DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21355, 24 December 1934, Page 3

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES

—♦ — TAI TAPU Mr T. O. Morgan (chairman o£ the school committee, extended a hearty welcome to the parents and friends of the children who attended the Tai Tapu School at the annual break-up ceremony. The gathering took plaeo in the school grounds. A display of the work done during the year by the pupils was examined with much interest. The chairman complimented the staff upon the year's work and he exhorted the parents to send their pupils regularly to school. The committee appreciated the work of instructing the children in Bible knowledge done by the Kevs. M. Ayrton, G. Macrae, and T." M. C'urnow, all of whom were present. Mr Morgan referred to the Hon. .Sir li. Heaton Khodes, who, he said, never failed in attending to present the prizes. Ho had given up his visit to Wellington to welcome the Duke of Gloucester in order to present the prizes, and the large audience showed their keen appreciation of his kindness. .Sir It. Heaton Khodes, in addressing the gathering, it was always a happy occasion for" him, and he was always interested in matters affecting; the Tai Tapvi School, ile congratulated Mr -\. Thompson (headmaster) and his stuff on their good work, also the He v. M. Ayrton and the other ministers on their faithfulness and good work. Ho said that Sir James Carroll—a very eloquent speaker, got his good language from the Bible—a book of the most perfect Eng. lish that anyone could read. In wishing the children a very happy time in their school holidays, Sir Heaton said their parents had had very difficult times which children knew nothing about. Mr Thompson, headmaster, Mr Lorrimer, assistant, Miss Steinmetz, infant mistress, and Miss J. McLachlan were recipients of presents from the children. Mr Thompson responded on behalf of the teachers, thanking them for their good wishes. Mary Studholmo (president), of the junior branch of the Red Cross Society, gave a brief account of the work done during the year. Many garments by girls and toys mado by boys were sent to the lied Cross centre in Cliristclmrcli. Sir Heaton presented the prizes to the children and Miss Hynes presented the prizes she had given to the winners in the junior Red Cross section. At the conclusion the children were each presented with a bag of cherries and sweets, which is an annual gift by Sir Heaton to the children. A very pleasing programme of part-songs, a, recitation, and a pianoforte solo was contributed by tho pupils of the school. The following is tho list of prize-win-Attendance prizes—form II.: Betty Macartney. Form I.: Ohveu Griffiths.- Van Griffiths, Ronald Hamilton, Kenneth Gallagher, Standard IV.: Alison Peryinan, Marg. Rennie. Standard lib: Nan Michael. Standard II.: David Hamilton. Primer Division: Margaret Thompson, John Michael, Garth Peryman. Needlework—Lady Rhodes Memorial prize: Patricia Harris. Form II.: Betty Macartney 1, Joyce Leverington 2. Form I.: Myfanvvy Griffiths 1. Standard IV.: Alison Pervman 1, Betty Wood 2. Standard III.: Molly "Wood 1. Standards 11. and I.: Nellie Ireland 1. Primer Division: Ruth Harris 1, Margaret Thompson 2, Elva Taylor 3. Knitting—Form III.: Kathleon Mangels 1. Leather and Marquetry—Merle Voice 1. Darning—Betty Macartney 1, Joy Garnctt 2. Agriculture—Mr T. O. Morgan's prizes: R. Mehlliopt 1, R. Hamilfon 2. Woodwork—Mr J. Mackenzie's prize: Cecil Giddens. Progress—Mr Duncan's prizes: Girls, Phyllis Dickson; boys, Rouald Hamilton. Cookery—Mrs Mangel's prize—Joyce Leverington. Junior Red Cross Branch—Best garment (Mrs R, McLachlan's prize): Betty Macartney 1; (Mrs R. M. Morten's prize), Edna Garnett 2. Best toy (Mrs R. McLachlan's prize), Dudlev Hampton 1, Ron Mehlhopt 2. Most helpful girl (Miss V. V. Hyno's pme) : Mary Studholme. Most helpC"l boy (Miss Hynes' prize): John TobecJ'

WAIAU The annual price giving cerpmony of the Waiau School was field on Wednesday eveniii<;, before a large attendance of parents unci friends. The Rev. K. T. F. Larsen presented the prizes. before the presentation the following short programme was given:—(.'horns, '•Fairy Glade,'' by Standards 111. and IV. girls; duets, "Little .Mr Baggy Breeches" and "Little Dutch .Mill," by Patricia and Gordon Forbes, and "Little Brown Thrush," by Graham Dunbar and Keith Kobson; recitations, Fay Crampton, Kex Aldriilge, -Maurice Stove, and .Margaret howt; folk dances, ('The Crested lien," by infants, and "Old Mole," senior girls: tap dance, Catherine Aldridge and Dorothy MeClelland; playettes, "Oliver Twist," senior boys, and "A Costly Joke," senior girls. The headmaster, Mr G. "W. Aldridge, on behalf of the school committee, presented Patrick Shelley with a silver medal in recognition of his having attended from November S, 192G, to December 19, 19114, without missing a day. The awards in the various standards were: — Standard VL—P. Dunbar 1, Zoo Aldndgo and Carol Belton (equal) 2. Standard V. —Alfred Thompson ], Betty Stove 2, Noel Shelley 3. Standard IV. —Bart Creed 1, Stuart Dunbar 2, Doreen Jeffs 3. Standard lll.—Betty Fitzgerald 1, Kenneth Kidd 2. „ ... Standard II. —Peter "Whitliam 1, Keith Robson 2. Janet Belton 3. . Standard I.—Graham Dunbar 1, Ccdric Cole 2, Vnlmai Croft 3. Special prizes were awarded as follows: — Lvmlon special for best athlete: Patrick Shellev. Lvndon special for best needlework:" oXe Aldridge. Mrs P. K. Deardcn s special for needlework for Standards 111. and IV.: Hilda Capstick. In addition every child received a book. ROLLESTON The break-up concert of the Knlleston School was held in the Rolleston Public Hall recently. It was well attended by parents and friends. Items were given by the school pupils, and dance items by pupils of Miss Lawson's btudio, Christchurch. The programme was as follows: —Songs, "Marching Thro' Georgia," "The Blue Bells of Scotland" (school pupils); recitations, John Brosnahan Arthur Pearce, Dennis Dierck; operatic dance, Miss Betty Wilson; songs, "Spider and the Fly," and West" infants section; humorous recitation, Idling Mother," Miss Rugby Douglas; dance, "Rainbow Fairy," Miss Lawson's. pupils; pianoforte duet, Misses Doris Timmß and Xoeline Katon; songs in chaructcr, Massas in do Cold Ground," "Camplown Races,' school pupils; dance, "Pirates," Misa Lawson's pupils; playette, "Dr Pills,' Joyce Crawford and Ivan Chesney; song in character "Ten J-itflc Niggers," infants section; pianoforte solo, Master Raymond Mils; .son" "When You and I Were Young, Maggie," Gladstone Fitzgibbon and Ngaire Willttls; tap dance, Miss Jean Weir; Highland fling, Miss Betty Irvine; f°ns*. .When \H the World's at Peace,, Spinning Wheel" school pupils; Indian dance, .Miss Bettv 'Freeman; play. "Catching a Lunatic, pupils, Standards VI and V. Mr S Dallard, chairman of the schoo committee, distributed reward books and 'wi'iliam Wilk'Us, l'etcr Phillips, and Raymond Chesney. Standard V.—James Dallard, Douglas W il'"'standard IV.—John Phillips, Gladstone I 'stlindard lit.—John Brosnahan, . Dcnise I ' l SUndard 11.— Ngaire Willetts, Joyce Crawford Arthur Peorce, Ivan Chesney. Standard I.—Margaret . Phillips, Mhel Wicks. Donald Wade, Dennis Dierck. Preparatory Division—Lorna Viilletts, Ro<=.-Marie Fitzgibbon. Joan Pearce. Jean Buchanan, Tan Hamilton, Harold Dallard, C,li s" T"] y pr'iye«— Asrriculture: Douglas Wil|e„-' l' William Willetts 2. Handwork, ~,;,. division- William Willells I, Teler Phillips 2 " Middle division: Gladstone Filz-'-ibbon 1 Lower division: Arthur Pearce 1 Iviii 2. Preparatory division (Mrs Kelhan'- p'ri/e) : Tan "" n, . i1,0,1 p . 1.-..: 1 "' ln i>,.,,.,.0 " Snellin" prize: - John Phillips. \ ve,"v eniovabfe dance followed. for which Mr Fitzgibbon played the music Mr S Dallard was master of ceremonies Music for the operatic dancing was played by Mrs McKacben. TEMPLETON The Templeton School held the annual break-up ceremonies tecently at the school grounds. An exhibition of handwork done by the children during Iho year was much admired. The programme consisted of races and ewiraniincr sports. Afternoon tea was dispensed. The chairman presented each scholar with a prize. The honour list was as follows: Dux—Hadley Newell. Special Handwriting Prize—W. Dow. Standard V.—Alice Hill 1. Mary Downing 2, Eric Newell 3, Pat Kaamusaen 4, |

Standard IV.—Phyllis Trimble 1, Darcy I Newell 2, Phyllis "Watson and Mervyn Joblin (equal) 3. ' Standard lll.—Clarence Hill 1. Christopher Sonne 2. Standard ll.—James Rosa 1, Dorothy Jeffs 2, Jim Maidens 3, Iris Newell 4. Gwen Dow 5. ._. Standard I.—Jim Gordon 1, Joan Woods and Ernest Alsop (equal) 2. Class 4—Ngaire Dennis 1, Eric Johnston 2, Mark Hill 3. _ , Class 3—Loraine Jeffs 1, Vernon Woods 2, Martha Thompson 3. Class 2-John Rosa 1, Peter Barnes 2 Class I—Ellen Gordon 1. Malcolm MeKcnzie 2, Mary Alsop 3. Special prize for eardemng (present by Mr R. Johnston): Harold Fine and Robelt Taylor 1, Lloyd Barnes and Darcy fcewcll -. Special prize for green pens (presented t>> Mr Ross): Keith Watson 1, Enc Newe 11 -. Prize (presented by Mr J. P. Wright): lat Rnsmussen 1, Jeanne Gordon -. Sports (runnin e )-Boys, under seven vears: Bobby McKenzie 1 Rue IvrngW-, V. Woods 3. Girls: Ellen Gordon 1, Mary Alfeld 2, Lorry Jeffs S. Boys under eicrlt. Tommy Voice 1, Eric J?anf to , n \ £"£; Marion Wright 1, Jean Chatterton 2, Dennis 3. Bovs, under nine: Jim Goidoi 1, Richard McKenzie 2. Billy Girls: Rona Marsh 1 Gwen Dow - \«» Mclnnes 3. Boys, under 10: Ken Alfeld 1, Jack Hampton 2, Neil Basmuwcn 3 Guls Mary Knight I, Betty H,!l 2 Jeffs 3. Boys, under 31: Hay Hi 1 l,»i Taylor 2, Chris. Sonne 3. Guls. bl "£y. Larson i. Phyllis Watson 2 Isabel Chat terton 3. Boys, under 12: Moivjn JODII '' 1 Noel Johnston 2 D. Lawson and H. Fine (equal) 3. Girls: Jean G ° df {" Phyllis Trimble 2. Boys, under U. Chatterton 1, Keith V,»*"",*■ Barnes 3. Boys under 14: A*«"» . IJ £ ~; Roy Quartly 2, Fred Alsop 3. <■mis ■ QuartTy 1. Beryl Fakoner 3 Al, 4-10 yards, boys: Bob Allfn ■ • -j : , Hirls: Shirley Lawson 1. Dolly s«"£ ;. cwimminpr—Learners' race: Sh rley ijaw son Cl Johnston 2, Phy lis 3. i Beryl Falconer 1, Bill Dow 2.

CLARKVILLE There was a good attendance at the Clarkvillo Hall recently, when tho annual school concert and prize giving was held. -U ... Harper, chairman of the school committee, presented the prizes and each child attending the school received a book. The prize list was as follows.Standard VI.-Merlo Robson, Ngacre Holland, Royce Holland, Don Brown. Standard V.—Tharon Smith 1, Veda G.lc 2> IV-Joan Paurson I.Joe Johnnio Harper 2, Tom Rich 3. |, lv i„a Standard ll.—Merle Brown 1, L.iMna Moore 2, Juno Harper .!. Standard I.—Mavis Walker 1, Esther L.u. caster 2, Wynsonio Holland 3. 1 ,„„.,„, 1 Sewing-Senior classes' Ngaero Holland Middle classes: Daphne Holland. Jumoi classes- Lavina Moore and Wynsomc Holland. Infant classes: Lorna rntr-rson. Gardening—K-oyce Holland 1, \Sj\cin °A number of first-class attendance prizes were gained during tho year. Tho concert programme was as follows. Folk dance, senior,.; pb,y, "Cndere la juniors; songs in costume seniors, mas songs, juniors; play, "Puss in t Boots Standards 111. and IV.; recitation. Joe Johnson • play, "Joan of Arc," seniors; song in •ostume, "The Toddy Bears' . Picnic, juniors; nigger minstrel band, seniors. Mis M. Smith was accompanist. After supper had been served dancing followed. Mrs M. Smith (piano) ink Mrs A Cosgrove (accordeon) played the music Extras were played by the nigger minstrel band and Mrs T. Holland. Mr W. Holland was master of ceremonies. LEITHFIELD The annual picnic and prizo giving of the Leithfield School wero held at the Leithfield beach.

The prize list was as follows: Merit prizo (presented by -Mr H. May)— T. Ashworth 1; merit (presented by -Mr J. Ashu-orl.il): Tom May 2. Dux of school—Tom May. Form I. —Mary Sarich 1, Dulcie James 2.1 Louis Palmer 11. , Standard IV.—Terence Coffey 1, T. Ashworth 2. Standard 111. —Martin Coffey 1, Pat Jamieson 2. Kdith Ashworth .'), Jan McLean 4 Eileen Johnstone 5. Leslie Moxham 6. Standard ll.—Colleen Coffey 1, Helen Frame 2. Dorothy James 15, Douglas Moxham 4 Leslie James 5, Flora McLean 0, June Palmer (improvement), Lorna Keid (handwork). Standard I.—June Jamieson 1, Jack Sarirh 2. Primer 4—Angus llcid 1, Betty Chivers 2. Primer :!—Colleen Frame 1, Barry Reid 2. Primer 2 —George James 1, Gavin Coffey 2. Sewing prizes—Senior Division: T. Ashworth. Diligence: T. Ashworth. Middle Division (presented hv Mrs C. Keid): Kdith Ashworth 1 Junior Division: Colleen Coffey. Diligence: Juno Jamieson. Primers: Colleen Frame. Special (presented by Mrs T. James) : Eileen Johnstone. Special prizes—Most improved spelling (presented by Mrs J. Ashworth): Mary Sarich. Highest average (presented by Mrs J. Ashworth): Martin Coffey. General excellence (presented by Mrs J. Ashworth) : Dorothy James.

RUSSELL'S FLAT An enjoyable time was given parents and friends of the school children at the annual break-up of the Russell's Flat School for the Christinas holidays. The concert programme was as follows: —Song, "My Lund," all the children; recitations, Standard V. girls; selections from Masefield; song, juniors; play, "David and the Waiter," Hill and James Brown; duet, A. Mcllraith and D. Olorenshaw. "The Soldier"; recitations from ft. L. Stevenson, Primer children; song, "Chin Chin Chinaman,'' senior girls; play, "A Visit to Nursery Rhymeland," junior children; "Nursery Songs," juniors; pianoforto solo, M. jMiles; recitations, Standard If.; selections from A. A. Milne; play, "Henry VIII. and Catherine Parr," Marjory Miles and Arnold Miller; Christmas carol, "f Saw Three Ships." As following the usual custom, prizes were given to every child in the district. The following special prizes were given:— Attendance: Arnold Miller, Isabello Hawkins, and Lorna Wason. Sewing: Mai-jorie Miles, Specials given by Mr Power: Boys, Alister Duncan; girls, Lorna Wason. The special botany prize given by Mr Robinson, of the Selivyn Plantation Board, was won by Freda Searle. Supper and ice-cream followed, after which the children gave country dances and played singing games.

WAIKARI The following is the prize list of the Waikari School: Form ll..—Juno Kllery 1, Gladys JitCreanor 2; Joe McCreanor, diligence; Lois Sheridan, progress. Form I.—Athol Robertson 1, William Kcncalv 1! ; Lilian Reader, diligence; Mary Allan, progress. . Standard J V.—Clarence Anslis 1, Ivy Arres 2; Henry Karl, diligence; lame Kllery, progress. Standard 111.-—Chrissie Matthews 1. Colin Robinson 2; Shirley Blakely, diligence; William Saunderc.ock, progress. Standard 11. —Arthur Reader 1, Mavis Harrison 2, Mary Black a. Jack Anstis, Keith Fredric, Rita Sheridan, Eileen Trumper, Gwen Wheeler. Standard I. —Ethel Matthews 1. Donald Black 2, Eva Inch !!, Linda Black, Robert McCanghan, Peter Can-, Kathleen Trotter, Jean Allan, Grace Allan, Roy Beyer. Primer lll.—James Black, Robert Earl, Terence Gibb, John Matthews. Catherine James, John Saundeveoc-k. Primer ll.—John Trotter, George Trounce, John Matherson, Edward Smith. Primer I.—Mnyra McKitterick, Trevor Antill, Ivan Clark, Henry Harrison, Mervyn James Desmond Robinson. Dux of the school: June Ellery. Mrs Eileen Soal Memorial prize: Zoe Carlyle. WESTERFIELD The annua! prize giving and concert of the Westorfield School was held on Thursday evening, when tho chairman of the school committee presided over a good attendance of parents and friends. The following prizes were presented by the chairman: — Class Prizes—Standard VI.: Norma Langdon 1. James Barton 2, Donald Dillon and Gordon Lill (equal) 3. Standard V.: Lois Langdon 1, Albert Brougham 2, James Findlav 3. Standard IV.: Mavis Shaw 1, Eileen Ede 2. Standard III.: Brian Lill 1, Oinah Langdon 2, Nancy Stone 3. Standard II.: Valmai Langdon 1, Fiona Findlay 2. Standard I.: Joy Shaw 1. Gardening Prizes —Senior: Donald Dillon and Gordon Lill 1, Julian Dillon and James Barton 2. Junior: Ansley MeCormick and Brian Lill 1, John Boyd and Roy Hellowell

Sewing Prizes—Senior: Dora Hellewell 1, Dorothy Langdon 2. Intermediate: Mavis Shaw 1, Kileen Edo 2. Junior: Fiona Findlay 1, Joy Shaw 2. Handwork Prizes—Senior: Dora Hellewell 1, Lois Langdon 2. Intermediate, girls: Kileen Ede 1, Oinah Langdon 2. Intermediate, boys, John Boyd 1, Roy Hellewell 2. Junior: Fiona Findlay 1, Valmai Langdon 2. Primers: Ngaire McCann. Special Prizes—Special for highest marks in Standard VI.: Norma Langdon. Special for 1 essay work: Lois Langdon. Women's Division of Farmers' Union specials for perseverance —Upper division: Julian Dillon and Joy Langdon. Lower division: John Boyd and Nancy Stone. Mrs Lowry's special for handwork: Tlielma McCann. Special for junior handwork: Vera McCann. Mrs J. Fechney's specials for progress: Noble Boyd and Ron Langdon. Mr Cecil Wood's specials for gardening: Raymond McCann and Noble Boyd. Special for sportsmanship: Raymond McCann. Mr Newton Jones's special for neatness: Dora Hellewell. Honours certificate: Brian Lill. Good attendance certificates: Tlielma McCann, Vera McCann, Ray mond McCann, Dora Hellewell, Mavis Sliaxv. Navy League's certificates: Norma Langdon, Jov Langdon, Lois Langdon, James Barton, Gordon Lill. The concert programme was arranged by the staff and Indies of the district. Messrs A. C. Wilson, J. H. Browne, W. H. Denley, and John MacMillan assisted with items. The programme was as follows:—"God Save tlio King"; opening chorus, the school; piano solo. "Soir d'Automne," Dora Hellewell; playlet. "Peter Pan," Oiuah Langdon, Joy Shaw, Fiona Findlay, and Nancy Stone; recitation, "The Twins," Brian Lill; character duo, "Little Dutch Mill," Mavis and Joy Shaw; recitation, "Lions at Tea," Donald Dillon: "Song of the Wind," Standards IT. and 111. girls; play from "St. Joan" (G. B. Shaw), characters, Jim Barton. Cordon Lill, Norma Langdon, Julian Dillon; song, "Little Boy Blue," Mavis Shaw; recitation, "Vespers," Oinah Langdon; negro minstrels, "Odds and Ends," Westerfield Dark Horses"; closing chorus, girls.

LYNDHURST The annual picnic of the Lyndhuurst School was held at Bland's Crossing. Winchmore, when a large gathering of parents and friends spent an enjoyable day. During tho afternoon the children were treated to peanut and sweets scrambles, and a sports programme was carried out by the school committee. Mr Franks, chairman of the school committee, congratulated the teachers and pupils on tlio year's work and also thanked the [rarents for their support to tho committee during tho year. Mr S. Smith (Methven), a member of tho Canterbury Education Board, and Mr J. Connolly, M.P., also spoke. Mr Connolly and Mr Franks presented the prizes won by the pupils during tho year. Each child was presented with a book. Tho merit prizes were as follows: — Dux—Joan Alexander, runner-up, Noelino Dwyer. Progress—Form II.: Ariel Winn. Form T.: May Oreenaway and Nancy Wright. Standard 111.: Kevin Dwyer. Standard II.: Zita Slovens. Standard I.: Rona Lowery. Primers: Thclma Maidens. Sewing—Standard VI.: Nancy Kermode. Standard V.: Trissie O'Grady; special, Phyllis Aitkon. Standard IV.: Jessie Thompson. Standard III.: Audrey Anderson. Standard IT.: Shirley Prebble. Standard I.: Ruth Leonard. Primers: Edna Wright. Handwork—Jessie Thompson. Agriculture—Allan Grecnaway and Eddio Body. Attendance certificates were presented to Nancy Bland, Joan Alexander, Shirley Frobhle, Aileen Prebble, Gladys' Gray, Rene Franks, Mary Franks, Jessio Thompson, Wilfred Symes, Hugh Alexander, lan Alexander, Drmgles Cretney, Sclwyn Newton, George Bronker. Tho following is tho list of tho .sports prize winners:— Girls—Under school age: Bertha Lowery 1, Nancy Aycrs 2. Six years: Ngaire Ollivor ], Helen Leonard 2. Seven years: Tlielma Maidens 1, Ruth Leonard 2, Edna Wright 3. Eight years: Reno Dwyer 1, Rona Lowery 2, Shirley Prebble 3. Nine years: Mary Perrott 1, Nancy Lowery 2, Betty Winn 3. Ten years: Zita Stevens 1, Noelino Kellv 2, Audrey Anderson 3. Eleven vears: Phyllis Aitkon 1, Gladys Gray 2, Noreen McGirr .'!. Twelve years: Jessie Thompson 1, Margaret Dwyer 2, Joan Alexander 3. Thirteen years: Trissie O'Grady 1, Nancy Bland 2, Noeline Dwver 3. Old girls: P.repda Oldflcld 1, Greta Shearer 2, No In Oldficld 3. Three-legged raco—Juniors: Zila bowery and Nancy Lowery. Seniors: Tripsin O'firndy and Jessie Thompson. Boys—Under school age: John Dwyer 1, Biniio Dwyer 2. Six years: Neville Anderson. Seven years: Barney Bland I, Rodney Shearer and Jim Dwyer (equal) 2. Eight years: Stuart Lotham 1, Bill Bland 2, lan Mangin 3. Nino years: George Aitken 1, Hill Thompson 2, Bruce Anderson 3. Ten yr-ars: Eric Mangin 1, Ross Anderson 2. Tvan Avers 3. Eleven years: John Oldficld 1. Hugh Alexander 2, Ivan Woolley 3. Twelve years: Eddie Body 1, Keith Shearer 2, Jack Mangin 3. Thirteen years: Athol Shearer 1, Euan Body 2, Alan Grecnaway 3. Old boys: Ray Avers 1, Hugh Shearer 2, Colin Wright .1. Three-legged race—Junior: Hugh Alexander and lan Alexander 1. Seniors: Keifl) Shearer and Eddio Body 1. Snails' crawl— Under nine: lan Mangin 1, Jim Dwver 2, Krir. Mangin 3. Under 31: Clem Body 1, Ivan Avers 2, Georgo Aitken 3. Seniors: Kddio Body 1, Athol Shearer 2, Euan Body Married women's race: Mrs V. Boag 1, Mrs L. Maidens 2. Married men's race: Lowery 1, Body 2.

RUAPUNA The annua! school concert and presentation of prizes was very successful. There was a large attendance. The concert programme was particularly good. Tho prizes were presented 'by the chairman of the school committee, Mr It. W. Holland, as follows: Standard Vl.—Peter Sewcll dux, Jean Shimmin 2. Standard V.—Keith Ross 1, Ken. Baxter 2, Joan Shimmin .1. Slandard IV. —Shirley Thompson 1, Hubert McLay 2, John Patterson 3 Ethel Bennett, Margaret Lcisk. Standard lll.—May Bennett I, Alaire Patterson 2. Standard IT.—Joyce Moore 1, Gregory Jones 2. Standard T.—Gavin Jackson and Eric Jones (equal 1 ) 1. Primers—N'oelino Bates 1, Nolo Sliinunin 2, Freda Oakley .1, Noeline Jackson, Ruby Young. . Beginners—Stephen Shimmin, Ross Patterson, Bob Oakley,. Bruce Moore. Sewing prizes—Standard VT.: Joan Shimmin (prize given by Mrs Len. Bennett). Standard V.: Ethel Bennett (prize given bv Mrs IT. Bennett. Standard IV.: Shirley Thompson (special prize given bv Mrs J. Brown). Standards IT. and IIT.: May Bennett (prize given by Mrs .T. Oakley). Trimer.*: Noeline Bates (prize given by Mrs S. Jones).

BUSHSIDE The break-up ceremony of the Bushsidc School look the form of a picnic held at Air ]I. Lock's residence. Lunch was followed by the presentation of prizes and proficiency, attendance, and sports certificates. The Rev. W. T. Williams made the presentations. The following were tho special prizes:—Biblical study: Alma Green. Sewing prizes: Alma Green (ages 13 and 14), Nyhni Hicks (ages 3 1 and 12), Doreen Wright (ages 9 and 10), Juno Sullivan (infants). Vase n f flowers: Nyhra Hicks 1, Molly McGinn 2, Barbara Bufton 3. Buttonhole: Pat Sullivan 1, Avis Painter 2, Dorothy Sullivan .'i. Races and irames occupied the remainder of the afternoon. The married women's race resulted: Mrs L. Hicks 1, Mrs G. L. Bufton 2. Single women's rare: Miss I. Bufton I, Miss M. Bufton 2. Sniglo men's race: 11. Gundry 1, V. C. Cutler 2.

LAURISTON Tho minimi hreak-up ami prize-giving ceremony of the Lauriston School was held in tho Memorial Hall before a good attendance of parents and friends of the school. A group of songs was given by the children of the lower division. Mr f. A. Fyfo (chairman of tho school committee) gave a brief review of the committee's activities during tho year, and congratulated the staff and the pupils on the excellent year's work. Songs wcro then given by the senior pupils. The headmaster. Mr J. A. Mackie, gave, an interesting report of the school year, indicating that in the schoolroom, and also on the fieJd of sport, tho school had been well represented. The principal address was given by the Rev. D. B. Ashfnrd (Rakaia), who gave a bright description of school ceremonies in other lands. Mrs I). B. Ashford presented the prizes, every pupil receiving n book. At the conclusion of the prize giving afternoon tea was served, when opportunity was taken to inspect the display of woodwork, sewing, handwork, and the sports cups. The prize list is as follows: — Standard Vl.—Dux of school, J. Daley, Corinne Stapleton and Louis Pluck (equal) 2, Joyce Lemon 4. , Standard V.—Douglas Fyfe 1, Seddon Dalgety 2, William Ashworth 3. Standard IV.—Maxwell Fyfe 1, I,en Cornwall and Muriel Amos (equal) 2, William Brnnsden 4. * , Standard 111. —Maureen Daley 1, Dorothea Cornwall 2, Duncan Smith 3.

Standard ll.—Joan Goodwin 1, Jessie Lemon 2, William Goodwin 3. Standard I. —Allan Amos 1. Sewing Prizes—Senior: Joyce Lemon. Middle: Peggy Blain 1, Margaret Daley 2, Dorothea Cornwall 3. Junior division: Jessie Lemon and Joan Goodwin (equal) 1. Woodwork Prizes—Mr N. C. Jones's special, Louis Pluck; Mr J. Jacobs's special, J. Daley. ORARI Ther'e was a very large attendance of parents, friends, and children in the Orari Hall on Wednesday on the occasion of the annual distribution of prizes of the Orari School. Mr J. Dwycr, chairman of the school committee, presided, and eulogised the good work done by the headmaster and staff, and congratulated them on the high percentage of passes. Mrs G. A. M. Macdonald. of Orari Estate, presented the prizes. The following is the prize list:— Form ll.—Eileen Hawkins 1, John Palmer 2. Rewards: Thomas Burke, James Dwycr, Stanley Hawkins, Sam Henderson, Margaret McAteer. Teresa Maxwell, Joyce Roberts, Winnie Rysdale. Form I.—Othle Brenton 1, Montague Vernail 2. Rewards: Hector Henderson. Kevan McAteer, Arthur Pemherton, William Greenaway, Avis Austin, Margaret Dwyer, Lorna Grecnaway, Mavis Patrick, Melba Priddle, licma Williams. Standard IV.—Douglas Watson 1, Gerald Worner 2. Rewards: James Birdling, Peter Burke, Norman Hobbs, Melville Ineson, Eddie Leary, Tim Leary, James Minnis, Jack Stanton. Eric Worner. Phillip Andrews, Margaret Cairns, Esme Fisher, May Hawkins, Joan Trunipcr. Standard lll.—Shirley Reid 1, Douglas Harkness 2. Rewards: Alan' Cairns, Eric Hooper. Edward Hughes, Lawrence Patrick, Leslie Vernal!, Rollo Andrews, Grace Dwyer, Josephine McAteer. Standard ll.—Betty Rysdale 1, Audrey Cook 2. Rewards: Thomas Austin, Kevin Burke, Donald Wright. Kennet Trumper, George Ineson. John Reeves, Joan Black, June Hawkins, Patty Rysdale, Molly Stewart, Dorothy Wright. Standard I.—Daphne Hobbs 1, Ranee Brenton 2. Rewards: Colin Fisher, Lionel Priddle, Jack Reilly, James Stewart, David Watson, Doreen Reilly, Audrey Stanton, George Barker. Primer 4—Doreen Sugrue 1. Rewards: Bruco Reilly, Roy Stevens, Desmond Sugrue, Hector Trumper, Joseph Wright, Joan McAteer, Olive Oakley. Primer 3—James Wright 1. Rewards: Lester Reid, Shirley Birdling, Audrey Cone, Marjorio Johnston, Billie Stewart. Primer 2—Rewards: Norman Barker, Maurice Oakley. Primer I—Rewards: Donald Smith, Erin Vivian, Leo Watson, Gilbert Reilly, Joseph Hoiliday, Juanita le Cren, Joyce Trumper, Fay Andrews, Isobel StewartSewing prizes—Form II.: Joyce Roberts 1, Joan Palmer 2. Form I.: Avis Austin 1. Melba Priddle 2. Standard IV.: Margaret Cairns I, May Hawkins 2. Standard III.: Josephine McAteer 1, Pat Rysdale 2. Standard II.: Joan Black 1, June Hawkins 2. Standard I.: Daphne Hobbs 1, Doreen Reilly and Audrey Stanton' (equal) 2. Navy League Essay certificates—Form II.: Eileen Hawkins, first-class; Joyce Roberts second-class. Form I.: Othle Brenton) first-class; Montague Vernall, second-class. Special prizes—Mr McGregor's special, boys' agriculture: Stanley Hawkins. Headmaster's special, spelling: Joyce Roborts. Mr Pemberton's special, spelling: Margaret Cairns. Miss Dixon's special, Standard 111. composition: Eric Hooper; Standard 11. composition: Betty Rysdale. Miss Gunn's special, Standard I. handwork: David Watson; Primer handwork: Roy Stevens. Tennis championships (Herbert Smith Memorial Cups): Girls, Teresa Maxwell; boys, Edward Leary. GLEN-ITI Following was the prizo list of the Gleniti School (Timaru): —Form II.: Eversloy Sim 1, Eddie Thompson 2, Douglas Stevens 3. Form I.: Byron Smith 1, Dorothy Jackson 2, Molly Clark 3. Standard IV.: Willie Charteris 1, Betty Boath 2. Peggy McLeod 3. Standard III.: Leslie Stringer 1, Derek Keooan 2, Ramsay Corlett 3. Standard 11. ■ Kthol McArthur 1, Olive Ramsay 2, Iris Thompson 3. Standard I.: Kevin Peterson 1, Joyce Rawson 2, Isabel Milne 3. Cora mittee's specials for gardening: Eddie Thompson and Willie Charteris. SewingStandards I. and 11. (Miss Southgato's special), Nancy Loonies; Standards 111. and IV. (Miss Hampton's special), Hilda Armit; Standards V. and VI. (committee's special), Iris Armstrong. Handwork (Miss Southgate's special) : Ray Smith. MARIST BROTHERS, TIMARU Tho Rev. Father Murphy, S.M., distributed tlio prizes at tlio break-up ceremony of the Marist Brothers' School, which took place on Friday afternoon. The prize for Christian doctrine, presented by himself, was awarded by Father Murphy to Hugh Daly. The dux cup and a miniature, given by Mr Dan Doyle, were awarded to Andrew Direen. The proficiency certificates and merit cards were also presented.

TE AWA I'or the annual broaking-up and prize giving of the Te Awa School, parents and friends recently assembled in the school grounds, where the ceremony was preceded by a sports programme. The races were conducted under the supervision of members of the school committee and others, and the results were:— Seniors—Girls: Ivy Norris 1, Doreen Smith 2. Boys: Ronald Priddle and Tom Archibald 1, Andrew Archibald 3. Juniors: Ronald Archibald 1, Margaret Smith 2 Three-legged races —Girls: Ivy Norris and Doreen. Smith 1, Margaret Smith and Elaine Brosnan 2. Boys: Donald Rennie and Tom Archibald 1, Ronald Priddle and Andrew Archibald 2. Boys' wheelbarrow race: Ronald Priddle and Andrew Archibald 1, Ronald Kdgelcr and Ronald Archibald 2. Girls' sack race: Peggy Crib!) 1, Doreen Smith 2. Lnder six' years: Noleen Brosnan 1, Glenieo Bill 2. The prize list was as follows: —Form II : Jessie Archibald, Peggy Cribb, Betty Cribb. Form I.: Mary Rennie, Ronald Priddle. Standard IV. : Doreen Smith, Ivy Norris Andrew Archibald. Standard III.: Thomas Archibald, Donald Rennie. Standard IT : Margaret Smith. Standard I.: Ronald Archibald, Donald Edgeler. Primer I.: Isobel Archibald, Klnino Brosnan. Specials: Highest marks (Miss Williams's), Peggv Cribb(Miss Kingston's), Jack Scowen; 'improvement (Miss Williams's), Doreen Smith; best monitor (Miss Williams's), Andrew Archibald; boys' handwork, Ronald Priddle. Senior sewing: Peggy Cribb (Mrs Cribb's) 1. Betty Cribb (Mrs Austin's) 2. Knitting (Mrs Brecn's): Mary Rennie. Middle division, sewing: Doreen Smith (Mrs Ronnie's) J. Full attendance (gold seal), Betty Cribb, Ivy Norris. Less than five half-davs absent (silver seal): Peggy Cribb, Andrew Archibald, Jessie Archibald. Afternoon tea was served, after which a lolly and nut scramble for the children concluded a verypleasant afternoon.

SEADOWN The last clay of the year at the Seadown School was set aside for the annual picnic and prize giving. Lunch was served on the grass, after which the sports programme was held. Tho prize Riving later took place in the school. The chairman of the school committee, Mr R. J. Edgar, referred to tho successful year the school had had, and said that he wished to announce that two of last year's proficiency pupils, Mary O'Connor and Allan Car<?o, had distinguished themselves in the Barclay scholarship in both framing high marks, the former being third for South Canterbury and eighth equal for Canterbury and Westland. The prizes were awarded as follows: Dux of School—Arthur Hide. Girl Dux—Betty Gillica. Form IT.—Arthur Hide 1, Betty Gillies 2, Zona Knowles 3. Form I.—Muriel Hushes 1, Kobort Miller 2, Isabella O'Connor 3. Standard TV.—Dorothv Cargo ], Jean Williams 2, Jol-n Cromie 2. Standard lll.—Brian O'Connor 1, 'Norma Fitzgerald 2. Margaret Williams :!. Standard ll.—lvan Iledley 2, Peggy Gillies 2, John Hewson 3. Standard T.—Jean Dunnntt 1, Rei Taipana and Kevin O'Connor (equal) 2. Primer i —Mary Hedley 1, John Eoss 2, Beryl Hughes 3. Others who received prizes were:—Standard II.: Gibson Miller. Standard I.: Alma Erdman, Joan Erdman, Jean Hewson. Primer 4: James Taipana. Primer classes: Daphne Erdman, Joan Ross, Theresa O'Connor, Joan Pemberton. Rita Oldfield, Betty Williams. George Miller, William Seyb Henry Hewson, James Stevenson, Leonard Erdman. John Connell. Mooriland certificatles—Full attendance: Jean Dunnett, Muriel Hughes, Lindsay Edgar, and Richard Oldfield. Absent less than five half-days: Kevin O'Connor, Gibson Miller, Brian O'Connor, Robert Miller, Michael Seyb, Sylvia Seyb, and Theresa O'Connor. Chairman progress prizes, senior division—Girls: Kathleen Larnborn. Bovs: Colin Cooper Navy League essayE—Form II.: Arthur Hide 1, Zona Knowles 2. Form I.: Ivan Oldfield 1, Muriel Hughes 2. League of Nations essay competition, Timaru branch,

for country schools: Zona Knowles. Special by Miss Seyb: Jean Williams. Special by Mr Williams: Basil Mahoney Sewing Prizes—Form 11. (Mrs Hughes' prize): Betty Gillies. Form I. (Mesdames Seyb and Fitzgerald's prizes): Isabella O'Connor and Muriel Hushes (equal). Standard IV. (Mesdames Topham and Fitzgerald's prizes): Dorothy Cargo. Standard 111. (Mesdames Oldfield and Gillies' prizes): Norma Fitzgerald and Sylvia Seyb (equal). Standard 11. (Mrs Cargo's prize): Peggy Gillies. Standard I. (Mrs Williams' prize): Jean Dunnett. Primer 4 (Mrs Seyb's prize): Boryl Hughes. Primer 3 (Mrs Jackson's prize): Theresa O'Connor. Primer 1 (Mrs Pcmberton's prize): Rita Oldfield. Forms 2 and I—Patching (Mrs Brosnahan's prize): Betty Gillies. Darning (Mrs Hide's prize): Muriel' Hughes. Standards 111. and IV.— Patching (M's O'Connor's prize): Sylvia Seyb. Darning (Mrs O'Connor's prize): Dorothy Cargo. Mr Williams, on behalf of the school committee, made a presentation of a suitably inscribed modal to Lindsay Edgar, a son of the chairman of the school committee, who has the record of having attended the Seadown School from 1927 to 1934 without having missed a half-day during the eight years. The headmaster also stated ihal; the school had several other scholars with very good attendance records. BROADFIELD The Broadiield School held their annual prize-giving and break-up ceremony on Wednesday evening, an excellent concert being given by (he pupils. After the concert Mr C. J. Ryan distributed the prizes, each child receiving one. Special prizes were awarded as follows:—Proficiency, Jack Guilford; English. Leslie Wheeler, neatness, Dorothy Neiman; writing, Leslie Wheeler; most popular pupil (senior), Jack Guilford; most popular pupil (junior), Max Gallagher. After the prize-giving ceremony supper was served by the ladies' which was followed by a dance, Mr J. T. Gallagher being master of ceremonies.