EDUCATIONAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9249, 31 December 1888, Page 11

EDUCATIONAL.

AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. At tto Choral Hall on tho 13th December,

the ainual distribution of prizes, won by the toys and girls attending the Auckland Collate and Grammar School, took placo in the presence of a largo assemblage of tho pupis and their friends, the hall bein" deccrated for tho occasion with flowers and grefnery. Cblonel Haultain occupied the chair, anc on tho platform were the Rev. C. M. Ne'son, MA., Messrs. J. H. Upton and G. P. Pierce, Mr. C. F. Bourne M.A. (headmister), and the assistant masters. Proceedings wore opened by the Chairman, who, in a lengthy speech, reviewed tlo progress made by tho school during tho yjar. Mr. Upton", at tho request of Colonel latain, gave a short account of tho amalgamation of tho two schools. PRIZE LIST. The prizes and certificates were then presented by Colonel Haultain, tho prize and certificate list being as follows : — GIRLS. English. Form VI. (1,1.00).— K. Roid, 783, prize ; E. D. Dudley, 828, certificate. Fokm V. (1,100).—I' 1 . E. Macdonald, 839, prize. Form IV. A:. (SUO).—R. M. D. Mclntyro, 610, prize ; C. K. Crowther, 570, prize. FORM V. B. (800).— G. M. Wrigloy, G7l, prize. Form 111. (S£U).—H. S. Murray, 083, prize. Form I. (850).--C. Enko, 005, prize. Drawing.—F. M. Wingato, prize. Latin. Form VI. (50?), G. K. Reid, 205, certificate. Form V. (sCo).—Macdonald, F. E., 327, certificate. Form IV. (500).—Herbert, M. R., 430, certificate, FORM 111. (SOU). —Wrigle.v, G. M., 385, certillcate. French. Form V. (300). —Upper Division, Garland, J. M. ])., 220, certificate. Form IV. A- (300).—Herbert, M. E., 255, certificate. ' Form IV. B.— Barclay, 11, (1., 273, certificate. Special (300). —Mclntyro, It. M. D., 282, certificate. Form 111. (300).—Witheford, J., 270, certificate. FORM 11. (3l)0). Bridgewater, J. E., 240, certificate. FORM I. (300).—Holland, F. E., 264; certillcate. Mathematics. Form VI. (GOO).-Picken, VV., 370, prize. Form V. A. (000).— E. D. Dudley, J. M. D. Garland, 224, prizes. Form v. B. (000).— F. E. Macdonald, 450, prize. Form IV. (600).Whitelaw, A. W., 502, prize. Form 111. (GOO).—Bell, F. M., 564, prize. Form 11. (600).— Murray, H. S„ 452, prize. Form I. (000).— K. M. Rawlings, 432, prize. E. M. Davies (yoo), certiiicate, being disqualified lor a prize l>v tr<»

UPPER SCHOOL. ! BOYS. ' Upper Fifth Certificates: Latin (700). ; Drummond, 391; English (£>00), Drummond, 310 ; i French (300), Cherry, 271; Natural Science (-100), J laiTrobe, 283; form "list (1900). prize, J. Drummond, 1219, 1; F. J. Cherry and W. S. La Trobo, 1138, 2. Lower Fifth Form.—Certificate?: Latin (GOO), : Wlitelaw, 277 ; English (£00), Whitelaw, 441 ; French (300), Whitelaw, 220 ; Natural Science (200). McCullough, 127 ; form list (1000), prize, (} Whitelaw, 1027, 1; K. A. McCuliough, OS4, certi ileal-e. Upper Fifth Form.—Certificates : Latin (500', La Ha, 430; English (700), Barclay, 604; Frenc.i 300), Latta, 242; Natural Science" (300), Barcla 170; form list (l-SOO), prize, W. .1. Barclay, 127.' ; certificates, H. J. D. Malion, 1219; P. S. Latt , 1210. Lower Fourth Form.—Certificates : La .r. (300), Drummond, 400; French (30!);, Dminmo 1, 239 ; English (900), Macky, 042 ; fonn list (1700), Drtin-.mond, 1224 (prize); E. 11. Macky, 1143 ( ; tillcaie). Modern IV.—Division 11. (1S00); J. Bri : 952 (certificate.) Special Form.—Certificates : Latin (000), Wa'.i'r. 480; English (750), Div. I. (with Lower IV.), ll< *■> ton, 5G3; Dir. 11. ami HI., Robinson, 500; Fr r>d-. (4110), Walker, 341; Nat. Science (100), Wa • OS. Form list (ISso).—Dir. I. : Walker, C. ft. 0., iih . Robert on, B. 11., 1129 (prize); Somervillo, i 11JS2 (certificate). Walker being disqualified b; Roterfon takes tho prize. LOWER SCHOOL. Third Form.—Certificates; Knprlish and • ing (110)), Holloway, 740 ;. Latin (500), Upton, (certificate), White (333); French (300), Upton, 220 ; form list (1900), Battley, 11. W. (prize), 1093, Upton, A., 1030, certificate. conD Certificates : Latin (400), Upper Division, .Bree, 259; English (800), Ward, 702;. French (200), Dixon, 102; form list (1400), Ward, F. K., 1103 (prize); certificates, Mill, J. C., 1042; Moor, T. 1039; Modern 11. (1200), Masefield, T. V., 911. certificate. < First Form.—English (IGOO), F. J. Fitzsimons, 977 (certificate); A. (5. Arlcell, 853 (prizo). Fitzsimons is disqualified for a prize by age. ■ • .Mathematics. Upper School.—Class A (000).— Div. l: La Trobo, W. S., 3SO, prize ; Div. 11. : G. Whitelaw, 325, prize ;■ Class 15 (COO). —Div. I.: Walker, C. R. 0., 430, prize ; . Barclay, W. J., .435, prize ; Kingsford, L, 431, certificate; Class. C (000).—Speight, W. A, 430, prize; Somerville, E. C., 420, prize. Mathematics. Lower School.—Class A., Div. I. (600).— Clayton, D. L. J,, 409, prize ; Class A., Div. 11. (000) - r Ward, F. E., 489, prize ; Moor, T., 4S-3, prize ; Class B, (000), Div. 1., Waymouth, A. 0., 379 ; Vaile, H. E. 372 ; Waymouth being disqualified by ago, Vaile tikes the prize. Div. 11., Fitzlmmons, A. L., 204, certificate. SPECIAL PRIZES. ! Mr. CI. P. Pierce's essay prize. February ject, "A Trip Hound New Zealand by Union Company's steamer," W. S. LaTrobe. September—(Subject, "Duty," J. Drnmmond. Headmaster's prize for work in Workshop,-11. B. Gordon. [Prizes for Draw i no.- — Mechanical, F. J.Cherry; freehand, .1. S. Brig-ham. i,Prizes -FOR Writing.—Boys over the ago offifteen, E. T. Laurie; hoys between thirteen and fifteen years, F. J. Bums ; boys under 13 years, F. Drummond. I Gymnastics. Voluntary classes, conducted by Mr. Francis.—E. A. Robertson, It. L. Stewart, 1; F. C. Yeomxn, 3. At the conclusion of the presentation of the school prizes, Mrs. C. M. Nelson distributed the prizes won in the athletic sports held in the Domain on October 19th. The list of winners has already been published. Mr. Bourse than said a few words, and the Chairman announced that the school would re-assemble on Monday, tho 11th of February. The meeting dispersed after hearty cheers for everybody had been given by tho boys.

PONSONBY COLLEGE. A presentation of certificates took place on the 17th December, at the Ponsonby College, Miss Lilian Edger's new school for the secondary education of girls. There was a full attendance of pupils, who, with their parents and friends, quite filled the schoolroom. The Rev. W. Calder presided, and Mr. Thos. Peacock, M.H.R., presented the certificates to tho successful candidates. Tho proceedings were varied by selections of vocal music, which were rendered by tho pupils with • great taste and accuracv. LIST OF" CERTIFICATES. Upper School. Form —May Roborton, first-class in algebra and euclid ; second-class in arithmetic ; third-class in English, history, Latin, French. Ada Macrao, second-class in English, history, Latin ; third-class in French, arithmetic, algebra, euclid. _ Form IV.Bertha Withy, second-class in English, science, arithmetic; third-class in history, geography, algebra, euclid. Ada Sturges, first-class in euclid; second-class in arithmetic, algebra; third-class in English, history, geography. Laura Dixon, first-class in algebra; third-class in. English, history, Latin, French, arithmetic. Gertrude Graham, second-class in arithmetic and algebra; thirdclass in English, history, geography, French. Form lll.—Geraldine Homus, first-class in Latin; second-class in English, French, arithmetic, euclid ; third-class in history, geography, algebra. Mary Macrae, second-class in English, Latin, French, arithmetic, algebra; third-class in history and geography. Florence Cruickshank, second-class in English, Latin, French; third-class in history, geography, science, arithmetic. Nellie Stewart, second-class ill English, arithmetic; third-class in history, science, French. Ada Macdonald, second-class in English, Latin ; third-class in history, science, French. Margaret Dickey, third-class in English, French, arithmetic, algebra. Lower School.

Form Florence Cooke, second-class in arithmetic, English; third-class in history, geography, objects, French, science. Dora Judaon, secondclassin English, history, geography, French ; thirdclass in arithmetic. Christina Fagan, second-class in French; third-class in Knglish, history, geography, objects, science. Annie Fawcus, third-class m English,arithmetic, Latin, geography. Form I.—No award. , Drawing Results.

These depend mainly 011 an examination in freehand held at tlio close of the term, and partly on the progress during tho year. UPPER Form. — Ada Macrae, second class; Bertha Withy, second class; Clara Sturges, second class; Ada Sturges, second elms; May Roberton, second class ; Nellie Stewart, second class ; Gertrude Graham, third class; May Macrae, third class; Geraldine lieicus, third class. Lower Form. — Florence Crulckshank, third class; Ada Macdonald, third class; Sarah Dickey, third class; . Florence Cooke, third class; Dora Judson, third class. Results in Needlework. Judges : Mrs. Calder and Mrs. Boardman. Ul'PEli FORM.—Cutting out and sewing : —First class: Geraldine llemus, Clara Sturges. Second class : Bertha Withy, Gertrude Graham, Laura Dixon, Florence Cruickshank, Sarah Dickey. Third class : Ada Sturges, May .Macrae, Maggie Dickey. Lower b'oßM.—Sewing First class : Florence Stewart, Ethel Dixon, Nellie Stewart. Second cla.ss: Beta Stewart, Dora Judson, Irene llemus. Third class: Christina Fagan, Ada Macdouald, Florence Cooke, Winnie Mat-low.

SISTERS OF MERCY SCHOOLS. Prizes were presented on Dec. 20 to tho pupils of the Sisters of Mercy's schools in Hobson-street, in tho presence of a numerous assemblage of parents and friends. His Lordship Bishop Luck and the Revs. Dr. Egan, Monsignor McDonald, Very Rev. Fathers Hackett and Downey, and Fathers Madan, O'Gara, and Becker wero also present. ST. ALOYSIUS' SCHOOL. Bishop Luck distributed the prizes as follows :— .Standard L—First division: Arithmetic and spoiling, Maria Wells; recitation and geography, Martha Stitt; spelling and geography, Mary Lake; loading and recitation, Annie Grubb; grammar and geography, Thomas Barrett; spelling and grammar, James Roach; arithmetic and geography, Hose Hutloy ; reading and spelling, Mary Finley ; arithmetic, Lizzie lleaiey; writing and spelling, Annie Henderson ; reading, Maggie Wheeler; arithmetic, Margaret Doyle ; reading and spelling, Nellie Wells; arithmetic and spelling, 'Mabel Moore; general improvement, Kate Healey ; regular attendance, Hilda Lake. These pupils have passod to Standard IX. Second division: Religious knowledge, Kate O'Keefo ; arithmetic and spelling, Mary Roach; spelling and reading, Nellie O'Connor; writing, Kate Rykers; recitation, Leo Wright; arithmetic and spelling, Ada Mullampy, Mary J. O'Brien, Gordon Dignan, Mary Downs, and Alice Kelly ; spelling, John Ctdliaiie, Mabel Parker, Cecilia Hutchinson, Sissy Johnson, and Helena Poulson ; arithmetic, Lily Johnson, Marion Evans, Mary Malloney, and Maggie Bell; "reading and spelling, Lizzie Stafford, Ellen Lynch, Mary Hofl'oran, Edward Fitzgerald, Nellie Catfery ; writing, Mary Itykers and Bertio O'Haro; spelling, Frederick Dignan; general improvement, Agnes Davis. Those pupils have passed to the first division of Standard 1. Third Division : Heading and writing, Clara Kelly ; spelling, Bridget Culhane ; spelling and reading, Cissy Mulholland ; writing, Eveline McGregor ; reading, Clara Eyre ; spoiling, Alice Wilson ; spelling and reading, Patrick Homan and Kenneth Cully ; writing and reading, Harry Ilefforan; reading; Patrick Doyle; spelling and reading, Albert Johnson; spelling, Maggie Sharp. These have passod to the second division. Fourth division: Spelling, Joseph Homan, Joseph Thornton, and Mary Hetferan; reading, Mary Angel, Robert Gallagher, May Ryan ; regular attondanco, Walter Barrett. Passed to the third division.

Special Prizes.—Special prizes were presented as follows :—From Rev. Father Hackett: Religious knowledge, Annie Henderson, Ist prize; Mary Lake, 2nd prize. From Rev. Mother Suporior ; Conduct, Mary Herbert. St. Joseph's school.

At St. Joseph's School at ten a.m. the pupils submitted an excellent programme, which was gone through with great merit. The prizes wore distributed by Dr. Luck as follows :—

Standard V.—Good conduct and geography (presented by Rev. Father Hackett, Kate Hi.st ; religious knowledge and exercises, Winifred Soarea ; mapping and test papers, Rose ilugill ; recitation and attendance, Mary Rist; reading, Rose Keeuan;conduct and study (presented by Rev. Mother Superior), Bridget Rist. Standard IV. —Arithmetic, Jane Hugill ; history, grammar, and writing, Annie Hawlcoswood ; catechism, Nellie Grace ; reading, Emma Stephens. Standard 111.—Politeness (presented by Rev. Father Hackett), Kate O'Neill ; neatness, Mary Watts ; reading and study, Delia Stephenson : tost papers and amiability, Mary Thompson; homo lesions, Julia Rist; general improvement, -Mary Knox, Teresa Parker, Louisa Eckenberg, Era Levdon, and Amelia Lake; conduct and catechism, Maggie Henderson; writing, Hilda O'Hare ; geography and arithmetic, Bella Molloy ; grammar, Gertrude Evans ; geography, Annio Grace ; history, Esther Breen, Sarah Kelly. t „ Standard ll.—General improvement, Fanny McAneanoy, Nellie and Maud Donovan, and Fannio Herbert. ... Special Prims.— following special prizes were awarded. :—From the Rev. leather Hackett: Regular attendance, Winifred Soares. From the Rev. Mother Superior : Good conduct, Kate Rist. Moasignor McDonald also presented a special prize for catechism. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL. The large schoolroom was crowded at two o'clock, when prizes were presented to

she ' i St. 'Frwtcss os Sales' School. 'ffkrt w'M. j; i.-i ."'---'I "l- 4 prizes as fol- . .- Vf.—MW-s Frfceeos )errora, mapping, -. { .">ii < U r iw, study, mapping, . , ,:,,r cr.-i •'■ ;!;:e; Miss .Alice vi ' - .amiability. hTam- if! v ;;Uf; . 1, conduct, study, • -.pr.ir:. hoi::-.- casK'.sci. ■ •• highest marts in • .-.-i'l-'<.•!•- ' rs.-u'-.i:: -t'.U'i. •'•.! \ n standard ; Annie • r t!j, it-i-sa, stouy, <—to.,jsui, regular attend:n<-' :'J -rf,---ii;-. o liitiV. >.:l - mstory, arithmetic, r-i -.l -.r >•, Annie Lynch, music, r.:.:'. . '■ "c. r.'-e-ii t-otfc, regular atten•H. , Ada v;: 'Wt, study, catechism, :i .r , ( - . . rtn'-Sii-io'i.; Margaret C'affery, -r "i-pJar . ..I'.rr d needlework; Jane v ■ ■ -.n-i.-.r. I : Bible, History and : . '--'i-.L .v, . grammar and regular ' I-: jlur.,':SMoya, English History, - ->:■•. •• - --EJisa'-etb. Graham, Ist prize, •' >: : •••r-.a-i r. •-•alar attendance (prei :'-f- i'iiihor is .ett); Margaret Ryan, : Cdrf in-'- o.v- : i, good conduct and i! . :• >ninn :• . ing and spelling; Ethel ■ \* I —jr Carrigan, Ist prize, ab.l :• adiiiK; Cecilia Caiiery, ■' • '••hv ; • leoreina Stafford, cate- ; nce (presented by Rev. Mary iiiordan, arithmetic and ca>. • .'•! »y a- -"-ning, recitation, reading, ••• •">£ «'•' -v'srs-.t0.: ision: Jessie Humphreys, general kiiu».._ wi I regular attendance (presented by Kov. Father Ilackett), Ethel Condon, general knowledge; Mary Corley, general knowledge ; Minnie McDonald, arithmetic and writing ; Daisy Fergus, general knowledge. Second division : Mary Blaikie, Annie Blaikie, and Annie Carrigan, general improvement • Lena Mcllhono, spelling. Standard I.—First division : Pauline Snanaghan, general improvement; Lily Ryan, spelling and reading ; Mary Kate Twohiil, writing. Junior Classes.—Join Fernandez, reading and spelling; Winifred Corley, general improvement; M. Graham, K. McDonald, Rose Summerville, Ethel Fernandez, Edith Blaikie, general improvement. Special Prizes.— of honour were awarded for good conduct as follows Standard VI., Mary Alice Stephenson ; Standard V., Ellen Graham; Standard IV., Caroline Cordon; Standard 11., Jessie Humphreys. Articles of fancy and useful work, comprising gipsy tables, drawing-room chair, mantel drape, plain needlework, brackets, cushions, smoking caps, stockings, etc., were exhibited in the schoolroom. These were of very high excellence, tho fancy goods being of tasteful design and beautiful finish. •" MAR IST BROTHERS' SCHOOL. The annual distribution of prizes to tho pupils of the Marist Brothers' School took place on the 17th December at the Catholic Institute, when an entertainment was given by tho pupils. The prizes were distributed by Bishop Luck, the following being tho list:— Upper Fifth Class.—Religious knowledgo Joseph Darby, Ist prize ; ffm. Corbettj 2nd. Good conduct and attendance, Reubon Levi. Diligence, George Graham, Ist; Walter Darby, 2nd. Geometry, Joseph Darby, Ist; William Corbett, 2nd Algebra, Joseph Darby, Ist; William Corbett, 2nd. Arithmetic, William Corbett, Ist; John Maguire, 2nd. French, Joseph Darny, Ist; ltomuald Leahy, 2nd. English, Reuben Levi, Ist; Georgo Graham, 2nd. British history, John Maguire, Ist; Reuben Levi, 2nd. Irish history, William Corbett, Ist; John Maguire, 2nd. Geography, Reuben Levi, Ist; George Graham, 2nd. Writing and orthography, James Corley. General improvement, Francis Amodeo. Histrionics, Philip Hackett Ist; Joseph Darby, 2r.d. Neatness, Peter Lynch. Singing, Romuald Leahy. Ornamental penmanship, Joseph Darby, Ist; George Graham, 2nd. Lower Fifth Class.— Religious knowledgo, .las. Whelan, Ist; Peter Pohlen, 2nd. Good conduct, Francis Little. Attendance, Francis Halloran. Diligence. Francis Little, Ist; John Amodeo, 2nd. British history, James Whelan, Ist; Peter Pohlen, 2nd. Irish history, James Whelan, Ist; William CJuinn, 2nd. English grammar and composition, James Wlielan, Ist; John Amodeo, 2nd. Geography, James Whelan, Ist; Francis Little, 2nd. Arithmetic, James Whelan, Ist; Francis Halloran, 2nd. General improvement, Gerald McCarthy. Writing and general neatness, James Grace. Drawing, Michael Lanigan. ' Fourth Class.—Religious knowledge, James Fanning, Ist ; William "Condon, 2nd. Good conduct. William Mahoney. Attendance, Thomas Grace. Diligence, Thomas Ryan. General proficiency, Joseph Halloran, Ist; Patrick Monnock, 2nd. Arithmetic, John Fox, Ist; Daniel Lowry, 2nd. English history, Thomas Coughlan, Ist ; Frederick Tuohy, 2nd. Reading, George Kearney, Ist; Thomas Davison, 2nd. Grammar, Edward Lanigan, Ist ; James McKenna, 2nd. Orthography, Victor Amodoo, Ist; Herbert Hurley, 2nd. Geography, Edward McCaffery, Ist ; Michael Regan, 2nd. Writing, Herbert Bliricoe. Drawing, Andrew Regan, Ist ; Henry Simmons, 2nd. Singing, James Stitt. Third Catechism, Michael Tobln, Ist; Martin Lenihan, 2nd. Good conduct. William Parker, Ist; John Leahy, 2nd. Attendance, Henry Keene, Ist; Basil Graham, 2nd. Diligence, Leo Sarich, Ist; John Russell, 2nd. Arithmetic, Albert Mcllhone, Ist; Thomas Graves, 2nd. English history, Michael Dervan, Ist; Robert McVeagh, 2nd. Reading, Robert Brown. Grammar, Henry Patterson, Ist; James Condon, 2nd. Writing, Georgo Stevens.

Second Class.—Catechism, Francis Williams, Ist; Thomas Francis, 2nd. Arithmetic, Georgo Roordan, Ist; Barnard Evans, 2nd. Reading, Samuel McMillan, Ist; ffm. Ilines, 2nd. Spelling, Cecil Cairns, Ist; Samuel McMillan, 2nd. Grammar, Barnard Evans, Ist; Thomas Francis, 2nd. Geography, Robert Woods, Ist; James Mahoney, 2nd. Writing, James McVeagh, Ist; James Hutchinson, 2nd. Conduct, James ilcGuire, Ist; James Hutchinson, 2nd. Attendance, James Maguire, Ist; Henry and F. Radford, 2nd. Liberal donations to the prize fund -were made by Bishp Luck, who presented four prizes; Moils ignor McDonald, prizes for Irish history and French ; Father Ilackett, prize for Irish history ; Mesdames Dervan, Ilackett, and Duffy; Messrs. P. Darby, T. Mahoney, W. J. Napier, J. Tole, Garlick, Jay. Flynn, and C. Canning.

ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL. The annual gathering for the distribution of prizes to the children attending St. Joseph's Convent School, Parnell, took place 011 December 19. The following prizes were distributed :— Standard V.—Daisy Kay, prize for writing; Lydia Cremen, Ist prize for study and writing ; Willie Neville, Ist prize for recitation ; Harold lluthven, superior prize for religious knowledge; Hannah Sullivan, Ist prize for attendance and religious knowledge (given by Rev. Father Gillan) ; Charlotte Dowd, prize for good conduct; Louisa Sextie, special prize for composition and writing ; Willie Ilallins, prize for arithmetic. Standard IV.—John Marlcey, prize for general improvement; Thomas Flannery, Ist prize for attendance (Kev. Father Gillan); Peter Hansen, for recitation; Mary Hansen, for spelling; Edward Markey, prize for spelling; Mathew Walsh, Ist prize for reading ; John O'Sullivan, 2nd prize for reading, ; Maggie DeLuca, prize for religious knowledge ; Winnifred Wordsworth, prize for politeness ; .Eleanor Wordsworth, prize for writing. Standard lll.—Herbert llallina, prizo for spelling ; Michael Ilogan, Ist prize for writing ; Michael Cremon, prize for religious knowledge ; Elesha McCaiferty, prize for study; Inez Konnealy, 2nd prize for writing Frederick Tomlinson, 2nd prize for attendance ; Norman Christopher, prize for attendance. Many other junior children received prizes for attendance.

The visitors then adjourned to the select school, which was very handsomely decorated ; and after a musical programme, the following prizes were distributed :—

Standard Vl.Miss Fitzgibbon, composition and French; Miss Gertrude Flannery, science and algebra; Miss Carroll, arithmetic and neatness. Standard V.Miss Alice Hogan, grammar and history ; Miss Evelyn George, writing and study ; Miss Emily Flannery, geography and arithmetic. Standard IV. —Miss May Novill, catechism and spelling. Standard lll.—Miss Mary Gamant, writing; Miss Annie Hunter, general impr ■verm lit; Miss Beatrice Green, reading ; Miss Mary Hjbson, religious knowledge. Standard ll.—Miss Mary McCal.e, arithmetic; Miss Cushla Coupland, study and politeness ; Miss Evelyn Yates, grammar; Miss Daisy Holland, geography ; Miss Alice Markey, attendance. Standard I.—Miss Nellie McCabe, tables ; Miss May Hodgson, recitation ; Miss Eva Hogan, writing ; Miss Nelly Hodgson, study.

ST. MARY'S, PONSONBY. Prizes were presented on Dec. 19 to tho pupils of St. Mary's Convent Schools, Ponsonby. The proceedings opened with a very enjoyable entertainment by the pupils, Bishop Luck and Fathers Egan, Downey, O'Gara, Lenihan and Mahoney, and a large number of parents and friends being present. At the close of the entertainment the prizes were distributed by Bishop Luck, the following being the award list: —

Standard Vl.—Miss M. O'Driscoll, arithmetic and grammar; Miss F. Wliltsted, geography and arithmetic; Miss L. White, writing and grammar; Miss K. Uickett, composition; Miss A. IJrophy, conduct and second arithmetic.

Standard V.Miss Dolia Dervan, grammar and arithmetic; Miss Larkin, composition and grammar ; Miss M. La.nig.vi, catechism, grammar, and conduct; Miss Steadman, grammar ; Miss Simpson, grammar and writing ; Miss Poulton, reading and composition ; Miss ll&mill, writing and grammar. Standard IV.—First .Division : Miss M. Stead, history and arithmetic ; Miss H. McC'abe, catechism and grammar ; Miss E. Larkin, recitation, composition and grammar ; Miss Lily Thomson, geography, recitation, and singing; Miss Laura Haven, reading, composition, and music ; Miss Lily Sparrow, writing and attendance; Miss Frances Hamill, writing; Miss Mary Courtney, writing, music, and singing. Second Division : Miss Florence Kvans, catechism, conduct, and grammar; Miss Mary Rice, grammar and writing ; Miss Maud Nolan, conduct and writing. ' Standard Master Larkin, catechism and geography ; Annie Stead, composition and writing ; Agnes ltuthven, grammar and history; Margaret Nolan, arithmetic and grammar; Annie Courtney, reading and singing ; Miriam Sullivan, conduct and roading ; Lena Watson, general improvement. Standard ll.Master Dervan, catechism, reading, and spelling : Daisy Read, writing and reading; Kveline Watson, conduct and grammar; Celostino Conway, general improvement; May Lanigan, catechism ;" Mary C. Corcoran, general improvement ; Mawer Lanigan, iron oral improvement. Standard I.Lily Corcoran, general improvement ; Master Simpson, writing; JJ. Jones, spelling and tables ; Lucy King, genoral improvement. First Primer.—Daisy Bacon, writing ; Frank Simpson and (J. Lanigan, reading and spelling ; Win. Dervati, conduct and recitation ; Anna Mulligan, general improvement ; Mary C. Dampier, singing. Si-ecial Prizes.— prizes were also given as follow Standard I. : Miss O'Driscoll, French; Miss Whitsted, music; Miss Hackett, oil painting; Miss IJrophy, crayon drav. ; Miss Driscoll, highest number of marks, - ,ndard V. : Miss Dervan, highest number of : .-lea; Miss Larkin, application; Miss Lanigan, '1;. Standard IV.: Miss 11. McCabo, highest number of marks ; Miss M. Stead, French. Standard 111. : Master Larkin, highest number of marks. Standard. IL ; Miss Evelina Watson, highest number of marks.