DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL PRIZES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10319, 19 December 1896, Page 5

DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL PRIZES.

• ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE. : " v; The annual distribution of!scbopl, pfjfsijs i 't St; John's College, took place yesterday afte noon. There was <» ycry large attendance < t j?rs, many being ijuabjo to gain admissjo ' to t|ie spacious college hall., The chair \ya occupied by . the primate (Bishop Qojvie 1, Among the yi?iiors were the Veil.' Arohdeaco ,r W.ey, Canons Bates, Gould, and Raseldei Aruhdeapou Palmer, from Norfolk Island 1 Dr. Purclißs Rev. R. G. Boler, and Colone !* «3Lj! ho , h Mma9ter (the Rev. F 0 SrnalifielclJ read ft report upon the worl r fe S3? §ch ,° ol &HW the yeap, in whicl i- he referred to the increase in the'numbe 8 of the scholars, to the large number o 1 iSt.VI7 m tl, , cql ! ege > the success o . RW' Is .. of the school at the public examina a I ions, , ha cordial feeling existing between tin f ? «<!srta and the boys of the " school and the effioienoy of the cadet corns f wlnH.' 2 f if' 80 l 'f rtlfc 1 M length with thi " ,! , °fi v- 1 ® soll ?°! examination, anc I ik and work of the pupils Reference was made to the interest shown py file assistant pasters in the sports ami other amusements of the boys, to the hap n 10 J' ® spirit and good temper that charic' temed the work of masters and boys alike, and to the many kindnesses shown to'the bays by IB matron, Miss (Jifillun. ■ His Lordship Bishop C'owie said that it MVQ him Rt'oat pleasure to be present at ; Such aninteresting gathering, and to hear such a satisfactory report from the headmaster. He would, in all probability, soon ' be in ftnglftpd, where he wpijld see, at Lichfield, thonged widqw of the late Bishop Selwyn! np wpuld be able to assure her that the work tor wliich biahopSelwyp builtandendowed the college, fifty year® ago, was being cflicionfc'ly carried pn, and he know that the assurance would gll'e her pleasure. There wore' 'in' the room, Archdeacons Dudley and Palmer, and Canons Bates and Gould, Dr. Purclias, and others, who lived at the college iu its earlv days, and who never ceased to take an interest in its welfare. His Lordship spoke It oi 'k 9f ti'o sctiool, expressed his Satisfaction at the efficient state of the cadet corps, and concluded with some kindly words of encouragement to the boys. * r ' The school choir, 101 l V Mr. R. Leslie Hunt, sang the Harrow football ® on > Fort Yeaj'js Onward." prizes Lordship then presented the school prizes. " ■ - y - Colonel Goring, with a few words of encouragement to the Cadet Corps, presented Mr. Majors Challenge Belt " pft Sergt, Stevenson, and to Colour-Sergeant Way the medal given by the headmaster to the sergeant of the drilled section. Mrs. Dudley presented the prizes won at the annual athletic sporty At the conclusion of the proceedings, an adornment was made to the beautiiul grounds of the College for afternoon tea. *P? 'Pilowine i 9 the school prizs list diKnVPPerJ >er i ,,ivisio ". G - "errold; lower T/-H ~ ' Nolan ; lower school, H. Croll. ' Uslisli. including; English grammar, composition, reajluiu, writing, and spellui-; Upper Vlivlsion, J, Thompson ; lower division, G. Purchaslower schpoLG. Croll, ' " a6 ' tor atili "eoKniphy: Upper division, 11. T. Q Croll " Tl^°n ' Cll ' lrt0 " ! loyer sqUool,

Mathematics, including Algebra, Euclid, Arithmetic . Upper illusion, U. Way; lower dirision, 11. Pierce; lower school, 11. Randall. For classical side only.-(Classics, including Latin ?ite:?c^ Mivi,iqn ' °* Wvookjelil; lower ; n Kor omme .™*' side only.-Commercial subjects, WJ'riH'B withmstic, French, Shorthand, Lookkeeping . 11. Chalmers 1, J. Thompson 2. For science ,-iifJo only-Sagiice .subjects, including Physics, plopy, chemistry, geometrical, medianrolls' ptUßp r ' lffi " •' H. Wa / l, c. Herhvb^ial prizes to geometrical (lwin presented by Mr. Hupt C. Herrold, tor raeeh.injpa! drawing, presented by Mr. Treritliick : 11. Way For classics, presented by the headmaster: Hannah Smith. Far physical science, presented by Mr. Lancaster: 8. Banna. For chemistry, presented by Mr. Lancaster: A. Jfakgill. ■ ■ 1 "

PRINCE ALBERT COLLEGE. The animal distribution of prizes to pupils Of the Prince Albert College, Upper Queenvl'VPl* ' aat evet ""? a 'he lecture nail, Y.M.C.A., before a representative gathering of parents and friends of the sclioUrs. Amongst those on the platform were Mr. Theo. Cooper, who, at the request of the Board of Governors, consented i to preside, Mrs. _T. Cooper, who kindly i distributed tlje prjzqs to (lie successful coin- i petitory the Board of Governors consisting of t|ip Reyif. H, Hull (president) H. Dewsbury (lion, secretary to the Board), J: H. I Siniinbnds, W. J. Williams, and Messrs. i I nomas Allen (lion. treasurer of the Board), l S. J. Am bury, Thomas Buddie, A. C. i Oaughey, James Heron, William Tliorne, and \ U.S. Wilson. The head master (Mr. Thos. i Jackson, M.A.) and members of the teaching stall were also in attendance. The proceedings were opened with devotional exercises, after which a pianoforte ' duet was contributed by the Masters Hyatt, , ANNUAL REPORT. r

The Chairman (Mr. 'I'lieo. Cooper) called . upon Mr. Jackson to present the annual ; rejiqrt, which was as under :— I Lave the honour of profiting you with the ! following rep.irt of Prince Albert Collie during its ' second year of -jciateiiue. Changes «•£ great iuipori lance have iak.-n place durinu this period, the chief , of whii.'li h:i» been the cumulation, opening, ami , tablishment of the liirl.s' College, in fulfilment of . Ii -' original desi'ii of the Board of Governor- to add , the education of girls to that of b iv.i. The Collect ' winch wan opened with an appropriate ceremony at the middle of the secontl term, admirably answers its purpose, and its opening was soon followed by a ironside; able increase of pupils. The sad death of . Mr. IVmheito'i, our fir-it assistant master, in the j early part of the yeer, i 3 still fresh in the memory of t all. A mysterious providence cut short what promised to be a brilliant career; but Irs influence and the enthusiasm with which lie advocated manliness i ami honour anion/ the boy.i were of great use to a i new insln ion, and will not be forgotten. Hi* place was taksn in the second term by Mr. B. H. Low, 15. A., who came from the South with excellent testimonials and teaching experience, and lias well justified his selection by his teaching and disciplinary powers and by the vyarm interest lie has shown in tho hoys anil their sports. Tho increase , lit the number of the boys during the first terra of this year necessitated the engajewent of a fourth master, and Mr. Fl. 0. Crad.lock, M.A., came to us 1 with Mr. L <\v, at the beginning of the secon I term, Mr; Craddock. had i), distinguished career at i Canterbury College; he has done good work among us as a teacher, and gives promi-e of much usefulness in the future. lam sorry to report that Mr. Bollard's health broke down towards the end of the third term, and that he has been compelled to be absent from his duties for the last three weeks. This has caused extra work and trouble to the rest of the staff, but I am sure It has caused Mr. Bollard more trouble to bo absent at a time of special labour and anxiety; ami we all hope that the long holidays will restore him to perfect health. The increased numbers of the girls obliged the Board to elect a third lady assistant, anil in Miss Emilie Raid we have obtained an almost Meal teacher for little girls; Miss Raid has also been of special assistance during Mr. Bollard's absence. Miss MeICerrow, after a year of most honourable and successful work as out first lady assistant, now leaves us. compelled by the sad necessity of her approaching marriage. We may feel the just resentment against the gentleman win has been fortunate enough to win her, but for Miss McKerrow herself we all hare the very kindliest feelings, ami while we lament that she is taking away from the sacred cause ufuiltmahfnn taiAnta nt

away iroin ine»acrea cause or education talents of a high order, we sincerely wish for her a long life of wedded haneiness. The Board have unanimously elected Miss Itainforth to fill the place of Miss McKerrow, and I do not think that a better successor could have been found. All parents who send their girls to the college may rely implicitly 011 Miss Itainforth's ability, wisdom, and kindliness. To fill the post of second lady assistant the Board have just elected Miss Mabel Salinond, H.A., daughter of Professor Salinond, of Otago University, who will commence her duties next term. We beg in the first term of this year with 70 boys and 36 girls; the second term with 32 hoys and 41 girls, and the third with 01 boys and 69 girls. • The numbers at the end of the year are 07 boys and 81 girls, or 161 pupils in all. You will accordingly sea that there lias been a steady and rapid growth throughout the year. But while the number of new pupils his been sti (kingly low, that of removals h v been considerable, particularly In the case of boys, and I will take the opportunity of saying that parents who can afford to keep their boys at school might almost as well not send them at all as send them" for one t j .rm or two term?, and that a year's instruction is all too brief a period to accomplish anything of importance. The common impression is that boys tvftor going through their standards need merely a term or two's flnishlng-oif at a second* y school. _ That impression could only be justified by the existence of some miraculous power of imparting vast knowledge in a short time, but there is no such power, no royal road to knowleditej and anything that appears such is trickery

ami pretence. Three years or more (two at the lent) ars necessary that an ordinary pupH may reach the full advantage of the College, fur his first year must he spent in the elements of work which he has never touched before, and the short-sighted policy of immediate result, is one which no true schoolmaster will ever pretend to gratify. Tho school work has been steady and fairly thorough throughout the year. The presence of numbers of new pupils at the beginning of each term. Is a pleasure in one souse, but (in embarrassinept in another, for each term thus presents , a constant supply of beginners, .anil increases tho number of school divisions Hc.v iter, we can look back upon the year m a whole with pleasure; the general work lias been well sustained, while many particular boys and girls-girls especially - have done themelves much credit by special Industry and improvement. Five scholarship)) were awarded by the Board at the beginning of the year, two for three years and three for two, and were won after an interesting competition by It. B. Ward, P. Victor, man, A, Osborne, J. B. Johnston, and H. Rhodes. A. \v. dray passed the matriculation examination of list Christinas, and P. S. Newbold the Junior Civil Service examination of lust January. This year we have sent in two candidates for the matriculation examination: R. B. Ward and Miss May Bayly. ■ I hone and think that both will pass. We shall be ready soon to bear ii worthy part In the various competitions for scholarships and degrees, but at present for the majority of the pupils we are laying " good foundations against the time to come." ' Generally speaking the conduct of the pupils has been good. Considering the nature of boys when in company-for' boys are naturally gregarious and, as an authority has observed, two boys are more than twice one boy for all purposes of mischief—they hare done wonderfully little damage to . windows, doors, and school furniture -, and the girls, 1 of whom more

fa 'expected, have 'fulfilled• their oblipitlor • In " the | most' important -' matter •of hones inj xfifjk, anil >yorq."Vt)iQ|f(tji>,' much,; room. ' ' mains for Improvement.' nnicn iinproyeiu'eiit h been made. All the lirj'inberj of tile stiff are « in fighting. vigorously against dishonest practic which, from what I hear are very common in mo r t New Zealand school?,'* Crickec and'football ha , flourished vigorously';r the Cadet Ctirps'lnv o ■' tallied rifles and uojfprms and vary nearly we if jntpMiim, ' Oijr litnary and 'ijjktipg society cpi „ sletgij a very uspftil session; find ol our Collej a libraries advantage has been taken ' by' a limlti ? ii||mber of pupils. We are always ready to recei' I, presents of books which now seldom come, Jq CO „ Mm I must thank i lip Board pf ppjefnqrs fi 11 the great interest tiiey have taken in the affairi i , the College,' and uiy colleagues, the* masters' at . mistresses, for" their ever-rea'dy lialp'iihd 'zea 1 None of us arp'nijrfiifJ! lf »l qf the principle tin >vh|c . tfiis ''fillip \yiis ftiu|ide|l, We M'H a|i sfriyjjig I ' and example to jlioiv pi(r pupils that tl • winning of all true knowledge is the fear of God, f AS tho conclnsiqn qf flip ropopfc, whic [ met with a' most hearty reception, a piant f forte solo was played by Miss Ella Bagnal • the number being a meritorious one and d< ' servedly encored. \ I chairman's addbesm. ■ < la delivering an address prior to disiribut | ing tl)u'awards', the'Cjiajriii<ii| paid thosi • present had mef togptlipr to carry out th tjoio-lionoured custom of awardjjig the prize to tho successful scholars in recognition o the distinctions stained by them during th outgoing year, apd fpr their pood-conduct ant diligence and attention to their school work There was every reason to rejoice at tin success attained in their work, and it wai 4§cj(lpfljy gi'iitifyi|iL'' to note the rapii Rfogfpsf that baa' bcf"t ' made" by tin college' during jts brief , existence, t period of but two years. It seemed only i Sj]prt tiipo back that tj(p old Wesleyau Col lege, c(inducted by Mr. Fletcher, bail beet inaugurated, and the blow sustained by its closing was a great one, though it must be pleasing to all to find what might be looked upon as the same jnstjt|Ujqn, as it was under the Bi\i)ie auspiccs, jce-ppgjie'd, q|ily under a different name. The want of an institution where a sound secular education, coupled with religions training for the young, had boon keenly jilt in Auckland, and the hearty support the Prince Albert Cplfoge amply, testified the popularity and wisdom of tho introduction of an jijstitution of that nature. It might well he said that tfip liege had ~ prospered 'by leaps and b'oumjs. A mqst ([ratifying fpatflro to the trustees and Board of Governors was the fact that in such a short space of time they should find it absolutely necessary to provide accommodation for girls at the College, and that it been incumbent' upon them to enlarge the boys' side, to provide for tho over-increasing number of children that sought admission, Step by step the seliool was growing, and becoming mora widely recognised for its worth, and ho had little doubt but that the time was coining when it would rank as one of the first secondary institutions in tl|e cqlpny—indeed he quite expected to see 't in tho course of a few years on terms with such a widely-known institution as the Auckland Grammar School, and as largely attended. After urging the scholars to put forward their best efforts Ju the future, he concluded by wishing all present a, Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. At this stage the quartette pjir'cy contributed two enjoyable vocal items, entitled, "The Fairest Flower and "Tell Me, Flora,"

The Hon. Secretary (Rev, H. R. Dewsbury) then delivered ft brief anil interesting address, referring more especially to the splendid opportunities afforded at the College for the moral tr<\i|Un(xqf the young fplka, combined with a superior secular education. ATHLETIC PHIZES, ETC. The prizes won at the recent college sports were then distributed by Mrs. T. Cooper, Mr. Lowe (in the absence of Mr. Bollard) reading the report and calling out the awards. These oonsiatetl of the Soliool Champion Cup (a handsome silver trophy), ppyenil trophies, and a number of valuablo volumes. The names of the successful competitors were as undii - Masters A. Mo Master, P. Winstone, A. Watson, J. Wilson, 1). Sibbald, U. Lane, H. Shepherd. R. Ward, B. Watliins, J. Warron, 0. Slade, F. Close, P. Vickerman, H. Watlfin, N. Ashton, 0. Williams, P. Burton, J. Johnston, G. Hammond, A. Williams, & Natter, E. ftunson, H. Williamson, H. Rishworth, E. Adams, J. Dods, P. Thorn?, T. Holdsworth, T. Lanigan, and C. liidd.

An exhibition of Indian club swinging was given by Miss E. Dawson, who went through a series of exercises most gracefully to a musical accompaniment on the pianoforte. student's prizes. Tho distribution of" students' prizes was then proceeded with, Mrs. T. Cooper handing out the awards, the headmaster calling the successful candidates forward to the platform. These consisted of a number of most valuable works by leading authors. The prize winners wore as under GIRLS' DIVISION. Form IV,: May Bayly, dux. Form HI.: Jessie Arthur, dux; Ella Uagnall, Knjlish and Latin; Jessie »rthur. French; Irene Plnmiii-r, mathematics; Alice Olllett, Scripture (presented by Mr. \V. D. Buttle), and examination prize; Jessie Moir, general improvement, Form II.: Klsio U<>lill«, dux; lilla Jooper, Enislish, Ida Waits, Li tin; Given ll.ir.liey, arithmetic; Dorothy Lane, examination prize; Elsie Prime, general improvement. Form I.; Frances Richards, dux; Winnie Roadbig, arithmetic; Mil|y Hyatt, general improvement,

special Prizes: Reading, Ruth Lapliam (May Buttle 2nd); recitation May Iluttlu ; writing (1) Anna Morrison (Ruth Laphuii 2nd), (2) Flora HloomfieM; drawing, (I) Maud Kowntree, (2) |C|la Cuouor; neat exorcise book, Aylesbean Arthur; cumlqiit and attendance, Mabel .Djw'smi! hots' division, Lower School: H. Huddle, dux ; E. BrackenrU, English; A. T. C. Thorn*, arithmetic; C. Tribe (general improvement), junior; It. Brown (conduct and diligence), junior. Form II.: S. A. Buttle, dux; L. Brack, English; J. II Marshall, mathematics; S. A, Buttle, Latin; 11. Waddell, French. Form III.: J. 11. Itaybuni, dux; J. 11. ltuyburn. Kii^llih; J. It. Johnston, mathematics; A.O.iborue, Latin; K. Meant, French, Forms IV. and V.; D. W. Sibbald, English; A. C. McMasier, mathematics ! F. Tliorne, Latin ; J. C SiminondK, French; ,T. C. Siuimonds, dux (form IV.); 1)'. Thome, dux (form V.) Special piiw list: Examination— W. P. Winstone, (2) A. I.awry ; reading, 11. L. Watkin; drawing, (I) 0. Smith, (2) 11. Liwry; conduct and attendance, L. Brakenrie; scripture, 3. T. Champtaloiip; writing, (I) J. H. lteyburn; (2) If, G. Kinney; (iqprovuient, (I) 11. Rlshworth, (2) 11. Shepherd. A pleasing pianoforte dut-t was contributed by the Misses Bagnall and liloomQeld. PRESENTATION TO KISS M'KERftOW, Mr. T. Jackson (headmaster) then presented Miss McKerrow with a handsome gold bracelot set with diamonds, oil behalf of the girls and teaching staff, as a mark of the respect, appreciation, and esteem in which she was held. One of the young lady scholar then fastened the bracelet ou Miss KoKerrow's wrist, and at that lady's request Mr. •Jackson returned thanks for the kim| gift. The recipient is leaving the school to be married.

VOTE OF THANKS. 4 On the motion of the Rev. H. Bull, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Tim Cooper for presiding, Mia. Cooper for distributing the prizes, and to all who had contributed towards the success of the evoning. On behalf of the Board of Governors lie referred to the excellent ' work done by Miss MoKerrow during her term with the College, and expressed keen regret at her loss, at the same time wishing Jicr every success in her future life. Mr. Jackson seconded, and the' motion, on being put to the gathering, was carried with acciamatiou. Mr,' Cooper responded on behalf of those referred to. A, part song by the quartette party, and the singing of the National Anthem terminated the proceedings. KING'S COLLEGE. The annual distribution of prizes in con-. nection with Ring's College took place yesterday afternoon in the gymnasium, the room being crowded with the parents. and friends of tho boys. The wardon. (Rev. W. Beatty) presided. Mr. Bruce, in his report, stated that the ' school had started in February last with a roll of 77, of whom 22 were boarders. Their numbers were now 97, of whom 38 were boarders. There was every prospect of the school re-opening with it substantial increase in numbers. He would endeavour to give them a brief histery of tho year's work. In Holy Scripture the Rev. Henry . Major had

proved himself a most efficient teacher, and the boys had in the course of tlio year gained a general unci connected grasp of Bible history. Eleven boys had been confirmed by the Most Reverend the Primate, and- he trusted they would grow up noblo, useful, and God-fearing men, Tll9' year's work in all subjects had been thoroughly tested by examinations, with most satisfactory results. The papers were ■ neatly arid carefully done, and the answers showed more than usual intelligence. • In arithmetic only 39 boys had obtained less than 33 per cent., while 25 had reached 75 per cent, or over. In English there were only 16 who had' got less than a third marks, while 15 had attained more than 75 per cent. In many cases low marks, were due to irregular attendances. Such results were highly satisfactory. The prizes had not been awarded for general proficiency, but for excellence in the various subjects. This ensured perfect fairness, because in many cases boys in a high Form were working for one particular subject, with , a lower Form, where it was easy to Ret high marks and so raise their average, . Much-hid been done to raise the standard of the English and mathematical work, and . he hoped the hard work done this year would bear fruit in the next. In the ' teaching of ■ foreign languages they had had ; many difficulties to contend with. In his ' opinion it was a pity that a boy should give ■ t upthe study of these subjects till ; he wan r a\x?

teen,, and had attained sufficient all-round ' proficiency to be able to specialise Ills work. It was the boy with a good general foundation that "did the best when he came to take up any special line of study. "It should be borne in mind 1 that a foreign language was necessary to enable (i boy to' pass the matriculation, a condition' that stopped many boys otherwise capable" of passing. 'On m other hand, after'that ago no boy with a Jelling IP another - brfvup!; of gtudy should be compelled to learn Latin. A good sciencg laboratory had been fitted 'up, and it was his intention to make 'such' additions to it as

would enable them next year to go through a course of practical cfiembtry anil assaying. The commercial class bad beem most successful. Several of the bbvs were to take the students' examination of the ' Accountants' Instittipg. There were two cajulidates at present in for the Junior University jjcjiolarshig examination, seven for matriculaition, four for' the Senior, and eighteen for tha Junior Civil Service'examination. The gymnasium classes had been a source of great interest to the boys, though he could wish that more day boys would' avail themselves of them. Very good" work had been done. In cricket; »[$' fo'qtJ)ii|l they l).'id bep'n yery successful, standing .secpnd only to ' the Grammar School', In cricket, the boys' play showed evidence of the careful coaching of Messrs. Major ape Crump. Tenuis had also been enthusiastically taken up. Qolqnel cciic had favourably on the Cadet Corps, but,' ppuding the Arrival of the new Cpinmandant, thq corps bad m yob been formally accented by the Government. He was thankful to Colonel' Goring for the interest lie had taken in the corps, and to Mr. Jlajpf for his invalua'Jjlp work in' t(iis connection. He desired to thank the staff fpr their loyal and efficient work. His gratitude was also due to the committee for their advice and sympathy. When the results of the public examinations appeared, he hoped that the College would, in this it.? first year, give a good account of itself.' Tp the boys who we'ro leaving ho wished God-speed. He bade them remember their old school motto, "Virtus Pojlet (Manliness prevails). A word of thanks was duo to the head boy and prefects.' They had maintainpd a high tone in the school, and had proved themselves worthy ot tho trust he had reposed in them. " ' "

The Rev. W. Bestty congratulated the school on its succor.' ' Mr. Briton had had an oijerpus task in parting suqli ft .school; but lie had been equal" to 'the' occasion, and t|iß school had been the stress it deserved to lie. Now that tjip Bchppl was well started he hoped and believed it would continue to flourish.' No 0110 deserved success better than Mr, Bruce, who had been thoroughly successful as a teacher both in England and New Zealand. With regard to the work of the school, he could say from examination of the Scripture that the subject had been well and conscientiously taught, and moro than that the boys seemed to take a keen and intelligent interest in the Bible story. It was a good sign, he thought, tliat_ boys in New Zealand still found an interost in the Bible. Such an interest was the best guarantee of their growing up honourable and useful men. tie congratulated the prize winners on their success. All, however, could not win prizes, and he counselled the losers to'' take another suck of the jemon and at him again." The prizes were then distributed by Mr. Beatty. As each boy came forward he was loudly cheered by his companions. The prize list is a? follows

SQlinlOT: Form VI. and v., y. Pykg; Form ; IVa., V. Bapnall; Form IVli., R. Tilly; Form Ilf., R, Abbotp; Forin 11. anil 1., A. Hitchcock. English: Form Via, W. Golhn: Form V., E. Wiginore; Form IVb., E. Cox; Form 111., K. Clark ; form If., A. Richardson. Mathematics: Form VIl)., J. Gillespie Form Va„ C. limit; Form Vb., R. Thames; Form IV'a., V. agnail; Form IV«., W. Rogers; Form 111., W. 11, McCaw; Form 11., 0. Finlayson; Form 1., K. Cleave. I.Kt'ii: Form V., 4. R. Graham and A. Short; Form IV., S. Rudi'ock; Form 111., 11. Tilly. French: Form VI., W. Gollan; Form V., L, Murray; Form IV., K. Cox; Form 111., N, Hunter. Science : Form Via, W. Gollaii; Form V. anil IV.. c. Boult. Drawing: Freehand, S. Ruddock*; mechanical, A. llcl.cod. Riding and Spelling: Form 111., IC. Clark; Form 11, N. Tawsley; Form 1., F. A, I'rice. Writing: Form 11., G. Morton. General Excellence: Form 111., E. Hartley; Form Vl. R. M, Abbott anil T. 11. Dawson.

When the prizes had keen distributed the company dispersed about the grounds and afteqooj) tea \ytia distributed. Hunter's Baud was in attendance, and played at short intervals. The cadets, under Captain Major, paraded on tho lawn, and went through the manual and firing exorcises, the bayonet, and the physical drill, Aftorwards a picked squad performed the old bayonet exorcise. The movements were all done to music, and the boys wont through the different evolutions with very creditable steadiness and Man. They then formed into a hollow square, in the middle of which the sports prizes were set out. Mrs. Goring distributed these to the successful competitors amid great enthusiasm. The championship was won by Harry Ihiwson, A. Short being second. A. Waller was the Victor Ludorum. Four boys

then played a tennis match on the College lawn. Smith was successful in the Singles Championship, and Smith and Bagnall in the Doubles. Smith also annexed the gymnasium championship. The other gymnastic prizes were obtained as follow: —Seniors: Bagnall 1, Owen 2. Juniors: R. Thornes 1, 0. Crowther 2, S. Ruddock 3. Beginners: A. Hitchcock 1. At about hulf-paat five tho company, which must have numbered 500, dispersed, with hearty cheers for Mrs. Goring. Mr. iieatty, Mr. Bruce, and the masters.