WELLINGTON COLLEGE

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 72, 18 December 1926, Page 17

WELLINGTON COLLEGE

AL FRESCO PRESENTATION OF PRIZES A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL YEAR Departing Iroru the usual custom the annual prize-giving and breakiug-up ceremony in connection with W elliugtuu College took place under bright blue skies on the college campus yesterday morning. Uli nearly a thousand boys in attendance. Hie scene was distinctly novel and attractive, the brilliant sunshine matching the youthlul spirits of the students, which are always at their brightest on the eve- of the long vacation. Before the prizes were distributed Air. W. H. P. burner (chairman of the Board of College Governors) congratulated tne college on the termination of another highly successful year. He regretted the absence though ill-health of the headmaster (Mr, T. R. Cresswell). To the 300 boys who were leaving college he extended the best of good wishes for their future, and reminded them of the fine traditions of the school, which he was sure they would uphold in after life. To those remaining he advised taking the fullest advantages of the educational facilities offered them for the asking, facilities that wore second to none in the world. The Board of Governors wished to express their deep gratitude to the Old Boys’ Association for its continued interest in the school, and reminded the boys that it was owing to their generosity that the Alemorial Hull was being built. At present there was no assembly hall in the building for such a ceremony as they were holding, financial considerations having prevented the board making such provision, but the Old Boys’ Association bad come to the rescue, and the building was now proceeding apace. He also congratulated Mr. Gilford (acting-headmaster) and the staff, and wished the boys a happy Christmas and jolly holiday. (Applause). Mr. A. C. Gifford then read the report for the year. “We started the first terra with a roll of 905. which has been reduced to 830 through l>oys leaving us to take various positions,” said Mr. Gifford. “The attendance had been good except during slight epidemics of influenza, measles and mumps. The average lor the whole year was 91.3 per cent. There had been 96 boarders at Firth House. During the first term the school lost five masters, Messrs. Balhani, MoNaught, Simpson, Peryman 'nd Loadbetter, and during the year seven new masters had joined the staff. In the early part of the year there was an unusual amount of sickness amongst the masters, and it was not until June 28 that there was a full staff. Before the beginning of the third term Air. Cresswell was so unwell that bis doctor recommended a complete rest and change. Though far away from the college, Mr. Cresswell had kept iu touch and had taken a keen interest in all the school doings. Hearty congratulations were offered to Mr. Kalaugher, one of the masters, and to Mr. Haslam, an old boy, on being chosen as Rhodes Scholars. The boys were very successful in the examinations at the end of last year. Ono gained a junior university scholarship. four won university national scholarships and four gained credit in the examination. Fifty-five obtained full passes in matriculation, twenty-five completed the examination. Thirtysix gained partial passes. One passed the accountants’ preliminary’ and one gained a partial pass. _ Fifteen won senior national scholarships, and six won junior national scholarships. Twentytwo passed the public service entrance at the end of 1925. and thirteen more in July. 1926. One hundred and eightyseven ' boys had been awarded senior free places for next year by recommendation, and a number of rthers sat for the examination. The usual number had entered for the university examination. The system by which training college students do a portion of their work at the college had been continued this year and was proving very beneficial to young teachers who intend to take up secondary school work. Air. Gifford reviewed at length the college sports performers and referred to the loyal and enthusiastic assistance given by the Old Boys’ Association. Old boys’ day enabled all to renew old friendships. The school suffered a great loss in the death of Sir Arthur Myers, and death had deprived the school of several other of its loyal friends, including Mr. J. A. Tripe, an old boy and also a master of the school, and Air. R. Gore, an ardent supporter of field sports. Other old boys of whose death the school had heard with great regret were G. Blundell. 11. J. Cummings, L. Kite, W. T. A. Longhurst, L. M Silver, A. M. Salek and J. Worboys. A former member of the Board of Governors, the Rev. James Paterson, had also passed away. The school was fortunate in having an enthusiastic and energetic staff. He thanked the staff for their loyal support and the Iwys for the fine way in which they had risen to the occasion.

The prizes were then presented by the Mayor (Mr. C. J. B. Norwood). Cheers for all concerned concluded the ceremony. A telegram was received from Mr. Cresswell thanking the staff for the loval support accorded him and the school during his enforced absence. THE PRIZE-LIST A The list of prize-winners was as follows;— Scholarships. James Mackay Bursary.—R. L. A. Turner. Mooro Scholarships.—lt. F. A. Grey, J. G. Harkness. Rhodes Scholarships.—H. W. Osborn, O. L. Eaton. Walter Turnbull Scholarships—O. H. Keys, W. H. Scott, P. S. Falla. 0. J. Read. W. H. Levin Scholarships.—!) Patterson. 0. J. • Steelyc. W. R. Richardson Scholarship (second year history).—J. B. Stephenson. W. R. Richardson Scholarship (second year bookkeeping).—F. Smart. Special Prizes. Head of the School—R. L. A. Turner; Proxime Aecessit. H. W. Osborne (Miss Greig's special prize). Barnicoat Memorial.—A. H. Beng l e and R. G. Whitehead Cook's Memorial.—A. C. McKenzie. Livertqn Science.—E. W. Parr, M. W. Sandlant. Liverton History.—A. H. Benge. Foster Crouch Prizes for English Composition.—llla: G. T. Young, 1; J. Murphy, 2.111 b: R. A. Adams. Mod. Illa: N. Hill. IHc: S. J. Baker. A. B. Withers Science.—R. B. Cutforth. Bethune New Zealand History.-Senior. E. W. Parr; junior, A. L. Kirk. Old Boys’ Mathematics Prize (6a). —K. L. A. Turner. S. Eichelbaum'e Literature Prizes.—Via, 0. L. Eaton; Vlb, B. A. Patez; Vic, G. T. Sando; special V. T. I. Benge and P. H. Warren (equal). 11 Navj’ League Essay.—R L. A. Turner. 1; A. G. Dunningham, 2; R. I. Petherick, 3; I. S. Thompson. 4; A. T. Chorlton. 5. Godfrey y Hvam's Mathematics Prize (6b).-W. H. ‘Scott. W.vvillc Rutherford's Prize.—F. 8. Ramson. Sefton Adams Memorial Prize.—W. J. Dive Mrs. Helen Hales, for Music.—K. MeGavin; L. C. Bales, for music. W. Pickering: E. O. Hales, nil round eport, F. 8. Ramson; E S. Hales elocution, senior reading, R. G. Whitehead and 0. G. Watson; junior reading. G. B. 0 Blies. N. St. 0. Hales.—Senior reciting. L. H. Searle: junior reciting. R. S. Martin Mr. Crcsswell's Scrip. Prizes.—A.. A. Ashley-Jones; B. A. A. Flaunty; C. A McGhle; D, W. A. Bird. , Shorthand Prize.—Senior. L. R. Nash; junior, J, I). Fraud f Mr. Gifford’s special frizes). , , J. M. A. Hott’s Prize fcr English Literature.—J Va, C. G. Watson, J. A. E. Mulga.n, and A. T Chorlton: Illa. J. A D Nash 1. J. Ketnber 2. Mr. Cuddie's Prize for N.C.O. Class Examination.— T M. Pemberton. Drawing Prizes.—6lb Form: 11. Lovatt. 1: E. W. Parr. 1. sth Form: G. R Clunics-Ross and W. Barke (equal). 4th Form: E. Renouf. 1; I. F. Calder, 2. 3rd Form: K. V. Vare. 1: L. Cook. 2

Class Prizes. VTa.--Eng|ish. R L. A. Turner; Latin. It. L. A. Tui-ver; Fren-b R 1.. A. lurnor: Science. 11 L. A. Turner. Vfb -English. A. H- Benge; Latin, A. H. Benge: French. 0 U Keys; Science. W. H. Pickering. . T 1 Ylo.—English, 8. A. Mams; French, I

E. Webb; Science, E. W. Parr; Chemistry, O. 11. Keys; Mathematics, G. W. H. Adams. , „ Special V.-P. 8. Falla, 1; 0. J. Read, 2; T. M. Pemberton, 3. Va.—S. IV. Grenfell, 1: L. A. Johnston. 2; G. H. Denton, 3. Vb.-H. H. 11. Brady. 1: G. Ferris, 2; J. C. Mclntosh, 3. Mr. and Mrs. Osborn's special prize. M. 11. Jackson. Vc.—o. G. Camp, G. Cain, t. T. Y. Anstey (equal), 1. Mod. Special V.-F. C. J)yer. 1; G. E. Scott, 2; W. B. Barker, 3. Mod. Va.—A. 0. Wansborough, 1: 0. O'Sullivan, 2. Mod. Vb.-C. P. Fisk. 1. Mod. V.-L. A. Whisker, 1. IVa.—D. Patterson. 1; J. A. h. Mulgan, 2; O. J. Seelye, 3. IVb.—L. A. 11. Bogren, 1; R. B. Cutforfrh, 2; R. N. Fleming, 3. IVc.—A. W. Woodford, 1: R E. Rawlc. Special English Prize.—A. C. Mackenzie. IVd.-J. H. Ileiford. 1; W. 0. Duncan. 2. Mod. IVa.-F. Smart. 1; J. H. Randal. 2; G. W. V. Knight, 3. Mod. IVb.-T. Robb and W. K. Dickie. Mod. IVc.-P. G. Bell. 1; G. St. G Haines. 2. Mod. IVd.-W. 8. 0. Tilsley. 1. Illa—R. L. M. Christie, 1; I. M. Harkness. 2; R. H. Hosie, 3. nib.-K. J. Gunn. 1; L. H. Norton, 2; A. Jamieson, 3. 1110. —W. F. G. Knudsen, N. A. Mowbray, T. E. Olifent (equal), 1. Hid.—A. J. Driscoll, 1; R. H. Lewis, 2. Mod. Illa.—ll. Shaw, 1; G. Wilkinson. 2: P. Tipping, 3. Mod. lIIb.-E. G. Ncvitt, 1; 0. H. Gyles, 2. Mod. lIIc.-J. L. 8. Wood. 1; E. R. S. Garrett, 2. Mod. Hid.—T. M. Stephens, t; B. Conner, 2. Mod. Ille.—A. T. Halloran. General Science.—Fourth Form: F. Smart.