SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

Evening Post, Volume LXXIV, Issue 149, 20 December 1907, Page 4

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

' PRIZE LISTS. . Yesterday most of tho publio schools of the city broke up for tho summer vacation. The; committees^ of tho various schools were in attendance, and a few words of congratulation for the past year's woVk were spoken, and good wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year were extended to tho children. THORNDON SCHOOL. The following is the prize list for the Thorndon Normal School: — ■ Standard I.— First prize, P. M'Mana•way and J. 0. Donaldson ; second prize, 0. Wamock and Lily Deacon; good service, A. Campbell. Standard ll.— First prise, W. Gaudin end M. Cloake ; second prize, D. Leys and E. Jensen ; good service, O. Davies. Standard IU. — First prize, H. Freeman and H. Newbold ; second prize, 0. Knight •nd M. M'Lochlin; good service, L. Mardon. . Standard IV.— First prize, T. Jenkins and V. Bargh ; second prize, W. 51. Phail and M. Brice; good service, E. Campbell. Standard V.— First prize, E. Warnock and J. Wareham ; second prize, P. Baker and E. Buchanan; good servioe, J. Roberts. Standard Vl.— First prize, N. Hickson and G, Grubb; second prize, T. Casey anti U. Dixon: good service, N. Hickson. ■ Secondary Division. — First prize, L. Dear and H. M'Carrison ; second prize* H- Oyly, M. Levy, and E. Maisey; good service, M. Levy- , _. - T Model Country School.— First prize, N. 'Amies and B. Battersby; second prize, r. Picot and M. Cole; good service, M. .Cole. / . _ _ , Preparatory.— Good service, K. Colo. Sewing.— Standard VI. : Annie Perry ; Standard TV. : Violet Bargh ; Standard III.: Una. Godfrey. • Swimming Championship. — First prize, C. Brice; second prize, Leonard Armstrong j life-saving, Fred Evans. Attendance Certificates.— First-class (not absent oneTialf day) :" J. Russell, H. Steprtoc, J. Gray, H. Dumbell, S. Slater, R. Steptoe,-.V.. Bargh, L. Curry, P. Tuckwell,^: Roberts, A. Hodges, E. Buchanan, It. Battersley, S. Mardon, C. Perry, C. Bremner, N. Dickson, M. Freeman, E. Grubb, .J. Donkin, M. Levy. G. .Holmes, 11 Cdle, X. Amies. Secocd-class (absent less than five half days) .- ', 0. Baker, W . Anderson, C, Davies, K. Bargh, T. Bnen, A. Hodges, S. Hart, C. Knight, H. Bowden, il. Stark, E. Boyd, G- Baf-sett, P. Barker, P. Overend, J. Leys, L. Fuller, T Casey.' H. Bramley, M.t Aicken, E. Cattell, -U.' Dixon, C. Marfchi.C. Temperton, B. Jacobs,, George, and Gordon Hill. .MOUNT COOK, SCHOOL. The attendance certificates' in tho Mount Cook School were distributed as follows:— First Class— G. Barker, R. Beharell, P. O'Conntir, K. Russell, A. Blatcher, J. Jeromsen, N. Seatree, A. Spierling, C. Worth, H. Donaldson, P. L. Bognuda, T. Hedges, L. Leslie, V. Bogmtda. Second Class— F. Dahks, A. Scott, G. Dement, R. Sweet, A. Tullett, W. Forsyth, F. Haughton,* S. Smith; ,O. Evans, N. Banks, 1. Dmibney, J. ?orsyth, G. Bell, W. Bryan, F Deslandes^ W. R. Wilson, C Davis, R. PQleC'ErGutse," At Humphreys, J. Wise, G^atkoCw NewinatirW. Olliver, P. O'Niell, A. Wilson, H. Evans, W. Good, A- Lumstfey, F. Broscher, H. Grant. .".. CLYDE-QUAY SCHOOL. TJjo following aro tlie attendance certificates distributed at Clyde-quay School:— Erst Class— A. Wilchern, L. Thompson, A-'Petherick t M. Mossong, D. Jordan, D. M'GiwyLM. _ Anderson, L. Simpson, B. Jones, D. Johmtonc, N. Jones," J. Mitchell, L.^GarlanarEr Wiiliamson, J K. M'Quade, V Johnson,<-M. Leaman, N. Waring, L. Blake, -R. Harrison; A. Hayes, G. Mitchell, H-- Jordan, Cv Richards, C RiEhworth, J. Skelley, A. Ballantyne, A. Burns, F. Yon Borssum, H: Curry, fc>. Brasch, Madeline 3?ieleh,R. Curry; H. Pickard, V Bradley. Second Class— A. Barley, W. Webster, G. Leaman," H'yman, Spolsky (2), E. Barton, D. Gamble, D. Howsc, E. Hunter, R. Patteni I. "Thompson, T. M'Cainsori, D. Scott/ IC"" Wallace, E. Harrison, H. Mitchell, B. Horan, H. Sim, V. Sinclair, H. Strauchbn, M," Baxter, H. Kewton, G. Prince, N. Galtichan, E. Sinclair, S. Chapman,' J. Hamilton, D, Smith, N. Watson, R. Williamson, T. Tiegear, W. Scott, L. .Brown, K. Little,. C. Sinclair, N. Tregcar, G. Henderson, M. Gallichani GREGG SHORTHAND INSTITUTE. .The first -annual distribution of 'prizes in connection with thol Gregg Shorthand Institute took ' place last evening at tho Masonic Hall, Boulcolt-street. , Mr. F. il-JB. Fisher, M.P., presided. - The principal, Mr. J. Wyn Irwin, xo. his reEort, stated that, he was more than satised with the results that had been achieved by -the students during the short period the institute had beqn in existence, 'viz.,' 5j months. He also referred to the progress of the system in America and England. The examinations for speed and theory certificates issued by Mr. J. H. Gregg i»a.d ha&a held during the past halfyear,,, the following acudlcnis o£ the institute being successful: — September 20th, IQO7.— Speed (test, 6even minutes on new matter) : 130 words a- minute, Miss I. Smyth&on ; 110 words a minute, • Mr. S. J. Smith ; 80 words a minute, Miss E. Tregfea; 70 words a jninute. Miss M. Gortion; 70 words a tan'jnufe, Miss N. Taylor; 70 words a •ninute, Mr. V. Noble Beasley ; 70 words a minute, Mr. F. Macdonald. Theory: Misses Burr, Croker, Ta.ylor, and Tregea, Messrs. V. Beasley, M'Curdy, Macdonald, M'Kay, Seward, and Callister. December ,*lsth, 1907.— Speed: 160 ■words a minute, Miss I. Smythson ; 120 words a minute, Miss E. Tregea; 110 words a minute, Miss E. Gordon ; SO words a minute, Miss M. Burr ; 80 words a minute, Mr. S. C Downard; 70 words a minute, Mis 3 C Stokes ; ' 70 words a minute, Mr. N. J. M'Kay. Theory: Misses Halley and Stokes, Messrs. Ilillikcr and Downard. After the report had been read. <ho president of the institute, ,Mr. Fisher, spoke in complimentary terms of the work of tho students and the staff. The prizes were then prossnted to tho following successful -sfcudonts." — Day Students. — Dux modal (for highest proficiency in shorthand, touch typewriting, penmanship and bookkeeping, presented by Messrs. Ycrex, Barker, and Finlav, - Ltd.): Miss Ethel Tregea. Shorthand and typewriting prize ; Grade 1., Miss C. Stokes; grade 11., Miss B. Halley. Typewriting (Miss Seward's special prize): Miss C. Gray, Miss M. Johnson, Miss J. Pollock. Shorthand, theory, highest average : Mr. Sullivan. Bookkeeping (Mr. Irwin's special jrizc): .Miss E. Tregoa. Evening students. — Most rapid ' pro-gress-in theory and speed: Grade 1., Miss Gordon, Mr. Beasley; grade 11., Miss Burr, . Mr. M'Kay. Theory : Grade 1., Miss Bryan ; grade 11., Mr. Aston. Highest speed (special prize) : Miss Smythson (160 words a minute). In the bookkeeping class very creditable work _ was done by the students. Next year it was intended to form classes in Esperanto. During the evening several musical items were contributed and an exhibition of blindfold writing given by students. ■ MARIST BROTHERS. The annual prize-giving and entprfaininent in connection with the Marist Brothers' School was held in His Majesty's Theatre last evening. Tho building was crowded with parents and friends, and Archbishop Redwood presided. A miscellaneous programme of a high order was provided by tho boys, and the way in which' the' different items were rendered reflected credit on tho teachers. Archbishop Redwood, iv the courso of a few remarks, referred to tho good work being carried on in the school. The result of thS' "year's work was very creditable both to-tho teachers and boys. He wished specially id emphasise tho, self-sacrificing efforts of tho, masters 6f;tho school. . "They w"ere' practically devoting their lifo to the ■work. , Educating the young was, ho said, offe oi tho noblest occupations of man. In his opinion the Catholic body bad tho best educational system in tho colony. They dealt with every side of the boy's life. The following is tho full list of jerizesi— »

Special Prizes.— Vocal eolo, O. Hill; violin solo, P. Lawlor. Three years' scholarship at Sacred Heart College, Auck- [ land, awarded to John Coleman. Standard Vll.— General proficiency, W. Buckley 1, J. Coleman 2 ; good conduct, I". Yourelle; regular attendance, R. Scott; Christian Doctrine, J. Devlin. 1, B. Yourelle 2 ; reading, J. Coleman ; spelling, W. Buckley ; writing, F. Walsh 1, W. Sullivan 2; composition, P. Scanlon 1, W. Scrimgeour 2 ; arithmetic, J. Devlin 1, P. Scanon 2; geography, P. Lawlor 1, E. Byrno 2 ; algehra, A. Beswick ; geometry, R. Ready; shorthand, L. Daniel; bookkeeping, W. Buckley; typewriting, A. Beswick; mapping, R. Scott; homework, R. Standard Vl.— General proficiency, 0. Sheehy 1, H. Buckley 2 ; good conduct, J. Ross; regular attendance, E. M'Carthy; Christian doctrine, C. Sheehy 1, P. Hopkins 2; reading, W. Jennings 1, J. M'J'. - hgott 2 ; spelling, V. Haydon ; writing, P. opkins 1, B. Benson 2; composition, E. Reeves 1, J. Ahem 2 ; arithmetic, 11. Buckley 1, J. Mackay 2; geography, M. Carmody 1, J. Forster 2; freehand drawing, T. O'Brien 1, C. Gasquoine 2; model drawing, P. Kennedy 1, D. Burke 2 ; history, G. Marra 1, P. Sullivan 2 ; mapping, B. Chapman 1, J. Ross 2; recitation, D. Duggau; homework, I. Whitaker. Standard V.— General proficiency, C. Mulhane 1, P. Shannon 2; good conduct, F O'Dri'coll 1, D. Welsh 2; attendance, P. Stratford 1, D. M'Carthy 2 ; Christian doctrine, E. Casey 1, O. Mulhans 2 ; reading, E. Casey 1, A Hvne 2 ; history, S. O'Donovan 1, W. Bowden 2 ; English, 1 . Moore 1, F. Sullivan 2; arithmetic, D. O'Sullivan 1, F. Ryan 2; spelling,. L. Murphy 1, D. O'Sullivan 2 ; Composition, P. Murphy 1, G. M'Grath 2 ; drawing, A. Johnson 1, R. Waller 2; mapping, J. Maher 1, C. Fennell 2; geography, J. >Boyce 1, 0. Hill 2 ; writing, b. O'Donovan 1, R. Mackay 2; chip-carving, P. Shannon. Standard IV.— First in merit, A. Marshall 1, Hugo Hanify 2 ; good conduct, U. Corrigan 1, P. Bowzaid 2. J. Cumming 3; •catechism, G. Gibbs 1, W. Tobin 2,_W. O'Dea. 3; English, L. Reeves 1, A. Newton 2 ; arithmetic, G. Hanify_ 1, A. Hosey 2 ; mental arithmetic, J. lvoeney 1, R. Scanlon 2 ; reading, W. ODea 1, F. Bolton and G. Wynne 2; dictation, A. Didley 1, T. O'Connor 2; spelling, Fred Bolton 1, W. O'SullivMi and F. Archer 2; niap-drawing, G. Wynne 1, W. O'Sullivan 2; drawing in outline, L. Cricg 1, M. M'Artney 2 ; plain geometry, H. Hanify 1, W. Lennon. 2; design work, A. Sievers 1, L. Reeves 2 ; writing, J. Hyland 1, P. Lennon 2; poetry, W. Wrixon 1, L. Prestigo 2; scale-drawing, F. Marshall 1, J. M'Mahon 2; brushwork, J. M'Mahon 1, L. Crigg, 2; history, F. Marshall 1, J, Rilstono 2 ; free-arm drawing, J. Tandy 1, A. Marshall 2 ; drill, H. Marshall 1, J. Boyco 2, L. Ryan 3; geogTaphy, C. Corrigan 1, A. Dlbley 2, M. O'Shea 3; attendance, J. Keeney 1, P. M'Mahon 2. Standard lll.— General proficiency, K. Smith 1, L. Ryan 2; good conduct, 'J. Curry 1, K. Do Muth 2, J. Neils 3 ; Christian doctrine, D. M'Laugh'lin 1, M. Kehoo 2 ; reading, F. Reynolds 1, M. M'Glinchey 2; spelling, R. M'Grath 1, K. Smith 2, J. Curry 3; recitation, L. Tamplin 1, M. Brockie 2; arithmetic, D. Corrigan 1, J. Curry 2,' V. ODea, 3 ; mental arithmetic, H. O'Leary 1, G. Fitzeiinmons 2; grammar, G .Fitssimraons 1, A. Johnson 2; composition, B. Walshe 1, H. O'^eary 2, li. M'Grath 3 ; geography, V. ODea 1, D. Breen 2; writing, h. Ryan 1, J. Neils 2, K. De Muth 3; drawing, A. Johnson 1, L. Tamplin 2, D. Corrigan 3; attendance, J. M'Cleary 1, J. Peters 2, G. Fitzsimmons 3; nature study, G. Seymour 1, F. Reynolds 2, W. Burns 3. , Standard II. — Genera.l proficiency, A. M'Parland 1, A. Fennell 2; Christian doctrine, l! 1 . o'Donm-au 1, C. M'Parland 2; good concJuct, J. M'-Glinchey 1, G. Hill 2 ; regular attendance. B. Hanify-, reading, I<\ Heather 1, N. Bryant 2; spelling, D. Haggcrty ; writing, N. Boyd ; arithmetic, G. Davis ; recitation, Edward Ryau ; drawing, J. Thomas; design .work, F. Durney; mental aritKmetio and tables, A. Yule; drill, V. Roberts. Standard I: — General proficiency, Ronald Boyd ; Christian doctrine, Willie Kelly 1, Leo Drury 2 ; good conduct, John Paitton ; r regular attendance, Horace Dibley ; reading, M. M'EDigott; spelling, M. O'Sullivan; arithmetic, -T. Delaney; recitation, Bennie O'Brien ; drawing; A. Noon. The Marist Broilers desire to thank the following for conmbutions towards the prize fund: — His Grace ,Arch bishop Rodwood, Rev. Faiher Kimbell, Rev. Father Moloney, Mrs. McCarthy. Mrs. O'Connor, the Catholic Club, Messrs. Kennedy, M'Cardlo, Segrief. Bullet, Quinlan, Leydon, Reeves, Gamble, Casay, Oakes, Ross, Woodward, White, Bradley, Goslin, Devlin, Raven, M'Cartby, Whitaker, O'Brien, M'Parland, O'Sullivan, Mackay, Whitcombe and Tombs. ISLAND BAY. The following is the list of prizes won at the Island Bay Public School : — « Standard Vl.— Bojs : Ernest M'Donald 1, Hcnr> r Greville 2, Claude Goodman. 3. Girls : Freda Colley 1, Kathleen. Xicol 2, Kathleen Stuckey 3. Standard V.- — Willie Ivory 1, Vivian Halley 2, Arthur Jackman 3, Jack Parminicr 4. Girls : Mona. Oliver 1, Gladys Wolb 2, May Ashman 3, Barbara Coutts 4. Standard IV. — Boys: Leonard Shearer 1, Thomas Knight 2, James Pryor 3. GirU = Freda Wilkenins 1, Madge Feeley Standard III.— Boys : Cecil Black 1, Alfred HindmaTsh 2, Arthur Anderson 3. Girls ; Ethel Nicol 1, Einily_Hayes 2, Winnie Cotter 3. Standard II. — Boys : Eric Nicol 1, Cyril Jackman 2, Roy Hampton 3. Girls : Pearl Farrell 1, Naomi Stuckey 2, Alice Toomer 3. Standard I (Upper). — Boys : Henry Pryor 1, Douglas Hampton 2, ArthuT Keene 3/ Girls: Alice Kniglit 1, Cissio Hooke 2, Violet Cotter 3. Standard I. (Lower). — Boys : Harold Xicol 1, Perry Shorland 2, Willie Pryor 3, Gills : Jessie Shorland 1, Eileen Brake 2, Annie M'Donald 3. Special Prizes: — Good Attendance. — Prizes : Louis Myers, Gertrude Attridge. Certificates— Boys Frank Mildenhall 1, Arthur Jackman 2, Cyril Jackman 3. Giris : Lily George 1, Alma Oliver 2, Elise Ivory 3. Good Conduct (infants). — Winnie Samson. ' Neatness of Work. — Standard IV. : Harry Toomer. General Improvement. — Standard IV : Herbert Shcaxer. NORTHLAND. A concert in connection with tho Northland School was held in the School' room last evening, Mr. A. C. Pearce, Mayor Karori, piesiding. The prizes were distributed by Mrs. H. Rose. The following is the list; — Standard VII.— Thelma Shapcott, dux (proficiency certificate). Standard Vl.— Claude Tycroft 1, Isla. Law 2, Winnie Hendry 3. Standaid V. — Lawrence Rose- 1, William Finlayson 2, Elsie Johnson 3. Standard IV.— May Davfes 1, William itankiu and Mabel Gapes (equal) 2. Standard 111. — Doris Churchouse 1, John Hislop 2, Doris M'Kay 3. Standard II. — Elsie Finlayson 1, Malcolm Rose 2, Maggie Rigarlsford 3. Standard I. — Jessie Grant and Edward Colebrook (equal) 1, Grace Inkster 2, Flora Russell 3. Needlework. — Upper school, Isla Law j lower school, Mabel Gapes. Mathematics. — Upper school, Lawrence Rose; lower school, Malcolm Rose. Progress.— Gilbeit Wood and Doiis M'Kay. Drill. — Rowland Rose 1, Lawrence Rose 2. Attendance. — Fiist-ckss, Mjbel Rigarlsford. and E. Emerson ; eccond-class, ! Claude Pycroft. { General Neatness. — Upper school, George- Finlayson : lensor school, Susan Black. Diligence. — Upper school, O. Johne ; lower school, Norman Inncs. Special prizes were given by Mesdamcs A. C. Pearcc, E. J. A. Stevenson, and Gillespio, and Messivs. A. C. Peaxce, J. Russell, and the headmaster. MISS RICHMOND'S SCHOOL. A pleasant gathering was held in the .QsyfiF.Si&iiona.l schtifllrjgom A Bpjceo-stoct^

yesterday morning, when tho prizes in collection with Miss Richmond's Kindergarten school were distributed. An enjoyable entertainment was provided by the** children, and Mrs. Walter Fell presented tho prices. The following is the list :— Class I. — Kindergaa-ten, upper division, Sydney, Brandon % 1, Sylvia Darling 2; lower division, E«niond Newton 1; counting, Alis'ter Young ; sewing, Knola lunes; brushwork, Eiltten Campbell. Class ll.— Lower division, reading, writing, Thyra Baldwin 1, Thelma Dawson 2; singing, Doris Coull ; transcription, Thelma Dawson; brushwork and maps, Jack Field. Upper division, Scripture, ' attendance for the whole school, Rosalind Atkinson ; reading, John Gray ; writing, maps, number, Rosalind Atkinson j composition, transcription, Beryl Earle ; plasticine, sewing, drawing, brushwork, Rosalind Atkinson ; numbers, brushwork, -writing, drawing, plasticine, Robert Chatfield. Class 111. — English, Joan Marchbanks ; arithmetic, reading, composition, conduct, Marjory Keyworth; conduct, dictation, composition, Clara Morison ; geography and writing, Naomi Marchbanks; arithmetic and writing, Ismene Mantell. Class IV. — English, Naomi Mantell ; arithmetic, Madge Biss ; history, composition, attendance, Geoffrey Field ; French, geography, brushwork, Naomi Mantell ; nature (Miss Kirk's prize), Madge Biss. Special prize, first for the term- in arithmetic, dictation, spelling, and conduct, Winifred Coull ; English and arithmetic, Ngaira Dorset; general improvement, Ted Lattey. SALVATION ARMY. - Prizes in connection with the Salvation Army Sunday school were presented by Mrs. Hislop in the citadel last evening. The list is as follows: — Special merit. — D. M'Clure and Ada j Barker. Joy Company (boys). — First prize. Roy Ward;, second prizes, Albert Bowater, Allan Bowater; third prizes, Len Hewitt, Hector .Sharp, Ivan Jl'Lure, Sydy Archibald, Willie Adams, Walter Black-well, Clarence Iremonger, Jim Daniels, Leo Barker, Leslie Bowdon, G. Bowater. Upward Company (boys).— Second prizes, Horace Ranee, Perdio M'Lure, Reg. Anderson, Fled. M'Farlane ; third prize, Philip O'Ncil. Fidelity Company (boys).— First prize, Thomas M'Gan; second prize, .Theo. Albiston; third prizes, Alf. Daniels, Sydy Spago, Leslie Hawker, Birt Yates. Charity Company (boys).— First prizes, George Barker, Paul M'Lure, Jack Ward, Alec Neilsen. Onward Bible Class .Company (boys). — Special prize, D. M'Lean ; third prizes, Willie Waite, Horace Hewitt, Clem Lankshear, Harry Hadficld, Willio Lawton. Bible Class (girls). — Second prize, Mana Waite, Gerty Ballinger, ilay Bradley, Mabel Daniels. Glory Company (girls). — First prizes, Ruth Albiston, Eva Ward, Myrthr Claridge, Edith Reid; second prizes, Lucy M'Ra'e, Gerty Grunnell; third prizes, Eva Mickleson, Elsio Lankshear,. Harriot Bodley, Florenco 'Bodley, Nettie Patchett, Annie Pay, Nellie Pay. Peace Company (girls). — First prize, Aline Claridge ; second prize, Elsie Hewett; third prizes, Eva Kirk, Mirian Nielson, Hazel Daniels. Mercy Company (girls). — Special prize, Ada Barker ; first prize, Ivy Ward : third prizes, Gladys Amery, Dora Marsh, May Martin, Minnie Lank- \ shear, Myrtle Bloxham, Violet Adams, Violet Reid, Doris Roy, Kate Coakley, F. Stent. j Love Company (girls). — First prizes, A. Kirk, Maggie M'Garey, Gladys Anderson ; second prizes, C. Kelly, Olive M'Farlane ;J~ third prizes, Myrtle 4 m y< Joyce Lankshear, Alice Luxrord, Jb/ssie' Stant, Ellie Stant. Grace Company (girls) l-r-Second prizes, Dorothy Sharp, Grace Pengully ; third, prizes, Cissie Daniels, Flora Upston, Lizzie Reid. Sunshine Company (girls). — First prize; Louis Albiston ; third prizes, Elsie Martin, Vena Greenfield, Flora O'Neill, Naomi Lankshear. Parents, pupils and teachers of tho Petone District High School gathered at tho school grounds yesterday afternoon, on the occasion of the "breaking up" fpr the summer vacation. The ceremony look the form of a garden party, which, however, was marred to a certain extent by the unfavourable weather. Tho tennis matches were therefore unavoidably postponed. During tho afternoon tho various prizes won during the year were distributed. The prizes given by Mr. Wilford, M.P., for the best essay on n, visit to Parliament House were allotted as follows : — Senior division.: R. M'Connell 1. A. Thomson 2. Second division : k. cia ? h am 1. r. Collins 2. Most diligent workers : Vera Cowan and Edna Greatbatch. General proficiency in drill : A. Thomson. General proficiency in gardening : Linda Edy and Ivy Young. Shooting : Cliff Rams'den. 'Meteorological records : Edwin Jackson. The next presentation was of especial interest, Mr. James Lynskey, head of tho secondary school, being tho recipient. Mr. James Home, headmaster, iv making the presentation on behalf of the matriculation pupils, as a token of appreciation for extra help afforded them, referred in eulogistic terms lo Mr. Lynskey's value, as a master, both in and out of school. Mr. Lynskey, in replying, impressed upon, the pupils about to loavo the necessity of leading a straight clean life. The Rev. A. Thomson, of tho school commHtea (which body was well represented), Jilso gave a short address. At tho conclusion afternoon tea was dispensed.

.The city solicitor (Mr. O'Shca) has * been granted a month's leave of absence ■ as from Ist January. Also he has been , granted a bonus of £50 on account of > the exceptionally heavy work done dur- » ing the last year, especially 111 connection vith compensation cases.