WAKARI SCHOOL.

Evening Star, Issue 7485, 2 April 1888, Page 4

WAKARI SCHOOL.

Tho annual distribution of prizes at the above school took place on Thursday last before a number of the parents of the chil dren and friends. The schoolroom was enlivened with decorations of flowers and ferns. About 140 pupils were present. The head-teacher is Mr Paterson aud the mistress Miss Christie. The percentage of passes attained by the school at last examination was 92. After songs and recitations had been given by the children, Mr Hood (who occupied the chair) complimented the children on the manner in which they had gone through their exercises, and proceeded to distribute the prizes. The following are the names of the prize-winners :

Dux.—David Laing, silver medal. VI. Claw.—William P. Pftterson, 2. V. Class.—Andrew Torrance, 1; CatherineM'lver, 2; David Laing, 3. IV. Class.—Mary M'Fadyen, 1; Lizzie Kedzlle, 2 ; Nellie Laing, 3. 111. Class.-Joseph Sullivan, 1; James M'Connell, 2; Sarah Grant, 3. 11. Class.—Maggie Sullivan, 1; May Early, 2; Jessie MoorhoußO, 3. I. Class.—Mary O'Brien, 1; Flora Bunting, 2; John Vaterson, 3. SPECIAL FRIZES. tiewlog.—Jessie Miller and Jane Grant (equal), 1 Sadies' plush hand bags, Mrs Paterson's gift); Mary iokson and Alice Eirly (equal), 2. Writing:.—Marlon Early, 1 (writing desk, Mr Hunting's gift); Mary Bleger, 2; Herbert Evatt, 3. DrawiDjt.—Jane Grant, 1; Willie Sherriff, 2; Joseph Sullivan, 3.