bertha Hartnell. 4' Certificates awarded by the S.P.C.£.\for essays were presented to:—Standard?: VI.: Stella Cherry. Standard V.: Intceh. Standard IV.: Vera Buckinghim. Votes of thanks were passed to the teachers and to the committee, after which all partook of afternoon tea, and a pleasiag little function waa brought to a close.

METHVEN SCHOOL. The annual school concert and distribution of prizes was held in the Methven Town Hall on Friday evening. T'.ie attendance was good, thd hali being crowded. °A very ccjovafale and varied programme was presented. The fiist part was given mainly by ii.'? children o£ the infant department, and the manner in which it w?s accomplished reflected great credit on the staff. The following it-ems were given Chorus, bv tne infants: duet, M. and P. Nickollfi: Maori song, Standards 111. and IV.; song, Standards V. and VI.: Japanese song, Standard* I. and II.; "Old Couple," boys Standards 111. and IV.: nursery pageant, infants; duet. Estello Doberty and Molly Dart: uoon foag. Standards I. and II.; flower song, girls of Standards 111. and IV.; Mary's Lrsib'", Standards V. and VI.: Good Night, Standards 111., IV., V.. ard VI. . Thfc chairman (Mr Stanley Smith), in presenting the prizes, said he was proud to be connected with a school which hnd mads such remarkable progress during the pisi few year 3. It was not more than a few years ago wVien the number on the ro 1 .! was €O. To-day it is nearly 3CO. Mr Smith also made a few eulo? : atic remarks in regard to the staff, and he unred parents to assist them bv sending the children to 6choil refnilarlr. He alfo '' •>id a irib"te to the work of the Rev. G. Hercus in his endeavours to obtain a District High School for Methvon. That this has been granted is mainly due to Mr Hercus's efforts.

The Rev. G. Hercus {rave an address on the proposed working <f the High School and detailed the subjects which would be taught. The conditions of admission were shown to be very liberal. For the first year pupi's will be housed in temporary classroom?. Although a lot has been achieved, there was still a dsal to be <iccomplished. It was the desire of the committee to strengthen the technical side of the curricu'um and he exhorted all "parents to assist the project by every means in their power. The average attendance was the main factor, and he pointed out tliat a commencement with a roll of 33 or 36 would ensure a stall of two teachers.

Mr J. R. Dalton %lso spoks and moved a very liforty vote of thanks to the staff for their efforts, and he particularly mentioriad the splendid way in which the children had been trained for the ooncert. Mr Tt. N. Elliott moved the following resolution:—"That this meeting of householders of the Mt. Hu't district appreciates the action of the Department in establishing a District High School in Methven. but strongly urges the Department, to complete, the school by setting vp the full science courso usually connected with secondary education." The motion was put to the meeting and carried unanimously. The following is the priz.--list:—

Standard Vl.—Dux medal: Allon TTercus: runner-up, Eil&en Carleton; third, Winsomi Elliott. Mental (special prize): Allan Herous. Sowing: Margery •Cormock, Betty Smith (equal) 1. Special knitting prize: Eileen Carleton. Progress prize: Girls, Betty Smith: bovs, Tonv Middle'on. Writing nrizo (Standards V. and VI.): Mary Crooks. History prize : Reg. • C&rr. Orr medal: Boys, Jas Highley; girls, Winßome Elliott.

Standard V.—Bertha Lock 1, Mildred Lock 2, Molly Dart 3. Progress priaa: Girls, Iren:» Dalton; boys, Mawson Scoon. Mental: I\?Buckett. Sewing: M»rv Crooks. Standard IV.—lvy McLennan 1, Vivicnne Pascoe 2. John Fleming 3. Progress: Girls, Evelyn Newman; boys. Jack Bland. Mental: John Fleming. Sewin?: Sylvia Newman. Special sewing: Ivy McLennan. Standard lll.—Gwen Elliott 1. Thco. Dors 2. Neil Aitken 3. Pro<rro - s: Boys.*- Stanley Chambers; girls, Beryl Reid. ■ Mental: Theo. Dore. S«wins: Peggy Beaton. Special sewing': Gwen Elliott. Standard ll.—Gwen Pascon 1. Laura Watson 2, Grace Shearer 3. Progress: Boys, Ray Kilworth; girls, Ngaire Shearer. Mental: lan Hercus. Sewing: Natalie Holmes. Special eewing: Jespie Newman. Standard I —Harold Bland 1, Bert Davidson 2, Bettv Chambers 3., Progress: Boy 3, Robbie Ireland; girls, Marjory Hercus. Special progress : Ella Anderson, Jean Kilworth, Betty Chambers, Marie Fleming, Robt. Petrie. Mental: Bert Davidson, Jean Wightman. Special sewing: Betty Chambers. , .. Proficiency certificate® were gained bv the following:— Reese Adams, Rowland Held, Eileen Qarleton, Jas. Davidson, Margery Cormack, Christina Dqre, Allan Hercus, Winsome Elliott, Olga Gilliam, Jas Highley, Margaret McDonald, Sybil Reid, Elizabeth Smith, Kathleen Toolev, Joan Veitch. .. lie Orr Medal is given to the best boy and girl of tho school-who, in the opinion of their teachers, are likely to make the best citizens. Mr A. S. Kennedy, headmaster, thanked the committee and householders for' the complimentary remarks and vote of thanks to the staff.

ALLENTON SCHOOL. The following Allenton School children have been awarded • Sixth Standard proficiency certificates—Kath.ecn Austin, Alice Digby, Isabel Hamilton, Myrtle Hayman, Edith Jaxy, Irene Moriarty, Freda, Sparrow, Lillian Wills, Norman Anthony, Frederick Broom, James Burrows, Huia Crysell, Griffin Field, James Hill, Edgar Kennedy, Henry Lane, Bernard Mathieson, Donald McCormick, John McLennan, Douglas Yarcoe, Alexander Field. Endorsed competency—Muriel Doig, Jean Blackwood. Competency—Frederick Jary, William Drummond. TEMUKA D.H. SCHOOL. The annual prize-giving ceremony of the Temuka District High School took place on Friday afternoon. There wos a very good attendanco of parents and friends cf the pupils at the distribution. The prizes were given out. by the Mayoress (Mrs Gunnion), relieved occasionally by the chairman of the School Committee (Mr C. L. Fraeer), the Mayor (Mr Burnett) and the headmaster (Mr li. Malcolm). Mr Fraser, the Mayor, Mr T. D. Burnett, M.P., the Rev. J. B. Hervey, and the headmaster all addressed the gathering and mude remarks suitable to the occasion. The prize list was as follows: Primer 4 Infants—Attendance: Doris Heron Grace Boyle, David Walker, Dian-.i Ward, Roland Bailey, Robin Hall. Merit: Malcolm Shepherd 1 (Miss Phillips's special), Edith McLeod 2 (Miss Kingston), James Grant 2 (Miss Eider), C. Harvey 4, C. Knight 5, J. Trigamce 6. Progress: D. Oliver, B. Joynt. Std. I. —Attendance: Betty Callender, Susie Callender, C. Heron, R. Findlay, E. Sawyer, M. Williams. Merit: D. Brown 1, Reg. Boyle 2, A. Lamb 3, M. Davis 4, G. Fraser 6. Progress: L. McFarlane, D. Lyon. Neatness: B. Allfrey, H. Cornwall (Mr Hornbrook's prize). Nature study: Betty Callentter, W. Shand (Mr Edward's prizes). Sewing: A. Lamb 1, S. Callender % ■ Std. II. —Attendance: T. Barter, M. Clinch, B. Jackson, D. Baxter, G. Cartwright, D. McLeod, J. - Foster, R. Goldsbrough. Merit: R. Hunt 1, A. Gibbs and A Lamb 2, M. "'Lefeber 4, G. Stewart 5, R. Jackson 6. Progress; T. Harvey, J. Henry. Essay: Mr Lefeber (Mr Malcolm's prize). (Nature study: G. Stewart (Miss Scrimshaw's). Sewing: R. Hunt 1, I. Fceter 2. Std. lll.—Attendance: P. Coombs, Is. Hutchison, J. Swap, R-. Ward, D. Gibb, C. Norton, R. Heron, V. Cook, S. Hall, A. Callender, A. Hughes, 0. Hancox, H. Sawyer. Merit: H. Sawyer 1, M. Joynt 2 W. Smart 3, M. Harris 4, J. Greenfield 5. K. Heron 6 P. Coombs 7. Progress: N. Grant, iA. Hughes. Neatness: K. Gunnion (special Miss Turner). Drill: M. Nicholas (Mrs Sanders special). Sewing: J. Greenfield 1, L. Smith 2, N. Grant (Miss Turner s special for buttonholing). „ Std. IV—Attendance: S. Galbraith, C. Kay, Z. Poultney, Wedlake, M. Whitfield. J. Gribble, S. Hay, D. Hopkinson, A. Kins. S. Preddy, T. Nicol. Merit: D. Hopkinson 1, M. Greenfield 2, D - El ™ 3 G. Cartwright 4, Z. Poultney 5 N. Heron e' Progress- A King, M. McFarlane. Sewng: infield I®M. Whitfield 2 Buttonholing: M. Whitfield 1, R. Davis 2 (Miss Turner's prizes). _ -o Std. V. —Attendance: J. Dowlas, C. Bax ter E. Brown, A. Curry, L. Hunt, L. McLachlan G. Jackson. L. Honkinson G. Smart: B. Blackmore, A. N or t°n,D.Walker, Merit: E. Dale 1. D. Walker 2, M Meek | m H tIC D Harvey 1 M Meek 3 (Miss Philp4- % 1 <■» a Taylor b prize), r«. -=fy a -■ ti C. Carter 2, M Valker (Mrs Dougherty # © Ptam. Garden: E. Gunn . i °" 1 S K P Tavlor C. Foote, W. Purdom, rtf' D' Smith.' Essay: T. Goodman A. Hope, 1J , .. Clarke (Mr Hcrvev s Society Callender 1, C. C.rier Gcodman 2. Woodwook: A. L. Hope fi T T , v lor 2 (Mrs Lee's special), fewmg: liui Toneson 1 (Mrs Fraser's), Lynda Hope f Manson's). E. Walker 3. Writing: 2 walker "Di^ssncc: J. Mc* W. Sinclair, E g Walker. Walkw 1, 0. Collins 2 (Mrs Smart's prizes).

High School. jgTb&Bt t%£"?: I. B W«m^iaU: G C b 1, J. Hughes 2, D. : G. Hopkineon dux, K. Orioß 2, A- Cooper 3 (headmaater a epecial).

Woodwork: C. Hi^inbotfbin. Ne&tncss: M..Hart (Miss M&nsells). Writing: G. Smart. Progress > 12* iicftX'n (Mr Gunnio , n s), \j--Gaffaney (Mrs Sander's), M. Webb (M) Cirtwright's). „ Sports' t>rizes—-Senior championship: IN. Orton T. "Hornbrook. Intermediate cMnm.: J. Douglas, E. Laneford. Junior chamn : M. Harris and C. Oliver (equal), H. Mallett. Football: A. Hono (Mr Keys), i. Ives 'Mr Hunt's), S. Collins (Messrs Chester and Bain's). General sports: D. ebb (Mr Walker'*)-

MONTALTO SCHOOL. The annual break-up and prize distribution ceremony of the Montalto School, Ashburton, was held at the annual P>cmc.ta Shephord's Bush on Friday when, tho following prizes wore presented by.. Mrs W. G progres^—P.l: Willie Greensladc. P.2: Jessie Combe, Robert Combe. P. 4: ®ick Branch, Betty Murdoch. ■ Standard I.: Darcy Anderson, Islay McBr Standard II.: Francis Morrow, Jes:ie McC °Star4ard IV.: Jack Branch, Barry Morrow, Willie Morrow. Standard V.—lan Anderpon. Special—Attendance (Mrs H. Branch . Willie Morrow. Neatest Nature Study book. (Miss R. Crooks): Morrow (Mrs W. Greenslade): Jeasie McCorrnick. Arithmetic (Miss R. Crooks): Willie MorlOW.