PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 21 December 1936, Page 7

PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL

TEA AND PRESENTATION OF PRIZES A LARGE ATTENDANCE In spite of the disappointing weather conditions on Thursday, there was a good muster of children at the Presbyterian Hall for the annual tea, which was followed at 7.30 p.m. by a concert and presentation of prizes won during the year. Rev. James Ilay presided and welcomed the parents and friends who had come to hoiour the children. During file evening the superintendent addressed the gathering briefly and thanked all those who had helped the SundaySchool in any way. He gave an invitation to any children who attended no other School to come and join Trinity.

A pleasant task was' performed by Mr Hay when he made presentations on behalf of the teachers and scholars, to Miss Frances Bcnsemann and Mr E. R. Pirie for the splendid work they put into the Sunday School Anniversary. The prizes were presented by Mrs O'. W. Ross, who was handed a bouquet by little Joyce McArtney. The following items were given during'tjhe evening : Recitation, Marie McLaren, Ruth Mason; piano solo, Helen Smith; recitation, Gordon Black, Athol Blair; tap dance, Joy Griggs; recitation, Pamela Jamieson, Margaret Miller; piano solo, Nolan Martin; recitation, Esma Lamb, Cyril Martin, Kathleen Lamb; dance, Edna Greenem, vocai duet.. Marion and Norvaleen Jamieson ; recitation, Kathleen Bennets; song, Bruce Murray; piano duet, Ina and Edith Brunt; selections, Beggs ’PianoAccordeon Band. After the singing of the Doxology and pronouncing of.the Benediction the function was brought to a dose. PRIZE LIST PRIMARY DEPARTMENT Class 1: Joyce McArtney, Betty Martin, Maureen Hardy (1, equal) ; Elaine Hardy, Betty Forsyth (2, equal). Class 3: Jane Forsyth, Patricia Martin, Valerie Maunder (1, equal); Marie McLaren, Ruth Mason, Joyce Dawson (2, equal), Class 2. Errol Pirie, Raymond Pirie, Gordon Black, Leslie Thomas (1, equal); lan Black, 2. Class 4: Jim McArtney, 1; Keith Griggs, 2. ATTENDANCE Perfect attendance: Jane Forsyth, Patricia Martin, Valerie Maunder, Jim McArtney. ‘Good attendance (Not more than twice absent): Joyce McArtney , Maureen Hardy, Marie McLaren, Keith Griggs, Joyce Dawson, Betty Martin, Elaine Hardy, Ruth Mason, Betty Forsyth. Primary department: Norma,. Delaney, Francis Doel, Jean Rout, Betty Bronson, Gaynor Laurie. Erica Haycock, Jack Quirk, Bruce Delaney, Stewart Delaney, Bcrite Doel, Bryan Stafford, John Maunder, Neal Churcher. Gordon Hogg, Stanley Hull, Jeff. Winterburn. Max. Delaney, Ashley Doel, Bertie Brownson, Stuart Galbreath, John Sudgen. ' MAIN SCHOOLS GIRLS Perfect attendance : Kathleen Bennets, Heather Blair, Kathleen Bennett, Jean Bennett, Alice Eban, Nellie Forsytli, Mary Forsyth, Elsa Hitchcock, Florence Hitchcock, Kathleen Lamb Esma Lamb, Ella McLaren, Noeline Maunder, Margaret Pirie, Winifred Pirie, Helen Smith, (special). Good attendance (Absent not more than three times) • Joy Griggs, Norsnleen Jamieson. Hazel Barltrop, Pamela Jamieson, Margaret Miller. Mr W. Black’s Special Recruiting Prizes: Alice Eban, Margaret Spear. Mrs Gilson’s special prize, general efficiency) : Marion Jamieson. Miss Taylor’s special (for repeating Psalm 96): Margaret Pirie: MAIN SCHOOL BOYS Perfect attendance: Athol Blair, Max Blair, Brian Henry, Ron Hardy, Bob. McArtney, Jack McArtney, Nolan Martin Ted Veysey. " , Good attendance: Cyril Martin, John McLaren, Geoff. Veysey, William Hitchcock, Alec. Veysey. Superintendent’s special prize, general efficiency: John McLaren. YOUNG WORSHIPPERS’ LEAGUE FOR CHURCH ATTENDANCE Perfect attendance ; Kathleen bennets, Cyril Martin, Nolan Martin, Bob. McAvtuey, Jack McArtney, Jean Black, Patricia Martin. ; . Good attendance: Athol Blair, Heather Blair, Margaret Pirie, Joy Griggs, Freda Allison, Max Blair, Gordon Smith. Winifred Pirie, Ted Veysey, Alice Eban, Elco Hitchcock . Brian Henry.