HERE ANB THERE

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 144, 15 December 1934, Page 18

HERE ANB THERE

Mar&clen Diocesan School. Tho annual prize-giving at Marhdea Diocesan Sehool'is always a-vory pleasant social occasion, and yesterday afternooiij when the weather was most propitious^.it was", exceptionally pleasant. The jassembly hall was literally packed with parents, friends, and pupils, and. the_ scene was a very, charming one. The entrance hall had huge jars of foxgloves, which were very effective,- and these graceful flowers were used, again .on tho stage, where they were shown l*up well by the handsome blue curtains. In the centre was a large table with an imposing array of-prize btfoks, also 1 cups and trophies won during ' tlw year. - ■

With' Miss Mayhew (principa') werethe Bishop of Wellington and - Mrs. Sprott. Miss Baber, Canon • James, tho Ri'«. A. S. Kempthorne (chaplain -1» the school), Mr. L. 0. H. Tripp, Mr. J. Henderson/ Dr. Graham Robertson, and Mr. E. S. Innes.

After the distribution of prizes by 'Mrs. Sprott and the speeches {reported elsewhere), the visitors'had much pleasure in seeing the fine handcraft work, which included pewter and-brass work, ■also "bronze, w00d,.-etc, which, showed both yood instruction ttnd talent. Tho dressmaking showed- good work also, and was a good "demonstration, of tho practicability of the school. 'These interesting articles 6t the various -kinds were shown in* the classroom**" *;-,Tho laboratory-also had-a. number of visitors, which bad a special interest'for many.- Tho afternoon was altogether a very pleasant and- informative one. An Interesting Afternoon.

A very pleasant afternoon was spent recently at 212 Lambton Quay by th» pupils of Miss Joyce Dinnison, -with theiT parents-and friends, the occasion. being the recital terminating the year's work. The pupils delighted, everyone with their elocutionary items, action songs, and little playotte, "Tho Doll's House." Those taking.part were Margaret Wilson, Joan Wilson, ■ Pauline Boocock, Joan Baylis, Pat MftsOn, Diana Williamson, , Gwendu Hayes, Ngaiie Newell, Isabel Macky, Iteleu Williamson, Joy - Payton, - Mario. Peseitti, Marjorie Macky, Colin Pcsojni, and, on request, Miss,Dinnison,gaVe-ari amusing recital entitled "Charades." Mr. Bruce ably assisted at the piano. A delicious afternoon'tea and ice cream we.ro dispensed, while-^the appearance of a heavily-laden Christmas tree with a gift for eveiyone delighted the children.. Games, followed by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne/ended a happy, pai ty. A Good Entertainment. N ' >- An evening entertainment wascently given by the pupils and junior choir of Mrs. Caldwell, A.R.O.MV-ia the Methodist Church Hall, Hataitai. The first half of the ' programme • consisted of pianoforte solos,-duets,-'trios, and songs, all of which were rendered in a tasteful way by the followingj— Audrey Newton, Mary Jamieson, Sybil Abbott, Grace and Margaret MatheWF, Ngairc Dunlop, Jean Ritchie, Cyril Hart, John Wilkinson, and "Frank Abbott. A Nativity Play was beautifully; Tendered by- the choir and- pupils. Mrs. McEae presented the pupils who had passed the various grades of "the examinations of the Royal Schools of Music, London, with their certificates. "Mr. n. H. Newton, on'Vchalf"of the paTents, thanked Mrs. Csldwell for her interest and work among the young people, and Mr. Fear spoke on behalt of the church. There was a large audience, who showed "keen- appreciation 'of all tho items. Mrs. Caldwell \yiisT>resented with a bouquet fromher "pupils, and Mrs. D. Irwin, who officiated af tho piano &irfl san 8 a 8ol(> dur* ing tho Nativity Play, was also given .flowers'in uppieciation of her services. - Thanks for Gifts. The matron of the Pied Cross Homo, 80 Hobson Street, acknowledges- with grateful thanks the following gifts received during November: —Books*and magazines, Mrs. A. Findlay; flowers, Misses Poole, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. D. Coutts. " I"Early to Bed " "What are we trying to do for the physical development of our girls?" asked Miss G. E. Mayhew, headmistress of Marsden School at the breaking-lip ceremony yesterday afternoon. , ' A healthy body is essential for a sound education; therefore, we consider, it very carefully. We avail ourselves of all the fresh air and sunshine possible, and we secure, as far as the boarders are concerned, regular wholesome meals and long nights. -I wish I could.'secure these same early nights .for every daygirl. Some parqnts seem proud of the fact that their girls sit up until 0.30 or even later doing their preparation. Frankly. I think it something to T>e at a reasonable hour. Leaving Marsden School. > . . "Three members of tho staff,!! said year has found her-work *?•-*""« kiss' Maclean, who is r*™***^ and Miss Lattcy, who » gong to Enc land I know we shall miss th«m all llmSss Borrio, who has.looked-after us In tho house so well for four yean,; Miss Maclean, on whom I. have *oroe to rely more perhaps than she realises; mA Miss Lattey, who has reigned .so calmlyand successfully, in jvh.at.in my oSird I am afraid I still lo»k«poa as'my'laboratory." . j.- -•>..->.