PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18265, 26 December 1924, Page 6

PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS.

NORTH BRIGHTON SCHOOL.

The breaking up function at the North Beach School was presided over by the chairman (Mr E. A. M. Leaver), there being a, number of parents present, A programme of musical items was given by the children. The following is the prize list: Standard Vl.—Dux medal presented by the chairman: Kathleen Instone 1, Stanley Dalling 2. Prize for kindest and most courteous child (presented by Mr D. G. Sullivan, If.P.): Freda Smith. Maud Cook Memorial prize for general knowledge: Molly Gray. Standard V.: Estclle Cook 1, Freda, Smith 2, William Stevens 3. Standard IV.: Alma. Jor.es 1, Moily Slanev 2. Moliv Gray 3. Standard III.: ,Nor* Slaney 1, Dorothy Hamer 2 Pegt'v Maffey 3. Standard II.: Geo. Morcom 1, Gerald Thompson 2, Gwenda Jones ". Standard I.: Roberta Johnstone 1, EUie Mumford 2, Andrew Cook 3. Good attendance certificated (Ist class)— Std VI.- Stanlev Dalling. SLd. V.: Keivin Taylor, Sidnev Bell. Std. IV.: Edward Brown. Mollv Instone, Molly Slaney. Std. III.: Dorothv Hamer, Betty ,Nelson, Dolly Burt, Eva Pepperill, Nora, Slaney. Std. 11. c Jack Kichards, Eileen Hut-ton. Std. 1.: Kenneth Hut ton, Robert Holiday, Olive Can.

SPRINGBANK SCHOOL. At the anunal prize-giving in connexion with the Springbank School there was a large gathering of parents and friends, and ■an enjoyable afternoon was spent. The prizes were presented as follows: Std. VI.: Delsie Fisher. Std. rV'.: Je«n Barrie, Nancy Burgess, Jean Rands, Kathleen "Whitham. Std. III.: Miriam Tallott, Esther Barrie, Robert Whitham, James Wlutham. SfcA IT.: Mary Forsvth, Jean Patterson. Std. I.: Joyce Smith, Ernest Gartcry. Lower: Dick "Whithorn, Ronald House. Infants: Kathleen Tallott, Dorothy Forsvth, Hilda Tallott, Pat Smith, Alice Whitha.m, Letlio Forsyth. Roland Patterson. Special prizes—Attendance, girls: Jean Patterson. Boys: Roland Paterson. General improvement: " Elrneft Gartcry. Neatest work: Esther Barrie, Miriam Tallott. Sewin?- Delsie Fisher, Joyce Smith. Best behaved girl: Delsie Fisher. Best behaved bov: James Wlutham. Highest marks attained during the year: Jean Barrie. Certificates presented by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for an essay on "Kindness to Dumb Animals" were won bv Kathleen "Whitham. Jean Barrie, and Miriam Tallott. A medal waa presented* to Nancy Burgess for chamoion girl in the B grade at the athletic sports, held in Rangiorn. recently in connexion with the schools of the North Canterbury district. After the prizes had been presented by the chairman (Mr "W. House) Mr Brock, chief inspector of schools, gave a short address and congratulated the teacher, committee and residents on the general efficiency of the school and surroundings, and also of the nrogtess math in the school. Afternoon tea -was served by the ladies, and the children were treated to sweets and soft drinks.

KAIKOURA CONVENT. Following is the prize list: Std. VI.: Monica Lanyon, dux (gold medal). Std. V.: Tlieo Eaton, highest marks (1). Alfred Gibson and Victoria Chisnell (equal) Christian Doctrine (gold medals); William Peoples, English and history; Edward Smith, arithmetic and drawing; Ke-yes Wereham, general progress: Sydney Poulter, general progress; Audrey Leeder, composition and geography. Std. IV.: Eileen Peoples, highest marks (1); Kathleen Keenan, composition anfi writing; Koura- Lanyon, general progress and neatness; Gregory Chisnell, arithmetic. Std. III.: Eva Smith, highest marks: Edna Lanyon, arithmetic; Edna Garrett, music; Joan Peoples, general devotednessa; Stella Peoples, reading and singing; Mavis Cotton, reading andi drawing; Doreen Smith, reading and recitation; Millicent _ Xorrie, general progress; Lucy Leeder, writing and neatness; Eileen Kerr, gcnenal progress; Cora Poulter, general progress- May Stokee, general progress; Dougla3 Kerr, arithmetic and drawin?; James Hemmingway, general progress; Michael Peoples, history and geography; Andrew Palmer, history and general progress. Std. II.: Annie Keenan. highest marks; Clare Stack, geography; Rita Lanyon, sewing: Katie Kerr, handwork; Mary Sweeney, neatness; Austin Smith, composition; Frank Adair, arithmetic; John Brunei, lecitation; Reginald Chisnell, arithmetic; Cyril Stack, drawing. . Std. I.: Nancy Poulter, highest marics; Joan Harris, drawing; Sheila Miles, sewing; Irene Keenan, reading; Molly Keenan, recitation; Eileen Kerr, neatness; Edison Eaton handwork; Maurice Gibson, arithmetic { Charles Wereham, composition; Frank Harrison, writing.

COOPER'S CREEK SCHOOL.

On Friday last the Cooper's Creek School was the scene of a great gathering from far and wide to \iew the- many picturesque costumes at a. fancy dress bah, and to see and hear the children act and SThg. Tho evening started with the grand march, led bv two tiny schoolgirls, one of whom was an Early Victorian Lady, the other Twink Dye, followed by all the other schoool children in fancy costume, and then came the adults likewise attired. After the grand march waltz was a recitation by little Elsie Garner, who'received an encore. Then followed a very pretty song, "Beautiful Flowers," by all the children in three semicircles, ' ench row holding a garland of flowers, which ewayed to the movements of the children as they sang. This item was received with great applause. Then came a song, "How'd You Like to be a Baby Girl?" by three little tots, Lorna Frahm.. Elsie and Bessie Garner. Other items were welL carried out* particularly the closing ecene, "Good-night," by tho girla in nightdresses and boudoir caps, each carrying candles.

Tho judging of tho fancy costumes was ably carried out by Mr and Mrs Barry, Mr and Airs Elliott, and Miss Dorn. The prize list for school children was as follows:—Prettiest dress, under 10—Elsie Garner (White Moth). Most original dress, under 10— Lorna Frahm (Early Victorian Lady) Preltiest dress, over 10—Beatrice McGrnth (Hawaiian Lady). Most original, over 10— iJoris Garner (Ruination). Special prize n-iven by •the judges in same class for prettiest dress— Jocelyn Webb (Spanish Dancer). V-oya' prize, best dress—Henry ' Proflitt (Dwarf). Boy's prize, original dress—Colin Frahm. (Jazz Pierrot), District only, under j_Bov's original: Gavin Taylor (Coek-a----doodlodo). Boy's best: M. Dodds (Little Do-Pcep). Girl's original : Phyllis Lil'y (Powder Puff). Girl's best:. Kan Waller (Bed Poppy). Open class, under s—lsabel Meyers (Coon), Ivan Soutter (Little TJoy Blue). Special, open class, girls under 10 —Joyce Gregory (Eastern Princess). Ladies' classy-Prettiest dres3: Betty McNae (Butterfly). Most, original: Dorothy Elliott (Three C>stles Cigarettes). Gentlemen's class—Best dres3: Mr Martin, Christchurch (Parson). Original: Mr Spencer (Granny Chamberlain). School children in fancy costume were: Beatrice McCrath (Hawaiian Lady), Clara Garner (Carnival), Lynda ProffiU (Tulip), Iris Lilly (Newest Fashions), Jocelyn Webb (Spanish Danccr,i ; Doris Garner (Kuinition), Alvine Proflitt (Evening Star), Henry Proflitt (Dwarf), Colin Frahm (Jazz Pierrot). Hilda Garner (Baggy Elsie Garner (White Moth), .Lorna Frahm (Earlv Victorian Lady), Bessie Garner (Twink Dyei.

Others in fancy dress were:—Mr Blliott lltcstless 2\"ight),"Mr W. Taylor (Clown), Mr Waller (Gentleman), C. Rydc (Swagger, Mr Uoolittlc), P. Frampton (Cowboy), B. Marsh (Charlie- ChanHn l , Cissv Protiitt (Eastern T.ady), Madge Proffitt (Xiglit.l, Mrs W. Taylor (Japanese Lady), Doris Marsh ilii-rh .Colleenl, Margery Frahm (Spanish Dancer l , Betty McXae (Butterfly, Gladys Bonisch (Wash Dan, Joane Beker (Christmas Cracker), Nan Waller (Bed Poppy), Isabel Meyers (Coon;, Sylvia Taylor (Fairy). Spencer (Fairy), Gavin T.-.ylor (Cock-a-Doodlc-do), ltona Elliott (Raven Tea), Ivan Soutter ibittle Boy Blue), Joyce Gregory (Eastern Piineessi, Gwen Soutter (Rosebud'. M. Dodd (80-Pecp), Pollv Garner (Qtieen of Diamonds), Edna 'Martin (Black and White Pierrette).

Among those in plain drrsj : - Mc=daincs r.vde (21, Southgatc, Waller. Brown. Mover?, Beker,' ProflHt, Barry, Elliott, Browser ;ClinstciiurcrO, Gregory (Christchurch), Soutter (.2) iChristchurch 1 , Dodd. Lilly (2i, Garner, Frampton, ifarslt (2). Clark, Frahm, Clausen, Spenc;-r, Knowles, Misses R. Hyde, E. Smith E. Bowman, K. Dow, V. and M. Proffitt, S*. and M. Wells, A. Farrelly tChristchurchj, E. Taylor, K. Oregon" (Christchurch), 1). Dodd, Forsythe (2), F. Garner, F. Clark, W. Klliott, Bidmead, 1. Ferguson, Messrs Ryde (2), Southgate, Proffitt (3), Meyers, Taylor, Taylor (2) (Christchurch), Knowles, R<Aerteon, CN-rk, Frampton, Marsh (2j, Brown, Frahm, Dodd. Gregory (Christchurch), Soutter (Christ-

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church), Lilly .;i), T. Lewis, B, Booth, Proffitt i-J), U. McGiath, Wells (2), Walsh Of. borne, .->.]• criruaon (ChriMchurch), \\\ Dodd. Smith, lavclka., Garner, Woodthorpc, R. McGrath. Each child received a present from Father Christmas off the Christmas tree. At the conclusion the chairman, Mr G. Kvde returned thanks to the judges and 'to '.Mrs Weob (teacher), and Mrs J. Proffitt for training tno children, and to all those who in other ways assisted. The accompanists were (for children s items), Mrs Webb; for dances Mesdames Beker and Southgate, and Mr Martin. Musical items were also contributed b-.-Me,~rs Gregory and Soutter (Christchurch). Ihe children s ]uc!ry-?pot waltz -was won by I.vr.-irv ProffiU nncl Bet.tv McXac and the crown-up lucky-spot waitz bv Miss Mar-erv Frahm and Mr C. Hyde. The balloon dance y.-a? won by Miss Annie Forsvthe and Mr Arnold Proffitt. The proceeds go to the school prize fund.

Tr: the TVMtham School r>rizc list mention omitted of three specials, which were awarded aa under:—Standard IV. for diligence ur.d conduct: Ruth Symons, Jessie Jeffrey, Jean Thompson.